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Sussex Academy girls’ lax shows appreciation for teachers

Seahawks players introduced with honored teachers prior to Smyrna game
Sussex Academy girls’ lacrosse manager Rachel Carey, left, poses with girls’ tennis coach and teacher Rich Lichtenwalner, center, and senior attackman Callie Short during Teacher Appreciation Night May 3. AARON MUSHRUSH PHOTOS
Aaron R. Mushrush
May 13, 2024

With hopes of starting a tradition honoring the everyday influencers that student-athletes rely on to lead them to a bright future, the Sussex Academy girls’ lacrosse team held Teacher Appreciation Night prior to its game against Smyrna May 3.

Sussex Academy teachers Christopher Novak, Megan Stevens, Meaghan Tyndall, Jenni Couch, Ashley Lehman, Rich Lichtenwalner, Sunny Leeper and Stephanie Sherman took part in player introductions, getting to run through the player tunnel and out to midfield before standing in line for the national anthem.

The players wanted to acknowledge the teachers not just for their efforts in the classroom, but also the positive influence they have had on their lives and the lasting impact it will have. This was the first time the girls’ lacrosse team held a night to honor teachers; the wrestling team did the same thing before its match against Delmar Feb. 9.

 

Shelby Manlove, left, Savannah Montgomery, center, and Savannah Couch lead the way as Christopher Novak makes his way through the player tunnel.
Megan Stevens is accompanied by Shea Danahy, center, and Julie Daniello as the three share a laugh.
Meaghan Tyndall collects high-fives as she runs through the player tunnel with Morgan Leeper.
The teachers ran out to midfield just like the girls do for every game. Shown are (l-r) Emiley and Lily Bisaha, Jenni Couch and Ellie Merrick.
Flor Velasquez hands a gift to Ashley Lehman, right, as June Hale laughs betwixt them.
Liz Layton leads the way as Sunny Leeper makes her way through the line with Ava Yenovkian just behind her.
Stephanie Sherman was quite happy to run through the line with Paige Burton.
Stephanie Sherman, left, poses with (l-r) Paige Burton, Kacie Rawlings and Rilyn Lehman.
The teachers stayed on the line for the national anthem.

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Aaron Mushrush joined the sports team in Summer 2023 to help cover the emerging youth athletics scene in the Cape Region. After lettering in soccer and lacrosse at Sussex Tech, he played lacrosse at Division III Eastern University in St. David's, PA. Aaron coached lacrosse at Sussex Tech in 2009 and 2011. Post-collegiately, Mush played in the Eastern Shore Summer Lacrosse League for Blue Bird Tavern and Saltwater Lacrosse. He competed in several tournaments for the Shamrocks Lacrosse Club, which blossomed into the Maryland Lacrosse League (MDLL). Aaron interned at the Coastal Point before becoming assistant director at WMDT-TV 47 ABC in 2017 and eventually assignment editor in 2018. 

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