St. Cecilia Academy Harpstrings Magazine - Spring 2022

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2020-2021

Congratulations to Gussie Miller and Georgie Ritter, who signed letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level! Miller will row at Columbia University and Ritter will play volleyball at Roanoke College while pursuing undergraduate degrees. Go, Scarabs!

Athletics MEET SCA'S NEW COACHES Frank Vickers, Track and Field

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Frank Vickers brings 10 years of experience to the program, developing studentathletes to succeed both on and off the track. “My coaching philosophy is to nurture and cultivate mental and physical discipline with a spirit of competition that breeds maximum effort while embodying good sportsmanship. My motto has always been, 'We Coach Hard, but We Care Harder.'” Coach Vickers has been the Head Coach/Founder of Front Runners Youth Track Club (2016-2021), Assistant Track Coach at Blackman High School (2017-2018), Assistant Coach at Williamson Youth Track Club (2010-2013), and the Associate Head Coach at Williamson Youth Track Club (2013 – 2015).

Rick Ellis, Softball

Cross Country •

Chloe Crosslin '24 finished 22nd in a field of 350 runners in the Southern Showcase in Huntsville, Alabama.

The cross country team finished in 6th place in the Metropolitan Championships, and 11th in the State Championships.

Volleyball •

Sarah Cragon '08 was named Regional Co - Coach of the Year.

The volleyball team finished 4th place in the region.

Soccer •

Kendall St Charles '22 was named to the All – Region team.

Jordan Epstein '23 and Amelia Johnston '22 were named Honorable Mention All – Region.

Basketball •

Gracen Mondelli '24 and Emma Galassini '22 were named Honorable Mention All – Region.

Swimming and Diving •

Ellis just completed his first season as the new head softball coach at SCA. Coach Ellis has been coaching for over 30 years, and he cherishes the relationships he has developed with youth, parents, administrators, fellow coaches, umpires, referees, and sports fans. He brings a wealth of experience and excellent knowledge of the game. Coach Ellis's coaching background includes being the 20122017 Head Coach at Bellingham High School and Head coach at Squalicum High School from 2004-2011, both high schools located in Washington.

Cassie Whitworth, Basketball Coach Whitworth is a former college basketball player from Cumberland University with a background in sport management. Coach Whitworth has coached and trained girls from 4th grade through college for the last few years and continues to coach in the Pro Skills Basketball program. Cassie has brought enthusiasm and leadership to our basketball program. She has great knowledge of the game and passion for coaching girls on and off the court. Welcome Coach Whitworth!

Cindy Nguyen '22, Margaret Gilles '22, Cecilia Green '23, Mary P. Woods '24 and Clare Dalske '23 qualified for the State Championship Meet. 13


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