Apr. 23, 2001
ROCK HILL, S.C.--Seventeen Winthrop University student-athletes received special awards on behalf of the athletic scholarship endowment program and a total of 34 seniors were recognized for their contributions to the program during the annual athletic awards banquet held Monday night.
The names of the special endowed scholarship awards and each recipient are as follows:
The Rocky Morris Endowment-Roger Toxey, men’s basketballl
This award is provided by Jack Lindsay in honor of the grandmother of Rocky, Mrs. Pauline Lindsay and goes to the basketball or baseball player who displayed loyalty, character and an appreciative attitude.
Miller Orthopaedic Clinic Award--Justin Stevens, senior, soccer; Karla Kiffmeyer, junior, volleyball
This award is given by Drs. William Gregory, Robert Scoville, Donald McQueen, Neil Powell, and Michael Heinig to two athletes who are supportive, positive, and consistent team leaders.
Wiley Blanton Award-Kaycee Driggers, senior, softball
This award is given by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grimm of Blanton Enterprises in honor of Wiley Blanton and goes to a student-athlete with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above.
Rock Hill Coca-Cola Award-Ana Maria Rojas, senior, tennis; Jordan Webb, senior, baseball
This award is made possible by Fred Faircloth and goes to the male and female athlete who demonstrate talent, integrity, and spirit.
York County Businessmen's Association Award--Eyo Effiong, junior, men’s basketball
This award is given in honor of the late Al Adickes to an athlete who exemplifies leadership, scholarship and future promise.
The Robert H. Breakfield Award--Adam Growley, senior, cross country/track; Tonya Harling, junior, track
This award is provided by Winthrop School of Business professor Robert Breakfield and his wife Gay Randolph and goes to two cross country/ track athletes who demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship, and academic integrity.
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Guettler-Griffin Award--Christian Tomsich, senior, baseball; Meredith Smith, senior, basketball
This award endowed by Larry and Cathy Bigham of Thursday's Too on behalf of Dr. Ed Guettler and Dr. Mary Rowland Griffin, two of Winthrop's most distinguished retired faculty members, is presented to the male and female athletes with the highest grade point averages.
The John T. Roddy Award- Joao Leite, graduate student, tennis
This award is provided in honor of John T. Roddy, who served as a trustee for 36 years in South Carolina.
The William Gordon Clarkson Award--Janice Roberts, senior, golf
This award was endowed by Matt Hires and is presented to an outstanding member of the golf team
The Patrick Endowment-Leslie McAllister, senior, softball
This award is given by Wayne and Lib Patrck to a senior male or female student-athlete who has exhibited outstanding leadership qualities.
The Roman Gabriel, Sr. Endowed Scholarship--Katie Osborne, senior, golf
The Roman Gabriel, Sr., endowed scholarship is made possible by Roman Gabriel in honor of his late father. This award is presented to a student-athlete whose demonstrated commitment to athletics and academics best exemplifies the concept of "student-athlete".
The Ann Scott Terry Award--Charlotta Wennefors, junior, basketball
This award is made possible by the endowment from Ann and Vernon Terry, loyal Eagle fans and long time Eagle Club members. This award is given to a women’s basketball player with at least a 2.75 grade point average.
The Vernon Wade Terry Award--Pierre Wooten, sophomore, basketball
This award is also made possible by the endowment from Ann and Vernon Terry. This award is given to a men’s basketball player with at least a 2.75 GPA.
Also presented was the Senior Academic Award that goes to the male and female athlete with the highest grade point average among all senior athletes. This year's recipients were Christian Tomsich, baseball, and Meredith Smith, basketball.
The seniors who were recognized included:
Baseball-Jason Colson, Jeremy Herauf, Keith Pawlish, Christian Tomsich, Josh Ury, Jordan Webb
Men’s Basketball-Roger Toxey, Owen Barnes
Women’s Basketball-Ishirel Hilliard, Chrissy Lewellen, Karin Martin, Meredith Smith
Men’s Cross Country/Track- Ashley Ackerman, Adam Growley, Michael Jolly, Brad Lang
Women’s Golf- Janice Roberts, Nicky Moller
Soccer-Brian Barrett, Todd Clingan, Will Hays, David Klick, Justin Stevens
Softball- Kim Buegge, Kayce Driggers, Stephanie Koester, Leslie McAllister, Brianne McKnight, Kristy Roderick, Lisa Ryan
Women’s Tennis--Ana Maria Rojas
Men’s Tennis--Carlos Hadad, Joao Leite, Gustavo Kawassaki
