Awards & Scholarships
Wildcat Pride Night
Wildcat Pride Night started in 2011. In an effort to formally recognize and honor our student-athletes at the conclusion of their senior year, Wildcat Pride Night has quickly become an anticipated event where the senior student-athletes, their families and coaches come together to celebrate their dedication to Weston Athletics. Awards are given to each student-athlete who participated in a sport during their senior year. In addition to each senior student-athlete being recognized, the following prestigious athletic awards are given:
David A. Perry Memorial Scholarship Fund
The David A. Perry Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in honor of David Perry, Weston High School Class of 1920, who was subsequently a member of the School Committee and was instrumental in improving the athletic facilities and staff in Weston and in establishing the Boosters. The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarships or other aid for the further education of Weston residents. Scholarships are typically provided to one or more high school seniors each year.
Theodore Chandler Memorial Award
The Theodore Chandler Memorial Award is presented annually by the Weston Boosters to the senior boy and girl who best exemplify the 3 qualities of athletic accomplishment, scholarship, and school spirit. This award is voted on by our students, teachers and coaches and is considered one of our most prestigious awards. The athletes who win this award have exhibited tremendous athletic fortitude, excelled in the classroom and have been leaders for teams. Each winner’s name is affixed on the Chandler Plaques located on the wall by the HS gym.
John S. Proctor Award
The John S. Proctor Award is given in his memory for athletic achievement, leadership and sportsmanship. John Proctor was a teacher, coach, athletic director and above all a friend to Weston students for 34 years. When John Proctor arrived in Weston in 1934, there were 3 sports offered at the High School. Today we offer 28 at the High School and 12 at the Middle School. He was instrumental in building this well-rounded Athletic Program.
Father Graf Award
The Father Graf Award is given in memory of his school spirit. Father Graf was a parish priest at St., Julia’s Church here in Weston for many years. He took great interest in the youth of Weston. His presence inspired the spirit of Weston team and the spectators attending the contest. The recipients must embody Weston Pride and school spirit.
Peter J. Foley, I.C.E. Award
The Peter J. Foley I.C.E. Award was instituted 23 years ago in honor of former Weston High School Athletic Director, Pete Foley. This award embodies all that Pete stands for and what he wanted for his student-athletes while here in Weston. The I.C.E. initials stand for, Involvement, Commitment, and Excellence.
Joseph Naughton Award
The Joseph Naughton Memorial Award is given annually to a boy and girl track standout. This award recognizes both determination and dedication to the sport of track and field.
Payson Corbiere Memorial Award & Scholarship
Payson Corbiere was a Weston High School accomplished swimmer. He was an all-scholastic and an All-American in College. While in 7th grade, Payson contracted the HIV virus through a blood transfusion; however that did not stop him from excelling in the water. His heart and determination was second to none. The Payson Corbeire Memorial Award and Scholarship is given out to one senior boy or girl.United States Army Scholar Athlete AwardThe United States Army Scholar Athlete Awards are given each year to both a male and female senior who excel on the field whole keeping high academic standards and exhibit sportsmanship at the forefront during the course of their high school careers/ These recipients must be true leaders.
United States Marine Corps Athletic Award
Each year the US Marines Award two “medals” to both a male and female athlete for their outstanding academic and athletic accomplishment over the course of their high school career. This prestigious award embodies all the ideals of a student-athlete.
Robert M. Chruz Award
Robert Chruz was a longtime Athletic Director at Newton South High School. Mr. Chruz is someone who has always embraced the ideals of Sportsmanship. Each year the Dual County League awards a male and female senior student-athlete from each school with this award. These individuals must be student-athletes who possess great sportsmanship on all levels.
Andrew Pastor Memorial Award
Andy Pastor was an accomplished tennis player here at Weston High School. Andy always displayed sportsmanship to his opponents and leadership to his fellow teammates. He was dedicated to always improving as a player and worked hard to accomplish his tennis goals. The Andrew Pastor Memorial Award is given to one senior boy and one senior girl tennis player.
Tucky Gee Memorial Award
The Tucky Gee Memorial Award is given annually to a male and female soccer player who has demonstrated tremendous fortitude, determination and sportsmanship. These student-athletes must be committed to always putting the team first ahead of personal accolades.
Wildcat Pride Award
The Wildcat Pride Award was initiated in 2011 and is given to any student-athlete who over the four years here at Weston High School has accumulated a Varsity Letter in each season from Freshman year through Senior year. Twelve in total.
Nancy Healey Unsung Hero Award
The Nancy Healey Unsung Hero Award is given to a senior Field Hockey player who has committed herself to the program. Nancy Healey was a long time Freshman Coach here at Weston High School, who’s commitment and knowledge of the game of Field Hockey went beyond most Freshman coaches. Nancy’s impact on the sport may have went unnoticed by some, but never by those who knew her or had her as a coach.
MIAA Sportsmanship Awards
Each year the MIAA provides schools with the opportunity to recognize student-athletes who have exemplified outstanding sportsmanship.
