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The NCAA News -- July 19, 1999

NCAA names 107 postgraduate scholarship recipients

The NCAA has awarded postgraduate scholarships to 107 student-athletes -- 36 men and 71 women -- who participate in sports other than football and basketball for which the Association conducts championships.

The $5,000 scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who maintain at least a 3.000 cumulative grade-point average (4.000 scale) and perform with distinction in varsity competition.

The NCAA annually awards 174 postgraduate scholarships to student-athletes who have excelled academically and athletically and are in their last year of intercollegiate athletics competition. In addition to the following 107 winners, 35 awards were presented earlier this year to student-athletes in football and 32 to student-athletes in basketball (16 for men and 16 for women) at NCAA member institutions.

Following are some of the accomplishments of the 1999 postgraduate scholarship winners in sports other than football and basketball.

Men's Division I

Theodore Edward Brisson, swimming and diving, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill -- Economics major; owns school records for 100-yard backstroke 200- and 400-yard medley relays; recipient of the Atlantic Coast Conference Weaver James Corrigan Scholarship; 1997 all-American; will attend medical school at North Carolina.

Adam Connolly, track and field, Stanford University -- English and sociology major; two-time all-American in the indoor 35-pound weight throw; finished fourth in the 1998 NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the hammer throw; three-time all-academic choice; member of the Stanford Team Captains' Council; will study law.

Peter Evan Devine, fencing, Yale University -- Philosophy major; three-time all-American and all-Ivy League selection; twice was ranked No. 2 fencer in the nation; member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team; 1998 Northeast Regional Champion; will pursue postgraduate degrees in law and philosophy.

Adam Ulrich Engle, swimming and diving, University of Tennessee, Knoxville -- Electrical engineering major; 1997 Southeastern Conference champion in the 200-yard freestyle relay; owns American record and conference record for the 200-yard medley relay; three-time all-American in the 200-yard medley relay; will attend graduate school in business.

Justin Yates Ewers, swimming and diving, Stanford University -- History major; owns school records in the 400-yard freestyle and medley relays; 12-time all-American; 1999 NCAA champion in the 200-yard freestyle relay; Pacific-10 Conference champion in the 100-yard backstroke, 200-, 400- and 800-yard freestyle relays and the 200- and 400-yard medley relays; will pursue a master's degree in history at Stanford.

Timothy Roger Hartung, wrestling, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities -- Kinesiology major; two-time NCAA champion; 1999 Big Ten Conference Wrestler of the Year; finished his career with a 55-match winning streak, the longest in school history; three-time Big Ten champion; will attend postgraduate school at Minnesota and study sports administration.

Benjamin Hunter Hayward, gymnastics, U.S. Military Academy -- Foreign language major; 1997 NCAA all-American on pommel horse; two-time Eastern region pommel horse champion; 1997 Eastern region runner-up for floor exercise; will study foreign languages and international relations at the graduate level.

Kevin James Kalish, soccer, Saint Louis University -- Marketing major; 1998 Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year; two-time all-conference selection; participated on 1997 NCAA semifinal team; most valuable player of conference tournament in 1997; 1998 National Soccer Coaches Association of America first-team selection; will study business administration in graduate school.

Brad Hamilton Kittredge, water polo, University of California, Berkeley -- Psychology major; three-time all-American; started 76 games in his career and scored 109 points; will compete at the World University Games; will be inducted into the Order of the Golden Bear in the fall; plans to study business administration.

Stefan Lanziner, skiing, University of New Mexico -- Management information systems major; three-time participant in the NCAA championships, including second-place finishes in the slalom and giant slalom in 1997; three-time all-American; awarded the Distinguished Athlete Award by the Ministry of Education in Austria; will pursue a double master's degree in operations and management science and management of technology.

Mark Andrew Naftanel, swimming and diving, Texas A&M University, College Station -- Biomedical science and psychology major; seven-time NCAA all-American; named conference diver of the year four times; 1998 Texas A&M Male Student-Athlete of the Year; will attend medical school.

Andrew Tennant Pennock, skiing, Dartmouth College -- Chemistry major; three-time NCAA championships participant; two-time all-American; two-time team captain; received academic citations for outstanding work in physics and chemistry; will study medicine.

Andrei Alexis Rodzianko, wrestling, University of Pennsylvania -- Applied science/management technology and finance major; 1999 all-American; finished fourth in 1999 NCAA championships; two-time all-conference selection; three-time NCAA championships qualifier; will pursue postgraduate degrees in governmental economics and political science.

