Collège Boréal’s held its 20th athletic banquet April 9.
Hosted by Stéphane Paquette, this annual event celebrates the athletic and academic accomplishments of Collège Boréal athletes. This year, College Boréal’s student association (AGEE) and the College Life Department handed out 30 awards and more than $29,000 in athletic scholarships.
Receiving awards were:
Women’s Volleyball:
—Most Improved: Chanelle Martin
—Highest Performance: Sandra Carrière
—Most Valuable: Véronique Brisson
—Best Recruit: Valérie Boileau
Men’s Volleyball:
—Most Improved: Clayton Geddes
—Highest Performance: Kyle Chartrand
—Most Valuable: Kyle Chartrand
—Best Recruit: Clayton Geddes
Women’s Badminton:
—Most Improved: Holly Laderoute
—Highest Performance: Brittany Bisson
—Most Valuable: Katelynn Gravelle
—Best Recruit: Katelynn Gravelle
Men’s Badminton:
—Most Improved: Jérémy Beauvais
—Highest Performance: George Lyons
—Most Valuable: Julien Bélanger
—Best Recruit: Julien Bélanger
Recruit of the Year:
—Female Recruit of the Year: Valérie Boileau
—Male Recruit of the Year: Julien Bélanger
Athlete of the Year:
—Female Athlete of the Year: Véronique Brisson
—Male Athlete of the Year: Kyle Chartrand
This year, George Lyons was awarded the Dennis Dionne Award. Created in memory of the late Dennis Dionne, former Collège Boréal badminton coach, this award is handed out each year to the student athlete with outstanding team spirit.
The following athletes received the OCAA Excellence Award for academic achievement (athletes must have maintained an overall average of at least 3.25): Jérémy Beauvais, Julien Bélanger, Sophie Bernier-Gagnon, Brittany Bisson, Patrick Boileau, Phil Gagnon, Clayton Geddes, Holly Laderoute, Josie-Ann Langelier, Shane Newton and Stéphanie Sicard.
Each year, the Student Life Department recognizes the contribution of one individual who, through his or her commitment and volunteer hours, supports varsity athletes and the College Boréal’s athletic program. This year, the Student Life Recognition Award was awarded to André Sénéchal, DC, chiropractor and owner of LiveMax, a local physical rehabilitation centre.
During the gala, Collège Boréal also congratulated the following student athletes who will be graduating this year:
—Holly Laderoute – Dental Assistant
—Véronique Brisson – Fitness and Health Promotion
—Josie-Ann Langelier – Fish and Wildlife Management Technician
—Michel Ouellette – Heavy Equipment Technician
“On behalf of the Boréal family, I would like to congratulate all athletes who, during the current academic year and over the past 20 years, have brought honour to Collège Boréal through their athletic achievements and work ethic,” said Pierre Riopel, president, Collège Boréal. “We are proud of their accomplishments and hope that they will hold dear all of these experiences for years to come.”
