AMHS Athletics Booster Club Awards

At the end of the school year, we host an Athletics Banquet for all Raptor Athletes. Coaches from every team present awards, the accomplishments of our student athletes are celebrated, and three AMHS Athletics Booster Club Awards are presented to Raptor Athletes.

 

2025 Award Winners

 

Heart of the Lion Award:

Peyton Johnson '25

Mattie Vermette '25

 

Curtis S. Hoffman Award:

Parker Hamilton '26

Hayden Moody '26

 

Sharon Williams Spirit Award:

Adi Katan '25

 

Heart of the Lion Award

This award is given in honor of Marley Lion, Class of 2012, who was tragically taken in June 2012 shortly after graduation. It is given by his mother, Liz Paige, and the AMHS Athletics Booster Club. It is awarded to a four-year AMHS Senior student athlete who has played a sport each year that he/she has been at AMHS. A financial scholarship is awarded to each recipient. In 2025, two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each were awarded to a male and female athlete to use towards college expenses.

  • Strong Athleticism – Competitive, Courageous, Fearless

  • Artistic Creativity – Inspired, Unique, Original

  • Enthusiastic Heart – Exuberant, Funny, Playful

  • Genuine Nature – Grounded, Down-to-Earth, Authentic

  • Friendly Personality – Charismatic, Optimistic, Outgoing

  • Leader Standing – Influential, Respected, Loved

  • Respectful Character – Well-Mannered, Humble, Considerate

  • Willing Attitude – Uncomplaining, Determined, Cooperative

Curtis S. Hoffman Award

This award is given in honor of former Athletic Director and teacher, Curtis S. Hoffman, who was at AMHS from 2003–2017. A $500 scholarship is awarded to an outstanding non-Senior AMHS male and female athlete, as voted by the coaches. The criteria for this award include athletic ability, athletic honors received (all-state, all region, etc.), statistics, and overall record in individual sports. Raptor spirit and academic focus may also be taken into account. (Read more about Mr. Hoffman here).

Sharon Williams Spirit Award

In 1989, Coach Sharon Williams began teaching Physical Education to students in grades 9 through 12 at AMHS when it was located on the Burke High School campus. She then moved with AMHS when the school relocated to the Old Naval Base and again when it moved to the Bonds-Wilson campus. Coach Williams served as the AMHS Athletic Director from 1996–2003. She continued at AMHS as a PE Coach until December 2017 when she retired. In 2018, she returned as the AMHS Athletic Director until 2022. This award recognizes an AMHS student who demonstrates loyalty and dedication to AMHS Athletics. The recipient is selected by the AMHS Athletics Booster Club in celebration of Raptor school spirit and is awarded a $500 scholarship.