PAC hosts annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet

PAC hosts annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet

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PITTSBURGH (pacathletics.org) – The Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) hosted its Fifth Annual PAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Banquet Wednesday. The evening of celebration was held at The Chadwick in Wexford, Pennsylvania. The event started with a reception for all attendees at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and the introduction of the honorees.

With overwhelming support from conference's presidents and athletic administrators, the PAC launched its Scholar-Athlete of the Year Banquet in 2014 as another way to recognize the league's student-athletes for their athletic achievements, excellence in the classroom and outstanding community service efforts.

"Our annual PAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Banquet continues to be a fitting conclusion to the academic year as we celebrate the "Best of the Best" that our conference has to offer. Honoring these student-athletes who have excelled at the highest level both in athletic competition and in the classroom, while also making a positive impact through their various community service efforts and campus leadership positions, is something we intend to continue as our league moves forward. These young people best represent the core value of the PAC: academic and athletic excellence," said PAC Commissioner Joe Onderko.

Over 120 were on hand to join in the celebration of the 22 recognized scholar-athletes.

Each of the PAC's 10 full-time member institutions – Bethany College, Chatham University, Geneva College, Grove City College, Saint Vincent College, Thiel College, Thomas More College, Washington & Jefferson College, Waynesburg University and Westminster College – along with football affiliates Carnegie Mellon University and Case Western Reserve University – were represented by some of their most distinguished student-athletes at the event.

 
Bethany College
7915Sam Binkley
Bethany College
Kenilworth, Ontario, Canada 
St. James Catholic High School
Major: Chemistry  
Sport: Softball

Sam is a senior pitcher on the softball team and chemistry major with a minor in education. She was named All-PAC First Team this year and finished third in the PAC in both strikeouts (115) and wins (11). She also finished with a 3.21 ERA and limited opponents to a .286 batting average, both good for seventh-best in the league. Sam closed out her career ranked sixth all-time in Bethany program history with 257 strikeouts. Off of the diamond, she has been named to the PAC’s Academic Honor Roll after each season and received the prestigious Bethany 2000 Prize, which recognizes the senior who has best demonstrated loyalty and commitment to Bethany College in a wide range of activities over the course of his or her studies. She also received the Jerry R. Allison Award, which is granted to the senior concentrating in chemistry who has achieved the highest grade-point average in the department. Sam will receive a B.S. in chemistry from Bethany next week with a 3.97 GPA, and will attend graduate school at the University of Guelph in Ontario this fall to pursue a Ph.D. in physical chemistry.
7916Zach Lowe
Bethany College
Jacksonville, Florida
Bishop Kenny High School
Major: Political Science 
Sport: Football

Zach is a senior long snapper on the football team and a political science major with minors in history and criminal justice. He recently wrapped up his football career as a mainstay on the Bison special teams unit. He appeared in all 41 of Bethany’s games the past four seasons and tallied 10 tackles on special teams. Zach has been named to the PAC’s Academic Honor Roll following each season and was named to the All-PAC Sportsmanship Team this year. The Jacksonville, Florida native was also voted Bethany’s Homecoming King at the annual Homecoming football game last fall. Following the season, Zach was named a College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) First-Team Academic All-America. Zach, who is the grandson of Bethany Hall of Famer, former Athletic Director and Board of Trustee member Bob Goin, is the fourth football player in school history to be named an Academic All-America and the first since 2012.
 
Carnegie Mellon University
7917Sam Benger
Carnegie Mellon University
Hingham, Massachusetts
Hingham High School
Major: Business
Sport: Football

Sam ended his career as Carnegie Mellon’s rushing leader with 5,386 yards. He is the first player in program history to gain 1,000 or more rushing yards in three-straight seasons. Sam ranks third among PAC career leaders in rushing yards, carries (915) and rushing touchdowns (59). He was voted the PAC’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2015 and 2016. Sam was one of two non-Division I players to be named a finalist by the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame for this year’s William V. Campbell Trophy, an award that recognizes an individual as the absolute best scholar-athlete in the nation. A two-time Division III Academic All-American, he was nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. He interned for Deloitte and during its annual Impact Day, a celebration of Deloitte’s year-round commitment to volunteering in local communities, he worked on renovating a dilapidated elementary school. Sam has volunteered with Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital Donate Life program and serves as a mentor in the Pittsburgh area for several young men battling illness, especially with one juvenile diabetic like himself. He volunteered at the Western Spring Sectional competition of the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania and with the 1,000plus Day of Service initiative, which aims to get over 1000 members of the Carnegie Mellon community together to serve in a collective day of service.
 