Men's Divisions II and III

John Charles Christ, baseball, Johns Hopkins University (III) -- Mechanical engineering major; 1998 all-American; three-time all-conference selection; 1998 Centennial Conference Most Valuable Player; will study business administration or mechanical engineering in graduate school.

Matthew Dean Cooper, cross country, Seattle Pacific University (II) -- Mathematics and political science major; two-time all-conference selection; team's most valuable runner three times; 1998 Outstanding Air Force ROTC Cadet of the Year; will study public policy and law.

Jason Albert Detwiler, track and field, Occidental College (III) -- Physics major; 1999 conference champion in the 1,500- and 5,000-meter runs and the steeplechase; two-time all-conference selection for cross country; finalist for 1998 Rhodes Scholarship in the state of Washington; will work toward doctorate degree in physics at Stanford University.

Nathan Christopher Doty, fencing, Haverford College (III) -- Philosophy major; four-time NCAA regional qualifier; helped team to 1998 Conference Epee Team Trophy; 1999 team's most valuable fencer in 1999; finished career with a 115-30 dual meet record; will attend law school at Stanford University.

Michael Monroe Giuffrida, soccer, Salisbury State University (III) -- Biology major; 1998 Capital Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year; three-time all-conference selection; two-time team captain and most valuable player; 1999 Capital Athletic Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year; will purse a master's degree in business administration at Salisbury State.

Rodney David Hemingway, cross country, Tufts University (III) -- Psychology major; four-time NCAA championship qualifier; finished sixth at the 1997 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships; two-time all-American; four-time all-conference selection; will attend Tufts' Boston School of Occupational Therapy.

Robert Brooks Lane, cross country, Northwest Missouri State University (II) -- Geography major; two-time all-conference selection in cross country; 1997 all-American in cross country; qualified for NCAA championships in 10,000-meter run in 1999; will study urban planning at the University of Akron.

Ahmed Mohyeldin, soccer, Emory University (III) -- Neuroscience major; named to all-America team; helped his squad to two NCAA tournament appearances; University Athletic Association Player of the Year; two-time conference scoring leader; ranked No. 2 nationally for assists in 1998; will continue his studies in neuroscience at Emory University at the graduate level.

Brian Donald Moorman, track and field, Pittsburg State University (II) -- History major; named 1999 Division II Men's Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Year; winner of three-straight NCAA titles in the 400-meter hurdles; two-time conference indoor 55-meter hurdle champion; has not determined a field for graduate study.

Jonathan Leonard Morris, swimming and diving, University of the South (III) -- Theater arts major; qualified for the NCAA championship four times, finishing a personal best third in the 1999 one-meter diving competition; four-time Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Diver of the Year; will pursue a master's degree in fine arts.

Steven John Shabel, tennis, University of California, San Diego (III) -- Biology major; two-time all-American in singles; 1998 all-American for doubles; 1998 West region winner of the Arthur Ashe Collegiate Award for leadership and sportsmanship; three-time most valuable team member; will attend the University of California, San Francisco, for neuroscience.

John Henry Stevens, swimming and diving, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (III) -- Chemistry major, biology minor; two-time NCAA champion; owns two national records; 14-time conference champion; named Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete Award winner; 16-time all-American; will study synthetic organic chemistry.

Matthew Upton Trumbull, swimming and diving, Denison University (III) -- Philosophy and economics major; 25-time all-American; four-time NCAA champion, 1999 team captain; six-time conference champion; will study international business.

Men's at-large

Adam Daniel Batliner, track and field, University of Colorado, Boulder (I) -- English and fine arts major, history minor; two-time all-American in the steeplechase; finished 12th in the 3,000-meter run at the 1997 NCAA championships; qualified for the NCAA cross country championships four times; will study comparative literature and fine arts.

Alain Franck Britt-Cote, skiing, University of Utah (I) -- Economics major; helped his team to two national championships and second- and fourth-place finishes; won the David Nouvelle Outstanding Skiier Award; three-time member of the conference championship team; 1996 all-American; will study economics and finance.

Brent Jason Henriksen, wrestling, Augustana College (II) -- Philosophy major, biology minor; two-time all-American; finished with a career record of 51-20 with two top-eight finishes in national championships; two-time all-conference selection; will attend dental school at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Heith R. Janke, track and field, North Dakota State University (II) -- Sociology major; 1998 NCAA outdoor champion in the 800-meter dash; eight-time North Central Conference champion, including titles in the 800-, 1,000- and 1,500-meter runs and the mile; three-time NCAA qualifier for cross country; four-time all-American; will attend law school.

