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Mountain West Conference 2002-03 Scholar Athletes Named
Mountain West Conference 2002-03 Scholar Athletes Named
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Aug. 5, 2003
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo--The Mountain West Conference released its list of scholar athletes for the 2002-03 academic year today. Among those named were 26 University of Utah student-athletes.
The scholar-athlete award is the most prestigious academic award given by the Mountain West Conference. The award is presented to student-athletes who have completed at least two semesters or three quarters at the certifying institution, have earned at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and have competed in at least one varsity contest.
"We're very proud of these student-athletes for representing the athletics department on and off the field in such a successful manner," said Director of Athletics Academic Services Chris Reilly. "They have shown a great commitment to academics."
Swimming/Diving (W)
Leah Jensen Freshman 3.51 UndeclaredLaura Jones Freshman 3.59 UndeclaredSara Neilson Junior 3.60 BiologyLoren Sweny Sophomore 3.55 PsychologyAmber Walker Freshman 3.83 Exercise and Sport Science
Tennis (M)
Michael Bullard Sophomore 3.79 UndeclaredKaisorn Chaichana Senior 3.99 BiologyTomasz Gryzb Freshman 3.57 EconomicsTyler Poulson Senior 3.84 Economics
Tennis (W)
Rachel Alder Freshman 3.61 Mass CommunicationSheri Esrock Sophomore 3.72 BusinessMaria Svensson Freshman 3.52 Undeclared
Track (M)
Taylor Price Freshman 3.80 Undeclared
Track (W)
Andrea Davidson Junior 3.96 Elementary EducationElise Greenwood Sophomore 3.52 NursingNikki Hugie Freshman 3.82 Special EducationBrooke LoBue Senior 3.93 Special (Deaf) EducationAlexandria Nash Senior 3.76 Nursing/SociologyAubry Startin Junior 3.81 Elementary EducationCharity Vernon Sophomore 3.56 BusinessAshlee Warnick Freshman 3.57 Undeclared
Volleyball
Brenda Beal Senior 3.55 Elementary EducationKelsie Kartchner Sophomore 3.59 Exercise and Sport ScienceJackie Morrill Junior 3.55 Elementary EducationSylva Strzinkova Senior 3.64 Political ScienceKim Turner Junior 3.65 Elementary Education