CLARK, N.J. — Arthur L. Johnson High School handed out more than 198 varsity letters at its 2026 Fall Athletic Awards, a total the school’s athletic department pointed to as a sign that sports participation at the Clark high school keeps growing.
Coaches for each fall team reviewed their seasons during the program, and every athlete received a letter and an award, according to the athletic department.
The girls’ tennis team won the Crusader G.P.A. Challenge, which goes to the athletic team with the highest combined grade-point average for the season. The 12-member team finished with a 4.29 GPA. Players received certificates, and the team will be recognized on a plaque at the school.
Athletic Director Gus Kalikas presented the season’s Student Athlete Award, given each season to an athlete who excels both in competition and in the classroom. This fall’s recipient, a field hockey player who was also named that team’s most valuable player, carries a 4.74 GPA, the department said.
The school also gave a Best Teammate Award to one athlete from each program, recognizing players whose attitude and character helped build team unity. Honorees came from cross country, field hockey, football, boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer, girls’ tennis, volleyball and cheerleading.
The evening closed with the announcement of most valuable players for each of those eight programs.
“Once again, our Fall Athletic Awards Program was a successful event as it allows the District, Administration, and Coaches the opportunity to acknowledge a wonderful Fall Sports Season as well as recognize both student athletes and their parents alike for all that they have accomplished this past fall athletic season,” Kalikas said.
Arthur L. Johnson High School is part of the Clark Public School District in Union County.
This report is based on a press release from the Arthur L. Johnson High School Athletic Department.
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