Iowa State University Athletics
Cyclones Honored At Scholar-Athlete Banquet
04.11.2016 | Student-Athlete Development OLD
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State's Office of Student-Athlete Development held its annual Scholar-Athlete Banquet Monday night in Hilton Coliseum, highlighting and honoring over 174 Cyclone student-athletes for their determination and accomplishments in the classroom.
The following student-athletes were recognized on the All-Cyclone team for achieving the highest GPA in their respective sports: Spencer Benton (football), Alexis Conaway (volleyball), Collin Foster (men's golf), Christina Hillman (women's track & field), Brooke Evensen (swimming & diving), Evelyne Guay (women's cross country), Alexis Albrecht (women's basketball), Trey Achterhoff- captain (men's track & field), Sammie Pearsall (gymnastics), M.J. Kamin (women's golf), Matt Thomas (men's basketball), Aly Cappaert (softball), Josh Evans (men's cross country), Ana Gasparovic (tennis), Stella Maris Strohman (soccer) and Duke Egli (wrestling).
"Iowa State University student-athletes are excelling academically and tonight was a chance for our administration, coaches and support staff, to honor and celebrate their hard work and dedication in the classroom," Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development said. "It is also an opportunity for us to recognize our student-athletes that go above and beyond serving the ISU and Ames community. In 2014-2015, ISU student-athletes participated in close to 900 hours of service which led to an economic impact of close to $20,000. Academic success and community service are crucial components of what it means to be a Cyclone student-athlete and the Office of Student-Athlete Development, in partnership with coaches and administration, will continue to work hard to empower our student-athletes to compete in all areas of their life; academically, athletically and socially."
The football team and wrestling team earned Cyclone Serve awards for total community service hours accumulated. The men's golf and women's cross country teams had the highest team GPAs.
The Norm Boyles Award, given annually to a faculty member who has made a sustained contribution to the welfare of Iowa State student-athletes, was awarded to Amber Tiarks. Tiarks is a Program Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar and has gone above and beyond while serving in an interim role of Athletics Certifying Officer.
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Above and Beyond Award was given to Dr. Marty Martinez for his exemplary support to Iowa State student-athletes. Martinez has been a valuable asset for Cyclone student-athletes for a number of years as a student counselor.
The Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarships, one of the most prestigious awards given out by the Big 12 Conference, were awarded to Collin Foster (men's golf) and Kristen Henson (women's track & field).
The Iowa State Letterwinners Club recognized All-Americans Georges Niang (men's basketball), Taylor Sanderson (men's track & field) and Christina Hillman (women's track & field) as recipients of the All-Around Award. The award is presented to senior Cyclone student-athletes in recognition of significant athletic contribution, academic excellence, leadership and participation in community service throughout their respective careers at Iowa State.
Members of the 2015-16 Farm Strong Squad were also recognized. This year's Farm Strong team members were: Danielle Moore (soccer), Colling Foster (men's golf), Christina Hillman (women's track & field), Alex Flatness (swimming & diving), Kidd Blaskowsky (women's basketball), Taylor Sanderson (men's track & field), Sammie Pearsall (gymnastics), M.J. Kamin (women's golf), Naz Mitrou-Long (men's basketball), Brittany Gomez (softball), Ana Gasparovic (tennis), Levi Peters (football) and Tanner Weatherman (wrestling).
The Office of Student-Athlete Development also recognized the 17 newest members of Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society for maintaining a 3.40 or higher cumulative GPA into their junior or senior year: Alyssa Cappaert (softball), Rachel Hartman (softball), Hope Scheffert (softball), Nicole Turner (softball), Megan Childs (swimming & diving), Brooke Evensen (swimming & diving), Kenzie Goudreau (swimming & diving), Mary Kate Luddy (swimming & diving), Katherine DeSimone (women's cross country), Heidi Engelhardt (women's cross country), Alexis Conaway (volleyball), Brandon Wheat (men's cross country), Mitchell Harger (football), Nick Voke (men's golf), M.J. Kamin (women's golf), Kelsey Paz (gymnastics) and Madison Ott (soccer).
