By Special to the Town Crier

Rohin Das, who in May wrapped up his final season on the St. Francis High boys tennis team, was among 20 finalists for the spring California Interscholastic Federation Spirit of Sport Award.

Patti Viri of Westmoor High (Daly City) and Jonathan Schram of Francis Parker High (San Diego) were the girls and boys winners, respectively.

The CIF Spirit of Sport Award recognizes student-athletes who have demonstrated the principles of “pursuing victory with honor,” are leaders within their school and communities and are active in community and school service.

“The goal of the CIF and its member schools is to conduct sports much like the Olympic model, where sportsmanship is first,” said Marie M. Ishida, CIF executive director.

“The positive impact that these outstanding students display on a daily basis at their schools and in their communities is exactly what sport is about. These students represent the best in high school athletics and in humanity.”