WE S T E ARE
W A R D NEWS
STEWARDS:
KYNDALL DIAMOND ’19
AND ALEX FABIATO ‘19
The Ray Tate Student-Athlete Scholarship is
awarded each year to seniors who have made
outstanding contributions to Steward Athletics
and school life. The 2018 recipients of this
award are seniors Kyndall Diamond and Alex
Fabiato. We caught up with these outstanding
Spartans to discuss their passion for sports and
aspirations for the future.
What sports have you played
during your time at Steward?
Alex: I have played varsity basketball since I
started at Steward sophomore year.
Kyndall: I have played varsity lacrosse since
eighth grade. I also played varsity basketball in
tenth grade and volleyball in Middle School
What does receiving this
honor mean to you personally?
Alex: Receiving this honor means a lot to me
because it feels like my hard work is paying off.
It’s fulfilling and motivating to have that effort
acknowledged, and it makes me want to keep
working hard.
Kyndall: Being chosen as the recipient of the Ray
Tate Student-Athlete Scholarship is an enormous
honor. I know there are a lot of other people who
could have been chosen, and I appreciate that all
of my hard work has not gone unnoticed.
Do you have a philosophy or guiding
principle when it comes to athletics?
Alex: I live by the guiding principle, “I can do all
things through Christ who strengthens me.” This
always reminds me that anything is possible.
Kyndall: Playing sports has taught me the
importance of teamwork, and to always go hard
for what I want. I have learned to never give
up, and to always give it my all. Before the very
first draw goes up to start each lacrosse game, I
close my eyes and take a deep breath, reminding
myself to stay calm and to do what I need to do.
The only thing I can control at this moment in
time is this game.
What’s your favorite sports-related
moment from your time at Steward?
Alex: My favorite moment when it comes to
Steward athletics was winning a game against
Virginia Home School last year in front of all my
teachers, classmates, and friends from my former
school.
Kyndall: Last lacrosse season, a game against
Cape Henry went into double overtime. Then
the last draw went up, and we got it and took
it straight to goal. When I say I have never felt
more blessed then, to be a part of something so
fantastic, I mean it. My team has been through
thick and thin, and to see our hard work pay off
so tremendously made me feel like we have come
so far. I have such a strong group of girls by my
side each and every day.
Will you pursue athletics in college?
Alex: Yes, I’m committed to play basketball at
Randolph-Macon College next year, and I’m very
excited. I’ve always wanted to play a collegiate
sport, and in eighth grade, collegiate basketball
became my dream. I’m very blessed to be given
this opportunity.
Kyndall: Next year, I will be continuing my
academic and athletic career at Marymount
University in Arlington, Virginia. I will be playing
defense and/or midfield there. After college, I
hope to go into the cybersecurity field and find a
job in Washington, D.C.
SAVE THE
DATE
January 31
Fine Arts Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony
February 7-9
Winter Play, Who Am I This
Time? (And Other
Conundrums of Love)
February 12 Visiting Innovator
March 2
Parents Association Gala and
Auction at the VMFA
March 20 Entrepreneurship Forum
March 22 Lower School Oratorical
April 4 Senior Showcase
April 6
Steward Spring Invitational
and Debbie Robson Pancakes
for a Purpose/Fun Run
April 25-27 Spring Musical, Honk!
May 9 Lower School Spring Program
May 16 Spring Instrumental Concert
May 22
Upper School Recognition
Assembly and Spring Choral
Concert
May 30 Grade 5 Recognition Assembly
May 31 Grade 8 Recognition Assembly
June 2 Baccalaureate
June 3 Graduation
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