Published: May 14, 2008 03:16 pm            

AHS gets sportsmanship award

ASHEBORO — Asheboro High School received the "Super Sportsmanship Award" during the N.C. High School Athletic Association annual meeting in Chapel Hill.

The award was established to recognize a school that has been ejection free, has a plan to promote and implement good sportsmanship, welcoming to fans, makes appropriate accommodations available to officials, and their own fans demonstrate excellent sportsmanship.

The presenter stated "this school has made treating the visiting fans and teams a major priority, and their booster club assists with the hospitality provided to visitors. The school is also continuing a streak of ejection free years."

Sam Whitley, athletic director for Asheboro HIgh School, Principal Dr. Larry Riggan and Dr. Diane Frost, superintendent, accepted the award.

        

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