High school athletes from schools all over the city gathered June 1 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago hotel to be recognized for their outstanding athletic performances this 2010-11 season.
High school athletes from schools all over the city gathered June 1 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago hotel to be recognized for their outstanding athletic performances this 2010-11 season.
The 11th annual Dinner of Champions, hosted by the Chicago Public League, honored all of its Chicago public school sports city champs and coaches at the awards ceremony and banquet.
Among the honorees for the night were three CPS and Public League champions, Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep boy’s basketball team, Morgan Park High School’s bowling team, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School’s large cheer team, and Simeon Career Academy’s boy’s basketball team – which won the state championship in March.
Recognition was also given to Lane Tech High School for an impressive high-ranking season. Lane Tech was awarded school of the year, gaining 10 city championships altogether.
Also honored were Raena Rhone of Whitney Young who took home female athlete of the year in recognition of her 400-meter city and state championship title and Dontrelle Rush of Harlan Career Academy high school who took home male athlete of the year for his baseball city and all-state left fielder title.
Coaches were honored as well, for their contributions to a successful season for CPS student athletes. Whitney Young cheer coach, Artrice Kelly, received female coach of the year while Lane Tech softball coach, George Stavrakas, and Lane Tech swimming coach, Paul Rummlehoff, each received male coach of the year.
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