The White Falcon - 09.04.1993, Síða 8

Top male and female athletes of4 92 honored
Story and photos by
J02 Carlos Bongioanni
The 1992 sports year at Naval Air Station (NAS), Keflavfk,
officially came to a close last Friday night, as Morale, Welfare and
Recreation (MWR) held their annual Sports Banquet to honor those
individuals who excelled in base-sponsored athletic events over the
past year.
Individual awards were presented for three categories: Female
Athlete of the Year,
Male Athlete of the
Year, and Sportsperson
of the Year. In addition,
a group award, the
Admiral’s Cup, was
presented to one com-
mand.
NAS Keflavfk, Fe-
male Athlete of the
Year, Pamela Moebius,
29, has played sports
since childhood and has
made it a priority in her
military career as well.
“It’s a part of my life
that has to be there,” said
Moebius. “I’d probably
feel like something was
missing if I wasn’t play-
ing sports.”
Moebius’ talents ex-
tend to a wide variety of
sports, but her most impressive accomplishment last year was her
selection to and participation in the 1992 Women’s All-Navy Softball
team.
Moebius faced tough competition in winning this year’s award.
The other nominees who received plaques in recognition of their
achievements were Regina Brewer, Loretta Castro, Arlyndia Paige,
Elizabeth Pereira, Doris Ruiz and Delphina Wampler.
NAS, Keflavfk, Male Athlete of the Year, Frank Ellis, Jr., 25, is
no stranger to awards. During the 44 months he’s been stationed in
Iceland, he’s won 40 personal sports awards.
His teammates describe him as a very aggressive team leader, and
Ellis himself says he plays to win, not necessarily to have fun,
“Though winning is fun,” said Ellis.
Above winning, Ellis believes in playing in good taste, always
maintaining an attitude of true sportsmanship. “You have to leant to
take the good with the bad,” said Ellis. “Before being a good winner,
you have to be a gracious loser.”
Winning his second consecutive Male Athlete of the Year award
was not an easy task. The other nominees included Pete Baldwin,
Donald Cipriano, Angel Gonzalez, Richard Kania, Mark Massa,
David McCormick, John Monroe, Michael Smith, Michael Sumpter
and Gregory Travis. Each received a plaque for their achievements.
The Sportsperson of the Year ended up going to two individuals
this year: George Jarvis and Todd Douglass. This award recognizes
the person who not only excels in sporting events but who also is a
leader among the base’s sporting community. Jarvis and Douglass
each received the award this year, because both contestants equally
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exemplified the qualities of sportsmanship needed to win the award.
Anthony Davis, Robert Johnson, James Johnston, James Lanning,
Ronald Roddy and Troy Smith were the other nominees for Sporty
sperson of the Year.
The Admiral’s Cup Award went to the 4557th Supply Squ
for having the most command participation in sporting events
1992. This award does not necessarily recognize the command with
the most wins, but is designed to encourage more personnel to get in-
volved in command sponsored sporting events.
NAS, Keflavfk, placed
second, while the U. S.
Naval Hospital, Keflavfk,
took third.
RADM Michael D.
Haskins, Commander,
Iceland Defense Force,
presented the prestigious
Admiral’s cup and also
commented on the impor-
tance of sports in a mili-
tary community. He em-
phasized that the quali-
ties of team-work, dedi-
cation and perseverance,
exhibited not only by the
award winners, but also
by all who play sports,
are the same qualities
needed in the military
environment.
Award winners from left to right: Frank Ellis, Pamela Moebius, George Jarvis and
Todd Douglass.
Professional football player, Jarrod Bunch, full-
back for the New York Giants, was the guest speaker
at the Sports Banquet. He also spent three days at
NAS, Keflavfk giving motivational messages to the
base youth.
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