Friday, March 29th, 2024

G Gathering Chesapeake Sports Club Jamboree

Chesapeake Sports Club Jamboree



The 6th annual Sports Club Jamboree was held at the Chesapeake Conference Center this April, highlighted by keynote speaker and hometown hero, Michael Cuddyer. Great coverage and support was provided by WTKR News 3 and ESPN 94.1 FM radio. Club President Carolyn Bernard welcomed the guests and introduced Channel 3 Managing Editor and News Anchor, Barbara Ciara, as the Mistress of Ceremonies. A proclamation honoring Michael Cuddyer was read by Mayor Alan Krasnoff. The female and male athletes of the year were Lauryn Ghee of Grassfield High School and Shon Mitchell of Oscar Smith High School. Coach Ryan Wieck of Hickory High School was honored as Coach of the Year, and Phil Johnson received the Robert G. Bagley Award as the Sports Club Member of the Year.

Club President Carolyn Bernard, left, and Guest of Honor Michael Cuddyer

From left: Shopper Account Executive Glenn Fritz, Channel 3’s Barbara Ciara and Dr. Jim Baker

Sports Club Member of the Year Phil Johnson

Chesapeake School Board Member Christie New Craig and her husband Merrill (center) enjoy the event with friends

From left: Nick Mumejian, Michael Cuddyer, Stacy Cummings, and James Church

From left: Barbara Ciara, Sheree Best, and Mayor Alan Krasnoff

Female Athlete of the Year Lauryn Ghee of Grassfield High School

Male Athlete of the Year Shon Mitchell of Oscar Smith High School

Coach of the Year Ryan Wieck of Hickory High School

From left: Shopper Account Executive Glenn Fritz, Michael Cuddyer and Dr. Jim Baker

From left: William Vanier, Rachel Cardin, Aleah Hodges, Barbara Ciara, and Ryan Minnaugh

Lauryn Ghee and her parents

Shon Mitchell and his family

National Anthem performed by Kathy Williams