Fourteen Honored as 2020 GGUSD Athletes and Coaches of Character

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

The Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) Board of Education recognized Athletes and Coaches of Character from each of the district’s seven comprehensive high schools at the January 21 Board of Education meeting. The coaches and student athletes represent a wide variety of sports and help develop and enrich GGUSD athletic programs by modeling respect, teamwork, and a winning attitude.

“Congratulations to our 2020 coaches and athletes of character for being dedicated scholars and positive role models on their campuses,” said Board of Education Trustee Dina Nguyen. “These students dedicate countless hours to their teams and help contribute to a positive athletic experience for all students.”

The Athletes of Character are student scholars who excel in academics, serve as leaders in their sport, and are role models in their schools. Congratulations to:

Bolsa Grande: Matthew Le, basketball
Garden Grove: Heavyn Agu, tennis
La Quinta: Marianna Ramos, cross country and track
Los Amigos: Brian Pacheco, football and basketball
Pacifica: Abby Chavez, swim, track, and soccer
Rancho Alamitos: Andres Marrufo Puentes, football
Santiago: Bernardo Monroy, football

The Coaches of Character have helped develop CIF league champions and teach students important skills like determination and confidence. Congratulations to:

Bolsa Grande: Enrique Gonzalez, boys soccer
Garden Grove: Rebekah Girard, girls soccer
La Quinta: Steven Navarro, frosh football and track
Los Amigos: Chris Sandro, athletic director and boys soccer
Pacifica: Mike Sutton, soccer
Rancho Alamitos: Mark Patterson, football
Santiago: Cheryl Garcia, girls tennis