On Wednesday 12th October USHS held its annual Sports Dinner at the Hervey Bay RSL. A wonderful evening was had by all as all that attended enjoyed a buffet dinner before hearing some encouraging words from guest speaker Jake Packard (Olympic Bronze & Commonwealth Gold Medallist – Swimming). Students were recognised as Age Champions (from school carnivals), Wide Bay Representatives and Best and Fairest (in USHS Sporting Teams).
There were also a range of Special Awards that were recognised on the evening that included:
Qld Country Futsal Representatives – Blaire Usher, Kane Taylor & Nate Evans
Dingoes Award – Lucy McBride
PE Teachers Encouragement Award – Ethan Burgess
Multi-Class Athlete of the Year – Matt Taylor
Barry Denduck (Snr) Indigenous Sportsperson – Jake Marchbank
Queensland Representatives – Allira Shingles (Golf)
- Jack Staples (Hockey)
- Keith Ashcroft (Swimming)
- Matt Taylor (Cross Country)
Junior Sportswoman of the Year – Ava Topp
Junior Sportsman of the Year – Cohen Scott
Senior Sportswoman of the Year – Sunni Gilchrist
Senior Sportsman of the Year – Matt Taylor
2022 saw nearly 300 students represent Urangan SHS in sporting endeavours. With 177 students gaining Hervey Bay District selection, 42 Wide Bay selection and 4 Queensland representatives.
Thank you to all the students, parents, staff and organisations (Hervey Bay RSL, Oaks Resort & Spa, Bay Time Engraving, Rebel Sport & Urangan SHS P&C) that helped make the evening a huge success.
Special thanks also to the HPE staff that put the evening together – you did an amazing job!
