 STEINERT ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS . . .
The executive committee of the Steinert High School Athletic Hall of Fame has expanded
its level of effectiveness in the community. In addition to recognizing the achievements of former
athletes, coaches, teams and special contributors, Steinert High’s Athletic Hall of Fame has instituted
a scholarship program to annually benefit current students.
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2011 Scholarship winners with SHS Vice Principal Steve Simek and Athletic Director Brian Smith.
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GARRETT M. BRADDOCK
Garrett Braddock has earned Academic Varsity Letters for all four years while taking A-level, Honors and AP classes.
As a senior, Garrett is president of the National Honor Society and also was voted Homecoming King and Spartan of the Week.
His involvement in service clubs at Steinert and the First Presbyterian Church of Hamilton Square has helped him grow as a person. He also helped establish the lacrosse program at SHS.
Braddock is also a cross-country runner and is involved in Student Ambassador and Peer Leader programs as well as participation in numerous activities in his school, church and community.
STEPHANIE HUIE
Stephanie Huie has an impressive list of honors and awards including National Honor Society (service officer), Spanish National Honor Society (secretary), Science National Honor Society and Quill and Scroll International Honor Society for High School Journalists. She also has held prominent leadership roles including Key Club (editor, president), Spectrum School Newspaper (editor), Student Government Association (service division president) and Interact Club (president).
She was the co-captain of a swim team that had a "fantastic season".
Stephanie devotes many hours to charitable work including activities to benefit children and veterans.
MELISSA KOSTER
Melissa is an honor-roll student who has received Scholar Leader Awards in two sports. A multiple Academic Varsity Letter Winner, she is a member of the National Honor and Italian National Honor societies. She is a two-sport team captain who has received numerous accolades including Most Improved Player as a sophomore in basketball and Most Valuable Player as a senior in soccer.
Being active in and out of school -- in such programs as student government and fundraisers for City of Angels and Ryan’s Quest – keeps her well-rounded and helps her meet her personal goals of good citizenship.
"Athletics have led me to my career choice of being a Physical Education teacher," Melissa says. "When I am older and have stopped playing soccer, I hope to share my joy of sports as a coach. Athletics will always be a part of my life."
KISHAN SHAH
While balancing a workload of AP and honors courses, Shah also is a two-sport athlete and a teen who has volunteered more than 600 hours in his community.
A recipient of the Meet the Hands That Hold Mercer County’s Future Award, Kishan has received high praise in the community. Shah, an AP Scholar, has completed numerous medical internships and courses and has also volunteered many hours in a hospital setting.
He is president of the Ping Pong and Science clubs and is an active member with many other groups.
Shah has been acknowledged by the National and Science National Honor societies and has a long list of school and community-related activities and athletic experiences. He is a captain in two sports at Steinert and has participated in competitive soccer and tennis programs outside of school
AMANDA TOOMER
Toomer played two sports and started every game for three years at the varsity level. Meanwhile, she maintained a GPA of 4.0 or higher and was a contributing member of her community.
An honor-roll student, Toomer will attend Rowan University.
A team captain in two sports, Amanda also won the Scholar Athlete Award three times in field hockey. She received multiple MVP honors in field hockey.
Amanda has volunteered as a PAL field hockey mentor in the summer.
A member of the National Honor Society, Toomer is active in Peer Leadership and tutoring.
GEORGE ZIMMER
George is a two-sport athlete and has received Academic Varsity Letters every year. He is a multiple-year member of the National and Spanish Honor societies.
He has shown great perseverance and a winning attitude in athletics – as a cross-country runner and baseball player – and as a student and community volunteer.
He is a Junior Coach of Reynolds’ MathCounts team. George is active in many activities in and out of school including the FBLA club for which he has served as an officer and the Consumer Bowl Team for which he was a captain.
PAST RECIPIENTS . . .
2010: Jason Dzuranin; Kevin Hom; Dana Jeter; Tori Leigh
2009: Alyssa Laird; Scott Anthes; Maeve Nielsen; Megan Schlosser
2008: Christine Petrilla; Kenny Ridge
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