CCSD Senior Earns Statewide Honor from Positive Athlete Georgia

A Cherokee County School District student athlete has earned a statewide honor from Positive Athlete Georgia! 

Cherokee High School Class of 2024 graduating senior Jeffrey Ambrocio has earned the Positive Athlete Georgia Boys Soccer Player of the Year Award from the nonprofit organization, which promotes the benefits of positivity to young athletes around the world.

More than 6,800 high school students are nominated annually as the “most positive” athlete among their peers by coaches, principals, athletic directors, teachers and parents.  Awards are presented for each sport at the regional level, with region winners advancing to state-level competition.  Only one student is named the statewide winner for each sport.

In addition to demonstrating excellence in their sport, Positive Athletes must show these characteristics: optimistic attitude, teammate encouragement, servant leadership, heart for others, ability to admit imperfections, giving 100 percent all the time, and realizing the team as more important than the individual.

A two-year letterman and a four-year Cherokee HS soccer player, Jeffrey supported the school’s Strive for 23 program and served on the 2023 and 2024 Leadership Council.  He additionally has been recognized by the Building Fires community organization for his service, academic and athletic excellence. 

“Jeffrey was an instrumental part in making the Strive for 23 program successful by coaching, spreading awareness and increasing student accountability,” teacher and soccer coach Riley Wildeman said.

A first-generation graduate, Jeffrey currently works as a manager for Walmart and is preparing for a future district manager role with the company.
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