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Gannon Student-Athletes Receive DII ADA Academic Achievement Awards
Gannon student-athletes helped the PSAC land the second-highest Academic Achievement Awards among all Division II conferences.
Dan Teliski, Director of Athletics Media Relations
8/10/2010 3:11:08 PM
ERIE, Pa. - The Division II Athletics Directors Association (DII ADA) has selected 69 Gannon student-athletes as 2009-10 recipients of the DII ADA Academic Achievement Award presented by WeatherPORT. The Academic Achievement Awards is a program that recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level.
A total of 3,022 student-athletes were recognized. The Northeast-10 Conference had 350 student-athletes honored, followed by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) with 349 nominees.
In order for a student-athlete to receive an Academic Achievement Award, the athletics director of the Division II institution must be a current dues-paying member of the DII ADA. The student-athlete must also have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, have attended a minimum of two years of college level work and have been an active member of an intercollegiate team during his/her last academic year.
The 69 Gannon student-athletes honored were Aaron Andzel (baseball), Justin Andzel (baseball), Peter Grouios (baseball), Kolten Hoffman (baseball), Jeff Jones (baseball), Alex Merkley (baseball), Mark Myott (baseball), Greg Radwan (baseball), Mark Demski (men’s basketball), Tiffany Crocker (women’s basketball), Becky Innes (women’s basketball), Julie Kleber (women’s basketball), Carrie Nolan (women’s basketball), Brittany Tabron (women’s basketball), Rosie Cooper (women’s cross country), Jacque Huff (women’s cross country), Heather Masters (women’s cross country), Brittany Zaborowski (women’s cross country), Danny Bauer (men’s cross country), Joey Timon (men’s cross country), Vinnie DeLuca (football), Bryan Kelly (football), Connor Kimball (football), Michael Schnell (football), Anthony Weaver (football), Josh Williams (football), Drew Deimel (men’s golf), Rob Hersch (men’s golf), Dom Lombardi (men’s golf), Allyssa Ferriell (women’s golf), Kelly Nickerson (women’s golf), Mary Eshenour (lacrosse), Kayla Nelson (lacrosse), Molly SanJule (lacrosse), Heather Smith (lacrosse), Susie Taylor (lacrosse), Mario Gastaldo (men’s soccer), Andrea Eisenhart (women’s soccer), Michelle Owczarczak (women’s soccer), Breanne Radin (women’s soccer), Jordan Rickan (women’s soccer), Amanda Sharbaugh (women’s soccer), Katie Urban (women’s soccer), Elaine Goltz (softball), Chastity Guerrero (softball), Tiffany Joyce (softball), Carol Kienzl (softball), Katie Killian (softball), Jared Griffard (men’s swimming), Megan Beresford (women’s swimming), Colleen Harriger (women’s water polo), Ellie Hess (women’s swimming), Sarah Lawton (women’s swimming), Laurel Martinez (women’s water polo), Elizabeth Morse (women’s swimming), Lauren Myrick (women’s water polo), Diana Rocco (women’s swimming), Libbie Guina (women’s water polo), Stephanie Komorek (women’s water polo), Chelsea Barrett (volleyball), Courtney Cook (volleyball), Lindsey Deitmen (volleyball), Maire Prybyl (volleyball), Holly Urbanick (volleyball), Ben Syme (men’s water polo), Kevin McElhaney (wrestling), Frank McGrath (wrestling), A.J. Milanak (wrestling) and Dan Pascuzzi (wrestling).
For the complete list of Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award recipients, please click here.
Athletes of the Week
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Women's Swimming and Diving
Joseph was a five-time winner at last weekend’s Indiana (Pa.) Invitational, helping the Gannon women’s swim team split a pair of dual match-ups against IUP and Bloomsburg. The true freshman won the 100-yard freestyle (54.04) for the seventh time in eight attempts, posting a PSAC-qualifying time every time. She won the 200-yard freestyle (1:58.47) for the fourth time this season while producing her seventh conference-qualifying time during the event in eight attempts. Joseph also finished third in the 200 IM (2:17.48) during her first attempt of the year. The McDonald, Ohio, native was part of three relay teams that won titles. Her 200-yard freestyle relay team captured its sixth title in as many attempts, her 400-yard freestyle relay team won its sixth title in eight tries and her 800-yard freestyle relay team captured its third title in as many attempts. Joseph has won 15 individual titles and been part of 18 relay titles this season. She has produced 23 PSAC-qualifying times and four NCAA “B” cut times this season.
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Men's Swimming and Diving
Wolhaupter was a quadruple-winner at last weekend’s Indiana (Pa.) Invitational, helping the Gannon men’s swim team split a pair of dual match-ups against IUP and Bloomsburg. The true freshman won the 50-yard freestyle (22.03) for the third time in six attempts, producing a PSAC-qualifying time for the fifth time. He won the 100-yard freestyle (48.53) for the fifth time in seven attempts, recording a conference-qualifying time five times. Wolhaupter then finished third in the 100-yard butterfly while producing his fifth PSAC-qualifying time during that event in six attempts. The Watertown, Wis., native was part of two relay teams that won titles. His 200-yard freestyle relay team won its third title in eight attempts and his 400-yard medley relay team captured its first championship in three tries. Wolhaupter helped his 400-yard freestyle and 800-yard freestyle relay teams finish second. He has won 12 individual titles and been part of nine relay titles this season. Wolhaupter has produced 23 PSAC-qualifying times this season.
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