Thursday, November 21st, 2024

G Gathering Chesapeake Sports Club

Chesapeake Sports Club



At its latest luncheon, The Chesapeake Sports Club recognized four local high school athletes for their outstanding achievements during the past season. An award was also presented to the latest Legend of Honor, Sue Dixon, as well as special recognition to past President Phil Johnson for his outstanding service. Kyle McMullin, Athletic Director of Christopher Newport University, spoke of the school's exceptional program, encouraging the student-athletes to embrace imperfections as part of developing life skills.

Legends of Honor awardee, Sue Dixon with Club President Jim Cleavenger

Legends of Honor awardee, Sue Dixon

Kyle McMullin, Athletic Director for Christopher Newport University, with Club President Jim Cleavenger

Kyle McMullin, Athletic Director for Christopher Newport University

Phil Johnson with Will Driscoll

Phil Johnson receiving award from Jim Cleavenger

Bobby Clifton and Keith Robinson

Current Club President Jim Cleavenger

Kevin Cole introduced the student athletes

Outstanding gymnastics student athlete Chloe Barrett from Hickory High School with Club President Jim Cleavenger

Outstanding gymnastics student-athlete Chloe Barrett from Hickory High School

Outstanding wrestling student athlete Jaden Bullock from Oscar Smith High School with Club President Jim Cleavenger

Outstanding wrestling student athlete Jaden Bullock from Oscar Smith High School

Sophie Knepper, outstanding student-athlete for girls swimming, from Great Bridge High School

Outstanding student-athlete for swimming Sophie Knepper from Great Bridge High School with Club President Jim Cleavenger

Outstanding student-athlete for swimming Zane Roberts from Western Branch High School with Club President Jim Cleavenger

Zane Roberts, outstanding student-athlete for boys swimming, from Western Branch High School

The four student athletes recognized at the March luncheon

Ann Myers introducing Legends of Honor Sue Dixon

Legends of Honor awardee, Sue Dixon with Wilson Washington