Case Western Reserve University
7919Zach Lyon
Case Western Reserve University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
North Allegheny High School
Major: Civil Engineering
Sport: Football

Zach served as a team captain for the Spartans during his redshirt senior season, earning an honorable mention selection to the All-PAC team while claiming a spot on the All-UAA First Team. He started all 12 games at outside linebacker, amassing 45 tackles, including 9.5 tackles for a loss, and one sack. Zach was named the PAC and UAA Special Teams Player of the Week on November 13 after blocking a punt against Carnegie Mellon in the final minute of the team’s regular-season finale, which allowed the team to come-from-behind for an overtime victory. The play was later selected as the D3football.com Play of the Week. He also had a season-high 12 tackles during Case Western Reserve’s Division III Championship second round game against Mount Union. Zach was named to both the Hampshire Honor Society and to the UAA Fall All-Academic Team in 2017. In addition, he received the Roy Harley prize for a “promising senior or graduate student in civil engineering,” while consistently making the Dean’s Honor List or Dean’s High Honor List. Zach also served as a civil engineering representative on the Graduate Engineering Student Council and worked as a teacher’s assistant for the department of civil engineering.
 
Chatham University
7914Kasandra Petersen
Chatham University
Faribault, Minnesota
Benilde-St. Margaret’s School
Major: Exercise Science 
Sports: Softball, Ice Hockey

Kasandra was a four-year member of Chatham’s softball and ice hockey teams. She has been named to conference academic honor rolls every semester of her collegiate career. She was named to the All-UCHC First Team for ice hockey this season. Kasandra is a member of the Omicon Delta Kappa national leadership honor society, the exercise science club, the Chatham Scholars and has worked on campus in Chatham’s post office. She has served as a captain of both the softball team and ice hockey team. Kasandra recently accepted an offer to become a graduate assistant with the Franklin Pierce University women’s ice hockey program.
7913Logan Hunter
Chatham University
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Hempfield Area High School
Major: Business Management 
Sport: Basketball

Logan was a three-year starter with Chatham’s men’s basketball team. He was one of the founding members of the team during its inaugural season of 2015, and is now the first graduate of the program. He is a member of the student staff in Chatham’s sports information office. Logan was recently accepted to Chatham and will pursue a master’s degree in business administration while continuing to play for the Cougars one final season. 
 
Geneva College
7920Nicole Bartoletta 
Geneva College
Monaca, Pennsylvania
Central Valley High School
Major: Chemical Engineering
Sport: Track & Field

Nicole has put together one of the best careers of any student-athlete ever to compete at Geneva. She became Geneva’s first-ever NCAA national champion when she won the indoor 60-meter hurdles at the Division III Championships in Alabama in February. Nicole began excelling during her junior season, when she broke the Geneva and PAC records in both the indoor 60-meter hurdles and the outdoor 100-meter hurdles. She also broke the school record in the 100 meters as a junior. She was named the PAC’s Track Athlete of the Year and Most Valuable Performer at the conference’s outdoor championships, and she qualified for both the indoor and outdoor Division III Championships in the hurdles. During her senior year, Nicole was named the PAC’s Track Athlete of the Year and Most Valuable Performer at both the indoor and outdoor championships. During the indoor championships, she won the 60-meter hurdles and finished second in both the 60 meters and 200 meters. At the outdoor championships, she won the 100-meter hurdles, ran on the 4x100-meter relay team that finished first and broke a school record and finished second in both the 100 meters and 200 meters. Nicole has once again qualified for the Division III Championships in the 100-meter hurdles as she eyes a second national championship. A chemical engineering major, Nicole has been a member of the PAC’s Academic Honor Roll since her sophomore year.
7918Gib McCracken
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
Beaver County Christian School
Major: Business
Sport: Soccer

