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January 2008
February 2008


February 2008

Name: Parker Bunce
Class: High School Boys


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Parker always arrives early to the mountain, skis 8:30-4 everday and has shown a huge amount of improvement this year.
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Name: Allison Sakovits
Class: High School Girls


Nickname: Alli
Hometown: Stratham, NH
Birthplace: New Jersey
Birthdate: December 11, 1990
Height/Weight: 5’3”, 100 lbs
Home Ski Area: Cranmore
Home Ski Club: Cranmore Race Team
School: Exeter High School
Started skiing at age: 3
Started competing at age: 10
Sponsors: My parents.
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Allie qualified for the Meet of Champions this season and is always eager to improve.
Best Place to Ski/Ride: Cranmore
Favorite Event: GS
Favorite Trick/Maneuver/Course: To go fast
Comments on Last Season: I had an okay season
Goals for this Season: To get better at Slalom
One thing you must travel with: Cell phone
Superstitions: None
Personal Motto: Have fun and go fast!
February Results:
  • Feb 20, NH Meet of Champions GS – 36th

Name: Carter Butler
Class: J3 Boys

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Carter has worked hard during the season and as a result of that hard work he has improved his stance and results. He has a great personality and is a joy to be around.
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February Results:
  • Feb 16, J3 State GS – 20th (20th/23rd)
  • Feb 23, J3 NHARA Finals SL – 46th (53rd/54th)
  • Feb 24, J3 NHARA Finals GS – 52nd (56th/64th)

Name: Charlotte Walker
Class: J3 Girls

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Hometown: North Conway, NH
Birthplace: North Conway, NH
Birthdate: March 2, 1994
Height/Weight: 5’2”/125 lbs
Home Ski Area: Cranmore
Home Ski Club: Cranmore Race Team
School: Kennett Middle School
Started skiing at age: 3
Started competing at age: 9
Sponsors: My dad
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Charlotte is a sometimes quiet but always wonderful presence in the J3 Group. She is hard working, actively seeks guidance, and is passionate about her ski racing. She is extremely attentive, proactive, responsible, and fun. Charlotte is a joy to coach!
Best Place to Ski/Ride: Cranmore
Favorite Event: GS
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Comments on Last Season: Not so good performance-wise but I had a lot of fun!
Goals for this Season: To have more confidence in myself and to be more aggressive
One thing you must travel with: iPod
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Personal Motto: Believe in yourself
February Results:
  • Feb 8, J3 State SG – 4th
  • Feb 10, J3 State SL – 5th (6th/5th)
  • Feb 16, J3 State GS – 7th (6th/13th)
  • Feb 23, J3 NHARA Finals GS – 27th (29th/25th)
  • Feb 24, J3 NHARA Finals SL – 18th (5th/31st)

Name: Christina DiPietro
Class: J4 Girls


Nickname: Chrisy
Hometown: North Conway, NH
Birthplace: North Conway, NH
Birthdate: May 8, 1995
Height/Weight: 4’8”, 90 lbs
Home Ski Area: Cranmore
Home Ski Club: Cranmore Race Team
School: Kennett Jr High
Started skiing at age: 4
Started competing at age: 9
Sponsors: Mom and Dad
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Christina is nominated this month for her hard work, determination, positive attitude. Chris always comes to practice ready to work hard and listen to the advice of her coaches. She was rewarded for all her hard work when she qualified for the BWL State Championships this winter.
Best Place to Ski/Ride: Cranmore
Favorite Event: GS
Favorite Trick/Maneuver/Course: Moguls
Comments on Last Season: I loved my coaches
Goals for this Season: To keep my outside hand in
One thing you must travel with: My sweatshirt
Superstitions: Travel in the same car to every race
Personal Motto: Skiing is my freedom
February Results:
  • Feb 23, BWL Qualifier SL – 29th (29th/24th)

Name: Brad Sampson
Class: J5 Boys

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Bradley, skiing in the program for his third season, was selected as athlete of the month for his positive attitude and great work ethic. His passion for skiing is evident every day he skis. He is a popular team mate who always comes to the hill prepared and ready to put forward his best effort. Bradley is independent and self reliant, two traits that helped him score a win and numerous top 5 results this year.
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February Results:
  • Feb 23, BWL Qualifier SL – 3rd (2nd/3rd)

