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VOLLEYBALL
Most Valuable Player: Lauren Carter Coaches Award: Lisa Byars Rookie of the Year: Jessica Tirko Sportsmanship Award: Megan Goss |
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Most Valuable Player: Amanda Ebersole Coaches Award: Kelly White Rookie of the Year: Natalie Sheehan Sportsmanship Award: Hilary Dagle |
MEN'S SOCCER
Most Valuable Player: Bryan Pierzga Coaches Award: Daniel Saxton Rookie of the Year: Joseph Monaco Sportsmanship Award: Dane Kelsey |
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BASKETBALL
Most Valuable Player: Quintin Dziabo Coaches Award: Michael Dancer Rookie of the Year: Kirk Peters Sportsmanship Award: Justin Gasbarre |
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Most Valuable Player: Erin McGowan Coaches Award: Alicia Glasser Rookie of the Year: Courtney Carroll Sportsmanship Award: Cassandra Proper |
MEN'S
TENNIS
Most Valuable Player: Jake Fleet Coaches Award: Sean Graydon Rookie of the Year: Nick Erb Sportsmanship Award: Andy Brunhuber |
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MEN'S GOLF
Most Valuable Player: Jacob Biltz Coaches Award: Quintin Dziabo Rookie of the Year: Stephen Moritz Sportsmanship Award: Martin Worsham |
BASEBALL
Most Valuable Player: Tony Petulla Coaches Award: Paul Keith Rookie of the Year: Grady Luzier Sportsmanship Award: Tyler Stiffler |
SOFTBALL
Most Valuable Player: N/A Coaches Award: Callie Lyle Rookie of the Year: Nicolette Stimely Sportsmanship Award: Lindsey Laudermilch |
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SWIMMING AND DIVING
Most Valuable Player: Daniel Bodde Coaches Award: Jonathan Bednar Rookie of the Year: Matthew Dietrich Sportsmanship Award: Bryan Dau |
WOMEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING
Most Valuable Player: Brittany Bauer Coaches Award: Emily McAleer Rookie of the Year: Kristen Estocsin Sportsmanship Award: Christine Perkins |
WOMEN'S TENNIS
Most Valuable Player: Pia Capra Coaches Award: Amanda Rodi Rookie of the Year: Michael Paul Sportsmanship Award: Katherine Bonnin |
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WOMEN'S
CROSS COUNTRY
Most Valuable Player: Erin Gibbons Coaches Award: Tara Sipe Rookie of the Year: Angela Nicholl Sportsmanship Award: Alexa Woolcock |
MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
Most Valuable Player: Matthew Gorman Coaches Award: Richard Hanlon Rookie of the Year: Joshua Willson Sportsmanship Award: Christopher Bradigan |
WE LOVE YOU, TICK! Volleyball coach and Kinesiology instructor Tick Hedrick-Sheaffer (right) was honored at the banquet for earning her 500th win after returning as head coach of the volleyball program on September 28, 2007. She is retiring from teaching and coaching (again) after more than 30 years at the job. |
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FEMALE SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Miss Sheena Cooper
Sheena is the only player in Penn State Altoona volleyball history to have earned all-conference recognition four consecutive years. She was a 2nd team honoree as a freshman, earned Honorable Mention honors in both 2005 and 2006, and collected 2nd team distinction in 2007. She ranks second on the all-time kills list at Penn State Altoona with 987. Sheena boasts a career average of 2.67 kills per game and ranks in the top 10 all-time in a number of statistical categories. Academically, Sheena boasts a 3.7 GPA and graduated ahead of schedule this past December with a degree in Elementary Education. She has made the Dean’s List all seven semesters at Penn State Altoona and has been named an AMCC Academic All-Conference selection four straight years. She is also a member of Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society. |
MALE SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Mr. Tony Petulla The Clarion transfer won the AMCC Triple Crown in 2005 and garnered 1st team all-league honors in both ‘05 and ‘06. The five-time AMCC Player of the Week is also no slouch in the classroom, sporting a 3.56 GPA and earning AMCC Academic All-Conference honors all three seasons. He is a member of Chi Alpha Sigma National Honor Society and has made the Dean’s List four semesters.
Petulla will graduate this spring with a
degree in Criminal Justice and is currently receiving looks from
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Chi Alpha Sigma Inductees Penn State Altoona baseball player Paul Keith became the newest Lion student-athlete inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society. To be inducted, the student-athlete must be at least a junior in standing and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.4. Selection for membership is made by a school's athletic department in conjunction with the candidate's head coach. Outstanding scholarship, earned athletic letters, and excellent character and citizenship are qualities of Chi Alpha Sigma members. Every new inductee receives a National College Athlete Honor Society medallion. |
Special Presentation
For the last four seasons, the Penn State
Altoona baseball team has featured one of the most unique and inspiring
athletes in the country in 53-year-old John Wilson. Having just
completed his final season of eligibility in 2008, John's story of beating
the odds, overcoming adversity, and inspiring others has been well
documented on a local, regional, and national level. The Pittsburgh
native will graduate in Fall 2008 with a degree in Human Development and
Family Studies. Penn State Altoona Chancellor Dr. Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry
had the plaque above made to commemorate John's outstanding contributions
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 Chancellor Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry congratulates the student-athletes. |
 Kent Martin, Director of the University Choir and Jazz Band, was the dinner pianist. |
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Putting the Student in Student-Athlete
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Penn State Altoona Athletics Staff
Fredina
Ingold
Dr. Richard
Flarand
June Aiken
Sue Barkman
Olana "Tick"
Hedrick-Sheaffer
Alan Seretti
Nikki Runzo |
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