Gymnastics, Men's Tennis Earn President's Cup
5/1/2005 8:00:00 AM | Terrapin Athletics
May. 1, 2005
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The women's gymnastics and men's tennis teams earned the President's Cup Team GPA awards Sunday, highlighting the honors given Terrapin student-athletes at the ninth annual President's Cup Brunch.
The women's gymnastics team won its fifth team award by compiling a 3.23 overall cumulative grade-point average for the past two semesters. The men's tennis team earned a 3.10 GPA in that same period, winning the GPA team honor for the sixth time.
Team awards were given for the CHAMPS/Lifeskills Cup, given to teams that collectively adopted the five commitments as part of the popular NCAA program. The gymnastics and football teams earned the honor for displaying academic excellence, athletic excellence, commitment to career development, commitment to personal development and commitment to service.
Teams honored for winning ACC Sportsmanship Awards were women's cross country, men's soccer and wrestling.
Student-athletes also earned a number of individual honors symbolizing academic and community service excellence.
The event was held at the campus' Inn and Conference Center and was co-sponsored by the M Club and the Terrapin Club.
Other honorees included:
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Given to the junior or senior from each team with the highest cumulative GPA (minimum 3.00):
Darien Henry, men's basketball; Justin Maxwell, baseball; Adam Ambrus, men's track & field; Bobby MacWhinnie, men's golf; Davian Bryan, football; Ian Healy, men's lacrosse; Domenic Mediate, men's soccer; Tim Potter, men's swimming & diving; David Reichsfeld, men's tennis; John Antonelli, wrestling; Courtney Fiorovanti, women's track & field; Katie Elliot, women's golf; Lauren Pollock, softball; Elizabeth Gilchrest, women's basketball; Emily Dotter, competitive cheer; Mandy Pascual, gymnastics; Kristin Harris, field hockey; Lindsay Niehaus, women's soccer; Megan Knepper, women's swimming & diving; Jennifer Dent, women's tennis; Kathy Shahrokh, volleyball; Sarah Wahba, water polo; Michelle McKenna, women's lacrosse.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
Awarded to student-athletes who have excelled in the area of public service to the community:
Lauren Pollock, softball; Kathy Shahrokh, volleyball; Nikki Smith, softball; Danielle Siebert, women's track; D'Qwell Jackson, football; Chris McCray, men's basketball; Charmaine Carr, women's basketball; Rachel Martinez, gymnastics; Rebecca Ruppert, gymnastics; Ricardo Dickerson, football.
ACC COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
Awarded to the top six student-athletes exhibiting outstanding community service:
Lauren Pollock, softball; Kathy Shahrokh, volleyball; Nikki Smith, softball; Danielle Siebert, women's track; D'Qwell Jackson, football; Chris McCray, men's basketball.
M CLUB AWARDS
Annual awards given to student-athletes from various communities for excellence in academics, athletics or community service:
Talbot T. Speer Award - Nick Novak, football
Charles P. McCormick Award - Elizabeth Lavell, women's swimming
John W. Guckeyson Award - Rob Frelow, men's track & field
Founders Award - Sara Silvetti, field hockey
James H. Kehoe Award - Acacia Walker, women's lacrosse
Silvestor Watch - Jason Garey, men's soccer
Maryland Clock - Domonique Foxworth, football
Suzanne Tyler Award - Paula Infante, field hockey
Geary F. Eppley Award - Justin Maxwell, baseball
Charles H. Beebe Jr. Award - Kathy Shahrokh, volleyball
