Armani Booth of Essex Institute of Technology is an exemplary student, accomplished and motivated athlete and all-round stand-up individual who ticks all the boxes.
Booth, who works in a co-op job at Sylvia Electrical in Peabody, has expressed a strong interest in learning her trade and putting herself in the best position to succeed. He boasts his 3.92 grade point average and has shown visible improvement as he gets older. In the past two years alone, Booth has never received a grade higher than a B, which he has done only twice.
“Throughout his stay at Essex Institute of Technology, Armani has challenged himself not only in the athletic field, academically, but also in the career technical field of electrical, which is one of the most competitive programs within the school. ” Essex Institute of Technology Athletic said. Directed by Michael Murphy. “Almani is a co-op student who works full-time at Sylvia Electrical in Peabody, yet somehow finds a way to get involved in promoting a positive culture around the halls of Essex Tech University.”
Murphy added that Booth “leads student activities such as Kindness Week, class fundraisers, and other school events.”
An All-Star in both hockey and lacrosse, Booth shined as a standout captain for the ice hockey team, earning All-Cape Ann League first team and Salem News honors this winter while helping the team win championships. won the All-Star Award. Second professional championship.
The 6-foot-2, 230-pound defenseman was capable offensively (three goals, eight assists, 11 points this season; 14 goals, 44 points with his team), but he was also physical defensively. Not only did he help protect his own net from potential scorers, but he also made several big body checks in the open ice, reinforcing both his teammates and the Hawks faithful.
“I've coached Armani since he was 6 years old, and he's grown into a great athlete and, more importantly, a great kid,” Essex Tech hockey coach Mark Leonard said. “I think what sets him apart from other big kids is his athleticism. He can skate, he's very agile, he's got great hands and a rocket for his shots. He's very He plays lacrosse in a similar manner and is not only a physical force on the field, but also very fast and agile for a big kid.”
In addition to spending four years each on Essex Tech's hockey and lacrosse teams, Booth also played golf for the Hawks for two seasons.
“Armani has set the standard for our school and our athletics program as we move into the Cape Ann League,” Murphy added. “This movement challenged all athletes to take their game to a new level. Armani has done just that and more.”