James August Koziol, gymnastics, University of Nebraska, Lincoln (I) -- Biological sciences major; two-time all-American on rings; 1999 NCAA championships qualifier on rings and in floor exercise; 1999 Rocky Mountain Invitational rings champion; will attend the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy.

Erwan LeCrom, soccer, Virginia Commonwealth University (I) -- Political science major; two-time all-conference selection; helped his team to two NCAA tournament appearances; 1998 Colonial Athletic Association Defender of the Year; second-team all-American; will study in the Virginia Commonwealth University SportsCenter.

Justin Michael Millard, soccer, University of Akron (I) -- Biology major; two-time all-region selection; three-time all-conference player; played in every game of his career, scoring six goals and 20 assists; two-time all-Ohio team; will attend medical school at the University of Cincinnati.

Matthew John Nachman, soccer, Clarkson University (III) -- Infrastructure major; four-time all-conference selection; conference runner-up for rookie of the year; 1998 all-region selection; helped his team to a school record for goals in a season in 1998; led conference in scoring in 1998; will study structural engineering at North Carolina State University.

Christopher Oliver Schaefer, cross country, Loras College (III) -- International business major; two-time all-American in cross country; qualified for NCAA championships three times in both track and field and cross country; finished third in the 1,500-meter run at the 1998 outdoor championships and was named an all-American; will study business administration.

Marc Peter Sondreal, track and field, University of North Dakota (II) -- Physical therapy major; three-time all-American; University of North Dakota's Most Valuable Performer in field events for 1998; 1998 National Strength and Conditioning Association all-American; will pursue a master's degree in physical therapy.

Women's Division I

Kristina Margareta Andersson, skiing, University of Denver -- Mathematics and computer science double major with a business minor; maintained perfect grade-point average throughout her college career; placed in the top eight in four of her eight NCAA championship races; three-time all-American; plans to pursue a graduate degree in computer science.

Elin Austevoll, swimming, Stanford University -- Economics major; holds three Stanford records; five-time NCAA champion and 18-time NCAA all-American; plans to pursue a master's degree in business administration.

Erin Renee Baxter, soccer, University of Florida -- Marketing major with a economics minor; GTE Academic All-American from 1996-98; scored 26 goals in her career, including seven game-winners; 1997 Southeastern Conference Player of the Year; plans to pursue a master's degree in business administration.

Jeannette Louise Beathard, gymnastics, University of Georgia -- Exercise and sports science major; two-time individual NCAA champion; seven-time NCAA all-American; member of Georgia team that won the 1998 and 1999 national titles; plans to pursue a master's degree in physical therapy.

Shelly Lynne Borrman, track and field, Colorado State University -- Business management major; graduated cum laude in 1998; four-time NCAA all-American; holds six track records in the discus; has begun postgraduate studies in business administration.

Ellen Kathleen Casey, gymnastics Pennsylvania State University -- Kinesiology major; GTE Academic All-American from 1996-99; Big Ten Conference all-around champion in 1998; Big Ten Gymnast of the Year in 1999; plans to pursue an advanced degree in osteopathic school, specializing in orthopedics.

Dora Velitch Kova Djilianova, tennis, California State University, Fresno -- Business major; GTE Academic All-American in 1998-99; set record for most wins by a Fresno State player; three-time all-Western Athletic Conference selection; plans to attend law school.

Jessica Ann Field, volleyball, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville -- Sociology major; GTE Academic All-American in 1998; holds Southeastern Conference record for block assists; holds four Arkansas records; plans to pursue a master's degree in counselor education.

Michelle Nicole Fournier, track and field, University of South Carolina, Columbia -- Marketing and finance double major; two-time NCAA all-American; GTE Academic All-American in 1997; graduated in May 1998 and is pursuing a master's degree in business administration.

Vera Sergeevna Ilyina, swimming and diving, University of Texas at Austin -- International business major; recipient of the Big 12 Conference Scholar-Athlete Award; Big 12 record-holder in the one-meter and three-meter dive; 1998 NCAA Top VIII Award winner; 1997-98 NCAA Diver of the Year; plans to pursue a master's degree in business administration.

Alaina Katheryn Kipps, volleyball, University of Southern California -- Psychobiology major; 1999 class valedictorian; holds Southern California record with 172 blocks in the 1997 season; plans to attend Harvard medical school.

