TRINITY MIKE FITZPATRICK FORD STUDENT
“ATHLETE OF THE WEEK” AWARDS
By Samantha DePriest
Trinity Christian School is honored to have Mike Fitzpatrick of Fitzpatrick Ford in Newnan recognize several of our Fall student athletes with the “Athlete of the Week” Award. We join Mr. Fitzpatrick in saying that we are wholeheartedly proud of these athletes who demonstrate qualities of leadership, character, and determination in their sport and on their teams. Below are our most recent recipients of the Fitzpatrick “Athlete of the Week Award” for the month of January. Way to go Lions!!
Elijah Livingston
Wrestling
1/8/24
Elijah is a team leader who has served as team captain for both his Sophomore and Junior years of high school. He is a year-round wrestler who attends camps and competitions outside the school season. At 20-5, Elijah is currently a returning state qualifier.
Whitney Benz
Archery
1/15/24
Whitney has been a member of the TCS Archery Team for two years and serves as the team captain. She currently holds a 256 scoring average with a personal best score of 272 out of a possible 300 points. She maintains a 3.9 cumulative GPA and is a multi-recipient of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Academic Archer Award. She is also a participating member of the National Beta Club and frequently volunteers her time to service projects in her local community.
Ivona Djikanovic
Basketball
1/22/24
Ivona is a great basketball player and a great inspiration to her teammates. Although she has faced some adversity this season that has not stopped her from supporting her teammates every step of the way. She has kept her head up and has had a positive attitude at every practice and game. Ivona exemplifies hard work, persistence, and dedication to the sport she loves! She is a great role model and leader for our TCS Lady Lion Basketball team.
Kalen Shemwell
Basketball
1/29/24
Kalen is a hard worker and has stepped up significantly both in the classroom and on the court. He gives all he has to everything that he does.