5th ANNUAL OZARK TRACK AND FIELD

AWARDS BANQUET & DINNER

OLD HICKORY GOLF COURSEOctober 15, 2017

Social: 3:30Program and Dinner: 4:00-7:00 PM

CELEBRATING OZARK ATHLETES FROM THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE

ORDER OF PROGRAM3:30 SOCIAL 4:00 WELCOME YOUTH CHAIR WELCOMING REMARKS- DAVE SEARCY AND VINCE BINGHAM MARTISE SCOTT- USATF PRESIDENT/ MASTER OF CEREMONIES GUEST SPEAKERS- KERRI MORGAN, DERRICK PETERSON, & SHAMIER LITTLE INTRODUCTION OF HONORED GUESTS PRAYER4:45 DINNER- POWERPOINT HONORING ATHLETES 5:30 AWARDS CEREMONY 2017 WORLD TEAM RECOGNITION

TRACK AND FIELD NEWS TOP 10 YOUTH RANKINGSRACEWALK AWARDSOFFICIALS AWARDS

JACKIE JOYNER KERSEE AWARDS SAM GIAMBELLUCA- YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD MICHAEL CARR AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING COACHING 2017 AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC ALL AMERICAN AWARDS AAU NATIONAL RECORDS MICHAEL WILLIAMS AWARD 2017 USATF JUNIOR NATIONALS HOLLY HUNTINGTON AWARDS USATF OZARK CHAMPION 2017 USATF JUNIOR OLYMPIC ALL AMERICAN AWARDS CLOSING REMARKS

2017 Team USA Gwen Berry: Hammer

Dawn Harper- 100M Hurdles Silver MedalDeanna Price: Hammer

Colleen Quigley: SteeplechaseMike Rogers: 4 x 100 Silver Medal

TRACK & FIELD NEWS RANKINGS (TOP 10)Rayvon Allen- 2nd in the Triple JumpIsaiah Martin- 7th in the Decathlon

RACEWALK AWARDSMost Improved Female- Sue Turner

Fastest Female- Nancy SidoFasted Male- Gene Hall

OFFICIALS AWARDSGinger and Dale Mulanax Award for Mentor Award: Laura & Rich Borman

Charlie Lewis for Outstanding Youth Award: Wanda McNeil2017 Outstanding Ozark Track Official: Carolyn Spencer

2017 Outstanding Ozark Field Official Award: Sam Douglas

JACKIE JOYNER KERSEE AWARD TO TOP RANKED OZARK YOUTH

Jackie is known throughout the world as the best female athlete ever- the winner of six Olympic medals, three of them gold; the current world-record holder in the heptathlon; the one-time world-record holder in the long jump; and an All-American basketball player. She grew up in East St. Louis in a house

“little more than wallpaper and sticks.” Her parents were poor teenagers when they married. She made her first long jump pit in her backyard from borrowed playground sand. As she climbed the dizzying heights of international and Olympic competition, she married her enormously successful and controversial coach. She battled many hurdles along the way and ultimately, she united her experience and determination to achieve the most meaningful victories of all- those that shape and build lives beyond the field. Jackie is a role model for us all and a very important part of the lives of many she strives to help achieve success. (Excerpts are from the book A Kind of Grace.)

Criteria: Top ranked male and female athlete in the Ozark Association as ranked by Athletic.net or US Track and Field News as of September 1 of the current year.

Winners: Rayvon Allen and Danielle Gregory

SAM GIAMBELLUCA- YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Sam Giambelluca became a member of the Ozark Association in 1962. The following year he was appointed the association’s Junior Olympics chairman, a position he held until 1990. He was appointed National AAU Junior Olympics Track and Field Chairman, a position held for sixteen years and each year served as referee of the Junior Olympics National Championships.

From 1963 through 1990, he hosted the Ozark Association Junior Olympics Track and Field Championships in Poplar Bluff where each year it attracted some 1500 to 2000 boys and girls

representing preliminary meets held throughout the association. Seven graduates of this program went on to become members of the United States Olympics teams. Best known of these athletes is Jackie Joyner. Sam also held the association’s age group, women and men championships in Poplar Bluff for many years.

