2018 NJISA Awards

Luke Arnone '19, Ranney
Michael Ehnot '18, Christian Brothers Academy
Cameron Giblin '19, Ranney
Dana Haig '18, Southern Regional
Colleen O'Brien '20, Rumson-Fair Haven

NJISA Second Team Skippers

Declan Botwinick '21, Toms River North
Bridget Green '21, Southern Regional
Tom Green '19, Southern Regional
Julia LaForgia '19, Trinity Hall
Michaela O'Brien '20, Rumson-Fair Haven
Michael Pinto '19, St. Augustine Prep
Thomas Quinn '18, Summit
Brooke Schmelz '21, Ranney
Brielle WIlloughby '20, Southern Regional

NJISA First Team Crews

WIlliam Beyer '20, Ranney
Alex Chrystal '19, Trinity Hall
Nate Ciak '20, Donovan Catholic
Blake Epstein '19, Ranney
Claire Haynes '19, Rumson-Fair Haven
Matthew Hamelsky '19, Ranney
Kelsey Kennedy '18, Summit
Justin Modin '19, Christian Brothers Academy
Morgan Rice '21, Rumson-Fair Haven
Paige Zelenak '19, Toms River South

NJISA Sportsmanship Award

Patrick Modin '19, Rumson-Fair Haven
Zoe Papier '19, Chatham

-- Patrick Modin ’19, Rumson-Fair Haven

Coach Jeff Bonanni writes: Patrick Modin is a junior skipper and co-Captain of the Rumson Fair-Haven High School sailing team. Patrick is always the first volunteer to train new crews, carry marks to the coach boat, ensure all the boats are tied down properly and lend spare gear and bailers. He always rigs extra boats at practice so that we can get on the water earlier as a team. At regattas, he stays dressed, engaged and prepared to sail at a moment’s notice, whether it be as skipper or crew. Patrick's attitude and selflessness sets the tone and culture for our team, which is a strong driver of our success.

-- Zoe Papier ’19, Chatham

Summit Coach John Groskoph writes: Zoe Papier is a captain of the Chatham Sailing team. In her role as captain she helps coordinate weekly activities of the team and provides an ongoing leadership example. However, Zoe goes well beyond that. She regularly ensures that the fleet of FJs owned by the Perth Amboy High School (which Chatham uses) are cared for properly and are always put away in a neat and orderly fashion. She also reaches out to the Perth Amboy sailors at each practice to make sure that they each have a partner to sail with, often combining with Chatham to make even pairs. Zoe is a pleasure to work with and an asset to the Raritan Bay high school sailing community.