ROCK HILL, SC--Eighteen Winthrop University student-athletes received special awards on behalf of the athletic scholarship endowment program and a total of 34 seniors were recognized for their contributions to the program during the annual athletic awards banquet held Sunday night in McBryde Hall.
The names of the special endowed scholarship awards and each recipient are as follows:
The Roman Gabriel, Sr. Endowed Scholarship- Kelli Johnson, senior, softball
The Roman Gabriel, Sr., endowed scholarship is made possible by Roman Gabriel in honor of his late father. This award is presented to a student-athlete whose demonstrated commitment to athletics and academics best exemplifies the concept of "student-athlete".
The Rocky Morris Endowment– Brandon Key, senior, basketball
This award is provided by Jack Lindsay in honor of the grandmother of Rocky, Mrs. Pauline Lindsay and goes to the basketball or baseball player who displayed loyalty, character and an appreciative attitude.
The John T. Roddy Award- Danielle Moita, senior, tennis
This award is provided in honor of John T. Roddy, who served as a trustee for 36 years in South Carolina.
The Robert H. Breakfield Award- Alison Kenny, senior, track and field; Brandon Morton, senior, track and field
This award is provided by Winthrop School of Business professor Robert Breakfield and his wife Gay Randolph and goes to two cross country/ track athletes who demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship, and academic integrity.
The William Gordon Clarkson Award- Shannon Hopkins, senior, golf
This award was endowed by Matt Hires and is presented to an outstanding member of the golf team.
Griffin-Guettler Award- Erica Devine, sophomore, soccer; Kevin Slowey, junior, baseball
This award endowed by Larry and Cathy Bigham of Thursday's Too on behalf of Dr. Mary Roland Griffin and Dr. Ed Guettler, two of Winthrop's most distinguished retired faculty members, is presented to the male and female athletes with the highest grade point averages.
Rock Hill Coca-Cola Award- Jenny Andrade, senior, tennis; Jon Wilson, senior, baseball
This award is made possible by Fred Faircloth and goes to the male and female athlete who demonstrate talent, integrity, and spirit.
Dr. Robert M. Scoville and Dr. William E. Gregory Award- Mary Hock, junior, volleyball; Clayton Almeida, senior, tennis
This award is given by Drs. William Gregory, Robert Scoville, Donald McQueen, Neil Powell, and Michael Heinig to two athletes who are supportive, positive, and consistent team leaders.
York County Businessmen's Association Award– Tomeika Banks, junior, track and field
This award is given in honor of the late Al Adickes to an athlete who exemplifies leadership, scholarship and future promise.
Wiley Blanton Award- Pete DeWalt, senior, soccer
This award is given by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grimm of Blanton Enterprises in honor of Wiley Blanton and goes to a student-athlete with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above.
The Patrick Endowment- Will Nova, junior, soccer
This award is given by the late Wayne Patrick and Lib Patrick to a senior male or female student-athlete who has exhibited outstanding leadership qualities.
The Vernon Wade Terry Award- Torrell Martin, sophomore, men’s basketball
This award is made possible by an endowment from Ann and Vernon Terry and is presented to a men’s basketball player with at least a 2.75 grade point average.
The Ann Scott Terry Award- Katie Kilcollin, senior, women’s basketball
This award is made possible by an endowment from Ann and Vernon Terry and is presented to a women’s basketball player with at least a 2.75 grade point average.
The Bob Hyman Memorial Scholarship Award- Beth McGeachie, senior, soccer
This award is given in memory of Bob Hyman, a loyal Eagle fan and supporter, to a Winthrop student-athlete from South Carolina who has achieved a 3.0 grade point average or above.
The seniors who were recognized included:
Baseball- Kyle Roberson, Mark Schmidt, Jason Terry, Jon Wilson
Men’s Basketball– Brandon Key
Women’s Basketball- Katie Kilcollin
Women’s Cross Country/Track- Tomeika Banks, Alison Kenny, Gabrielle Lee, Kelly McCormick, Tabitha Prioleau
Men’s Cross Country/Track- Brandon Morton
Men’s Golf- Luke Elfner
Women’s Golf- Stephanie Stocks
Men’s Soccer- Lloyd Afriyie, Peter DeWalt, Zach Moorer, Andy Ross, Steve Winton
Women’s Soccer- Beth McGeachie
Softball- Monica Alvarez, Kelli Johnson, Kjersti Johnson, Katherine Kipisz, Caryn Little, Janiva Willis
Men’s Tennis- Clayton Almeida
Women’s Tennis- Jenny Andrade, Renata Caceres, Ana Simanca, Danielle Moita
Volleyball- Erin Gjernes
Dancers and Cheerleaders– Kim Bush, Claudia Cargile
