2026 High School Scholar-Athlete Award Winners Announced
On Monday, May 18, at the McAlpin Fine Arts Center at Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, seniors William Kourakis and Olivia Stovall were recognized at the 13th Annual E. Michael Stutzke High School Scholar-Athlete Awards banquet sponsored by the Play Treasure Coast Sports Commission. The organization seeks to recognize one male and one female recipient from all public and private schools across the Treasure Coast, and nominees for this award must be scholar-athletes who demonstrate leadership skills, exhibit strength of character and serve as role models for others on and off the playing field.
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Kourakis, as a multisport athlete, has competed at the varsity level for soocer and football in his upper school athletic career at Saint Edward's. For soccer, he was selected for the Senior All-Star game, and he was named Florida Athletic Coaches Association Class 1A Player of the Year during his junior year. Off the field, he excelled academically in the classroom, earning AP Scholar recognition, and consistently made Honor Roll. His community service involvement includes the Prayer Breakfast and Habitat for Humanity.
In addition to being a dedicated athlete at Saint Edward's School, Stovall's contributions to the classroom were as impactful as her contributions on the golf course, as she maintained her position on the Head of School List all 4 years and has won various subject awards for English, mathematics, and science throughout her high school tenure. During her athletic career at Saint Edward's, she played a vital role on the varsity girls golf team, being recognized as the Most Valuable Player all 5 years of her athletic participation, as well as winning the school's Athlete of the Week Award and being named several times to TCPalm's Fall All-Area team. In her free time, she has volunteered with Treasure Coast Girl's Coalition and for various Community Service Club events. At Our Savior Lutheran Church, she also gives back to the community through acolyte services and Bible study.
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