On three occasions, 1966, 1972, and 1974 Sam held the Women’s Junior National Track and Field Championships in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He also hosted the first AAU Junior Olympic National Basketball Championship in 1972. Sam also served as the Ozark Association as Chairman of Men’s, Women’s and age group track and field for several years.

Sam was selected to the Missouri Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1982 and to the Poplar Bluff Sports Hall of Fame in 1986. In 2001, the new all-weather Poplar Bluff High School track was named in his honor.Criteria: Outstanding volunteer for the Ozark Association. WINNER: Martise Scott

MICHAEL CARR AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING COACHING

Background: Michael L. Carr was a product of St. Louis Public Schools. As a young man he had a strong desire to provide a safe environment for young people in his community. The Royal Knights Athletic Association was founded in 1959 as a result of Michael’s intense desire to help young people. The Royal Knights programs were open to all youth from the very young to the eighteen year olds without regard to race, creed or color. Although the program primarily consisted of African American youth, the program always welcomed all participants. Many of the athletes came from low to middle class families. The Royal Knights Athletic Association programs helped provide stability for its athletes and the community.

Mike loved all children. He devoted his entire life to the children of the Royal Knights Athletic Association. He was a very positive, honest and understanding person. Michael was a father and in later years a grandfather figure to the children. He never lost sight of their needs.Criteria: Outstanding coaching with a focus on devoting life to children. Also must have characteristics of being positive, understanding and honest. WINNER: Angie Miller

2017 AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC ALL AMERICANS *Denotes 1st-3rd place finishers

GIRLSAlexandria RosenbergerPaeyton RutherfordKori SealsAnnessa ShivelyDeAyvion SmithHavyn SmithIvana SolomonAisha SouthernKyndall SpainLogynn SpainAniyah StilesMcKiya TaylorElaina VergasJayla Walker*

Maya Anderson*Kristen BookerAniyah Brown*Alicia Burnett*Octavia Cato*Priya CheathamBritney Clark*Shayla DavisTaylor Dent*Aaliyah El-Muhammad*Nakia Gage*Nia GardnerJhordin Gilmore*Kylie Goldfarb*

Tea’ia JacksonBrittney JohnsonAmani Jones*Sydney Juszczyk*Emily Lawing*Skyye Lee*Nia Lyles*Emmie MarshallAzayla MartinRyan MayberryReina McMillian*Charlye Moody*Brooke Moody-JonesBrooke Moore*

BOYS

Alexandria RosenbergerPaeyton RutherfordKori SealsAnnessa ShivelyDeAyvion SmithHavyn SmithIvana SolomonAisha SouthernKyndall SpainLogynn SpainAniyah StilesMcKiya TaylorElaina VergasJayla Walker*

Maya Anderson*Kristen BookerAniyah Brown*Alicia Burnett*Octavia Cato*Priya CheathamBritney Clark*Shayla DavisTaylor Dent*Aaliyah El-Muhammad*Nakia Gage*Nia GardnerJhordin Gilmore*Kylie Goldfarb*

Rayvon Allen*Casey Anderson*Devin AndersonTyler AndersonHasani Barr*Brandon Becton Jr.Logan BellMekhi BrownRaymond CasseusCameron ClaybornJakah CooperBrandon DavisCale EldredgeSterling FinneyRobert GaryElmo Gilliam Jr. Samori HallMalcolm Harvey*

Julian Juszczyk*Akash MalladyBranden MillerBrandon Miller*DeJerrian MillerLarry Minner Jr.*Caleb Nesbitt*Myles NorwoodJacobi OliphantLuke PerryMichael Phillips Jr.*Kai RobinsonColin Schwab*Lee Steward*Chase StormanJakeel Suber*Joshua TriceUriah Whitener

Tea’ia JacksonBrittney JohnsonAmani Jones*Sydney Juszczyk*Emily Lawing*Skyye Lee*Nia Lyles*Emmie MarshallAzayla MartinRyan MayberryReina McMillian*Charlye Moody*Brooke Moody-JonesBrooke Moore*

2017 AAU RECORDS SETSydney Juszczyk- 13-14 years old Javelin 140’ 4”

Brandon Miller, Hasani Barr, Jameson Williams, Lazarus Williams- 15-16 years old boys 4 x 400 3:12.18

Brandon Miller- 15-16 years old 800m 1:49.87

MICHAEL WILLIAMS AWARDMichael Lee Williams, a fifteen year old St. Louis Blues Track Club athlete passed away while attending the AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa August 2, 1995. This was Michael’s second year with the track team. Michael’s events were the 800 meter run and the 4 x 800 relay. Michael was so excited about being able to participate in his first National Junior Olympics, he even got a part time job cutting grass to earn his money for his trip.

