Berlin High School Honors 2026 Scholar-Athletes Ryan Lavender and Gabriella Santoro
Berlin High Names 2026 Scholar-Athletes; They Will Be Honored Sunday
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Berlin High School in Berlin, Connecticut, has named seniors Ryan Lavender and Gabriella Santoro as its 2026 Scholar-Athlete Award recipients. They will be honored at a banquet on May 3 for their outstanding academic and athletic achievements, as well as their leadership and community service.
- 01Ryan Lavender and Gabriella Santoro are the 2026 Scholar-Athlete Award recipients from Berlin High School.
- 02The award recognizes students for their academic excellence, athletic performance, and character.
- 03Lavender is a captain of the varsity football team and plans to continue his baseball career in college.
- 04Santoro, captain of the varsity girls soccer team, has maintained high academic honors throughout her high school career.
- 05Both students are involved in community service and extracurricular activities.
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Berlin High School in Berlin, Connecticut, has announced that seniors Ryan Lavender and Gabriella Santoro have been selected as the 2026 recipients of the Connecticut Association of Schools–Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CAS-CIAC) Scholar-Athlete Award. This prestigious award recognizes students who excel academically and athletically while demonstrating integrity, self-discipline, and leadership. Lavender, a captain of the varsity football team, led his team to a Class M state championship and has received multiple accolades, including All-State and All-Conference honors. He is also involved in various extracurricular activities and plans to pursue baseball at Polk State College in Florida. Santoro, captain of the varsity girls soccer team, has achieved All-Conference, All-State, and All-Academic honors, while maintaining high academic performance. She will attend the University of New England to continue her soccer career. Both students will be honored at a banquet on May 3 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, Connecticut.
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The recognition of these student-athletes highlights the importance of balancing academics with sports and community involvement, inspiring other students in Berlin.
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