Congratulations, Sawyer Ramey!
FAIR HAVEN UNION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETE NAMED
GATORADE VERMONT BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
CHICAGO (March 15, 2023) — In its 38th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Sawyer Ramey of Fair Haven Union High School is the 2022-23 Gatorade Vermont Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Ramey is the first Gatorade Vermont Boys Basketball Player of the Year to be chosen from Fair
Haven Union High School.
The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the court, distinguishes Ramey as Vermont’s best high school boys basketball player. Ramey joins an elite alumni association of state award-winners in 12 sports,
including Chet Holmgren (2020-21, Minnehaha Academy, Minn.), Trae Young (2016-17, Norman North High School, Ok.), Jayson Tatum (2015-16, Chaminade College Preparatory School, Mo.), and Karl-Anthony Towns (2013-14 & 2012-13, St. Joseph High School, N.J.).
The 5-foot-10, 160-pound senior guard led the Slaters to a 25-1 record and the Vermont Division II state tournament semifinals. Ramey averaged 16.4 points, 7.3 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 steals per game entering the final four and was a nominee for the Vermont Coaches Association Player of the Year. He concluded his prep career with more than 1,200 points and 500 assists. Ramey has volunteered locally on behalf of Fair Haven Concerned, a non-profit providing food, shelter and heating assistance to families in need. He is also a member of Fair Haven’s Athletic Leadership Council and the National Honor Society. “Sawyer is the consummate point guard,” said Fair Haven Union High School coach Bob Prenevost. “He’s a proven and capable scorer, but he’s at his best facilitating for others. When challenges arise, he’s the guy his teammates look to for leadership and direction.” Ramey has maintained a 3.93 weighted GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.
The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states that sanction high school football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, and boys and girls track & field, and awards one National Player of the Year in each sport. The selection process is administered by the Gatorade Player of the Year Selection Committee, which leverages experts including coaches, scouts, media and others as sources to help evaluate and determine the state winners in each sport.
Ramey joins recent Gatorade Vermont Boys Basketball Players of the Year Jonah Cattaneo (2021-22, Montpelier High School), Michel Ndayishimiye (2020-21, Rice Memorial High School), Logan Wendell (2019-20, St. Johnsbury Academy), and Jamison Evans (2018-19, Rutland High School), among the state’s list of former award winners.
Being a Gatorade Player of the Year means paying it forward for the next generation. Through Gatorade’s Play it Forward initiative, every Player of the Year receives a grant to give to one of Gatorade’s social impact partners, supporting Gatorade’s ambition to fuel the future of sport. To date, Gatorade Player of the Year winners’ grants have
totaled more than $3.5 million across more than 1,300 organizations.
For nearly 40 years, Gatorade has honored high school athletes at the top of their game as teammates, supporting their communities and achieving academic success. From CEOs and coaches to star athletes and community leaders, Gatorade Player of the Year winners showcase the power of sport.
Please join tonight's Community Connection meeting with Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara, at Castleton Elementary School from 5:30-6:30 PM. If you can't attend in person, consider connecting virtually by going to meet.google.com/pja-jpkv-ejz.
Today, Wednesday, March 15th, all Slate Valley Schools are on a 2 hour delay.
We are forming a new committee and would love to have you join! If you are interested in bridging the gap between the community and school, please consider representing your town in our new Community Advisory Council. Hope to see you April 3rd at the District Office in the FHUMHS building.
Due to the storm, tonight's Community Connection meeting with Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara, at Benson Village School has been cancelled. Please join us Thursday night, 5:30-6:30 PM, at Castleton Elementary School, or connect virtually by going to meet.google.com/pja-jpkv-ejz.
Today, March 14th, all Slate Valley schools will be closed due to the weather.
Tonight - March 13, 2023
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/tde-zvvj-ufv
Or dial: (US) +1 346-702-3240 PIN: 790 926 127#
Did you remember to "Spring Forward" an hour? Today begins Daylight Saving Time!
The Slate Valley Universal Preschool Program will be conducting developmental screenings for children 0-5 years of age living in Benson, Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, Orwell and West Haven. The screening involves activities that are both fun for young children and help us learn about a child's motor, cognitive, and language skills. Vision and hearing will also be screened. The second option for screening will be Wednesday, March 15th at Fair Haven Grade School. Call to make an appointment.
Election Results for the School District Vote.
Reminder: Please join us for the 3rd night of our School Safety Series, tonight at 6:00 PM at the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. The focus will be on Emergency Operations Planning.
The Slate Valley school board members, district administration, along with all faculty and staff want to thank the community for supporting this year's budget.
You're Invited to Attend a Community Discussion with Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara. The events will happen Tuesday, March 14th and Thursday, March 16th. All are welcome at either venue.
Don't Forget to Vote!
Please Vote! Thank You!
Please join us for the 3rd night of our School Safety Series, this Wednesday, March 8th at 6:00 PM at the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. The focus will be on Emergency Operations Planning.
In honor of Dr. Seuss's Birthday, Ms. Benway, our Director of Special Services, wanted to read her favorite Dr. Seuss story to you. We hope you all enjoy!
Click the link: https://youtu.be/GBq7mJZrz8Y
Thank you all for participating in the Slate Valley food drive benefiting Fair Haven Concerned! After three weeks of collecting, the numbers are in, and the food delivered. As a district we donated 1158.5 lbs. of non perishable and household items to the local food shelf. Listed below are the winning classrooms in each school for largest donation.
OVS = Ms. Valley
FHGS = Ms. Morgello
CES = Ms. Russell/ Ms. Molis
Middle school = Mr. Clark
The winning classrooms will choose if they would like a pizza or ice cream party sometime in March.
While it was a tight race, the school with the most pounds donated and winner of the district wide prize is Castelton Elementary coming in at 590.1 lbs. CES will be joined by Miss Lucy Neel from Holland, VT for a day of learning centered around Vermont Native American history and culture. Lucy is a member of the VT Nulhegan Abenaki tribe.
Earlier this week, students at Orwell Village School enjoyed eating lunch with superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell. During this time, they also gave a presentation exhibiting the benefits of going outside for recess even when it is below 10 degrees! It was quite the compelling study, backed by research and data. A fine example of student advocacy and leadership. Good job!
Slate Valley will be holding Preschool Screenings during the month of March. Call to make an appointment for your upcoming preschooler, or please share this information with anyone you may know with a child about to enter preschool. Thank you.