Michael will always be in the hearts and minds of his family, and his track club family of athletes, coaches, and parents. Michael had a smile that could brighten the darkest day, and we know he is smiling down on us and giving us strength when this award is presented.

Criteria: Top performing Ozark District athlete from the season’s AAU Junior Olympics. Based on total points. One award is given unless there is a tie.

Winner: Aaliyah El-Muhammad

Rayvon Allen*Casey Anderson*Devin AndersonTyler AndersonHasani Barr*Brandon Becton Jr.Logan BellMekhi BrownRaymond CasseusCameron ClaybornJakah CooperBrandon DavisCale EldredgeSterling FinneyRobert GaryElmo Gilliam Jr. Samori HallMalcolm Harvey*

Julian Juszczyk*Akash MalladyBranden MillerBrandon Miller*DeJerrian MillerLarry Minner Jr.*Caleb Nesbitt*Myles NorwoodJacobi OliphantLuke PerryMichael Phillips Jr.*Kai RobinsonColin Schwab*Lee Steward*Chase StormanJakeel Suber*Joshua TriceUriah Whitener

2017 USATF Junior Outdoor ChampionshipsAnna Heacock- HeptathlonIsaiah Martin- Decathlon

Eric Roth- Decathlon

HOLLY HUNTINGTON AWARDSHolly Huntington was an honor student, honor band, ballerina, first class Girl Scout, equestrian,

cheerleader, and gold Junior Olympic gold medal winner. These are but a few of the accomplishment of Holly Huntington, a delightful blend of tomboy and gracious young lady who succumbed at sixteen to an

illness as rare as herself. Holly enjoyed the excitement of track… whether as a spectator, as a string holder or as a contestant.

Criteria: Top male and female age group performer at the USATF Ozark Association Championship

Gary Williams Jr./ Cheyenne Robinson 7-8 YEAR OLD Amare Hendricks/MeKenzie Rogers 9-10 YEAR OLDRyan Wingo/Aaliyah El-Muhammad 11-12 YEAR OLD

Darius Johnson/ Karlie Wooten 13-14 YEAR OLD Jacob Pauly/Anna Heacock 15-16 YEAR OLD

Isaiah Martin/CeMaria Woodard tie with Olivia Schroder 17-18 YEAR OLD

USATF OZARK CHAMPIONSCriteria: Top female and male performer based on points at the USATF Ozark Association

Championships. If this award is won, the athlete will not be eligible for the Holly Huntington Award.

FEMALE WINNER: Maya AndersonMALE WINNER: Elijah McCauley

2017 USATF JUNIOR OLYMPIC ALL AMERICANS*Denotes 1st-3rd place finishers

GirlsAniyah Brown*Jayda BuchannanArianna ButlerJanaysia ByrdDrevon CarterDanielle Gregory*Karina GriffinMecca Hamm-BeyAnna HeacockLaNia Johnson

Abigail JuedemannSydney Juszczyk*Nia Lyles*Claire MorrillRandi OverkampKamryn PargoDanielle PrinceScout RegularDiamond RileyMacee Rivers

Boys

James Allen*Jarald Allen*Rayvon Allen*Casey AndersonTyler AndersonChristopher Bass*Cale EldredgeRobert GibsonIan Hammock

Amare HendricksKeven Lomax Jr.Isaiah Martin*Elijah McCauley*Larry Minner Jr. Zion Murphy*Antonio Norman*Chase StormanJoshua Trice

THE OZARK TRACK AND FIELD ASSOCIATION THANKS YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU NEXT YEAR!!!!

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