by BRENDA GLIDEWELL
SENIORS EXCEL ON ICE, IN CLASSROOM U.S. Figure Skating’s Program Development
Committee once again recognized a record num- ber of high school graduates this spring as part of its Graduating Seniors Program. Students are honored for their achievements on the ice and in the classroom. “It is an honor to be a part of the impressive
recognition that U.S. Figure Skating proudly be- stows on its accomplished student-athletes,” said Dorothy Tank, national vice chair for school pro- grams. “Equally impressive has been the growth of the Graduating Seniors Program, from 60 re- cipients in 2010 to more than 615 this year. “It is amazing to see a fourth record-breaking
year for the Graduating Seniors Program in terms of awardees and recognition given. Congratula- tions to the 2014 Graduating Senior Award recip- ients and best wishes to the student-athletes, both on and off the ice.”
Julie Watkins accepts the Graduating Seniors pin and certificate from her high school principal Cliff Conway at King George High School in King George, Va.
Te award program features an online ap- plication with specific application criteria and an award program divided into four designation lev- els: platinum, gold, silver and bronze. Te specific level designation is awarded to the applicant based upon the skater’s highest verified test achievement or competitive accomplishment, according to the following measures: Platinum: U.S. Championships or interna- tional competitor in singles, pairs, ice dance; in- ternational competitor in synchronized skating or U.S. Synchronized Championships competitor at the novice level and above Gold: U.S. Championships competitor in singles, pairs, ice dance at the juvenile or inter- mediate level; sectional championships competi- tor in singles at the novice, junior or senior level; U.S. Synchronized Championships competitor at the intermediate level, gold medalist in free skate, pairs, ice dance or moves in the field Silver: Sectional compet- itor in pairs, ice dance or synchronized skating at the intermediate level or above; regional championships competitor; Nation’s Cup Teatre on Ice competitor; free skate, pairs or moves- in-the-field tests passed at the juvenile through junior levels, or dance tests passed at the silver through pre- gold levels Bronze: National Show-
case, National Teatre On Ice, National Solo Dance competitors; dance tests
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Principal Kenneth Miller presents Sara Will with a 2014 Graduating Seniors Program certificate during the senior awards ceremony at Central Dauphin High School in Harrisburg, Pa.
at the preliminary through pre-silver levels; free skate, pairs, moves in the field at the pre-prelimi- nary through pre-juvenile levels Following the application review process, a
congratulatory letter, award certificate and lapel pin (in corresponding level medal color) are award- ed to the graduate. Te intent of this program is to recognize the skater for his or her accomplish- ments in skating and to have this award recogni- tion presented to the skater in front of peers at a school function or recognition opportunity such as senior award night, athletic awards banquet, special honors program or graduation ceremony. Te Graduating Seniors Program Award
helps to bridge the gap from high school to col- lege and gives skaters a sense of pride for what they have achieved throughout their high school career. If you would like to receive more informa-
tion regarding the Graduating Seniors Program, contact U.S. Figure Skating Program Director Brenda Glidewell at bglidewell@usfigureskating. org. If you are a 2014 graduate and did not apply for the 2014 Graduating Seniors Award Program, contact Glidewell for assistance.
PHOTO BY MARYANN WILL
PHOTO BY TRACY WATKINS
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