EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Four years of work in the classroom and on the playing field give University of Evansville student-athletes one of the greatest all-around experiences in the country. Prior to Saturday's graduation ceremony, 41 student-athletes, seven athletic trainers and three dancers were recognized for their work over their collegiate careers.
"This senior class achieved a lot on the court and off the court," Purple Aces Athletics Director John Stanley said. "We have had competitive success, excellent academic results, and an overall group of student-athletes that contributed greatly to the University of Evansville and our community."
At a breakfast on Saturday morning, Stanley joined the student-athletes, their families, coaches and staff to take the time to recognize their accomplishments. Each athlete was recognized individually for their efforts in athletics and academics.
Highlighting the event was the recognition of eight student-athletes who were honored with the Missouri Valley Conference Presidents Council Academic Excellence Award. Earning the honor for the Purple Aces were: Kelby Jenkins (4.0 – Cross Country), Stephanie Thompson (3.993 – Women's Soccer), Jacqueline Carlson (3.952 – Cross Country), James Kohler (3.941 – Baseball), Daniel Musselwhite (3.932 – Swimming/Diving), Melissa Ball (3.903 – Swimming/Diving), Lauren Seyller (3.827 – Volleyball) and Rachel TenHoor (3.824 – Volleyball).
The President's Council Academic Excellence Award requires a minimum 3.8 cumulative grade point average (through Fall 2013 semester), participation in athletics a minimum of two years, and the student-athlete must be within 18 hours of graduation.
The full MVC academic release, including President's Council honorees, Commissioner's Excellence Award winners, and Honor Roll qualifiers will be announced by the Missouri Valley Conference next month.
Below is a full list of senior student-athletes from UE and their majors. Congratulations and best wishes to each and every one of them.
Baseball:
John Day, Marketing
Nicholas Hathcoat, Business Administration
Cole Isom, Business Management
Samuel Johns, Sports Management
Kevin Kaczmarski, Exercise Science
James Kohler, Biology
Jacob Mahon, Business Management
Tyler Miller, Business Administration
Dance:
Sara Elliott, Physical Therapy Assistant
Sarah Joseph, Elementary Education
Taryn O'Laughlin, Elementary Education
Men's Golf:
Parker Hensley, Accounting
Craig Niemeier, Business Administration
Quinn Vilneff, Sports Management
Men's Soccer:
Brandon Causey, Mechanical Engineering
Alexandros Kapsalis, Business Administration
Joel Nash, Business Management
Men's Swimming:
Carder LaBrake, Chemistry
Daniel Musselwhite, Athletic Training
Mallet Reid, Advertising
Christopher Weisheit, Mechanical Engineering
Women's Basketball:
Katlin Ellerson, Elementary Education
Miranda Liles, Exercise Science
Women's Cross Country:
Jacqueline Carlson, Art Therapy
Kelby Jenkins, Business Administration
Nicole Kreuzman, Spanish & Biology
Maria Lynn, Nursing
Women's Golf:
Sydney Skiles, Business Management
Women's Soccer:
Stephanie Thompson, Exercise Science/Pre-PT
Lauren Tiernan, Sports Management
Women's Softball
Emily Morris, Nursing
Taylor Perry, Neuroscience and Psychology
Niki Rahming, Exercise and Sports Science
Kacey Rogers, Business Management
Women's Swimming:
Melissa Ball, Athletic Training
Caitlin Harty, Athletic Training
Melissa Thurman, Biology
Women's Tennis:
Kelsey Costales, Communications
Volleyball:
Kathryn Klages, Nursing
Jennifer Murphy, Elementary Education
Lauren Seyller, Actuarial Science
Rachel TenHoor, Interdisciplinary Studies
Student Managers:
Danielle Cotton, Special Education
Myriah Hunsley, Elementary Education
Becca Lackey, Nursing
Brian Lasher, Mechanical Engineering
Colton O'Day, Business Management
Jake Schwartz, Business Management
Athletic Trainers:
Jarah Bayer, Athletic Training
Kathryn Harvel, Athletic Training
Alicia Lewandowski, Athletic Training
Jordan Moses, Athletic Training
Sophia Pollalis, Athletic Training
Jake Schwartz, Athletic Training
Brittany Sheffield, Athletic Training
