NEW HAVEN, CT – The John Courtmanche Scholarships of the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race were recently awarded to four local track & field student athletes from Hillhouse High School and Wilbur Cross High School. The scholarships, totaling $3,000, recognize student athletes for their excellence in both academics and athletics. The scholarship program is made possible by Alexion Pharmaceuticals.
John Courtmanche is a New Haven native and Hillhouse High School graduate. He has been highly involved in the New Haven school system for over 40 years as a teacher and administrator. Courtmanche served as president of the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race for more than 20 years and still serves on the event’s Board of Directors.
Recipients of the John Courtmanche Scholarship include:
Student Athlete High School Will Attend
Sebastian Halpern Wilbur Cross New York University
Grayson Neuman Wilbur Cross Yale University
William Gibson James Hillhouse University of Connecticut Stamford Campus
Tatiana Gaither James Hillhouse Central Connecticut State University*
*will compete in track at college
The Faxon Law New Haven Road Race is excited to celebrate its 48th anniversary this Labor Day! The event takes place Monday, September 1, on the New Haven Green. The races consist of a half marathon, relay, 5K, Town Fair Tire Kids Fun Run, and the signature 20K. The Faxon Law New Haven 20K again hosts the USATF 20K National Championship. The race expects to feature a number of past champions and U.S. Olympians. This year marks the 34th year a national championship event has been held in New Haven, making the race the longest consecutive USATF Championship race ever.
The event’s major sponsors include Faxon Law Group, Alexion, Hoka, Groundworks, Yale, Crabtree Lexus, Town Fair Tire, Corsair, Connecticut Orthopaedics, and the City of New Haven. To learn more about the event or to register, visit http://www.newhavenroadrace.org.