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Spencer Burt, Anna Dickson and Courtney Hall are the 2012 Al Tauscher Award teen winners.
Al Tauscher Awards Granted to Exceptional Young MAC Members
n 1995, Multnomah Athletic Club estab- lished a tradition of honoring outstanding young members with the Al Tauscher Junior and Teen Recognition Award. Tauscher was an inspirational instructor, coach and youth mentor who joined MAC as an athletic member in 1915 and continued that associa- tion until his retirement in 1983. Each year the Member Events Committee accepts award nominations and reviews the candidates. The award has rec- ognized and honored more than 100 teen and junior members. The award includes two age groups: juniors (grades six through eight) and teens (grades nine through 12). A nominee must demonstrate exceptional leadership; inspiring behavior; great team- work; and participation in extracurricular interests and community service. Nominees must attain a cumulative grade point aver- age of 3.0 for juniors and 3.5 for teens and must participate in MAC social and athletic activities. The winners are honored at an awards banquet Wednesday, May 9. Following are profiles of the three teen and five junior award recipients.
I n Teens Spencer Burt • Lincoln H.S. • 11th grade
Spencer is a diligent student who partici- pates enthusiastically in class and is enrolled Lincoln’s International Baccalaureate pro- gram. Students look to him for his opinion and leadership. He enjoys working with chil- dren and volunteers his time as an Assistant Coach teaching at the MAC Family Squash Clinic every Sunday. He gets pleasure out of seeing others learn a new sport and the enjoyment that brings to them.
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Spencer has demonstrated a great bal- ance between his academic and athletic pursuits. He has been involved in a number of different sports, from swimming to bad- minton and basketball to golf. However, his main focus is squash. Spencer came in second in the 2011 boys under 17 Rose City Squash Tournament at MAC and placed second in the 2012 boys under 19 Rose City Squash Tournament. Spencer won the MAC Junior Squash Sportsmanship award in 2008 and the Coaches award for the 2010-2011 season. He was also recently named a cap- tain for team squash at MAC. “Spencer promotes a team approach with his sportsmanship, organizational skills as team captain and his leadership through example. Spencer has a true gift in working with children” says MAC Squash Coach David Spiro.
Anna Dickson • Jesuit H.S. • 9th grade Teens
Anna is an honor roll student at Jesuit and participates in the Ignation Scholar Program, as well as a variety of school activities. Anna was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award for 50-plus hours of community service in 2010 and 2011 through Oregon Episcopal School. Anna also volunteers with her mother in the National Charity League. They spend many hours serving meals, helping out at charity events, and volun- teering at medical facilities together. Anna was introduced to MAC’s com- petitive dance program through her early participation in MAC’s gymnastics program. She has gone on to be one of the top dancers on the MAC Company team. Last year she was one of only eight
dancers in the U.S. to receive a scholarship to the prestigious New York City Dance Alliance Summer Intensive. Anna has been recognized as an exceptional dancer, earning National Outstanding Dancer or Performer of the Year in regional competi- tions in 2008-2011.
“Anna is a leader and a source of pride for our dance program, yet she remains humble and recognizes the value of work- ing as part of a team” says MAC Dance Head Coach Laura Haney.
Courtney Hall • Jesuit H.S. • 11th grade
Courtney excels in her classes, taking both AP and Honor level classes. She is a student leader for Crusader Young Life and is committed to charity work, including working at Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp, a camp for people with disabilities. She is president of her class in the Portland chap- ter of National Charity League (NCL) and has fulfilled more than 200 philanthropy hours. Courtney strives to be a good role model to her peers and those younger than her. She looks for opportunities to help those less fortunate and use her natural leadership qualities when given the chance. Courtney was elected to be the Oregon athletic representative for synchronized swimming by her peers and represents them at the National Aquatics Convention. She has participated in synchronized swim- ming for 10 years and has dedicated her life to the sport.
“She is a true leader and has empathy for others. This makes her a great team- mate. When she talks, people want to listen” says Head Synchro Coach Julie Thaden.
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