Name: Sophie Marie Hewitt
Class: J5 Girls


Nickname: Soph
Hometown: Cape Elizabeth, ME
Birthplace: Portland, ME
Birthdate: July 23, 1997
Height/Weight: 4’ 4”, 75 lbs
Home Ski Area: Cranmore
Home Ski Club: Cranmore Race Team
School: Pond Cove School
Started skiing at age: 5
Started competing at age: 10
Sponsors: Bethanne & T.O.
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Sophie was nominated for her outstanding willingness to work hard and her dedication to the team. All of these things paid off in recent races and earned her a spot at the BWL Championships during her first year with CRT.
Best Place to Ski/Ride: Cranmore
Favorite Event: Bretton Woods Qualifier
Favorite Trick/Maneuver/Course: Comp Hill at Cranmore
Comments on Last Season: I did my best and had fun!
Goals for this Season: Ski hard, have fun, and try my best
One thing you must travel with: My blue raggy hat and iPod
Superstitions: The night before I wear my hat to bed, and during the race I take off my thumby things from my GS suit
Personal Motto: If you fall get right back up - don’t be sad, cause you know you’re not bad!
February Results:
  • Feb 23, BWL Qualifier SL – 6th (7th/7th)

January 2008

Name: Daniel Donovan
Class: High School Boys

Nickname: Dan
Hometown: Stratham, NH
Birthplace: Portsmouth, NH
Birthdate: 9/16/90
Height/Weight: 6’0”, 175 lbs
Home Ski Area: Cranmore
Home Ski Club: Cranmore Race Team
School: Phillips Exeter Academy
Started skiing at age: 2 ½
Started competing at age: 13
Sponsors: Strolz/Kneissl
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Daniel Donovan was voted Athlete of the Month – January for his continued improvement both during training and racing. Daniel is dedicated to skiing and training, even when his school schedule only allows him to come up for one day of skiing due to Saturday classes.
Best Place to Ski/Ride:
Lech, Austria
Favorite Event: Slalom
Favorite Trick/Maneuver/Course: Slalom
Comments on Last Season: Did not complete last year
Goals for this Season: To make Race of Champions
One thing you must travel with: Sneakers
Superstitions: None
Personal Motto: I’ll do it later
January Results:

Name: Mary McGee
Class: High School Girls

Nickname: Mary
Hometown: Sturbridge, MA
Birthplace: Sturbridge, MA
Birthdate: 11/08/92
Height/Weight: 5’ 6”, 130 lbs
Home Ski Area: Cranmore
Home Ski Club: Cranmore Race Team
School: Tantasqua Regional High School
Started skiing at age: 3
Started competing at age: 11
Sponsors: Strolz/Kneissl
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Mary McGee, an athlete who only skis on the weekends, has been chosen as Athlete of the Month – January, as she demonstrates her ability to improve every time she is on the hill. Mary does not participate on a ski team during the week so racing is not her goal. Instead she is working to improve her overall skiing ability both in and out of the race course.
Best Place to Ski/Ride:
Cranmore
Favorite Event: Giant Slalom
Favorite Trick/Maneuver/Course: Lower East Bowl at Cranmore
Comments on Last Season: Weak Stance
Goals for this Season: To improve my slalom skills
One thing you must travel with: Heated Boot Bag
Superstitions: If I don’t ride up the chairlift with my cousin I won’t have a good race
Personal Motto: Get after it
January Results:

Name: Sam Barber
Class: J3 Boys


Nickname: Sam
Hometown: Cape Elizabeth, ME
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Sam Barber is the Athlete of the Month – January for the J3 Boys. He was selected based on many assets, but mostly for his continued participation and positive attitude. He has been a long time member of the program, and is always willing to go the extra mile even after a long day on the hill.
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January Results:
  • Jan 1, Stan & Dan Cup: 5th
  • Jan 6, J3 Divisional Qualifier: 2nd, 2nd, 2nd
  • Jan 13, J3 Divisional Qualifier: 3rd, 3rd
  • Jan 23, SG Race: 18th, 11th

Name: Caitlin Wyatt Zeliff
Class: J3 Girls


Nickname: Caite
Hometown: North Conway, NH
Birthplace: North Conway, NH
Birthdate: 3/23/94
Height/Weight: 5’ 4”, 125 lbs
Home Ski Area: Cranmore
Home Ski Club: Cranmore Race Team
School: Kennett Middle School
Started skiing at age: 2
Started competing at age: 10
Sponsors: Atomic, POC
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Caite Zeliff is representing the J3 Girls as the January Athlete of the Month. Caite is a diligent and focused athlete who arrives prepared to work hard and willing to lend a hand. Along with her hard work she possesses a positive, upbeat attitude, and shows great support and sportsmanship towards her teammates.
Best Place to Ski/Ride: Cranmore; China Bowl – Vail; Copper; Mt. Hood
Favorite Event: Slalom
Favorite Trick/Maneuver/Course: Back country skiing
Comments on Last Season: Overall a great season but cracked at Future Stars on the Kombi, but it made me want to race even more this year
Goals for this Season: To work on my SL technique and to get on my SG skis more; to qualify for JO’s and have a solid finish as a first year 3.
One thing you must travel with: Duct tape, iPod
Superstitions: I have a crazy pair of long underwear, my “fancy pants” that I wear to every race
Personal Motto: Visualize World Cup finishes
January Results:
  • Jan 1, Stan & Dan Cup: 8th
  • Jan 6, J3 Divisional Qualifier: 1st, 2nd, 2nd
  • Jan 13, J3 Divisional Qualifier: 1st, 1st, 6th
  • JJan 23, SG Race: 4th

