Connecticut Technical High School System
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School 75 Oliver Street, Torrington, CT 06790
 
Telephone: (860) 496-5300, FAX: (860) 496-9022
Connecticut State Dept. of Education

 

 

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Awards of Achievement for Athletic Accomplishments

Oliver Wolcott offers several Awards of Achievement for Athletic Accomplishments. Our goal is to reward our athletes for their accomplishments.

INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION

  • Sports Banquet - At the end of every sport season, Oliver Wolcott has a sports banquet in the school cafeteria. Student-Athletes, parents, their friends and family are invited to a free banquet. Each family brings a pot-luck dinner, and after enjoying the meal, certificates, awards, letters, pins, and trophies are awarded to the teams.
  • Varsity Letters and Pins are awarded to Athletes who participate in a Varsity Sport. Captain and Manager Pins are also awarded to our participants. Working managers earn their Varsity Letters at OWTS.
  • Berkshire League Sportsmanship Award - At each Sports Banquet, a member from each team will be selected as the most sportsmanlike person on the team. The student must exhibit proper respect for their team and their opponents.
  • 2 Season - 4 Year Athlete Award - Each Student-Athlete who plays the same two sports for four years will receive a plaque at the end of their senior year to honor their commitment to the OWTS Sports Program
  • 3 Season - 4 Year Athlete Award - Each Student-Athlete who plays the same three sports for four years will receive a trophy at the end of their senior year to honor their commitment to the OWTS Sports Program. Their name will also be displayed on a banner in our gym.
  • Berkshire League All-Stars - Any Student-Athlete who is selected to the Berkshire League All-Star-Team will have a plaque placed in the Athletic Display Case in front of the OWTS Gym.
  • Senior All-Stars - Any Student-Athlete selected to a State All-Star Team will have their name placed on a banner in the school gym.
  • All-American Players - Any Student-Athlete selected to a State All-Star Team will have their name placed on a banner in the school gym. (Oliver Wolcott has one All-American Basketball Player from 1975)
  • All-State Players - Any player that is elected to an All-State Team will have their name placed on a banner in the OWTS Gym.
  • John Benyei Leadership Award - This award is given to an athlete who demonstrates strong academic, athletic, and leadership qualities.
  • Scott Arigoni Achievement Award - This award is given to an athlete is good academic standing who has achieved the most on the court or field in their athletic career. The recipients name will go on a plaque in the trophy case.
  • Kim Holland Memorial Award - This award goes to a senior varsity athlete who is supportive of their team, as well the other teams in the school and is an inspiration to others.
  • CIAC Scholar Athlete - This award is given to a female and male athlete based on their academic, athletic, and school involvement. They are awarded with a plaque and a dinner in their honor at the Aquaturf in Southington .
  • US Army Scholar Athlete - This award is given to a female and male athlete based on their academic, athletic, and school involvement and is presented by the Army National Guard.
  • OWTS Alumni Athletic Award - This award is given to a student-athlete who demonstrates success in athletics, academics, school involvement and overall success and positive attitude and outlook.
  • Ashley Jacquier Memorial Volleyball Award- This award is given to a volleyball player who demonstrates the love of the game and friends, and continues to encourage their teammates.
  • Wilfred Tanguay Memorial Volleyball Award- This award is given to a volleyball player who demonstrates love of the game, strong leadership skills, and has accomplished
  • 1000 Point Club - Any basketball player who accumulates 1000 points during their Varsity Career will have their name placed on a banner in the gym and a plaque for their achievement.
  • School Records - As students break school records, their accomplishments will be listed on the school website under the "team accomplishment" section of their sport.
  • Berkshire League Individual Champions - These champions in wrestling and track will have their name listed on a banner in the school gym.

TEAM RECOGNITION

  • State Tournament Team Medals - Each team member of a State Tournament Qualifying Team will receive a medal and ribbon denoting their accomplishments.
  • League Championships - Any Team that wins a League Championship will have a banner placed in the gym for their accomplishments
  • State Tournament Banners - Any team that qualifies for the Semi-Finals or higher in the State Tournament will have a banner placed in the OWTS Gym.
  • State Sportsmanship Awards - Any team that is awarded a State Sportsmanship Award will have their team accomplishments placed on a banner in the OWTS Gym.
  • Invitational Tournament Awards- Any team that earns recognition at an Invitational Tournament will have their trophies or plaques placed in the athletic trophy case.