Canterbury Communiqué A monthly online newsletter for the friends of Canterbury School
March 2015
Scholar-Athletes Excel on and off the Field It is safe to say, that, at Canterbury, there is no shortage of athletic opportunities for students interested in taking to the field or the court. As an integral part of the overall educational experience, Canterbury offers students the ability to not only excel academically, but athletically as well. Baseball, basketball, football, soccer and tennis are just some of the many sports students can participate in while at Canterbury. This year, two athletes have gone above and beyond in their sport by breaking school records. Junior Alexis Sewell ’16 became the “all-time female leading scorer in girls’ basketball history finishing this season with 1,088 points and counting,” according to varsity girls basketball coach Michael Exford. Senior Carson Burton ’15 became the third leading scorer in Canterbury history for varsity boys’ basketball. Under the leadership of athletic director Frank Turco, Canterbury’s scholar-athletes continually receive positive reinforcement in the building of character and fostering extraordinary leadership skills in their sport. While all schools strive for victory, Canterbury athletes understand the importance of winning and losing, as it serves as a reminder of the dedication, effort, commitment and accomplishment put forth by the team and its coaches. Teamwork is essential at Canterbury and athletes are encouraged by coaches, administrators and fellow teammates to work together to achieve success. Believing that athletics, academics and the arts work together to shape students into well-rounded individuals,Canterbury views these as essential components to an independent school education and encourages its students to become active participants on and off the field.