Name: Brien Gillis
Class: J4 Boys

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Brien was nominated as athlete of the month for being a very coachable athlete who has continued to work hard to improve his skiing. He is diligent in his training and is a supportive teammate. Brien is always willing to lend a helping hand.
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January Results:
  • Jan 1, Stan & Dan Cup: 18th
  • Jan 13th, BWL Qualifier: 3rd, 5th, 3rd overall
  • Jan 27th, BWL Qualifier: 10th, 12th, 12th overall

Name: Kendell Louise Santin
Class: J4 Girls

Nickname: Kendell
Hometown: Wenham, MA
Birthplace: Boston, MA
Birthdate: 11/19/96
Height/Weight: 4’ 11”, 75 lbs
Home Ski Area: Cranmore
Home Ski Club: Cranmore Race Team
School: : Shore Country Day School
Started skiing at age: With her dad at 4 weeks
Started competing at age: 7
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Kendell was nominated as Athlete of the Month because of her love for skiing. She always has a smile on her face and never complains. Her hard work has paid of as her times continue to improve.
Best Place to Ski/Ride: Park City, Utah
Favorite Event: Giant Slalom
Favorite Trick/Maneuver/Course: Stan & Dan Cup at Attitash
Comments on Last Season: OK!
Goals for this Season: Make it to championships
One thing you must travel with: My cow stuffed animal
Superstitions: None
Personal Motto: Never second guess yourself
January Results:
  • Jan 1, Stan & Dan Cup: 20th
  • Jan 13, BWL Qualifier: 24th, 13th, 19th overall
  • Jan 27, BWL Qualifier: 26th, 16th, 20th overall

Name: Matthew Doran Cote
Class: J5 Boys

Nickname: Ice Man
Hometown: Newburyport, MA
Birthplace: Boston, MA
Birthdate: 7/6/97
Height/Weight: 4’ 10”, 80 lbs
Home Ski Area: Cranmore
Home Ski Club: Cranmore Race Team
School: Edward G. Molin Upper Elementary
Started skiing at age: 3
Started competing at age: 9
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In his second season on CRT, Matt Cote has been chosen as the Athlete of the Month – January for the J5 boys. Matt always has a big smile and a positive attitude with him on and off the hill. He is considerate and supportive of his teammates. He has worked very hard to continually improve his skiing and it is reflected on the race course and in his free skiing.
Best Place to Ski/Ride: Cranmore
Favorite Event: Giant Slalom
Favorite Trick/Maneuver/Course: Crossing the finish line
Comments on Last Season: I learned a lot during my first season from my coaches, Ian and Rob
Goals for this Season: To get a top 3 finish
One thing you must travel with: My skis if it’s cold, my skateboard if it’s not
Superstitions: Egg sandwich for breakfast
Personal Motto: Let it go
January Results:
  • Jan 1, Stan & Dan Cup: 12th
  • Jan 13, BWL Qualifier: 4th, 8th, 7th overall
  • Jan 27, BWL Qualifier: 10th, 5th, 7th overall

Name: Kaylin Marie Deschenes
Class: J5 Girls


Nickname: Kay
Hometown: Lynn, MA
Birthplace: Salem, MA
Birthdate: 5/16/98
Height/Weight: 4’ 7”, 80 lbs
Home Ski Area: Cranmore
Home Ski Club: Cranmore Race Team
School: St. Pius V School
Started skiing at age: 3
Started competing at age: 9
Sponsors: Mom and Dad
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Kaylin was chosen as the January Athlete of the Month for her strong start with the Cranmore Race Team. She has put forth some great results in her first year of racing and continues to work hard and improve.
Best Place to Ski/Ride: Easy Street at Cranmore
Favorite Event: Giant Slalom
Favorite Trick/Maneuver/Course: Terrain Park
Comments on Last Season: Had a blast with Dave Fall
Goals for this Season: Focus on listening better to T.O.
One thing you must travel with: DS game
Superstitions: I think of ice cream every time I race
Personal Motto: Have Fun – Try Hard – Be First
January Results:
  • Jan 1, Stan & Dan Cup: 26th place
  • Jan 13, BWL Qualifier: 16th, 14th, 8th overall
  • Jan 27, BWL Qualifier: 17th, 19th, 15th overall