NORTHWEST CONFERENCE – PERSON OF DISTINCTION AWARD
The Northwest Conference puts high value on celebrating our students, programs and communities throughout the school year. From “Leaders in Sportsmanship,” to “Coaches vs. Cancer” and “Only 7 Seconds,” The Northwest Conference consistently goes above and beyond with outreach to every school and their corresponding communities.
Each school in the NWC will have the opportunity to highlight someone from their community as a “Person of Distinction.” This honor will celebrate someone associated with each athletic program and draw a spotlight on the amazing selfless people who help make this conference so special!
Squalicum Athletics
Person of Distinction – Jocelyn Gonzalez
“I have known Jocelyn (Joc) for 15 years as a student, athlete, and event worker. Over that time Joc has given an enormous amount of time and energy to our school and athletic programs. She is, and has been, an event worker for volleyball, basketball, soccer, football, baseball, and softball. She is also active in Unified Sports and continues to play soccer and basketball. When not working or participating in an event, Joc can be seen at Bellingham Bells games and just about every sporting event you can imagine. What sets Joc apart from others is her genuine kindness and compassion. She cares about others and gives selflessly to those around her. I truly appreciate Joc and all that she has done for Squalicum.”
Patrick Brown, Athletic Director
“The only things bigger than the ginormous coat that Jocelyn Gonzalez wears to the numerous athletic events that she supports are her heart and the warm smile that spreads quickly across her face when she greets you. First and foremost, Jocelyn is a workhorse here at Squalicum and she spends the entire school year working hard behind the scenes to support many of our athletic teams. In the Fall she can be found at Civic Stadium where she helps move the yardage chains for our home football games, and also at Squalicum where she runs the scoreboard for both the girls’ soccer team and the volleyball team. In the Winter she can be found in the House of Thunder gymnasium where she runs the scoreboard for many of our basketball teams. When Spring arrives, she once again dons that enormous coat and moves back outside where she operates the scoreboard for several baseball, soccer and fastpitch games.”
“In all my years at Squalicum I have never met another event worker who works as hard as Jocelyn or who is as humble about her efforts as she is. She is a quiet person by nature, not prone at all to blowing her own horn, and she goes about the duties of her job in a very subtle and efficient manner. The smile that I described earlier is almost always present on her face and she immediately puts you at ease with her pleasant and positive demeanor. As a result, she is beloved by everyone she encounters here at Squalicum including players, coaches and other event workers. She is an absolutely integral part of our athletic programs, l and I am just so happy to see all of her efforts finally getting some recognition.”
Bob Lazaar-Atwood-Retired Life Skills Para
“Jocelyn Gonzalez is Squalicum’s biggest fan. She is the epitome of good. Jocelyn’s moral compass always points right. Her work ethic is fantastic; she is always on time, communicates effectively and is very skilled at her craft. She takes her job very seriously and strives to be the best at all her assigned tasks. Working with Jocelyn is fun. Her kindness and positive vibe are easy to be around. She is always willing to help, is eager to learn new things and spreads joy around to everyone. In short, she is the standard I measure all teammates against.”
“Jocelyn also has an infectious love for sports. She plays just about every sport and thrives in and out of competition. Her deep understanding of sports and experience as an athlete makes her contributions to Squalicum priceless. She is always rooting fully – and professionally – for all things Squalicum. She is a forever fan and an irreplaceable member of the Storm community.”
Amy Anderson-Head Coach, softball and fastpitch
