Indiana University Athletics
Student-Athletes Receive Annual Scholastic Achievement Awards
4/12/2010 12:00:00 AM | Student-Athlete Services
April 12, 2010
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Indiana University Varsity Club recognized student-athletes from each of IU's 24 varsity sports at its annual Scholastic Achievement Awards dinner on Friday, April 9.
The Scholastic Achievement Award was established in 1979 by the IU Varsity Club to honor and acknowledge the academic excellence of one student-athlete every year in each varsity sport. The award recognizes the athlete that attains the highest cumulative grade point average on his or her respective team. An additional award is also granted each year to the Student Athletic Board member with the highest grade point average.
Tyler McCarroll (men's soccer) and Brittany Hacken (field hockey) also received the 2010 Jack D. Tichenor Award. This award was established in 1984 as a tribute to Tichenor, Bloomington publishing company owner, businessman, and entrepreneur. Awarded annually, the Jack D. Tichenor Award honors top male and female athletes who hold the highest individual grade point average (GPA) among all varsity sports.
The evening's program included remarks from Dr. M. Grace Calhoun, Associate Athletic Director for Academic and Student Development Services; Greg Fox, Vice President of the Varsity Club Board of Directors; Fred Glass, Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics; Mattie White, Assistant Athletic Director for Student Services; and Kelly Noonan, Assistant Athletic Director for Academic and Student Development Services.
"This is quickly becoming one of my favorite events of the year," said Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Fred Glass. "I couldn't be more proud of our Scholastic Achievement winners and how they represent Indiana University."
A highlight of the evening was a video in which head coaches from all of IU's varsity sports paid tribute to the Scholastic Achievement award winners on their respective teams.
"There are many things I could say about Brett Finkelmeier, said Tom Crean, head coach of men's basketball. "The first thing is that he is the smartest person I have ever coached. If you don't believe me, just ask him. He'll tell you. Brett is a neat guy because he is competitive; he is an athlete; he wants to win."
"Kelsey [Campbell] is just a tremendous student-athlete, said head coach of water polo, Barry King. "She is a real inspiration to the rest of her teammates for how hard she works in and out of the pool." He added, "She is just the hardest worker with the biggest brain we've ever had."
Campbell, a junior on the water polo team, thanked King and others upon accepting her award. "I want thank all my coaches, teammates and parents for all of their support. It's been a great experience so far."
The award recipients will be added to the Scholastic Achievement and Jack D. Tichenor plaques on permanent display in the north lobby of Assembly Hall.
2010 Jack T. Tichenor Award Winners
Tyler McCarroll is a redshirt sophomore on the men's soccer team, a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and a 2009 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. The Carmel, Ind. native is earning a bachelor's degree in biology and is currently carrying a 3.9 GPA. McCarroll will graduate in the fall of 2011 with plans to pursue medical school.
Brittney Hacken is a senior on the field hockey team from Mountain Top, Pa. She will graduate this spring with a bachelor's degree in biology with minors in chemistry and psychology. Over the past four years, she has carried a perfect 4.0 GPA. In her 2008 and 2009 seasons, Brittney started in 15 of 18 games. While playing a key role in the Hoosier defense, Brittney scored her first career goal against No. 2 Wake Forest this past fall. Along with her Big Ten academic accolades, Brittney won the First Year Class Award for her Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry class and was asked to be an undergraduate teaching instructor for the Evolution and Diversity course. Hacken will be attending medical school in the fall.
2009-10 Scholastic Achievement Award Winners
Kristin Arnold, Women's Soccer
Kellye Belcher, Women's Golf
Kelsey Campbell, Water Polo
Matt Carr, Baseball
Ben Chappell, Football
Jeffery Coover, Men's Track & Field
Lachlan Ferguson, Men's Tennis
Brett Finkelmeier, Men's Basketball
Brittney Hacken, Field Hockey
Ben Hubers, Men's Cross Country
Emily Kasavana, Rowing
Kristin King, Softball
Justin Kuhn, Wrestling
Heidi Mahnken, Women's Diving
Tyler McCarroll, Men's Soccer
Andrea McGuirt, Women's Basketball
Michael McNicholas, Student Athletic Board
Vera Neuenswander, Women's Track
Paul Park, Men's Golf
David Piercy, Men's Diving
Wendi Robinson, Women's Cross Country
Donna Smailis, Women's Swimming
Myriam Sopel, Women's Tennis
Douglas Spraul, Men's Swimming
Taylor Wittmer, Volleyball
