Instead of early practices or workout sessions Wednesday morning, an elite group of Cal State Stanislaus student-athletes were recognized at the inaugural President's Breakfast Honoring our Scholar Athletes in the university's Faculty Development Center.
President (Interim) Joseph Sheley joined faculty members and deans in celebrating the 58 student-athletes for their academic success. Each student-athlete received a scholar athlete certificate from Warrior Athletics, certifying an overall grade-point average of 3.25 or better during their academic careers at Cal State Stanislaus.
"I am proud of each one for your accomplishments," Sheley said during the event. "This sends out a great message to our campus community about the hard work and dedication you put in not only as an athlete, but as a student-athlete."
Sheley, Director of Athletics
Michael Matoso, and faculty athletic representative
John Mayer each emphasized the NCAA Division II "Life in the Balance" platform as a model for student-athletes excelling on the field while maintaining a high academic standard.
Coordinated by athletics academic adviser
Raichelle Grays and Associate Athletics Director
Kim Duyst, the event was attended by nearly 100 people, including Provost James T. Strong and athletics staff and coaches. The audience also included faculty members invited by the student-athletes.
"You were invited here because you made an impact on someone's life here," Matoso told the faculty, "and we thank you for your support."
Award Recipients
Courtney Anderson, Women's Cross Country
Dean Alley, Men's Cross Country
Gabriel Benavides, Men's Soccer
Emma Bennett, Women's Soccer
Bernie Bettencourt, Women's Soccer
Melissa Bishop, Volleyball
Kyle Cadigan, Men's Soccer
Dallas Campbell, Women's Cross Country
Allison Case, Women's Soccer
Kelsey Chrisco, Women's Tennis
Karenee Demery, Women's Soccer
Allie Dugan, Women's Soccer
Madeline Easterbrook, Women's Soccer
Jordan Elzie, Men's Outdoor Track & Field
Nyesa Enakaya, Women's Indoor Track & Field
Anthony Fagundes, Men's Cross Country
Molly Farrar, Women's Basketball
Andrea Fett, Volleyball
Lindsay Garcia, Women's Cross Country
Carlos Gavino, Men's Soccer
Marina Ghabbour, Women's Cross Country
Andrew Graham, Baseball
Love Grewal, Women's Basketball
Lizzie Grolle, Women's Cross Country
Eyouel Hailu, Men's Outdoor Track & Field
McKenzy Harden, Women's Tennis
James Heller, Baseball
Aman Hundal, Women's Cross Country
Claire Jenkins, Women's Indoor Track & Field
Daniel Kuczynski, Men's Soccer
Byron Lemon, Baseball
Chelsea Lewandowski, Women's Soccer
Sarah Locarnini, Softball
Kenny Mashinchi, Men's Basketball
Davina Meza, Women's Tennis
Klayton Miller, Baseball
Giovana Treyes, Women's Soccer
Brianna Murawski, Women's Soccer
Katelyn Nebesnick, Women's Soccer
Karli Nestler, Women's Soccer
Mallorie Nordahl, Women's Tennis
Tyler Regan, Men's Outdoor Track & Field
Emily Relles, Women's Soccer
Natalie Rendon, Softball
Brittney Rickles, Softball
Vojta Ripa, Men's Cross Country
Rio Schwalbach, Women's Indoor Track & Field
Jasmine Scott, Women's Basketball
Paul Smith, Golf
Schad TenBroeck, Men's Soccer
Alyssa Thiele, Women's Cross Country
Palmer Thiele, Men's Cross Country
Tyler Thiele, Men's Cross Country
Miguel Torres, Men's Soccer
Alex Valdovinos, Men's Soccer
Dawson Vorderbruegge, Men's Cross Country
Channing Wilson, Women's Indoor Track & Field
