But as the daughter of Marty and Beth Stockwell prepares to begin the next chapter in her academic and athletic journey at the University at Buffalo in the fall, it may be what she gave as a Red Raider that will be her lasting legacy.

While Allison was a three-sport star at JHS — she will be a member of the Division I UB women’s swim team next year — she also excelled in the classroom and in the community, a combination of gifts that made her the choice for the 35th annual Frank Hyde Memorial Scholarship.

The $1,000 award is presented to the outstanding college-bound student-athlete in The Post-Journal’s circulation area of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Warren counties.

“She has always carried herself differently,” said Ken Ricker, a teacher and coach in the Jamestown Public School District, in his letter of recommendation.

Jamestown senior Allison Stockwell is the school record holder in the 50- and 100-yard freestyles and 100 yard backstroke, while she is also a member of the record-setting 200-yard medley relay. She is also the eighth-leading score on the girls’ all-time basketball scoring list. P-J file photos P-J photo by Chad Ecklof

“As a parent of young daughters, I was able to tell them confidently at a very young age to watch Allie (and) to emulate Allie not in how she plays a sport, but in how she carries herself and how she treats others.”

Those who watched her perform in the pool, on the basketball court and on the track were treated to consistent excellence.

For those efforts, she was a two-time recipient of the Ted Olsen & Bill Present Legacy Award by the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, which is presented to the outstanding female athlete at JHS; and a two-time recipient of the school’s Rolland Taft Female Athlete of the Year Award.

“Allison has been one of the best overall athletes in the history of our school,” said JHS girls basketball coach Tim Anderson.

In the pool, Allison was a six-year member of JHS varsity team, where she holds school and pool records in the 50 and 100 freestyles; a school record in the 100 backstroke; and as a member of the school-record-holding 200 medley relay. In her senior year, she was among the top 40 Section VI swimmers in seven of eight events, versatility that helped her qualify for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association championships in three events, swimming in two — for the third straight year.

Jamestown’s Allie Stockwell shoots between a pair of Williamsville North defenders during Monday evening’s ECIC Division 1 girls basketball game at McElrath Gymnasium. P-J photo by Chad Ecklof

“Allison has been a leader to her teammates and revels in the opportunity to race in the pool,” said JHS head swim coach Glen Shoup in his letter of recommendation. “Her talents and dedication will no doubt lead her to accomplish the goals she sets for herself over the next four years at UB. Not only will she lend her aquatic skills to the women’s swim team, but also her ability to bring a team together through sacrifice and camaraderie.”

On the basketball court, Allison finished her four-year varsity career as the eighth all-time leading girls scorer in JHS history (826 points). In the 2018-19 season, she was a Post-Journal All-Star and an Erie County Interscholastic Conference Division 1 first-team selection; and was the team’s co-Most Valuable Player after leading the Lady Red Raiders in scoring and rebounding.

Finally, on the track, Allison was a two-year varsity performer, highlighted by being named the JHS girls track MVP this spring, two years after being part of the state-qualifying 4×100 relay.

In addition to all of the above successes, Allison played AAU basketball for six years; and swam with the YMCA Jets and Buffalo STAR for eight and 10 years respectively where she picked up more honors.

“What I find to be truly unique about Allison’s athletic accomplishments is how unusual it is to find an athlete who performs at such a high level in swimming and basketball,” said JHS principal Michael McElrath in his letter of recommendation. “Rarely do you find this type of versatility in a high school athlete.”

Allison’s versatility extended to the classroom, and to her involvement in extracurricular activities at the high school and community service as well.

Sporting a cumulative, unweighted grade-point average of 93 percent and ranked 25th in a class of 313, Allison was also the class co-president; the student council president; a member of the National Honor Society; a volunteer at Zion Covenant Church childcare room, at St. Susan Center and Community Helping Hands; and the chairman for all the Battle-of-the-Classes fundraisers.

Not surprisingly, Allison plans a career — occupational therapy — in which she can help others.

“I have decided to continue my education … in the field of occupational therapy because of how the therapists helped my sister when she was younger,” Allison wrote in her essay accompanying her scholarship application. “My sister has gone though 11 surgeries in her 16 years of life. Through these surgeries and, as part of the recovery, she had to go through a ton of rehabilitation. Seeing how the doctors treated her with kindness and care pushed me from a young age to do something in the medical field that would help people, like my sister, to live long, happy and healthy lives.”

Noted Ricker: “As an educator, coach and parent, I know exactly what I am getting each and every day with Allie. Consistency in character is priceless, in my opinion.”

Past winners of the Hyde Memorial Scholarship are: 1985, Steve Penhollow, Cassadaga Valley; 1986, Rich Crane, Sherman; 1987, Nancy Dornsife, Randolph; 1988, Mary Mansfield of Pine Valley; 1989, Jackson Rohm, Southwestern; 1990, Pam Crowell, Pine Valley; 1991, Cory Emory, Sherman; 1992, Ken Davenport, Falconer; 1993, Jennifer Tate, Falconer; 1994, Justin Johnson, Jamestown; 1995, Andy McMaster, Jamestown; 1996, Patrick Swanson, Sherman; 1997, Adam Beckerink, Frewsburg; 1998, Matthew Baideme, Westfield; 1999, Leigh Baumgart, Falconer; 2000, Craig Swanson, Jamestown; 2001, Trevor Cable, Frewsburg; 2002, Kathy Baum, Ripley; 2003, Ashley Kulju, Maple Grove; 2004, Rob Prinzi, Jamestown; 2005, Matt Mazgaj, Southwestern; 2006, Natalie Thorpe, Southwestern; 2007, Michael McGinnis, Falconer; 2008, Nicole Frederickson, Jamestown; 2009, Jennifer Andrews, Randolph; 2010, Mallory Deuink, Clymer; 2011, Joey Campion, Jamestown; 2012, Shannon Murphy, Falconer; 2013, Zachary Eklum, Jamestown; 2014, Jordan Powers, Southwestern; 2015, Zack Panebianco, Jamestown; 2016, Matthew Marsh, Jamestown; 2017, Wyatt Perry, Southwestern; and 2018, Giuseppe Hoose, Southwestern.