Community celebrates senior student-athletes at annual awards ceremony
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Community celebrates senior student-athletes at annual awards ceremony
From state qualifiers and league champions to valedictorians and multi-sport standouts, this year's senior class was celebrated Monday, June 1, during the 19th annual Senior Athletic Awards Night.
The event recognized the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 and highlighted the dedication required to succeed both in competition and in the classroom. Student-athletes, coaches, families, and supporters gathered to honor a senior class that has left its mark across nearly every corner of Stanwood athletics.
The evening honored seniors whose impact has extended far beyond the scoreboard. Thirty-nine student-athletes earned Academic Awards for maintaining outstanding academic performance while competing in athletics, while 33 seniors were recognized with prestigious Red and White Letter Awards for their sustained commitment and success across multiple seasons. Nine seniors also earned Multi-Sport Awards, showcasing exceptional dedication by competing in three sports during their high school careers.
A new tradition was also introduced this year as senior Izzy Jette was selected by her peers and Stanwood's head coaches to serve as the event's Student-Athlete Speaker.
Among the evening's highest honors, Taylor Almanza and Ryan Khoury received the WIAA Cliff Gillies Award, which recognizes outstanding scholarship, citizenship, and participation in school and community activities. Memphys Ellis and Mylee LaComb were named Stanwood Booster Club Athletes of the Year, while Cassandra Marquis and Levi Stiers earned Stanwood Booster Club Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors.
The evening also celebrated remarkable longevity and commitment to Stanwood athletics. Six seniors earned Red Letter Awards for accumulating between nine and 12 varsity letters during their high school careers, with Taylor Almanza, Stella Berrett, and Memphys Ellis each earning an impressive 11 varsity letters.
A total of 39 student-athletes received Academic Awards, 33 earned Red or White Letter Awards, and nine seniors were recognized as Multi-Sport Award recipients.
Individual awards
WIAA Cliff Gillies Award
- Taylor Almanza
- Ryan Khoury
Stanwood Booster Club Athlete of the Year
- Memphys Ellis
- Mylee LaComb
Stanwood Booster Club Scholar-Athlete of the Year
- Cassandra Marquis
- Levi Stiers
Red Letter Awards
(9-12 varsity letters earned)
11 varsity letters
- Taylor Almanza
- Stella Berrett
- Memphys Ellis
10 varsity letters
- Ella Edwards
- Mylee LaComb
9 varsity letters
- Izzy Jette
- Levi Stiers
White Letter Awards
(6-8 varsity letters earned)
8 varsity letters
- Barric Danielson
- Isla Hollingsworth
- Ryan Khoury
- Xander Krause
- Jasia Zaffarano
7 varsity letters
- Amelia Allen
- Brooke Berry
- Addison Bowie
- Presley Harris
- Ian Hruschka
- Tanner Requa
- Silas Turpin
- Ellalee Wortham
6 varsity letters
- Britney Allen
- Mary Andelin
- Soren Andersen
- Jack Blevins
- Austin Bulanhagui
- Ethan Burke
- Abby Carlson
- Corban Forslund
- Cassandra Marquis
- Charlie McEwen
- Taylor McNicol
- Charlotte Mullins
- Wyatt Sandven
Multi-Sport Awards
- Taylor Almanza — Soccer, Basketball, Softball
- Hailey Barr — Fall & Winter Cheer, Track & Field
- Jack Blevins — Football, Wrestling, Track & Field
- Ella Edwards — Fall & Winter Cheer, Golf
- Memphys Ellis — Football, Wrestling, Track & Field
- Izzy Jette — Fall & Winter Cheer, Track & Field
- Xander Krause — Football, Swim, Track & Field
- Mylee LaComb — Soccer, Basketball, Tennis
- Levi Stiers — Cross Country, Swim, Track & Field
Academic Awards
Valedictorians
- Mary Andelin
- Cambrielle Brown
- Austin Bulanhagui
- Poppy Hanson
- Isla Hollingsworth
- Colin Manzuk
- Cassandra Marquis
- Brendon Mugleston
- Grace Ross
Academic Award Recipients
- Taylor Almanza
- AJ Caldwell
- Asher Caniglia
- Jaden Fozard
- Shawn Hawkins
- Liza Howe
- Ian Hruschka
- Trysten Mangold
- Jacob McGovern
- Abril McIntyre
- Bennett Morin
- Derek Nguyen
- Jake Simonson
- Levi Stiers
- Ellalee Wortham
- Amelia Allen
- Stella Berrett
- Brooke Berry
- Elizabeth Burton
- Langley Campbell
- Cortnie Clark
- Madisen Conger
- Ella Edwards
- Mylee LaComb
- Charlotte Mullins
- Katie Rahmn
- Joseph Romano
- Gianna Smith
- Teagan Swanson
- Savanahlyn Tenny
Congratulations to all of the Class of 2026 student-athletes whose hard work, leadership, and commitment helped make Stanwood athletics successful both on the field and in the classroom.