McCormick & Company presents their annual McCormick Unsung Heroes where they honor high school athletes who have been models of sportsmanship and team. The 2020 McCormick Unsung Heroes Awards will take place in a virtual format on May 11. Every school in the region has a male and female athlete nominated for the award and Eastbaltco.com will profile each athlete from eastern Baltimore County over the next week.
Eastern Tech
Cheerleader Paris Morton and Wrestler Matt Haines are the two nominees for Eastern Tech High School in Essex.
Paris Morton
Morton was nominated for the award by her Cheer Coach Stacey Regino.
According to Regino, Morton was nominated for her leadership, academic success, mentoring of peers, ability to create choreography and stunts for her performances. In addition, Region credited Mortin for her interaction that included humility, kindness and empathy.
Morton was also nominated for her activism in the community.
Matt Haines
Haines was nominated by his wrestling coach Kevin Cross.
Haines was nominated for his leadership, work ethic, determination and ability to consistently improve and make others better. Cross also nominated Haines for his mentorship of other wrestlers in the program.
In addition to his wrestling career at Eastern Tech, Haines also played tennis and badminton at the school.
