SENECA COLLEGE 2012-13 ATHLETIC AWARDS

TORONTO - The Seneca Sting and Seneca College are proud to announce that Carol De La Cerna, Mitchel Kennedy and Felix Adjei have been named 2012-2013 Athlete of the Year.

Congratulations to all of the award winners.

Female Athlete of the Year
Carol De La Cerna, Badminton
In only her second year, Carol led the Seneca badminton team to a regional woman's banner, double gold at provincials, and a bronze at the national championship. Despite being one of the youngest on the team, Carol earned the respect of all her peers by exhibiting outstanding leadership and technical skills. Her unparalleled desire to improve and unique personality brought out the best in both her teammates and coaches. Carol was an inspirational mentor, role model, and superstar to all of Seneca Sting Badminton.

Male Athlete of the Year
Mitchel Kennedy, Golf
As walk-on with the golf team, Mitchel had one of the most successful seasons on the links in recent memory. Mitchel began his college golf career with an individual championship at the Fleming Invitational shooting a 73. He followed that up with another championship at the Niagara Invitational, carding a 68. Kennedy finished second at the OCAA championship and was named a CCAA All-Canadian.

Felix Adjei, Men's Basketball
Adjei's play this year helped restore excitement in the men's basketball program. Adjei led the OCAA in scoring, averaging 22.1 points per game, almost three points per game more than second place. Felix led the team in rebounding and blocks and was named both an OCAA First-Team All-Star and CCAA All-Canadian as well as was the OCAA Player of the Year.

Seneca Sting Hall of Fame
Samantha Braithwaite, Cross Country Running
Sam was named to the All-Ontario First-Team this past year, finishing in fourth place at the OCAA championship and helping the Cross Country team finish sixth. At the CCAA championship, Sam finished in 43rd place. In 2011-12, Sam was named to the All-Ontario Second-Team, finishing seventh at the OCAA championship and 11th at the CCAA championship as an individual.

Katelyn Carey, Women's Rugby
Katelyn has helped the women's rugby team become a contender in each of her three seasons.  In her first year, Katelyn was a part of an OCAA silver medal team. In 2011-12, Katelyn was named a League All-Star, a feat she would duplicate this year while helping the Sting win the OCAA bronze medal.

Predrag Gajic, Men's Volleyball
Gajic wore the Seneca Sting jersey for four seasons with the men's volleyball program. He captured an OCAA silver medal in his rookie season on the OCAA East Region championship team. In his second season, Gajic helped the team to a second place finish in the OCAA East Region and fourth place at the OCAA championship. In his final two seasons, Gajic was named an OCAA Second-Team All-Star. In 2011-12, Gajic was a part of Seneca's fourth place finish at the OCAA championship and was named a championship player of the game.

Stephen E. Quinlan Award
Joey Amato, Men's Soccer
Joey was every coach's dream. He was a player who always gave his best at practice and in games. He was a player who battled through injury, when most players wouldn't. In short, Joey had the heart of a lion. This pride and work ethic were evident every time he put on the Seneca jersey. Off the field, Joey is a true gentleman. He would go out of his way to ensure that others around him were taken care of. He was always asking if help was required with anything, and truly cared about his fellow players. To summarize, Joey was a tremendous captain and individual.

Wayne Norrison Award
Alycia Campbell, Seneca @ York Rec Council
Alycia played a major role in the Seneca @ York Rec. Council as President this year. She worked hard to make sure all the events were represented and spent countless hours working behind the sceens. Alycia also helped with the preparation and setup of both the OCAA Women's Fastball and OCAA Men's Basketball Championship Award Banquets. Overall, Alycia was always available when needed and willing to take on any tasks needed.

Supreme Service Ring
Justin Franczuz, SAA President & Newnham Rec Council
Justin served as both the SAA President and Newnham Rec Council President for the 2012-13 academic year. This year, Justin developed tremendously as a student and as an individual since his first day of college. Justin was great at getting involved with whatever events were occurring in either Athletics or Recreation. His generosity to devote his time whenever and wherever possible always showed through at orientations, promotional booths, OCAA championships, campus events, residence among other things. Wherever an Athletic & Recreation was going on, you could be sure to see Justin lending a hand.

Female Rookie of the Year
Katie Liu, Badminton
Katie joined the Sting badminton team this year and helped to capture the women's regional team championship as well as an OCAA team championship and a silver medal at the OCAA championship. Katie showed tremendous dedication to the Seneca varsity badminton program by putting 110 percent effort at regular practices and organizing extracurricular training with her fellow teammates. Her trusting and lighthearted personality made her a pleasure to coach and a welcomed addition to the Sting badminton family.  

Male Rookie of the Year
Jimin Jung, Badminton
Jimin started out as a relatively unknown player on the college badminton circuit. By the end of the season, he became infamous for his phenomenal plays, unbelievable dives, and perfect non-moving hair. Even with a bruised and battered body, he managed to carry his men's doubles team to a gold medal finish at the provincial level. Jimin's strong mind and never give up attitude makes him an ideal model for all student-athletes.

Calmar Morgan, Men's Basketball
Calmar arrived on the scene this year and made sure his presence was felt. Always with a smile, Calmar's work ethic was a coach's dream. His dedication to improve showed at his consummate gym rate working on his shooting and other facets of the game. Calmar was the OCAA Men's Basketball East Rookie of the Year, a member of the OCAA East Region All-Rookie Team and was named to the OCAA Championship All-Star team.

Source: Seneca College