Gib leaves Geneva as one of the most decorated soccer players to ever take the field for the Golden Tornadoes. He was a four-year starter and anchor of a Geneva defense that became the best in the PAC over his time patrolling the field. Geneva advanced to the conference championship match in his final three seasons, winning Geneva’s first men’s soccer PAC title in 2016 on the strength of Gib’s overtime goal. He was named a Second Team All-PAC selection after his freshman and sophomore years. As a junior, he was named First Team All-PAC and earned First Team United Soccer Coaches All-Great Lakes recognition. He was also honored as a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Scholar All-America Second Team selection. After his senior season, Gib was voted the PAC’s Player of the Year. He was selected to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District team and was named a United Soccer Coaches All-Great Lake Region First Team selection. A business major, Gib earned a spot on the PAC’s Academic Honor Roll after each of his four fall semesters.
 
Grove City College
7923Trishae Winters
Grove City College
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hampton High School
Major: Biology
Sport: Soccer

Trishae is the recipient of the Academic Excellence Award, presented annually by Grove City’s athletic department. In two years as Grove City’s starting goalkeeper, she set Grove City’s career shutout record with 16. Her 34 career victories are tied for first in program history. Trishae compiled a 17-6 record, a 0.73 goals-against average and an .850 save percentage during the 2017 season. She led the conference in goals-against average and save percentage while helping the Wolverines advance to the semifinals of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Championship. She earned First Team All-PAC recognition and also earned her second consecutive All-Great Lakes Region honors. Trishae earned CoSIDA Academic All-America honors and United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-Region following the 2017 season. She earned CoSIDA Academic All-District in both 2016 and 2017. A graduate of Hampton High School, Trishae earned Dean’s List honors in each of her eight semesters while majoring in biology. She has also been named to the PAC’s Academic Honor Roll. Trishae will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in biology.
7921Samuel Archibald
Grove City College
Grove City, Pennsylvania
Grove City School
Major: History 
Sport: Swimming & Diving

Sam was the recipient of the Academic Excellence Award, presented annually by Grove City’s athletic department. A native of Grove City, he earned four letters as a diver for the Grove City men’s swimming and diving team. This season, he closed his career by taking fourth in three-meter diving and sixth in the one-meter competition at the PAC Championships. Sam set career bests in both diving events at the 2017 conference championships, when he earned fourth in three-meter diving and was fifth on the one-meter board. As a sophomore, he earned Second Team All-PAC honors after taking fifth place in both diving events at the James E. Longnecker Invitational/PAC Championships. He is a seven-time Dean’s List honoree who has also been named to the conference’s Academic Honor Roll. A history major, Sam works in the College’s Archive Room and helped organize Grove City’s highly-acclaimed World War I display during the fall semester. He also assisted with Grove City Athletic Hall of Fame preparations in February. Sam will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in history.
Saint Vincent College
7922Maggie Nelson
Saint Vincent College
Jefferson, Maryland
Saint John’s Catholic Prep.
Major: Secondary Education, Mathematics
Sports: Lacrosse, Soccer

A two-sport athlete at Saint Vincent, Maggie competed for all four seasons in both lacrosse and soccer for the Bearcats. She put together an exceptional lacrosse career, where she set numerous NCAA Division III records. She is Division III’s all-time leader in career goals (364). During the 2018 season, she set national records for goals (141), points (178) and points in a game (19). She earned all-conference honors in each of her four seasons, while also being named Offensive Player of the Year twice. She was named the IWLCA Division III Offensive Player of the Week twice as a senior. Maggie also earned weekly Ohio River Lacrosse Conference honors nine times during her career, including five times as a senior. Maggie was a recipient of the Kristen Zawacki Award at Saint Vincent’s Senior Awards Banquet last month, which recognizes outstanding student-athletes that also demonstrate service towards the college community. She compiled a 3.65 cumulative grade-point average while majoring in secondary education mathematics. She was named to the PAC Academic Honor Roll on multiple occasions.  During her free time, Maggie has worked as a student ambassador with the admissions office and as a mathematics tutor. A two-year captain as a player, Maggie plans to return to Saint Vincent as the women’s lacrosse graduate assistant coach. 
7925Laurence Jaross
Saint Vincent College
Annapolis, Maryland    
Broadneck High School
Major: Business Economics
Sports: Cross Country, Track & Field

