OLIVESBURG — Crestview Middle School has announced that Cooper Brockway and Georgia McFarland were selected by the staff and their coaches to received Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award.
The Award, named for two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin, is presented each year to two eighth-grade students, one male and one female, who have been outstanding in their efforts to promote sportsmanship in their school and community. The award is designed to promote sportsmanship, ethics and integrity.
This year’s honorees were presented their awards at the annual academic award ceremonies held at the Middle School on May 26.
Georgia is the daughter of Trent and Amy McFarland. She participated in: Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Academic Challenge and Choir.
“This award means a lot to me and I’ve seen people receive it before and I’ve always looked up to them,” she said. “I hope that my actions will influence others to do the same.”
Georgia would like to thank her coaches for teaching her the right way to act while competing and encouraging her to always work hard and do her best.
“(I also want to thank) my teammates that supported me whether we won or lost,” she said.
Cooper is the son of Stephanie Brockway He participated in: Cross Country, Basketball, Track and Choir.
“This award to me means a great accomplishment because my parents have always raised me to be kind to others,” Cooper said. “So winning this award makes me feel accomplished and makes me want to enjoy this moment.”
He wants to thank his family, teachers and coaches for always pushing him to get better.
