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JUNE 30, 2017
Vol. 34 No. 25
Sigonella Student Named DoDEA Europe Athlete of the Year By MC2 Christopher Gordon NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Kisiah Chandler, a high school senior at Sigonella High School on Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, was named Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe Female Athlete of the Year for 2017. To be named the Athlete of the Year, Kisiah had to be not only an outstanding athlete, but also participate in a wide range of sports as well as maintain an excellent GPA. “Kisiah has been an integral player and team captain of the three Sigonella championship teams with which she has played this school year,” said Michelle Chandler, Athletic Director and Girls’ Basketball Coach for Sigonella High School. “She is the Student Council and Student Body President all while participating in Model US Senate and maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She will graduate with honors with a cumulative 3.82 GPA for her high school career.” Kisiah led her teams to the Division III championship titles in volleyball, basketball and softball. During the fall season, she earned the Division III volleyball MVP award and was selected to the All Tournament team, 1st Team All Europe and 1st Team All Region for Region IV. “It is my pleasure, on behalf of Dr. Dell McMullen, Director of Student Excellence, to announce the 2017 DoDEA Europe Female Athlete of the year, Kisiah Chandler,” said Karen Seadore, DoDEA Athletics Coordinator. “Over the course of this school year, in all three seasons, Kisiah has been recognized at all levels for her outstanding athletic ability.” During the fall season, Kisiah earned the Division III volleyball MVP award and was selected to the All-Tournament team, 1st Team All
Kisiah Chandler, DODEA Europe Female Athlete of the Year and Sigonella High School, participates in a volleyball match against Naples American High School. (Photo by Ed Lucio)
Europe and 1st Team Region IV. This is the second year in a row Kisiah was named MVP and the second consecutive year as champion.
While earning these titles, Kisiah maintained a 4.0 GPA while taking three AP courses. Kisiah repeated her superb perfor-
Kisiah Chandler (#23), the DODEA Europe Female Athlete of the Year, shoots the ball during a basketball game". (Photo by Ed Lucio)
mance in basketball during the winter season, earning MVP honors, All Tournament, 1st Team All Europe and 1st Team All Region-Region IV recognition. She continued the year with a 4.0 GPA with three AP courses. “Kisiah has been a versatile athlete doing what is best for her team, which this year, resulted in 3 DoDD’s European championships,” said Michelle Chandler. “She is a humble leader who has encouraged her teammates to give their best, which is evident in the team's results this school year.” As the year came to a close, Kisiah was on the softball field playing in multiple positions, earning 1st Team All-Europe recognition and 1st Team All Region for Region IV. An as you may have guessed, Kisiah kept her 4.0 average the entire time. According to the dodea.edu/Europe/athletics the Athletics Program is an integral part of the total learning experience. To allow each student to excel in their unique gifts they created a wide variety of athletic options designed to help each student grow physically, mentally, and socially.