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EAST STROUDSBURG – East Stroudsburg University celebrated the academic achievements of its student-athletes with its annual National Student-Athlete Day ceremony, held Thursday afternoon in Koehler Fieldhouse.
The program, assembled by Dr.
Nancy Jo Greenawalt, Academic Coordinator for Athletics, recognized the exceptional work in the classroom by the Warriors' student-athletes, as well as those who have represented ESU at the national level.
The 2013-14 Athletic Director's Honor Roll is comprised of 160 student-athletes who have maintained a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.25 while participating in one of the university's 20 varsity sports.
A total of 16 student-athletes were named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll for at least the fourth straight year, including two five-year recipients in
Robert Bleiler (football) and
Brendan McKeown (wrestling).
Four-year recipients are
Keenan Stare (baseball),
Andrea Veres (women's basketball),
Theresa Horn,
Kim Lowry and
Katie Thomas (women's track and field/cross country),
Brielle Kessel (field hockey),
Rebecca Smith (field hockey/softball),
Brandon Gattelli and
Bryan Thomson (football),
Khriswayne Wallace (men's soccer),
Kerri McClay and
Katie Metrokotsas (women's soccer) and
Cassie Baun and
Allison Schafer (swimming).
The 13th annual team academic achievement awards went to the men's cross country team, which was recognized for the second straight year and fourth time overall, and the women's soccer team, which received the award for the first time.
Five student-athletes – senior
Rebecca Smith (softball), redshirt senior
Robert Bleiler (football), graduate student
Brendan McKeown (wrestling) and graduate students
Nemanja Nikolic and
Khriswayne Wallace – were recognized as Capital One Academic All-America selections in the last 12 months.
ESU has three Academic All-America selections (Bleiler, Nikolic and Wallace) and four Academic All-District selections this academic year, including redshirt junior
Bryan Thomson (football).
ESU is second in the PSAC with 66 Academic All-District honorees, and second with 21 PSAC "Top 10" selections, in the last six years.
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, including President
Kaitlin Blum (field hockey/softball), Vice President
Rebecca Smith (field hockey/softball), Secretary
Allison Schafer (swimming) and Treasurer
Alexis Good (field hockey), was mentioned for its contributions to ESU and the experience of its student-athletes. Blum was the guest speaker for the afternoon's event.
The "Winning Warrior Award" was presented to ESU president Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D., for her support of the athletic department during her first two years on campus.
More than 30 faculty, administration and staff members received special invitations to the event after being identified by student-athletes for serving as role models, mentors and advisors during their academic careers.
Dr. Greenawalt, President Welsh and Director of Athletics Dr.
Tom Gioglio provided the opening remarks. Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Doreen Tobin was involved in presenting the team and individual awards.
2013-14 Athletic Director's Honor Roll
Baseball –
Ben Bortz,
Andy Brandstetter,
Matt Festa,
Andrew Furber,
Kirby Mutton,
Nick Rabasco,
Ryan Richards,
Keenan Stare,
Colin Taylor,
Jay Young
Men's Basketball –
Zechariah Runkle
Women's Basketball –
Steph Cabald,
Ryann Fiascki,
Jessica Martin,
Audrey Stapleton,
Andrea Veres
Men's Cross Country and Track & Field –
William Berry,
Damien Boham,
Levi Haldeman,
Jacob Hinkley,
Will Merring,
Mike Miller,
Chris Ott,
Kyle Reese,
Kory Rolek,
Anthony Ruiz,
Jon Schmidt,
Travis Toth,
Alex Zubko
Women's Cross Country and Track & Field –
Kate Ball,
Laura Beimfohr,
Christina Borghese,
Skylar Carmody,
Victoria Elefther,
Liana Ercan,
Summer Fleming,
Gabrielle Gombos,
Theresa Horn,
Sarah Larkin,
Kim Lowry,
Samantha Mason,
Lauren Monteith,
Christina O'Connor,
Rachel Pierantozzi,
Melanie Riley,
Erin Rothrock,
Danielle Smith,
Heather Spadola,
Kelley Anne Stuetz,
Brandie Tartza,
Katie Thomas,
Taylor Tobias,
Chelsea Wootten,
Michelle Zazzero
Field Hockey –
Danielle Ard,
Katie Barbato,
Becky Gagliardi,
Alexis Good,
Emily Howell,
Brielle Kessel,
Marisa Miro,
Gabrielle Seibert,
Rebecca Smith,
Robin Stevenson,
Amanda Wnorowski
Football –
Devon Ackerman,
Robert Bleiler,
Brandon Gattelli,
Tarik Haddad,
Jordan Jones,
Zach Miller,
Brandon Natalie,
Jon Neiman,
Jon Schnaars,
Cody Simcox,
Bryan Thomson,
Jimmy Verzicco
Golf –
Theresa D'Iorio,
Malene Frost,
Bridget Simons
Lacorsse –
Kristina Caprio,
Bethany Cunningham,
Samantha Kochey,
Grace MacDonald,
Malloree Mason,
Kerry Mulcahy,
Kaitlynn Wiltraut,
Jamie Zimmer
Men's Soccer –
Casey Albino,
Otavio Caproni,
Casey Choffy,
Bill Devlin,
Wesley Fossile,
Zach Muir,
Nemanja Nikolic,
Randy Orak,
Ben Roda,
Austin Sargent,
Jonathan Stuppe,
Khriswayne Wallace
Women's Soccer –
Brianne Borthwick,
Liia Carpenter,
Olivia Davidovich,
Syrandin Deere Vester,
Hannah Gombos,
Sammi Jo Hughes,
Kristen Kennedy,
Adriana Klepsvik,
Kerri McClay,
Katie Metrokotsas,
Shea Neal,
Laurel Neira,
Lexie Peveraro,
Andrea Polanco,
Sarah Scheidell
Softball –
Amanda Carlin,
Katelyn Clancy,
Molly Garrigan,
Cara McNeil,
Kasey Meckes,
Rebecca Smith,
Haley Thomas,
Cara Woods
Swimming –
Leanne Barnhard,
Cassie Baun,
Danielle Davis,
Sarah DiGregory,
Jamie Kane,
Cyndi Kline,
Jennifer Lauer,
Samantha Miara,
Mara Palazzari,
Samantha Pelletier,
Allison Schafer,
Shelby Stalnaker,
Karoline Vavra,
Alexandra Woytko
Women's Tennis –
Allison Bean,
Sarah DiGregory,
Amber Jadus,
Taylor Presby
Women's Volleyball –
Hanna Bergen,
Alicia Fleming,
Abby Hawk,
Shannon Hillsinger,
Kayla Loar,
Haley Mork,
Erin Rothrock,
Abby Welch
Wrestling –
Luke DeLuise,
Eric Howey,
Joseph Hoy,
Dan Ingulli, Eric Januskiewicz,
Joey Kratochvil,
Brendan McKeown,
Braden Turner
