Pursuing Victory with Honor 2023-24
Deer Valley Unified School District celebrated its student-athletes at the 18th annual Pursuing Victory with Honor Awards on April 30. Following opening remarks from Activities & Athletics Manager Kim Crooks, Superintendent Dr. Curtis Finch, and keynote speaker Anthony Robles, the district was proud to honor middle and high school athletes, teams, and adult leaders who inspired many throughout the the 2023-24 school year.
7th-8th Grade Female Athlete
Ashlee Simonich, Union Park School
7th-8th Grade Male Athlete
Jacob Strang, Gavilan Peak School
7th-8th Grade Coach
Cassie Roessing, Union Park School
7th-8th Grade Team
Hillcrest Middle School Boys Cross Country
7th-8th Grade Athletic Coordinator
Sara Cullen, Sierra Verde STEAM Academy
High School Female Athlete
Madison Green, Mountain Ridge High School
High School Male Athlete
Josiah Anderson, Barry Goldwater High School
High School Coach
Jed Dunn, Deer Valley High School
Amanda Burbridge, Sandra Day O'Connor High School
High School Team
Sandra Day O'Connor High School Girls Volleyball
Unsung Hero
Jeff Johnson, Mountain Ridge High School
Courage Award
Alessia Romeo, Boulder Creek High School
School of the Year
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to all DVUSD coaches, staff, athletic directors, and student-athlete parents for your support of our programs!