Sabine Krieger, track and field, Northern Arizona University -- Exercise science and physical education major; four-time all-academic selection; NCAA all-American in high jump and heptathlon in 1995 and 1997; has already graduated and is pursuing a master's degree in exercise science.

Elizabeth L. Lauwaert, swimming, Villanova University -- Finance major; holds four school records and two Big East Conference records; won 11 Big East titles; four-time all-academic choice; plans to attend law school.

Jennifer Marye Lingamfelter, swimming and diving, Southern Methodist University -- Biology major and psychology minor; four-time all-academic selection; 1998 U.S. National Indoor three-meter champion; three-time Western Athletic Conference Diver of the Year; plans to attend medical school.

Katherine L. McClelland, swimming, Southern Methodist University -- Public relations major and economics minor; four-time all-academic choice; two-time captain; has won 17 Western Athletic Conference titles; three-time NCAA champion; plans to pursue a master's degree in business administration.

Sarah Anne Miller, swimming, University of Georgia -- Biology major; 1999 Southeastern Conference postgraduate scholarship recipient; three-time NCAA all-American; member of NCAA championship squad in 1999; plans to attend medical school.

Martina Moravcova, swimming, Southern Methodist University -- Management information services major; 14-time NCAA champion and 25-time NCAA all-American; 1999 Honda Award winner; graduated in May 1998 and is pursuing a master's degree in applied economics.

Stephanie Irene Nickitas, tennis, University of Florida -- Management major and economics minor; three-time Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll selection; six-time NCAA all-American; Florida lost just three matches during her career; plans to pursue a graduate degree in business.

Lia Genevieve Oberstar, swimming, Southern Methodist University -- Spanish and Latin American studies major and English and history minor; four-time GTE Academic All-American; 19-time NCAA all-American; three-time NCAA champion; plans to pursue a master's and doctorate in cultural anthropology.

Jennifer M. Oermann, softball, Southeast Missouri State University -- Elementary/learning disability education major; 1998 GTE Academic All-American; holds school career records for runs scored and hits; holds the season record for hits; 1998 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament MVP; plans to pursue a master's of divinity degree.

Rikke Ulslev Pedersen, track and field, Northern Arizona University -- Civil engineering major; finalist for NCAA Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship; two-time Big Sky Conference cross country champion; plans to pursue a master's degree in planning and technology management.

Katherine Rene Pesek, swimming and diving, University of Tennessee, Knoxville -- Speech pathology major; 1998-99 GTE CoSIDA Women's Winter Academic Athlete of the Year; four-time all-academic choice; 1998 NCAA champion in platform diving; 10-time NCAA all-American; plans to pursue a master's degree in speech pathology.

Melissa F. Price, track and field, California State University, Fresno -- Accounting major; NCAA indoor record-holder in pole vault; two-time NCAA champion; plans to work in an accounting firm before pursuing a master's degree in business administration.

Trina Marie Radske, track and field, Iowa State University -- Physical therapy major; named to the dean's list every semester; holds three school records; three-time NCAA all-American; plans to pursue a master's degree in physical therapy at the University of Iowa.

Vanessa Catharine Webb, tennis, Duke University -- Economics and French double major and management minor; 1998 Tennis Magazine Player of the Year; 151-24 career record; four-time NCAA all-American; plans to pursue a joint law and business degree.

Joy Lynn Williams, synchronized swimming, Ohio State University -- Psychology major; four-time all-American; four-time GTE Academic All-American; plans to pursue a master's degree in social work at Ohio State.

Carissa A. Zenorini, swimming, Stanford University -- Communication major; two-time all-Pacific-10 Conference first-team selection; five-time NCAA all-American; 1996 U.S. National champion in one-meter diving; plans to pursue a master's degree in psychology.

Women's Divisions II and III

Beth Ann Bayser, track and field, Lewis University (II) -- English and secondary education major; three-time GTE Academic All-American; three-time all-Great Lakes Valley Conference selection in cross country; six-time NCAA Division II all-American; plans to pursue a master's degree in education.

Monica Symia Bradley, field hockey, Drew University (III) -- Religious studies major and African studies minor; 1997 GTE Academic All-American first-team selection; started every game of her career; four-time Middle Atlantic Conference all-star selection; plans to travel to Ghana before pursing a graduate degree in developmental studies.

Andrea Dawn Bustamante, volleyball, Pomona-Pitzer Colleges (III) -- Sociology major; has never missed a game in her career; holds five school records; two-time first-team AVCA all-American; plans to earn a master's degree in education.