A four-year member of the Saint Vincent cross country and track and field teams, Laurence put together one of the finest careers in school history. He qualified for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 800 meters during his junior season. He is a two-time PAC champion in the 800 during both the indoor and outdoor seasons. Just last month, he broke his own PAC outdoor record in the 800. An eight-time PAC champion in track, he was also a two-time All-PAC honoree in cross country. He served as a co-captain for the team during his senior year. Laurence was a recipient of the William Rafferty Award at Saint Vincent’s Senior Awards Banquet last month, which recognizes outstanding athletes in their final year of competition that have been on the Dean’s List for at least their past two semesters of study. He served as an economics and statistics tutor in Saint Vincent’s McKenna Business School and put together a 3.381 cumulative grade-point average as a business economics major. Laurence was named to the PAC’s Academic Honor Roll on multiple occasions.
 
Thiel College
7924A.J. Corradi
Thiel College
Youngstown, Ohio
Austintown Fitch High School
Majors: Biology, Psychology 
Sport: Softball

A.J. was a four-year starter and three-year captain with Thiel’s softball team. A three-time All-PAC honoree, including a First Team selection in 2018, she collected 135 career hits, the eighth-most in program history. A career .323 hitter, she hit 29 career doubles, the fourth-most in school history. A double major in biology and psychology, A.J. finished her collegiate career with a 3.88 grade-point average. She graduated summa cum laude and received the Dean’s Key at graduation as an eight-semester Dean’s List student. She is a member of the following honor societies: Beta Beta Beta (biology), Psi Chi (psychology), Chi Alpha Sigma (college athletics), Lambda Sigma (sophomores), Les Lauriers (service) and Sigma Alpha Pi (leadership and success). A member of Sigma Kappa sorority, A.J. was a member of Thiel’s Dietrich Honors Institute and was involved with the Health Professions Institute and Goal-Oriented Leadership Development. She qualified for the PAC Academic Honor Roll three times. A.J. will continue her education at Youngstown State University, where she will pursue a doctorate degree in physical therapy.
7926Nick Grice
Thiel College
McKeesport, Pennsylvania
McKeesport High School
Major: Neuroscience  
Sport: Baseball

Nick was a four-year member of Thiel’s baseball team. He served as team captain during the 2018 season and was a 2017 All-PAC Second Team selection. A native of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, he is a graduate of McKeesport High School. A neuroscience major, he holds minors in biochemistry, chemistry and medical biology. Nick maintained a 3.78 cumulative grade-point average and graduated magna cum laude. He also received the Dean’s Key at commencement after qualifying for the Dean’s List each of his eight semesters. Nick qualified for the PAC Academic Honor Roll three times. A member of Thiel’s Dietrich Honors Institute, he is a member of the following honors societies: Beta Beta Beta (biology), Nu Rho Psi (neuroscience), Chi Alpha Sigma (college athletics), and Sigma Alpha Pi (leadership and success). Nick is a career .309 hitter (109-of-353). He collected 47 career RBIs and 26 doubles. He owns a career slugging percentage of .397 and an on-base percentage of .375. Nick plans to pursue a master’s degree in biomedical sciences at the University of Pittsburgh and eventually plans to attend medical school to become a neurologist.
Thomas More College
7935Laura Finke 
Thomas More College
Fort Wright, Kentucky
Notre Dame Academy 
Major: Biology  
Sport: Softball