Wildcat Pride Night started in 2011. In an effort to formally recognize and honor our student-athletes at the conclusion of their senior year, Wildcat Pride Night has quickly become an anticipated event where the senior student-athletes, their families and coaches come together to celebrate their dedication to Weston Athletics. Awards are given to each student-athlete who participated in a sport during their senior year. In addition to each senior student-athlete being recognized, the following prestigious athletic awards are given:
David A. Perry Memorial Scholarship Fund
The David A. Perry Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in honor of David Perry, Weston High School Class of 1920, who was subsequently a member of the School Committee and was instrumental in improving the athletic facilities and staff in Weston and in establishing the Boosters. The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarships or other aid for the further education of Weston residents. Scholarships are typically provided to one or more high school seniors each year.
Theodore Chandler Memorial Award
The Theodore Chandler Memorial Award is presented annually by the Weston Boosters to the senior boy and girl who best exemplify the 3 qualities of athletic accomplishment, scholarship, and school spirit. This award is voted on by our students, teachers and coaches and is considered one of our most prestigious awards. The athletes who win this award have exhibited tremendous athletic fortitude, excelled in the classroom and have been leaders for teams. Each winner’s name is affixed on the Chandler Plaques located on the wall by the HS gym.
John S. Proctor Award
The John S. Proctor Award is given in his memory for athletic achievement, leadership and sportsmanship. John Proctor was a teacher, coach, athletic director and above all a friend to Weston students for 34 years. When John Proctor arrived in Weston in 1934, there were 3 sports offered at the High School. Today we offer 28 at the High School and 12 at the Middle School. He was instrumental in building this well-rounded Athletic Program.
Father Graf Award
The Father Graf Award is given in memory of his school spirit. Father Graf was a parish priest at St., Julia’s Church here in Weston for many years. He took great interest in the youth of Weston. His presence inspired the spirit of Weston team and the spectators attending the contest. The recipients must embody Weston Pride and school spirit.
Peter J. Foley, I.C.E. Award
The Peter J. Foley I.C.E. Award was instituted 23 years ago in honor of former Weston High School Athletic Director, Pete Foley. This award embodies all that Pete stands for and what he wanted for his student-athletes while here in Weston. The I.C.E. initials stand for, Involvement, Commitment, and Excellence.
Joseph Naughton Award
The Joseph Naughton Memorial Award is given annually to a boy and girl track standout. This award recognizes both determination and dedication to the sport of track and field.
Payson Corbiere Memorial Award & Scholarship
Payson Corbiere was a Weston High School accomplished swimmer. He was an all-scholastic and an All-American in College. While in 7th grade, Payson contracted the HIV virus through a blood transfusion; however that did not stop him from excelling in the water. His heart and determination was second to none. The Payson Corbeire Memorial Award and Scholarship is given out to one senior boy or girl.United States Army Scholar Athlete AwardThe United States Army Scholar Athlete Awards are given each year to both a male and female senior who excel on the field whole keeping high academic standards and exhibit sportsmanship at the forefront during the course of their high school careers/ These recipients must be true leaders.
United States Marine Corps Athletic Award
Each year the US Marines Award two “medals” to both a male and female athlete for their outstanding academic and athletic accomplishment over the course of their high school career. This prestigious award embodies all the ideals of a student-athlete.
Robert M. Chruz Award
Robert Chruz was a longtime Athletic Director at Newton South High School. Mr. Chruz is someone who has always embraced the ideals of Sportsmanship. Each year the Dual County League awards a male and female senior student-athlete from each school with this award. These individuals must be student-athletes who possess great sportsmanship on all levels.
Andrew Pastor Memorial Award
Andy Pastor was an accomplished tennis player here at Weston High School. Andy always displayed sportsmanship to his opponents and leadership to his fellow teammates. He was dedicated to always improving as a player and worked hard to accomplish his tennis goals. The Andrew Pastor Memorial Award is given to one senior boy and one senior girl tennis player.
Tucky Gee Memorial Award
The Tucky Gee Memorial Award is given annually to a male and female soccer player who has demonstrated tremendous fortitude, determination and sportsmanship. These student-athletes must be committed to always putting the team first ahead of personal accolades.
Wildcat Pride Award
The Wildcat Pride Award was initiated in 2011 and is given to any student-athlete who over the four years here at Weston High School has accumulated a Varsity Letter in each season from Freshman year through Senior year. Twelve in total.
Nancy Healey Unsung Hero Award
The Nancy Healey Unsung Hero Award is given to a senior Field Hockey player who has committed herself to the program. Nancy Healey was a long time Freshman Coach here at Weston High School, who’s commitment and knowledge of the game of Field Hockey went beyond most Freshman coaches. Nancy’s impact on the sport may have went unnoticed by some, but never by those who knew her or had her as a coach.
MIAA Sportsmanship Awards
Each year the MIAA provides schools with the opportunity to recognize student-athletes who have exemplified outstanding sportsmanship.