Shelton PS Athletics Department

I am proud to announce the Shelton High School Winter SCC Scholar Athletes of the Month for January 2011

Pat Gillen

Wrestling, Lacrosse         class rank:  #99/394     gpa:   3.45

Wrestling Team Captain, Lacrosse team, 3x Wrestling Academic All-American, 4x Academic All-State, 4x SCC Wrestling Champion, 2x State Class LL Wrestling Champion, State Open Wrestling Champion, New England Wrestling Champion, CAPT Scholar, Homeroom representative, Mat Time Wrestling Camp Counselor, University of Virginia scholarship athlete

“Aside from all of his numerous athletic accomplishments, Pat is an exemplary student and incredible person.  We are so fortunate to have him at the core of our squad.”

                                                                                                         SHS Wrestling Coach Bill Maloney

Dan Guerrera

Football, Ice Hockey, Baseball          class rank:   #5/394    gpa:  4.0

Ice Hockey Captain, New Haven Football Foundation Scholar Athlete, CIAC Scholar Athlete, CAPT Scholar, SCC All Academic Team, Boys’ State representative, CAPT Scholar, National Honor Society, Italian Club, Italian National Honor Society, homeroom representative, Student Council Executive Board

“Dan is a talented athlete, natural role model, and incredible student. He is a credit to his team, to his school, and to his family; I wish we had more student athletes of his caliber.  He exemplifies what we are looking for in all of our children and players. I cannot say enough about what a quality individual Dan is. “

                                                                                                         SHS Ice Hockey Coach Tom Roche

The SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month program is sponsored by the Sportscenter of Connecticut and recognizes student athletes who have a minimum of a B (3.0) overall and earn a varsity letter.  Student athletes also demonstrate leadership qualities by being a positive role model both on and off the field and show commitment to self-improvement and put their team before themselves.

For more information please contact the Shelton Athletic Department.