Deandra Lynn Doubrava, track and field, Emporia State University (II) -- Elementary education major and early childhood education minor; three-time U.S. Track Coaches Association academic choice; holds 10 school records; plans to enroll in graduate school following an internship at the Baylor Medical Center.

Allison Brendan Edsall, swimming, Denison University (III) -- Chemistry major and psychology minor; GTE Academic All-American in 1998; 25-time NCAA all-American; three-time NCAA champion; enrolled in a doctoral program in the department of medicinal chemistry and pharmacology at Purdue University.

Viktoria Anna Gadd, swimming, Drury College (II) -- Exercise physiology major and global studies minor; two-time GTE Academic All-American; 11-time NCAA champion; 25-time NCAA all-American; plans to enter a physician's assistant master's degree program.

Jaimee L. Heffner, track and field, Washington and Jefferson College (III) -- Psychology and sociology double major; three-time U.S. Track Coaches Association academic choice; also played volleyball and soccer; three-time NCAA all-American; plans to enter a doctoral program in clinical psychology.

Erin Louise Hockman, tennis, Kenyon College (III) -- Psychology major; 1998 NCAA doubles champion; three-time NCAA all-American; two-time Intercollegiate Tennis Association National Scholar-Athlete; undecided on field of graduate study.

Althea S. Jaderquist, rowing, William Smith College (III) -- Economics and Asian studies double major; part of rowing squad that competed in the inaugural National Collegiate women's championships; plans to attend the Syracuse University Law School.

Lisa M. Krug, lacrosse, William Smith College (III) -- Psychology major and sociology minor; also played soccer; named first-team Brine/WLCA all-American in 1998; plans to pursue master's degree in counseling psychology.

Kelly Christine Lotts, swimming, Denison University (III) -- Biology major, three-time college swim coaches all-American; holds six school records; 27-time NCAA all-American; three-time NCAA champion; plans to pursue a doctorate in either ecology or evolutionary biology.

Cortney May Martellucci, swimming, Drury College (II) -- Exercise and sport science major and studio art and global studies minor; two-time GTE Academic All-American; 17-time NCAA all-American; 1997 NCAA champion in the 200-meter breaststroke; plans to pursue a graduate degree in either exercise physiology or physical therapy.

Jayna Michelle Mathieu, track and field, St. Olaf College (III) -- English and political science double major; two-time NCAA champion in the 1,500-meter run; seven-time NCAA all-American; plans to pursue a degree in law.

Maureen E. McGranaghan, track and field, Carnegie Mellon University (III) -- Dramatic writing and English literature major; recipient of study abroad grant from the International Institute of Education for summer study in Prague, Czech Republic, in 1998; two-time NCAA all-American; plans to pursue a master's degree in creative writing.

Heather Kathleen O'Brien, track and field, Colorado College (III) -- Political science major and Black studies minor; holds or shares 16 school records; 1998 NCAA heptathlon champion; plans to pursue a degree in law.

Dawn Michele Reinhardt, volleyball, Wittenberg University (III) -- Political science major and mathematics minor; two-time GTE Academic All-American; also competed in track and field; holds Division III record in kills with 2,496; two-time NCAA all-American; plans to attend law school.

Emily Sarah Richard, track and field, Washington University (Missouri) (III) -- English major and biology minor; recipient of four-year biology and chemistry scholarship; two-time NCAA all-American in cross country; two-time NCAA champion in the 5,000-meter run; plans to pursue postgraduate degree in English literature.

Rebecca Margaret Stanford, swimming, Kenyon College (III) -- Synoptic major in evolutionary approaches to human nature; four-year recipient of the Kenyon College Distinguished Scholarship; five-time NCAA all-American; member of two NCAA championship teams; plans to pursue postgraduate degree in education.

Rebecca J. Schmidt, volleyball, Hope College (III) -- Kinesiology major and business administration minor; NCAA all-American in 1998; holds five school records; plans to attend Miami University (Ohio) and pursue a master's degree in sport performance and behavior.

Marisha Irene Stawiski, swimming, Kenyon College (III) -- Biology major; recipient of the McGregor Science Scholar Award; 24-time NCAA all-American; team won four straight NCAA titles during her career; plans to pursue a master's degree in physical therapy.

Christina Marie Tillotson, swimming, Clarion University (II) -- Elementary education major and mathematics minor; three-time GTE Academic All-American; holds four school and two conference records; 28-time NCAA all-American; five-time NCAA champion; plans to attend Ball State University and pursue a master's degree in athletics administration.

