- November 28, 2024
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The West Orange High School cafeteria played host to the National Girls and Women in Sports Day luncheon on Feb. 9.
Former WNBA player Monica Maxwell delivered the keynote speech during the luncheon.
Dr. Andre Baptiste received the Champion for Equality Award.
Former West Orange girls basketball coach Misty Cox graciously received the Lifetime Achievement Award during the ceremony.
West Orange softball coach Todd LaNeave accepts the Billie Jean King Leadership Award.
Cross country runner and swimmer sophomore Ella Klyce received the Sportswoman of the Year award for an individual performance.
Softball player Alley Schyck was honored with the Sportswoman of the Year Award for team performance.
A new banner that will be placed in the West Orange High School gym was unveiled at the end of the ceremony. It features the new slogan "Lead Her Forward" for female athletes to come.
West Orange High School organized a luncheon to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Feb. 9 as part of honoring the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX legislation that created equal opportunity for women in sports at all levels.
The ceremony featured a speech from former WNBA player Monica Maxwell, and honored those that have helped pave the way for girls sports in the West Orange High community.
Six awards were handed out as part of the ceremony. The Champion for Equality Award was given to Dr. Baptiste Orthodontics; former West Orange girls basketball coach Misty Cox, who coached the Warriors from 2008-2015, was given the Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to West Orange; West Orange softball coach Todd LaNeave was awarded the Billie Jean King Leadership Award.
Three West Orange athletes also received awards for their performance and courage. Senior volleyball player Lucy Noegel received the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award after being injured in a severe car accident in 2020, yet managing to come back and play on the volleyball team her senior season.
Cross country runner and swimmer Ella Klyce received the Individual Sportswoman of the Year Award, while softball player Alley Schyck received the Team Sportswoman of the Year Award.
