17 Swimmers and Divers Honored at Scholar-Athlete Recognition Banquet

17 Swimmers and Divers Honored at Scholar-Athlete Recognition Banquet

05.01.2006 | Swimming and Diving

By: Iowa State University

May 2, 2006

AMES, Iowa - Iowa State University honored 17 swimming and diving athletes as Scholar-Athletes in recognition of their academic achievements. Athletics Director Jamie Pollard gave a speech at the banquet, which was held in the Scheman Building on Monday, April 24, recognizing all of the athletes' academic successes.

Senior Kim Rogers was chosen by her teammates as the recipient of the All-Around Student-Athlete Achievement Award. To be eligible for the award, Rogers' earned one of the top GPA's on the team, made significant athletic contributions, provided leadership and participated in community service activities.

Rogers was an all-Big 12 performer after finishing third in the 200 fly with a time of 2:02.00.

Melissa Fender, Chelsey Walden and Lindsay Wiesner were named High Scholars for posting the highest GPA on the team in one of the two prior semesters.

17 swimmers and divers were honored as scholar-athletes, an award given to first year student-athletes earning a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or continuing student-athletes that earned a 3.0 GPA in the two semesters prior to their championship season of competition or maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.