MOST IMPROVED ATHLETE
bounces back with a great attitude, and is not sidetracked
with results and outcomes. He is returning to IJGA for his
senior year and has been chosen as a High Point University
Scholar, if he decides to attend.
GRIT AWARD
This year we have started a new award that we will present
The most improved athlete award is based on the degree
of improvement this year in all areas related to strength and
conditioning, these students have put in the commitment
and shown their dedication all year long.
With only two absences all semester, the most improved
female athlete was awarded to Vasundhara Thiara.
each semester and it is to recognize the student that
A third-year student at IJGA, Eugene Kang was so has demonstrated a great deal of grit and resilience. I
intensely committed and focused, he has a very promising remember a mental coach explaining his definition of being
future ahead of him. He worked hard every day and his mentally strong and it was the ability to bounce back and
physical improvements are a testament to his efforts. persist, in the face of challenges and difficulties.
MVP The grit award is presented to one student at IJGA who
has persevered, who has come back strong, who has kept
The MVP award recognizes that student golfer who is fighting the good fightnrecipient of the Grit Award goes to
an all-round achiever in all aspects of golf and athletic and the Tristin Galant.
development. These students are outstanding in their
behavior and their commitment to every aspect of their
journey here at IJGA.
One Kashima received the MVP award. One is dedicated,
gives 100% effort, is funny and fun to be around, and an
overall great asset to IJGA. She has a positive impact on
others and is our IJGA MVP!
Merlin Dohm is the recipient if the MVP award. Merlin has
been at IJGA for two and one-half years, he is well liked
and respected by the IJGA coaches and staff. He tries his
best in everything that he does and has demonstrated his
commitment to the game through hard work and effort.
No matter what happens, he puts a positive spin on it, and
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