Belleville, Ontario, January 18, 2013 – Loyalist College proudly recognized 34 varsity athletes at the annual Athletic Awards Luncheon on January 16th. Student athletes were presented with scholarships in recognition of their athletic, academic and leadership excellence, as well as their contributions to the College’s reputation for athletic excellence.
“We have such talented athletes representing the College,” said Manager of Athletics and Campus Recreation, Jim Buck. “They deserve recognition for their achievements in both the classroom and in their respective sports. When I think of them as a group, these are the words that come to mind: resolute, uncompromising, determined, trustworthy, respectful, talented, intelligent, gifted, competent, capable, astute, and agile. Quite simply, they are inspirational.”
Athletic Scholarship Awards were presented to:
| Women’s Soccer | |
| Shelby Lough (Belleville) | Stephanie McCarl (Courtice) |
| Tangye Seymour (Bridgewater, NS) | Elva Ann Simpson (Wooler) |
| Stephanie Turk (Colborne) | |
| Cross Country | |
| Justin deHaan (Belleville) | |
| Women’s Rugby | |
| Lyndsie Baxter (Carrying Place) | Sierra Clement (Shannonville) |
| Erica Lauzon (Odessa) | Kristina Williams (Keswick) |
| Alicia Wynter (Kitchener) | |
| Men’s Rugby | |
| Kyle Bernard (Trenton) | Camron Edwards (Napanee) |
| John (Jake) Stoneham (Belleville) | Chris Thompson (Lakefield) |
| Evan Vance (Corbyville) | |
| Women’s Basketball | |
| Sierra Cauley (Smiths Falls) | Martin Gauvin (Sherbrooke, QC) |
| Samantha Goff (Omemee) | Haley Sisler (Belleville) |
| Men’s Basketball | |
| Steven Bailey (Mississauga) | Cameron James Hughes (Holland Landing) |
| Matthew Miller (Belleville) | Patrick Kalala (Ajax) |
| Women’s Volleyball | |
| Chantal Cormier (Pickering) | Kristen Curtis (Frankford) |
| LeeAnne Jeffs (Stirling) | Linette Melick (Dashwood) |
| Amy Parker (Trenton) | Jenny Richardson (Whitby) |
| Kirsten Talsma (Orono) | |
| Men’s Volleyball | |
| Josh Lappala (Kingston) | Glenn Martin (Petawawa) |
| Jared Moelker (Trenton) |
The Scott Reid Memorial Scholarship, in honour of former Loyalist Lancer Scott Reid, was awarded to Patrick Kalala. The scholarship is presented annually to a member of the men’s basketball team who best exemplifies the positive attitude, willingness to improve and succeed, leadership, talent, and true love of the game that Scott himself brought to the team. Scott was a 1994 graduate of Business Administration and played varsity basketball at the College from 1991 to 1994.
Loyalist College prepares students for a rewarding career by combining rigorous academic standards with hands-on training from industry experts. Programs range from apprenticeships and certificates to diplomas and post-graduate studies. Loyalist offers more than 60 full-time programs and 77 university transfer agreements around the world. The best testament to the College’s value is from students, 97 percent of whom say they would recommend Loyalist to a friend. Loyalist is committed to helping students find great jobs, as well as supporting and enhancing the economic and social development of all individuals in its communities.
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Contact: Kerry Lorimer, Manager of Corporate Communications & Media Relations, Loyalist College, (613) 969-1913, ext. 2536, or Jim Buck, Manager of Athletics and Campus Recreation, Loyalist College, (613) 969-1913, ext. 2245