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2026 Winners
Richard B. Yoder
High School Scholar-Athlete Award
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Bailey Schalleur
West Chester Henderson High School
Basketball / Lacrosse / Golf
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Bailey Schalleur is a dedicated student from Henderson High School. She has consistently challenged herself with Advanced Placement, Accelerated Honors, and Honors courses while earning Distinguished Honor Roll and Honor Roll recognition throughout all four years. Bailey is a member of both the National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society and has earned the prestigious distinction of Academic All-American.
A standout multi-sport athlete, Bailey has been a four-year varsity starter in both basketball and girls’ lacrosse. She served as a two-time basketball captain and earned All-Conference honors in both sports. Bailey helped lead Henderson to a Ches-Mont League Basketball Championship, appearances in the PIAA State Basketball and Lacrosse Tournaments. Her national accomplishments include being a two-time Nike American Select Girls Lacrosse National Champion, a two-time American Select First Team All-Tournament selection, and a Committed Games Girls Lacrosse All-Star. She is also a two-time Girls Golf Champion at the West Chester Area Golf Club.
She was selected to represent Henderson in the Ches-Mont League Leadership Program and serves on the Henderson Warrior Council. Passionate about supporting others, Bailey was named a National Ambassador for Morgan’s Message and founded Henderson High School’s Morgan’s Message Club to promote mental health awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health for all students.
Bailey also gives back by coaching youth lacrosse through Chester County Recreational Lacrosse (WCLAX), volunteering with Harlem Lacrosse, organizing equipment and clothing donations through the One Love Program, serving as a U.S. Junior Lacrosse Official, and participating in Best Buddies, the American Red Cross Club, and St. Agnes Parish Youth Group.
Bailey has committed to continuing her academic and athletic career playing Division I lacrosse at the University of Notre Dame.
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Noah Parsons
Avon Grove High School
Wrestling
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Noah Parsons exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding student-athlete and leader. Throughout his career at Avon Grove High School, he has demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, and community service.
Academically, Noah ranks 12th in a class of 424 while maintaining a 4.819 weighted GPA and 4.307 cumulative GPA. He earned 33 ACT, completed a rigorous Advanced Placement curriculum, achieved AP Scholar with Distinction honors, received College Board National Recognition, and earned Distinguished Honors every marking period.
A four-year varsity wrestler and two-year team captain, Noah compiled 112 career victories, including 53 pins, while qualifying for the PIAA Regional Championships three consecutive years. He earned Second Team All-Ches-Mont honors three times, qualified for the 2025 PAUSA Greco-Roman State Championships, received the 2025 Coaches Award, and was recognized annually as First Team All-Academic Ches-Mont, PIAA All-Academic, PWCA First Team All-Academic, and District 1 AAA All-Academic.
Beyond competition, Noah has been a dedicated leader and mentor. He served as Class Treasurer, was a member of the National Honor Society and Avon Grove Pride Leadership Academy, founded a student-led Men’s Bible Study, and represented his school at Keystone Boys State as Party Chair and City Clerk. He also volunteered as a junior coach and referee with the Avon Grove Youth Wrestling Association, mentored young wrestlers at summer camp, tutored fellow students, participated in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Students Against Destructive Decisions, and balanced school and athletics while maintaining part-time employment.
His integrity, perseverance, and commitment to others make him an exceptional representative of Avon Grove High School and the Chester County community.
Noah will attend the United States Naval Academy, where he will continue pursuing academic excellence, leadership, and a life of service.
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