Chesapeake Sports Club Jamboree
Postponed since the beginning of the pandemic, the long-awaited Chesapeake Sports Club Jamboree was recently held at the Chesapeake Conference Center. NBA Hall of Famer and Indian River alumni Alonzo Mourning was the keynote speaker. Great Bridge High School's Matt Small was recognized as Coach of the Year for his accomplishments in wrestling. For his achievements in track and field, Kurt Powdar of Oscar Smith High School was honored as Male Student Athlete of the Year. Western Branch High School's Shadajah Ballard was honored as Female Student Athlete of the Year for her achievements in track and field. Steve Johnson was recognized as Sports Club Member of the Year.
Amy Brewer, Shopper account executive, and Shopper graphic designer Jennifer Tolarchyk with Alonzo Mourning
Wavy-TV Anchor Katie Collett with husband, Will Driscoll, Executive Director of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
Shopper graphic designer Jennifer Tolarchyk with Linda Clifton, Chesapeake Sports club photographer
Chesapeke Sports Club founding member John Kish with Will Driscoll, Executive Director of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
From left: Jane Kish, Shopper Public Relations/Account Executive Amy Brewer, and Chesapeke Sports Club founding member, board of Chesapeake redevlopment and housing authority CHRA Land Bank Authority John Kish
The Shopper team. From left: Denise Ferrell, Amy Brewer, Jennifer Tolarchyk, and Rob Lauer