2015-16 Iowa State Scholar-Athletes
Football
Cole Anderson, Spencer Benton, Jason Bowman, Daniel Burton, Jake Campos, Breion Creer, Shawn Curtis, Qujuan Floyd, Robby Garcia, Mitchell Harger, Vince Horras, Josh Jahlas, Luke Knott, Kory Kodanko, Joel Lanning, Anthony Lazard, Mitchell Meyers, Cole Netten, Dale Pierson, Jamaal Richardson, Trever Ryen, Scott Schilb, Brian Seda, Kane Seeley, Hunter Sickels, Kyle Starcevich, Vernell Trent, Mike Warren, Quan West, Will Windham
Men's Golf
Collin Foster, Ruben Sondjaja, Jorge Utrilla
Men's Track & Field/Cross Country
Trey Achterhoff, Josef Andrews, Jacob Aune, Chris Celona, Daniel Curtis, Christian DeLago, Joshua Evans, Daniel Everett, Finn Hoogensen, Jacob Hoogensen, Tyler Hunke, Jan Jeuschede, Derek Jones, Nolan McKenna, Deon Sanders, Taylor Sanderson, Brandon Wheat
Wrestling
Austin Anderson, Nathan Boston, Duke Egli, Earl Hall, Max Krieger, Kyle Larson, Cristian Lopez, Gabe Moreno, Trevor Paulson, Carson Powell, Collin Strickland
Softball
Nychole Antillon, Cathlin Bingham, Alyssa Cappaert, Brittany Gomez, Rachel Hartman, Samantha Hildreth, Kaila Konz, Kelsey McFarland, Mandi Moore, Stacy Roggentein, Hope Scheffert, Nicole Turner, Brianna Weilbacher
Women's Basketball
Alexis Albrecht, Madison Baier, Kidd Blaskowsky, Jadda Buckley, Seanna Johnson, Claire Ricketts
Men's Basketball
Jordan Ashton, Deonte Burton, Naz Mitrou-Long, Stuart Nezlek, Georges Niang, Matt Thomas
Gymnastics
Kristen DeCosta, Hilary Green, Lily Hardman, Courtney Horstman, Briana Ledesma, Alex Marasco, Courtney Middelkoop, Micole O'Dell, Kelsey Paz, Sammie Pearsall, Sara Townsend
Tennis
Liera Bender, Alejandra Galvis, Ana Gasparovic, Anna Kuuttila
Women's Golf
Celia Barquin, Chonlada Chayanun, M.J. Kamin, Cajsa Persson, Nattapan Siritrai
Women's Track & Field/Cross Country
Bethanie Brown, Abby Caldwell, Margaret Connelly, Katherine DeSimone, Heidi Engelhardt, Jacqueline Feist, Alyssa Gonzalez, Evelyne Guay, Kristen Henson, Christina Hillman, Erin Hooker, Maryn Lowry, Jhoanmy Luque Leon, Taylor McDowell, Madison Nagle, Erin Norton, Kaitlin Reeves, Olvia Robertson, Perez Rotich, Kaci Storm, Becky Straw, Andrea Toppin
Swimming & Diving
Megan Chlds, Karyl Clarete, Danica Delaquis, Julie Dickinson, Harper Emswiler, Marissa Engel, Brooke Evensen, Alex Flatness, Maria Gannon, Kenzie Goudreau, Elizabeth Kleiner, Mary Kate Luddy, Laura Miksch, Amanda Paulson, Madeline Rastall, Sydney Ronald, Shahar Silberman, Rebecca Stochl, Savanna Townsend, Kaitlin Wistey
Volleyball
Mackenzie Bigbee, Ciara Capezio, Alexis Conaway, Morgan Kuhrt, Samara West
Soccer
Haley Albert, Kourtney Camy, Lindsey Hendon, Brianna Johnson, Mia McAleer, Danielle Moore, Madison Ott, Lauren Roeling, Adalie Schmidt, Sasha Stinson, Stella Maris Strohman, Koree Willer, Laura Friedrich
