ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE (KINGSTON) 2012-13 ATHLETIC AWARDS

KINGSTON, Ont. - The St. Lawrence College (SLC) Athletics & Recreation department honoured its student-athletes from the Kingston campus at their annual awards ceremony at the Four Points by Sheraton on Thursday, April 11.
 
The athletics banquet is the biggest event of the year, as the Athletics staff dedicates several hours in preparation to honor the great achievements of the SLC-Kingston student-athletes. Once again, Vikings athletes had another very successful season; cross country runner Richelle Moore qualified for back-to-back national championship appearances and won gold at the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) provincial championships; the golf team won the SLC Tri-Campus Cup in-addition to having a strong finish at the OCAA provincial championships; the women's rugby and soccer teams finished a great regular season and qualified for playoff spots; men's rugby and soccer teams played a great season and finished just short of a playoff spot; the men's basketball team would record crucial wins late in the season to advance to the playoffs; and the women's basketball team experienced an incredible turnaround season, finishing fourth overall in Ontario, after going winless in 2011-12.
 
Adam Wood (men's soccer) and Brooke Van Guyze (women's rugby) were this year's masters of ceremony. The two did a tremendous job moving the night along and entertaining the crowd. The two biggest awards (Female and Male Athlete of the Year) were presented at the end of the night, to two well deserving basketball players, Lacey Knox and Terence Thomas.
 
Lacey is a one-of-a-kind team captain. She is an absolute force in her sport and embodies the definition of a leader, supporting her teammates, and buying into her coach's system. She joined the team one year after the program experienced a very challenging 2011-12 season, and had zero expectations to do well in 2012-13. Lacey took control of the season, and led her team to the OCAA provincial championship, finishing fourth overall in Ontario. In addition to being part of the team's amazing success and turnaround, she was recognized by the OCAA for her on-court dominance this season, winning five awards at the OCAA women's basketball banquet. She was awarded OCAA East Division All-Star, OCAA East Division Scoring Champion (20.3 points per game), OCAA League Scoring Champion (365 points total), OCAA Women's Basketball Player of the Year, and Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA) All-Canadian. Despite all of her team and individual success, she remains incredibly humble. She is currently involved in speaking with potential new players, and is looking to build on her first year success.
 
Being one of few returning players, team veteran Thomas has been a part of the Vikings men's basketball program for four years and has consistently climbed the ranks, becoming the team's captain in 2012-13. He has been a tremendous role model for the younger players, as he shows strict dedication to the program, through his sportsmanship, and fair play. Despite consistently leading the team in points, while playing several minutes each game, he is one of the first players to arrive for practice and last to leave as he is always looking to improve on his game. His dedication is shown through his stats, leading the Vikings in points (16.6 points per game), winning an OCAA All-Star award, in addition to being named SLC Athlete of the Month in November. Terence is also heavily involved in student life events, and helps co-ordinate the intramural basketball program. He is currently working with new recruits whom are joining the team next season, and is preparing to help coach a younger generation of potential Vikings basketball players at the summer basketball camp.
 
The OCAA recognizes the top athletes, coaches, and volunteers at the end of each season, awarding them with several awards. This year, the OCAA recognized the following Viking athletes and coaches:
 
Cross Country
Richelle Moore - First-Team OCAA All-Star (also named CCAA Second-Team All-Star)
 
Men's Soccer
Matt Scrutton - First-Team OCAA All-Star
Jadran Kani - First-Team OCAA All-Star
 
Women's Soccer
Brooke Blaskie - First-Team OCAA All-Star
Megan Hutcheson - First-Team OCAA All-Star
 
Men's Rugby
Pat Franey - First-Team OCAA All-Star
Eric Jadowski - First-Team OCAA All-Star
 
Women's Rugby
Mariah Patrick - First-Team OCAA All-Star
Stephanie Doornekamp - First-Team OCAA All-Star, OCAA Championship Woman of the Match
 
Men's Basketball
Terence Thomas - First-Team OCAA All-Star
 
Women's Basketball
Haley Gourdier - OCAA East Division All-Rookie Team
Jessica Cetoute - OCAA East Division Rookie of the year, OCAA Rookie of the Year, OCAA East Division First-Team All-Star, and OCAA East Division All-Rookie team
Lacey Knox - OCAA Women's Basketball Player of the Year, OCAA East Scoring Champion, OCAA scoring champion, OCAA East Division First-Team All-Star, and CCAA All-Canadian
Remy Simpson – OCAA Coach of the Year Nominee for CCAA
 
OCAA All-Academic Awards are given to varsity athletes who have earned a GPA of a 3.5 or higher in the fall term. It recognizes the student athletes for all of their hard work for their sport and in the classroom. This year, an impressive total of 43 Viking athletes received this achievement:

Eric Armstrong
Devon Battams
Ashley Belmore
Jeffrey Borges
James Branco
Ben Campbell
Megan Cook
Diane Davies
Nicholas Del-Mei
Stephanie Doornekamp
Katja Douwes
Timothy Frost
Michela Gossage
Hannah Gillespie
Curtis Halligan
Kyrsten Hay
Janou Horne
Sylvia Hughes
Eric Jadowski
Lacey Knox
Nathan Lappan
Megan Latour
Veronique Leger
Steven Loov
Michelle Matthisen
Reeva Maybee
Jacob McDonald
Alissa Miller
Richelle Moore
Riley O'Neil
Hailey Perreault
Paige Peters
Scott Robinson
Alyssa Rodrigues
Erica Routhier
Taylor Shakeshaft
Hayley Sheilds
Jonathan Visentin
Brooke Taylor-Payne
Ben Van Stransky
Jessica Van Winden
Haley Wilson
Adam Wood    

When combined with the Cornwall, Brockville, and Kingston campuses, St. Lawrence College has an incredible 53 All-Academic student-athletes. That is the highest amount out of all participating OCAA Ontario Colleges. "Having the highest amount of all-academic athletes out of all Ontario Colleges is a real statement about the quality and work ethic of the student-athletes that are enrolled at St. Lawrence College. I could not be more proud of this group of students," said SLC Athletics Director Herb Steacy.
 