Laura is the daughter of Paul and Debbie Finke and has four siblings: Michael, Kevin, Rachel and Brian. She attended Notre Dame Academy and played under head coach Joe Stephenson. She holds career records at Notre Dame Academy in runs (196), stolen bases (120), hits (206), batting average (.436) and at-bats (473). Laura was named an All-PAC Second Team selection as a freshman, and following her junior season, was named All-PAC First Team and National Fastpitch Coaches Assocation (NFCA) All-Central Region while collecting College Sports Information Directros of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America honors. During this year’s PAC Championship Tournament, she tied Thomas More’s career hits record with 204. An enthusiastic supporter of the Thomas More community, she is a member of the College’s James Graham Brown Honors Program and served as a member of the Student Government Association’s executive board. Laura is involved in a myriad of activities on and around campus, which include volunteering with Special Olympics of Northern Kentucky, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati and the Brighton Center, a community organization working to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment and leadership, located in Newport, Kentucky.
7936Elijah Nienaber
Thomas More College
LaGrange, Kentucky
Bishop Brossart High School 
Majors: Biology, Chemistry
Sport: Soccer

Eli is the son of Bonnie and Hans Nienaber. He has three siblings: Hank, Olivia and Alane. He attended Bishop Brossart High School, where he was coached by Bryan Goller and earned three varsity letters. He finished in the top 10 in career goals and top five in career assists at Brossart. In his first year at Thomas More, Eli played in 21 matches, scoring 12 points on three goals and six assists. During his sophomore year, he played in 19 matches, scoring 12 points on six goals with one game-winning goal. Eli played in 21 matches as a junior, including 20 starts. He spearheaded a defense that posted eight shutouts and was named an All-PAC Honorable Mention after the season concluded. In his final season with the Saints, Eli played in 16 matches, making four starts. On campus, he is an active member of a number of clubs and societies, including the Biology Club, Pre-Health Professionals Club and Beta Beta Beta. He is also a member of Thomas More’s James Graham Brown Honors Program. Eli is very involved in community service, tutoring at John G. Carlisle Elementary School in Covington, Kentucky and volunteering with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati. 
 
Washington & Jefferson College
7938Josie Madden
Washington & Jefferson College
Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Forward High School
Major: Business Administration  
Sport: Soccer

A four-year starter with W&J’s soccer team, Josie was a four-time All-PAC selection as a midfielder. A 2017 Academic All-District selection by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), she was named to the PAC’s Academic Honor Roll three times and was part of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) President’s Honor Roll this past fall. She finished her career in Red & Black having appeared in 70 matches, making 68 starts and scoring 20 goals, while also adding 28 assists, the fifth-most in program history. Her 68 points are the ninth-best total for the Presidents. On campus, Josie has been named an Alpha Scholar for maintaining a 3.85 cumulative grade-point average, and a Beta Scholar for holding at least a 3.70 GPA. At W&J’s Honors Convocation this year, she received the Benjamin Franklin Prize for academic achievement and previously earned the Donald W. Ebbert Award for excelling in athletics and academics, while displaying leadership on campus, and the William G. and Belle M. Marshall Prize in Economics for promise within society. A business administration major with a minor in entrepreneurial studies, Josie has accepted a job with Cintas in Pittsburgh as a management trainee.
7937Jesse Zubik
Washington & Jefferson College
Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Avonworth High School
Major: Financial Economics
Sport: Football

Jesse wrapped up his career at W&J as one of the most prolific wide receivers in NCAA Division III and PAC history. In 44 career games, he caught 291 passes for 4,756 yards and 54 touchdowns. His yardage and touchdown totals are the best in PAC history, with his yardage good for third most all-time in Division III as well. A unanimous Second Team All-American following his junior season of 2016, Jesse was a unanimous First Team All-American, the D3football.com South Region Offensive Player of the Year, the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Offensive Player of the Year and semifinalist for the Gagliardi Trophy, presented to the most outstanding Division III player in the nation, as a senior in 2017. This past weekend, the Sewickley, Pennsylvania native attended rookie minicamp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, getting the chance to showcase his skill set in an NFL setting. Jesse also excelled in the classroom as a financial economics major, twice earning College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District honors and being named an Academic All-America as a senior.
 
