The male athlete award is given in memory of John Antoine Prevost who was born on May 9, 1935. He lived most of his life in Wellsboro where he is remembered as an outstanding student leader athlete, and positive example to his school and community.

He was a member of the basketball and baseball teams three years and the captain of the basketball and baseball teams his Senior year. He was vice president of the student council in his Junior year and president his Senior year. In addition he was president of his Sophomore and Junior class, elected to the National Honor Society, a member of the band, orchestra, Glee club and Senior Class play.