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RHS grad Watson honored as IHSA Sportsperson of the Year
The Illinois High School Association announced its 2011 Do What’s Right! Sportspersons of the Year Aug. 22.
The four individuals from across the state that were honored for their outstanding sportsmanship during interscholastic competition were:
Division 3: Kelly McShea, Wheaton (St. Francis)
Division 6: Claire Watson, Riverton
Division 7: Tanner Crum, Mt. Carmel
At-large: Bo Beniac, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way North)
Applicants were judged by a committee of IHSA staff members based on letters of recommendation highlighting their leadership skills and sportsmanship, participation
in sports and activities, academic performance, application essays and overall involvement in their school and community.
“Congratulations to each of these worthy recipients on being honored as IHSA Sportspersons of the Year,” said IHSA Assistant Executive Director Beth Sauser. “These
individuals excel in the classroom, in athletics, in activities and in extracurriculars inside and outside of their schools. On top of that, they have the character and integrity to
represent themselves and their schools with model sportsmanship.”
Each winner will receive a plaque and a $500 scholarship during the Illinois Principals Association conference in October. All four winners were seniors during the 2010-
11 school year.
Watson was a part of the volleyball, basketball and dance teams during her time at Riverton and was selected to serve as a team captain in each during her senior
season.
Her leadership also carried over into involvement in Riverton’s Student Government, Spanish Club and National Honor Society, in addition to being a part of several
music clubs and in the theater program.
“Her behavior is exemplary and she is respectful of others,” said Riverton High School Guidance Counselor Nancy Penk. “She is one of the most responsible students I
have encountered in 20 years of education and will be successful in any vocation she chooses.”
The Illinois High School Association announced its 2011 Do What’s Right! Sportspersons of the Year Aug. 22.
The four individuals from across the state that were honored for their outstanding sportsmanship during interscholastic competition were:
Division 3: Kelly McShea, Wheaton (St. Francis)
Division 6: Claire Watson, Riverton
Division 7: Tanner Crum, Mt. Carmel
At-large: Bo Beniac, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way North)
Applicants were judged by a committee of IHSA staff members based on letters of recommendation highlighting their leadership skills and sportsmanship, participation
in sports and activities, academic performance, application essays and overall involvement in their school and community.
“Congratulations to each of these worthy recipients on being honored as IHSA Sportspersons of the Year,” said IHSA Assistant Executive Director Beth Sauser. “These
individuals excel in the classroom, in athletics, in activities and in extracurriculars inside and outside of their schools. On top of that, they have the character and integrity to
represent themselves and their schools with model sportsmanship.”
Each winner will receive a plaque and a $500 scholarship during the Illinois Principals Association conference in October. All four winners were seniors during the 2010-
11 school year.
Watson was a part of the volleyball, basketball and dance teams during her time at Riverton and was selected to serve as a team captain in each during her senior
season.
Her leadership also carried over into involvement in Riverton’s Student Government, Spanish Club and National Honor Society, in addition to being a part of several
music clubs and in the theater program.
“Her behavior is exemplary and she is respectful of others,” said Riverton High School Guidance Counselor Nancy Penk. “She is one of the most responsible students I
have encountered in 20 years of education and will be successful in any vocation she chooses.”
Issue Date: Sept. 1, 2011
