LATROBE (Apr. 25) - The Saint Vincent College Athletic Department held the annual Senior Athlete Awards Banquet on Wednesday, April 25, honoring a number of exemplary student-athletes for their performances on and off the field over the past school year and throughout their tenure at Saint Vincent College.
Five different awards were given out, honoring athletes for their leadership, dedication, and academic achievements.
E. Albert DeLuca Award
The E. Albert DeLuca Award is given in memory of the late Al DeLuca, former Saint Vincent professor and football coach, to athletes that displayed dependable and responsible leadership.
Aaron Smetanka, Football
Dennis Bassich, Men's Basketball
Will DeLanoy, Men's Lacrosse
Mike Diggs, Men's Lacrosse
Kevin Wanichko, Men's Cross Country/Track
Emily Petrowsky, Softball
Alexis Cup, Women's Tennis
Ivette Mejia, Women's Cross Country
William Rafferty Award
The William Rafferty Award is awarded annually in the memory of the late William Rafferty, former Saint Vincent professor and coach, to athletes who achieved excellence both athletically and academically.
Armando Fortunato, Football
Jim Muraco, Football
Jake Gilbertson, Men's Soccer
Ryan Barlow, Men's Cross Country/Track
Emily Morris, Women's Tennis
Brittany Sedlock, Women's Basketball
Maggie Dempsey, Women's Swimming
Jess Kennedy, Women's Swimming
John Granish Award
The John Granish Award is given annually in memory of the late Saint Vincent soccer coach John Granish, who inspired athletes to do their best, by the Saint Vincent Athletic Department to student-athletes who have made the most of their talent.
Joe Yezovich, Football
Jeff Achezinski, Football
Dan Chirdon, Men's Tennis
Jeremy Mains, Baseball
Marty Teynor, Men's Lacrosse
Aaron Seckar, Men's Cross Country/Track
Kirstie Mills, Women's Soccer
Jessa Paruch, Women's Tennis
Christine Dunleavy, Women's Swimming
Sara Berger, Field Hockey
Emma Leonard, Women's Lacrosse/Field Hockey
Kristen Zawacki Award
In its inaugural season, the Kristen Zawacki award is given in memory of the late Saint Vincent women's basketball and softball coach Kristen Zawacki, by the Saint Vincent Athletic Department to excellent student-athletes who demonstrate service to the Saint Vincent community.
Dean Jordan, Men's Soccer
Kreighton Long, Men's Swimming
Mike Hustava, Baseball
Taylor Guido, Volleyball
Natalie Wolff, Women's Cross Country
Emily Fenton, Women's Basketball
Fr. Jerome Rupprecht, O.S.B., Award
Awarded annually in memory of the late Fr. Jerome Rupprecht, legendary Saint Vincent baseball player and coach, to an outstanding player and team member of the Bearcat baseball team.
Zack Galasso