The CCAA presents a similar award to athletes that are successful not only in their sport, but also in the classroom. These athletes have earned all-star recognition in the OCAA, and have also achieved a GPA over 3.5 for the entire school year. Cross-country runner Richelle Moore received this award for the third consecutive year. Vikings basketball player, Lacey Knox, also received a CCAA Academic All-Canadian Award. A banner will be raised in the SLC Gymnasium, honoring their accomplishment.
 
This year's SLC Athletics Department Appreciation Award was presented to the new Vikings women's soccer head coach, Natasha Agaoglu. As the former men's soccer assistant coach, Natasha works with both the women's and men's teams long after the season finishes. She works with the programs to enhance her players performance on and off the field.
 
The Fanatics Sportsperson of the Year award is given to an individual who exemplifies playing hard but fair, working as a team, and appreciating the opportunity to compete. This year's winner from the men's soccer team, Adam Wood, naturally demonstrates the true spirit of sport and appreciates time spent with his teammates.
 
Vikings women's rugby player, Brooke Van Guyze was awarded The Barry Ellerbeck Award for having outstanding work ethic, dedication and has volunteered to develop and promote sport and activities on campus. Brooke works very hard as a gym supervisor, assisting with several student life and athletic events around campus, while enrolled in the challenge Nursing program, and playing varsity rugby.
 
Female and Male Academic Athletes of the Year awards went to Stephanie Doornekamp and Eric Jadowskie. From the Bachelor of Business Administration program, Stephanie maintained an astonishing 3.9 GPA in addition to being a peer-tutor, and a member on the SLC Enactus team. She is also one of the most dominant female rugby players in the OCAA, posting 22 points in only four games. Eric is the clear leader of the men's rugby program, as described by head coach Brad Greenwood. He is a fierce competitor on the field, and brings the same attitude in the classroom, achieving a 3.65 GPA in the Energy Systems Engineering Program.
 
A tribute was given to the graduating athletes individual received a special gift, rewarding them for their time and dedication to Vikings Athletics. This year's graduating athletes are:

CROSS COUNTRY
Ben Campbell
Veronique Leger
Steven Loov
Michelle Matthisen
Richelle Moore
Scott Robinson
Ryan Van Dyl

GOLF
Teru Hino-Jencz
Matthew Horton
Tim Lemoyre

WOMEN'S SOCCER
Melissa Benton
Diane Davies
Jessica Dodge
Kyrsten Hay
Megan Hutcheson
Erica Routhier
Taylor Shakeshaft
Chelsea Shogren
Brooke Taylor-Payne

MEN'S SOCCER
Mike Cote
Giovanni Crocco
Conor Doyle
Brandon Hunt
Jadran Kani
Jamie Katasbanis
Eric Lee
Connor Mulrooney
Matthew Scrutton   
Adam Wood

WOMEN'S RUGBY
Emily Davidson
Ashley Goodine
Christina Harvey
Janou Horne
Hilary Lush
Carmin Mallette
Reeva Maybee
Lainy Nethercoat
Mariah Patrick
Alexandria Paudyn
Paige Peters
Brittany Pryce
Brittany Rennick
Christine Vandertoorn
Haley Wilson

MEN'S RUGBY
Eric Armstrong
Jamie Bartle
Andrew Filipcic
Patrick Franey
Edward Helmkay
Eric Jadowski
Shawn Logan
David Martin
Jacob McDonald
Trevor Phillips
Taylor Reeve
Adam Ryall
Alex Vasko
Alex White

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Keshia Conway
Alyssa Rodrigues

MEN'S BASKETBALL
Tigh Chapman
Jermaine Edwards
Terence Thomas
Jonathan Visentin

Each Varsity program handed out individual player awards, to acknowledge the efforts of members from their team during the 2012-13 season. This year's award winners are:
 
Women's Cross Country
Rookie of the Year: Megan Cook
Coaches Recognition: Michelle Matthisen
Most Valuable Player: Richelle Moore
 
Men's Cross Country
Rookie of the Year: Steve Loov
Coaches Recognition: Ryan Van Dyl
Most Valuable Player: Ben Campbell
 
Golf
Rookie of the Year: Matt Horton
Most Improved Player: Tim Lemoyre
Most Valuable Player: Taylor Nicolas
 
Women's Rugby
Rookie of the Year: Jade Dunstan
Rookie of the Year: Jessica Van Winden
Most Valuable Player: Stephanie Doornekamp
 
Men's Rugby
Most Improved Player: Nathan Lappan
Coaches Recognition: Pat Franey
Most Valuable Player: Cody Strickland
 
Women's Soccer
Rookie of the Year: Hailey Perreault
Coaches Recognition: Megan Hutcheson
Most Valuable Player: Brooke Blaskie
 
Men's Soccer
Rookie of the Year: Jeff Borges
Coaches Recognition: Eric Lee
Most Valuable Player: Matt Scruton
 
Women's Basketball
Defensive Player of the Year: Hailey Gourdier
Coaches Recognition: Keshia Conway
Most Valuable Player: Lacey Knox
 
Men's Basketball
Rookie of the Year: Griffin Fernandes
Rookie of the Year: Emmanuel Bolamba
Most Valuable Player: Terence Thomas

Source: St. Lawrence College