Winthrop High School Student Receives MIAA Student-Athlete of the Month Award January 2024

Vasili Tsiotos – Winthrop High School
Nominated by Warren MacPhail, Track and Field Coach

A three-sport athlete and stellar student, Vasili plays football, basketball, and competes in outdoor track and field. Nominated by his track coach, Warren MacPhail, Vasili has been a track captain for three seasons, an NEC Football All-Star for the 2023 season, and a Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Star. A letterwinner as a member of the track team in the shot put, discus, and 400 meters, Vasili is the anchor of the Vikings football team as the center. MacPhail describes Vasili as a “hard worker with a great personality and has tremendous intelligence and self-discipline.” MacPhail continued that he cannot recall anyone, coach or teammate, saying a negative word about Vasili.

As a student, Vasili is a member of the National Honor Society and was chosen as the class commencement speaker at his Greek School graduation. Vasili consistently takes a rigorous course schedule and is currently enrolled in 5 Advanced Placement classes. He was also the Innovation Award Winner at the Model UN Camp. In addition to his success in the classroom and on the athletic fields, Vasili is an active member of his community as an altar boy group leader and volunteer at Saint George Church, volunteer server at the Thanksgiving Dinner at Brothers Deli in Lynn, and a volunteer at the Winthrop Youth Flag Football.