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EAST STROUDSBURG – East Stroudsburg University honored the academic achievements of its student-athletes with its annual National Student-Athlete Day Celebration, held Thursday afternoon on campus in the Keystone Room.

The program, assembled by Professor Nancy Jo Greenawalt, Academic Coordinator for Athletics, recognized exceptional work in the classroom by the Warriors' student-athletes, as well as those who have represented ESU at the national level.

The 2009-10 Athletic Director's Honor Roll is comprised of 159 student-athletes who have maintained a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.25 while participant in a varsity sport. The number of student-athletes honored from ESU's 21 varsity sports was 19 more than last year's total, and 44 more than two years ago.

The team academic achievement awards, now in their ninth year, were presented to the men's and women's teams with the top grade-point averages in the athletic department. The soccer team won the men's award for the first time after posting a 3.115 GPA, while the women's volleyball team was honored for the third time after posting a 3.473 GPA through last semester. The women's volleyball team won the award the first two years after its inception in 2002.

Matt Freed, an All-American redshirt junior linebacker, was recognized as a first team selection on the ESPN The Magazine Football Academic All-America team. Freed is the first ESU student-athlete to receive the honor since 2004 and just the sixth in school history.

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, which includes President Alexa Detzi (women's basketball), Vice President Marissa Tanner (women's tennis), Secretary Kierstyn DeNardo (field hockey) and Treasurer Andy Heimbach (men's basketball), was also lauded for its contributions to ESU this year. Detzi was the guest speaker on behalf of her fellow student-athletes.

The “Winning Warrior” Award was presented to Justin Potts for his contributions to the Warriors' basketball programs this year. Potts, in his eight year at ESU, served as the acting head coach of the women's basketball team while maintaining his responsibilities as assistant coach for the men's team which won a share of the PSAC East regular season championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.

Nearly 30 faculty, administration and staff members received special invitations to the event after being identified by student-athletes for serving as role models, mentors and advisors during their academic careers.

Professor Greenawalt, Dr. Gioglio, President Dr. Robert J. Dillman and Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Doreen Tobin also offered remarks of congratulations to ESU's athletes and coaches for their outstanding achievements during the 2009-10 academic year.


2009-10 Athletic Director's Honor Roll

Baseball – Eric Boyer, Jason Collazo, Ryan Guarino, Colin Kelly, Bryce Muth, Zak Tupper

Men's Basketball – Andy Heimbach, Mike Tobin

Women's Basketball – Barb Borst, Kristin D'Arienzo, Alexa Detzi, Becky Hayter, Mel Villano, Mia Waring

Men's Cross Country and Track & Field – Daniel Bowden, Jeff Buck, Colin Feeney, Matthew Gallup, Russell Hedrick, Joshua Hontz, Dan Johnson, Justin Kimbrough, Ben Koch, Ian Melhorn, Drew Miller, Greg Pammer, Mike Saparito, Ben Sweet, Paul Wagner, Jared Wilson, Tom Zarnoch

Women's Cross Country and Track & Field – Jackie Berthelsen, Anna Bixler, Trina Carito, Adrienne Dieter, Amy Dodson, Brooke Dunphy, Jenna Fisher, Corinne Fitzgerald, Paige Fleagle, Allison Galvin, Tara Getz, Lauren Hannan, Courtney Jackson, Caitlin Keen, Kristin Kerchner, Lisa Lower, Rose Mascoli, Rachel Matson, Lynn Mayer, Alyssa Noll, Niki Pasquarella, Leanne Pelak, Jessica Sekely, Janelle Smith, Jonna Trexler, Danielle Wardrop, Stephanie Weber, Sarah Wysocki

Field Hockey – Katie Anderson, Tesla Atkins, Kaitlin Blum, Kaitlyn Cottell, Sarah Dobroskey, Kira Edelman, Mical Fink, Angela Frantz, Jessica Frantz, Lucrezia Manzione, Molly McNeil, Jennifer Mullen, Maureen Ordnung, Mallory Pope, Joanna Reckley, Emilyn Rosario, Brandi Smith, Michelle Tewell, Kelsey Tucker

Football – Robert Bleiler, Weston Bundenthal, Mike Dimitriou, Matt Freed, Richard Peter, David Radziak, Zach Sarginger, Kevin Schafer, A.J. Scoppa, Sam Stallard, Luke Trexler

Golf – Kelly Barrieres, Becky Benner, Lauren Riggs

Lacrosse – Elizabeth Berardi, Christine Bradley, Lauren Holliday, Lauren Hummell, Stephanie Konnick, Christi Lee, Nicolina Maiorana, Molly McLenigan, Ashley Mertel, Maure Perrymond

Men's Soccer – Josh Arcona, Danny Drago, Jussi Halonen, Josh Inman, Michael Kane, Shane McFarlane, Toric Robinson, Jason Rudder, Herick Santos, Bobby Wynn

Women's Soccer – Devan Brewin, Kailyn Buckley, Elva Composto, Kelsey Daley, Lindsay Foder, Sarah Garman, Michelle Ginn, Moreen Hunsberger, Breanne Ingargiola, Ashley McKenna, Jennifer Melton, Devon Miniscalco, Kaitlyn Palkon, Rebecca Porcaro, Sarah Rothrock, Marissa Spitler, Heidi Summers

Softball – Jackie Battaglino, Amanda Dice, Rachel Gieringer, Angela Huggins, Caitlin Monahan, Pam Sellers

Swimming – Valerie Davis, Kimberly Lawson, Ana Osowski

Men's Tennis – Dalton Barton

Women's Tennis – Katie D'Ambrosia, Jamie Ferrigno, Rabecca Lausch, Megan Lopretto, Marissa Tanner

Women's Volleyball – Brianne Bachman, Kaitlin Behrens, Emily Detter, Diana Gibson, Lindsey Lullo, Kara McDowell, Kristina Perri, Megan Plumb, Christine Simonson, Alyson Stark

Wrestling – Evan Baer, Jesse Dunn, Brendan McKeown, Matt Michaels, Erik Schaffer


2009-10 ESU SAAC Representatives

Baseball – Bryce Muth, Kenny Serfass
Men's Basketball – Andy Heimbach, Mike Tobin
Women's Basketball – Alexis Detzi, Kristin D'Arienzo
Men's Cross Country / Track & Field – Chris Zadroga
Women's Cross Country / Track & Field – Sarah Wysocki
Field Hockey – Caitlin Brownley, Kierstyn DeNardo
Football – Matt Marshall, David Castillo, Rudy Cerami
Golf – Becky Benner, Karen Cash
Lacrosse – Jocelyn Gebhardt, Jamie Wesztergom
Men's Soccer – Suane McLeish
Women's Soccer – Kailyn Buckley, Lindsay Foder
Softball – Jackie Battaglino, Kara Darcey
Swimming – Lindsay DuAime, Christine Swiker
Men's Tennis – Will Norris, Zach Ontell
Women's Tennis – Marissa Tanner, Jamie Ferrigno, Katie D'Ambrosia
Women's Volleyball – Brianne Bachman, Kristina Perri
Wrestling – Jesse Dunn, David Luthy