Waynesburg University
7932Addy Knetzer
Waynesburg University
Houston, Pennsylvania
Chartiers-Houston High School
Major: Accounting
Sports: Basketball, Track & Field

Addy was a four-year starter in basketball and put together one of the greatest playing careers in program history. She was a three-time All-PAC selection, named All-PAC First Team as a junior and senior, and ended her career as the program’s all-time leading rebounder (1,032) and second-leading scorer (1,615). She is also the only member of the program’s 1,500-point, 1,000-rebound club. As if those achievements weren’t enough, Addy may also go down as one of the greatest track and field athletes in modern program history. She was named Field MVP at all four PAC Outdoor Championships at which she competed, was a four-time PAC shot put champion and was part of a combined five indoor and outdoor PAC Championship teams. Addy was also an accomplished thrower of the javelin and discus. Academically, she has been named to the PAC’s Spring Academic Roll three times and is a two-time U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic performer. She has also been active with charitable organizations like Night To Shine, Angel Tree Ministries and Special Olympics. Addy has also put her growing knowledge and experiences in accounting to use by preparing free tax returns through Community Action Southwest.
7930Jon Knab
Waynesburg University
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
Beaver County Christian School
Major: Elementary, Middle Education
Sport: Basketball

For four years, Jon served as a leader on and off the court for the Waynesburg men’s basketball team. This past winter, he became the 34th member of the Yellow Jackets’ 1,000-point club and was honored as a First Team All-PAC selection. Jon, who led Waynesburg and ranked third in the PAC in scoring (16.5 points per game), was twice named PAC Player of the Week in his final year with the Yellow Jackets. He ended his 2017-18 campaign second on the team in rebounds per contest (4.7 rebounds per game). Jon has also spent time as a member of Yellow Jacket track and field team. Academically, Jon was named to the 2017 PAC Spring Academic Honor Roll and the 2016-17 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court. Along with his athletic and academic endeavors, he has been involved with Waynesburg’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter for four years, including two as the president, and was a member of the school’s SAAC. Off campus, Jon volunteered with Crossroads youth ministry at the First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg for four years.
 
Westminster College
7934Katelynn Morrell
Westminster College
Boardman, Ohio
Boardman High School 
Major: Neuroscience 
Sports: Cross Country, Track & Field

Katelynn, a three-time All-PAC honoree (All-PAC First Team in 2017) with Westminster’s cross country team, holds six school track and field records (three indoor [1,600, 3,000, 5,000], three outdoor [1,500, 3,000, 5,000]). She has won seven combined silver medals at the PAC’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Championships throughout her career. She overcame a hamstring injury during her junior year and came back stronger as a senior, breaking six total track records. A neuroscience major and Spanish minor, Katelynn maintains a 3.89 GPA. She has been on the Dean’s List every semester during her time at Westminster. She has also been a member of the PAC’s Academic Honor Roll after each semester. Katelynn was recently named the Dr. Darwin W. Huey Female Senior Scholar-Athlete. On campus, she is a member of Pi Sigma Pi, an academic honorary, and Sigma Delta Pi, a Spanish honorary. She is involved with Westminster’s SAAC and its Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) chapter. Katelynn serves as a student tour guide for Westminster’s Office of Admissions, works as a neuroscience teacher’s assistant and as a student worker in Westminster’s Drinko Center for Undergraduate Research. Following graduation, she plans to attend Youngstown State University and study in its doctorate of physical therapy program.
7933Daniel Bogen
Westminster College
Canfield, Ohio
Canfield High School
Major: Chemistry
Sport: Swimming & Diving

Daniel, a four-time All-PAC selection (All-PAC First Team in 2015-17), helped lead the Titans to their fourth-straight PAC team title February 18 at Grove City College’s James E. Longnecker Competition Pool. He tied for fourth in the 50 free (21.79), was eighth in the 200 free (1:53.26) and was 11th in the 100 free (48.88). On campus, he has served four years as the SAAC representative for the Titans’ swimming and diving program and has worked with numerous Special Olympic events. He is also a member of Westminster’s student volunteer Fresh Start orientation team and the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition service learning project. A member of the Mortar Board national honorary, which recognizes seniors for their exemplary scholarship, leadership and service, Daniel is also involved with the Lambda Sigma and Pi Sigma Pi national honoraries. A chemistry major, he maintains a 3.93 GPA. He has been named to the PAC’s Academic Honor Roll three times and earned Dean’s List distinction after each of his seven semesters. He was also named the PAC SAAC’s Male Scholar-Athlete of the Month in February.