Student Academic Services Center

2009 Awards Banquet

 2009 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

The most prestigious award presented annually to a male and female student-athlete, an honor that recognizes athletic accomplishments, academic achievements, qualities of leadership and service to the university and community.  This award also distinguishes and individual who will use the experiences of intercollegiate athletics participation to make a positive contribution to his and her profession and community.

GILLUM AWARD

Recognizes a graduating student-athlete who has attained the highest grade point average while displaying outstanding leadership abilities.

Michael Wenham

Psychology

Senior, Men's Tennis

MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team 2007 - 2008

Psychology Department, Sophomore Academic Excellence Award

Dean's List

  presenting the award: Darian Westerfield Director of Development for Sycamore Athletics  

  ATHLETIC DIRECTOR'S CUP
This award honors the team with the highest cumulative grade point average throughout the year, illustrating the team's commitment to the essential balance between athletics and academic achievement.

Women's Soccer

Left to right: Erin Bianchi, Katlin Owens, Whitney McInnis, Sarah Tretter, Natasia San Cartier, Athletics Director Ron Prettyman.

Not pictured: Casey Clark, Ellen Gittemeier, Elizabeth Knight, , Alyssa Ramsey, Noelle Carusillo, Cassandra Miller.

Sycamore Cup
This award is given annually to the team that demonstrates a commitment to excellence off the field.  The components included are GPA, community service, support of fellow Sycamores, and attendance at CHAMPS/Life Skills events.

 Women's Softball

Head Coach Brenda Coldren, Meredith Simpson, Britt Boyer, Meagan McCurdy, Darcy Wood, Amber Paz, Stephanie Jonson, Kathleen Amour, Kacy Kestner.

2009  Old National All-Academic Team
This recognizes the student-athletes who demonstrate continued commitment to the essential balance between academics and athletic achievement, while obtaining the highest cumulative grade point average on their respective teams.
 

ERIN BIANCHI
Women's Soccer
Baccalaureate Nursing - 3.96

Britt Boyer
Softball
Elementary Education - 3.65

Joshua Jones
Football
Physical Education Exercise Science - 3.90

SCOTT KEENEY
Men's Cross Country
Mathematics - 3.96

KELSEY LUNA
Women's Basketball
Psychology - 4.0

MACKENZIE MACK
Women's Golf
Marketing - 3.87

Sarah Meghoufel
Women's Tennis
Aviation Management - 3.43

 Athlete -2009- banquet video   

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Rachel Posey
Women's Track and Field
Pre-Elementary Education - 3.97

TIFFANY REIDA
Women's Basketball
Life Sciences - 4.0

Brady Shoemaker
Baseball
Physical Education All-Grades - 3.85

Kelli Whitaker
Volleyball
Elementary Education - 4.00

MICHAEL WENHAM
Men's Tennis
Psychology - 3.95

Adriane Wunderlich
Women's Cross Country
Physical Education Exercise Science - 3.84

BRANDON YOUNGDALE
Men's Track & Field
Management - 3.79

Brady Shoemaker, Kara Schilli, Scott Keeney, Tiffany Reida, Kyle Walsh, Michael Wenham.

2009
Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Catherine Baker
 
In recognition of your creation, development, and dedication to the Student Athlete Academic Support Program over the last 22 years.

Presented by Dennis Raetz