Athletic Awards
DEAN SUE ALEXANDER SENIOR ATHLETE AWARD
This award is presented annually to one male and female member of the graduating class who has "made a significant contribution" to the success of the Wheaton College Athletic Program. Guidelines for nominations include: participation in the intercollegiate program and/or intramural program; proven leadership ability and commitment; and relevant committee work. In 2008, the award was renamed to acknowledge outgoing Dean of Students Sue Alexander and her 21 years of support to Wheaton athletics. Past recipients include:
| Year | Male(s) | Female(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | --- | Kathleen Sheehy '78 |
| 1979 | --- | Diane DeRosier '79 |
| 1980 | --- | Elaine Markos '80 |
| 1981 | --- | Cynthia Sheppard '81 Ann Zarchen '81 |
| 1982 | --- | Claudia Friese '82 |
| 1983 | --- | Liz Murtha '83 |
| 1984 | --- | LynAnn Mastaj '84 |
| 1985 | --- | Pat Croston '85 |
| 1986 | --- | Maureen McGee '86 |
| 1987 | --- | Kathy Bannon '87 |
| 1988 | --- | Michele L'Heureux '88 Karen Malme '88 |
| 1989 | --- | Kimberley Wiebusch '89 |
| 1990 | --- | Allison McHugh '90 |
| 1991 | --- | Georgia Ganem '91 |
| 1992 | Steve Zatorski '92 | Terri Salinetti '92 |
| 1993 | Will Hawkins '93 Chris Sullivan '93 | Susan Lankford '93 |
| 1994 | Chris McAllister '94 | Robyn Byer '94 Cathy Silva '94 |
| 1995 | Bill Brady '95 | Allyson Aube '95 |
| 1996 | Skyler Stegall '96 | Elizabeth Cady '96 |
| 1997 | Oscar Medina '97 | Brandi Pfleiderer '97 |
| 1998 | David Pransky '98 | Nicole O'Brien '98 |
| 1999 | Travis Riley '99 | Gina Lighthall '99 |
| 2000 | Chris Abildgaard '00 | Angela Mullins '00 |
| 2001 | Adam Donroe '01 | Chrissy Chase '01 Julia Lou '01 |
| 2002 | Luke Gordon '02 | Lucy Campbell '02 |
| 2003 | Shaun Cavanaugh '03 | Kerry Deshefy '03 |
| 2004 | Scott Mahan '04 | Tracy Prihoda '04 |
| 2005 | Keith Cooper '05 | Erin Duffy '05 |
| 2006 | Sean Kelly '06 | Teresa LeBel '06 |
| 2007 | Payum Payman '07 | Nicole Lachance '07 |
| 2008 | Brent DiGiovanna '08 | Erin Davis '08 |
OUTSTANDING MALE ATHLETE AWARD
Established in 1994, this award is given to the "outstanding male athlete of the year". This award recognizes extraordinary athletic ability as well as demonstrated sportsmanship and contribution to his team, the college and the world of sport. Past recipients include:
| Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Greg Bowman '94 | 2002 | Shaun Cavanaugh '03 | |
| 1995 | Mahlon Williams '95 | 2003 | Mike Hunsinger '03 | |
| 1996 | Oscar Medina '97 | 2004 | James Greenslit '06 | |
| 1997 | Oscar Medina '97 | 2005 | James Greenslit '06 | |
| 1998 | Kevin Bullock '99 | 2006 | James Greenslit '06 | |
| 1999 | Jim Manganello '99 | 2007 | Barrett Roberts '07 | |
| 2000 | Rob Tyson '01 | 2008 | Chris McDonough '08 | |
| 2001 | Rahiem Greenridge '02 |
DEBI FIELD ATHLETE AWARD
Established in 1983, this award is given annually to the "outstanding female athlete of the year". This award recognizes extraordinary athletic ability as well as demonstrated sportsmanship and contribution to her team, the college and the world of sport. Past recipients include:
| Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Susi Gardner '84 | 1997 | Randi Carine '97 | |
| 1985 | Lisa Baron '87 | 1998 | Deshawnda Williams '00 | |
| 1986 | Janet Kelly '86 | 1999 | Dina Terceira '99 | |
| 1987 | Lisa Baron '87 | 2000 | Deshawnda Williams '00 | |
| 1988 | Michele L'Heureux '88 | 2001 | Nicole Rodriguez '01 | |
| 1989 | Gretchen Flahive '89 | 2002 | Shimera Daniels '02 | |
| 1990 | Greta Zettergren '90 | 2003 | Amber James '04 | |
| 1991 | Stephanie Higgins '92 | 2004 | Amber James '04 | |
| 1992 | Stephanie Higgins '92 | 2005 | Vanessa Pisano '05 | |
| 1993 | Jennifer Landry '93 | 2006 | Jennifer Harlow '07 | |
| 1994 | Jade Rutanen '95 | 2007 | Jennifer Harlow '07 | |
| 1995 | Jade Rutanen '95 | 2008 | Erin Davis '08 | |
| 1996 | Kerri Bucko '96 |
CLAUDIA FRIESE SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
This award, also established in 1983, is intended to recognize "the kind of less visible, behind-the-scenes dedication to the athletic program" exhibited by any member of the Wheaton Community. Past recipients include:
| Year | Recipient(s) | Year | Recipient(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Michele Morants | 1997 | Aaron Rosansky | |
| 1985 | Heide Urell '86 | 1998 | Amy Pennington '98 | |
| 1986 | Nancy Norton | 1999 | Stephanie Dixon '99 | |
| 1987 | Diane Foster '88 Katie Nye '89 | 2000 | Dennis Meehan '00 | |
| 1988 | Judy Turley | 2001 | Andrea Christoforou '01 | |
| 1989 | Wendy Steinke '91 | 2002 | Andy Claiborne | |
| 1990 | Jennifer Mayer '92 | 2003 | Casey Hagan '03 | |
| 1991 | Jack Kuszaj | 2004 | Kim Spence '05 | |
| 1992 | Jennifer Bradley '92 | 2005 | Jeff Selesnick '06 | |
| 1993 | Ann Steensland '93 Wendy Yurick '93 | 2006 | Janet Sebetes | |
| 1994 | Haegen Forrest '94 | 2007 | Renata Paglio '07 | |
| 1995 | Joe Tokarz | 2008 | Scott Dietz Josh Kessler | |
| 1996 | Rachel Byrd |
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