LEAVING A LEGACY Shelbyville Middle School sixth-grader Grace Lasure received the inaugural Tony Samaras Mental Attitude award from Mr. Samaras’ widow, Cathy Samaras, and SMS Athletic Director and Dean of Students Rex Olds this week. Mr. Samaras, who passed away in April, coached volleyball for eight years at SMS and regularly served as a substitute teacher, in addition to helping with other athletic functions. “Tony's positive attitude on even the toughest of days brightened the spirits of everyone around him,” Mr. Olds said in a statement describing the award’s namesake. “His attitude toward life epitomizes what we should all strive for each and every day.”
Friday, October 29, 2021
Friday, October 29, 2021
Friday, October 29, 2021
LEAVING A LEGACY Shelbyville Middle School sixth-grader Grace Lasure received the inaugural Tony Samaras Mental Attitude award from Mr. Samaras’ widow, Cathy Samaras, and SMS Athletic Director and Dean of Students Rex Olds this week. Mr. Samaras, who passed away in April, coached volleyball for eight years at SMS and regularly served as a substitute teacher, in addition to helping with other athletic functions. “Tony's positive attitude on even the toughest of days brightened the spirits of everyone around him,” Mr. Olds said in a statement describing the award’s namesake. “His attitude toward life epitomizes what we should all strive for each and every day.”