Jordan-Elbridge High School recognizes an Athlete of the Month each month of the school year. Using the selection criteria below, the coaching staff of each varsity sport can nominate one individual each month. Every sport being played during any given month should have a nominated athlete. The JE Administration will select a winner from the pool of nominees based on the selection criteria below in addition to performance statistics from competitions during that month.
The coaching staff will select the Athlete of the Month based on the following criteria:
Sportsmanship (respect coaches, officials, opponents, teammates)Commitment (toward practices, games and continued improvement)
Honesty (playing by rules, character)
Positive attitude and enthusiasm for their sport both on and off the field/court
Toughness (both mental and physical)
Work Ethic
Teamwork
Focus and Discipline
Perseverance (overcoming challenges)
It should be noted that the Athlete of the Month may not merely be the “star” player, but rather a team member who sets a good example for others and exhibits the greatest all around attributes of leadership, character and teamwork.
Provisions:
Administration may reject a nominee because of disciplinary issues, attendance concerns, etc. In this case, the committee will consider another candidate.Students who are selected as AOTM will not be able to earn the award again.
Nominations carry over from month to month and re-nominations are welcome.
AOTM can be awarded to any varsity athlete.
Only those who win the award will be recognized; other nominees will not be disclosed.
Our first athlete of the month is Hunter LaBarge from Varsity Baseball
Hunter LaBarge has put together an outstanding month at the plate and in the field, making him a deserving Athlete of the Month nominee for Jordan-Elbridge Central School District.
Offensively, Hunter is batting .325 with 5 home runs and 16 RBI, while also showing excellent plate discipline with 7 walks and only 4 strikeouts. His five home runs set a new single-season benchmark at JE—an accomplishment that is impressive at any high school level.
Defensively, Hunter has been equally valuable, playing third base, first base, and center field at an exceptionally high level. His versatility, consistency, and impact on both sides of the game have been instrumental to the team’s success.
Hunter’s performance, work ethic, and team-first mentality make him an excellent choice for Athlete of the Month recognition.
Our next athlete of the month is Grace Rusyniak from Varsity Softball
Grace has developed into a quiet but impactful leader within our softball program. She consistently does whatever is asked of her, contributing positively on both the offensive and defensive sides of the game. Her willingness to put the team first and her steady presence set an excellent example for her teammates.
Beyond the field, Grace is highly respected by her peers and demonstrates outstanding commitment to her school community. In addition to softball, she is actively involved in school plays and chorus, all while maintaining honor roll academic standing.
Grace’s leadership, versatility, character, and dedication—both athletically and academically—make her a truly deserving candidate for Athlete of the Month recognition.