Oakwood Celebrates Student-Athletes and Community at Annual Awards Night

On May 3, the Oakwood High School community gathered in a spirit of pride and celebration to honor the outstanding achievements of its student-athletes and recognize the vital contributions of parent volunteers. The event, held in the packed Oakwood Theatre, highlighted a year of dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship across all Oakwood High School sports teams.

The evening featured dynamic video recaps of each team’s season, along with heartfelt interviews from student-athletes reflecting on their favorite memories, what they love about Oakwood athletics, and the unique spirit of their teams. The energy in the room was a testament to the strong sense of community and pride that defines Oakwood sports.

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of Athlete of the Year awards, recognizing top-performing male and female athletes from each grade level, as selected by the Athletic Committee:

Athletes of the Year
• Ninth Grade Girl: Katerina Starodub
• Ninth Grade Boy: Joey Maggi
• Tenth Grade Girl: Nalani Goulart
• Tenth Grade Boy: Allister Burk
• Eleventh Grade Girls (Co-Winners): Isabelle Anderson and Gianna Garcia
• Eleventh Grade Boy: Luke Hansotte
• Twelfth Grade Girl: Emma Broch
• Twelfth Grade Boy: Mateo Juarez

Outstanding Service Awards were presented to students who went above and beyond in supporting the athletics program throughout the year. Congratulations to freshman Luke Titi and senior Makena Willis for their dedication and volunteerism.

The evening also recognized the invaluable support of parent volunteers whose time and commitment help sustain the Oakwood athletics program. This year’s Parent Volunteers of the Year were Rick Keeney, Mike Pereira, Shaneen Monaco, and Helen Fieler.

The night concluded with the presentation of the prestigious Hawk Award—given to student-athletes who exemplify leadership, sportsmanship, and an unwavering dedication to their teams and the school community. These individuals are not only standout athletes but also role models whose character inspires others.

2024–2025 Hawk Award Recipients
• Tanner Ota
• Dhruvil Patel
• Evan Clink
• Gabby Zelenyak
• Georgia Alves
• Lauren Sorci

It was a night to remember—one that reflected the heart, hard work, and unity of the Oakwood athletics family.

Oakwood Athletics Awards Gala photo album