2020 Closing Ceremonies
As always, the winter season has flown by, however, this year didn’t end the way we expected. Even so, we have still had a lot of accomplishments achieved by our student-athletes both on and off of the hill that we would like to celebrate! In lieu of our typical Closing Ceremonies, please check out this virtual version to recognize our student-athletes and seniors.
Order of Ceremony
Head of School Welcome
Academic Excellence Awards
Academic Excellence in Art
Academic Excellence in History
Academic Excellence in English
Academic Excellence in Mathematics
Academic Excellence in Science
Academic Excellence in Foreign Language
Head of School Awards
High School
Middle School
Staff Appreciation Awards
Teacher Appreciation
Coach Appreciation
Athletic Achievement Awards
Snowboarding Awards
Freestyle Skiing Awards
U12 Awards
U14 Awards
U16 Awards
U19 Awards
Graduating Seniors
Katy Buckley - Snowboarding
Joey Okesson - Snowboarding
Head of School Welcome
Thank you to Our Teachers
Presented by Leslie Cassano and Ericka Priestley
Academic Achievement Awards
Academic Excellence in Art
Presented by Maura Cornish
Awarded to Katie Boyle
Academic Excellence in History
Presented by Sabrina Easton
Awarded to Sarah Bassett
Academic Excellence in English
Presented by Sabrina Easton
Awarded to Merina Visnic
Academic Excellence in Mathematics
Presented by Steve Severson
Awarded to Katy Buckley
Academic Excellence in Science
Presented by Stevie Bartenstein
Awarded to Brennan Hynes
Academic Excellence in Foreign Language
Presented by Ashley Belcher and Given by Heidi Gilpin
Awarded to Ryan Thomson
Head of School Awards
The Head of School awards are given to a Middle School and a High School student-athlete who embody the qualities we most value in a student-athlete at Okemo Mountain School; they are hard-working, driven, self-motivated, disciplined, and kind. These students display a strong sense of personal responsibility and are valuable contributors to the school community - on the hill, in the classroom, and beyond. Each year the recipients of this award are nominated and voted upon by the OMS faculty and staff. Both awards will be presented by the nominating faculty members.
High School Head of School Award
Presented by Roger Kimball
Awarded to Reilly Shea
Middle School Head of School Award
Presented by Thom Serrani
Awarded to Graham Stein
Staff Appreciation Awards
These awards are nominated by student-athletes in support of the teacher and coach that they believe has gone above and beyond to make their experience at OMS successful.
Teacher Appreciation Award
Presented by Brennan Hynes, Sarah Bassett, and Owen Benison
Awarded to Horacio Travaglini, Spanish
Coach Appreciation Award
Presented by Mariel Meringolo
Awarded to Tylan Calcagni
Athletic Achievement Awards
Snowboarding Awards
Presented by OMS Snowboard Coaches, Jack Mitrani (X Games Host), Kevin Pearce (OMS Alum/08’ TTR World Champ), Danny Davis (2x X Games Gold Champion), and Louis Vito (2010 Olympic Team Member)
Knitty & Gritty Award: Sumner Orr
Male Most Improved Athlete: Caleb Kampf
Female Most Improved Athlete: Katy Buckley
Rider of the Year: Joey Okesson
Freestyle Skiing Awards
Presented by Coach Mike Bruno
Most Improved: Liam Brogden
Coaches Award: Patrick Young
Skier of the Year: Travis Blake
Alpine U12 Awards
Presented by Coach Mike Cronin
Most Improved: Hanna Gilpin-Falk
Coaches Award: Fiona Rivas
Athlete of the Year: Alyssa Lux
Alpine U14 Awards
Presented by Coach Jet Robbins
Female Skier of the Year: Bridget Waters
Male Skiers of the Year: Graham Stein and Sam Hambsch
Female Most Improved: Riley Keane
Male Most Improved: Tyler Lovejoy
Female Coaches Award: Katie Boyle
Male Coaches Award: Carter Robinson
Alpine U16 Awards
Presented by Coach Roger Kimball
Male Most Improved Awards: Joe Flaherty and Michael Caruso
Male Outstanding Athletes: Josh Rosenberg, Ryan Thomson, and Will Kallman
Male Coaches Awards: Brady Spenlinhauer and Cole Firstbrook
Male Special Mention: Freddie Brogden
Female Most Improved Award: Jenna Mirabile
Female Outstanding Athlete: Merina Visnic
Female Coaches Award: Reilly Shea
Female Special Mentions: Brooke Bergendahl, Olivia Weeple, and Tia Spenlinhauer
Alpine U19 Awards
Presented by Coach Bobby Jones and Coach Roger Kimball
Female Coaches Award: Sarah Bassett
Male Most Improved Award: Brennan Hynes
Male Outstanding Athlete Award: Drew Visnic
Graduating Seniors
Okemo Mountain School has two 2020 seniors ; Katy Buckley and Joey Okesson. Both Katy and Joey have been an essential part of the OMS Snowboard Team.
To learn more about Katy and Joey’s experiences at OMS, check out our OMS 2020 Senior blog!
We with you both the best in your future endeavors!
Graduation Presented by Mariel Meringolo