Rebecca Timmer, track and field, Hope College (III) -- Chemistry major and mathematics minor; four-time GTE Academic All-American; two-time NCAA all-American; plans to enter the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Iowa.

Anna Elizabeth Tuttle, swimming, Denison University (III) -- Environmental studies major; four-time GTE Academic All-American; 24-time NCAA all-American; NCAA champion; holds school record in 200-yard butterfly; plans to pursue a master's degree in communications.

Londa Sue Vander Wal, track and field, South Dakota State University (II) -- Animal science and food science double major and chemistry minor; four-time NCAA all-American; two-time North Central Conference champion; plans to pursue a master's degree in food science.

Katherine Ann Varda, swimming, Kenyon College (III) -- Neuroscience major; 19-time NCAA all-American; scorer on four straight NCAA championship teams; eight-time NCAA champion; holds six records in Division III competition; plans to pursue a degree in medicine.

Jennifer Ann Wiggins, track and field, Mars Hill College (II) -- Education major; participant in the NCAA's Foundation Leadership Conference; NCAA Woman of the Year nominee; holds school records in 3,000- and 5,000-meter runs; plans to pursue a master's degree in middle-school education.

Debra L. Wood-King, lacrosse, Gannon University (II) -- Science major and physical therapy minor; two-time GTE Academic All-American; holds Division II career records for assists and points; holds school record for assists in a season; was named first-team all-American in 1997 and 1998; plans to pursue a master's degree in physical therapy.

Women's at-large

Beth Ann Amelkovich, gymnastics, University of Michigan (I) -- Sports management and communication major; 1999 Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient; helped Michigan to a national championship appearance in 1999; named all-American in 1997; two-time all-conference selection; undecided on a field of postgraduate study.

Suzanne Victoria Arnold, rowing, Ohio State University (I) -- Molecular genetics, mathematics and economics major; 1996 Silver Medalist at the International Regatta; won bronze medals in Midwest and Central region competitions; finished with a regatta record of 81-16; will attend University of Cincinnati School of Medicine.

Sara Ann Barnett, soccer, Santa Clara University (I) -- Sociology major; helped her team to No. 1 ranking for team defense with a 0.16 goals-against average in 1998; team set an NCAA record with 17 consecutive shutouts; 1994 Santa Clara Rookie of the Year; will pursue an advanced degree in gerontology.

Alyssa Renee Bengel, tennis, Marshall University (I) -- Marketing major; owns school records for most career singles wins, career doubles wins and total wins in a career; started every match of her career; helped 1998 squad to Southern Conference crown; 1999 all-conference selection; will study law or business administration.

Laura West Brenneman, soccer, Williams College (III) -- Astrophysics major; owns school record for allowing fewest goals in a season; ranked No. 4 nationally with a goals-against average of .330 in 1998; 1998 second-team all-America selection; will study astronomy.

Heather Renee Burroughs, track and field, University of Colorado, Boulder (I) -- Biology major; 5,000-meter NCAA all-American in 1998; 1995 Big Eight Conference 3,000-meter champion; 1995 Big Eight Track and Field Newcomer of the Year; four-time all-district selection for cross country; 14-time conference champion; will attend Colorado State University to continue studying biological sciences.

Becky de Jong, volleyball, University of North Florida (II) -- Elementary education major; owns school record for career kills, career digs, total attacks in a career, kills in a season and total attempts in a season; first player in school history to have 1,000 kills and digs in a career; four-time all-conference selection; helped her team to three NCAA tournament appearances; 1997 Peach Belt Athletic Conference Player of the Year; will pursue a master's degree in education or special education at Oregon State University.

Stephanie Elizabeth DeLucia, softball, Assumption College (II) -- Psychology major; two-time conference batting champion; 1998 NCAA batting and doubles champion; 1996 Assumption College Female Athlete of the Year; two-time New England Northeast Regional all-star team; will study social rehabilitation.

Jamie Jessica Hagerbaumer, cross country, Emory University (III) -- Economics and mathematics major; four-time all-region selection; helped team to four NCAA tournament appearances, including a seventh-place finish in 1997; twice named all-conference; will attend the University of Chicago to study economics.

Jennifer Lea Hall, tennis, University of Notre Dame (I) -- Accounting major; owns school record for most singles victories and most total wins in a career; three-time NCAA qualifier for singles play; helped her team to three NCAA championship appearances; 1996 Big East Conference Championship Most Outstanding Player; will study accounting.

Klementina Kavcic, skiing, University of Utah (I) -- Physical therapy major; four-time all-conference selection; helped team to three conference and regional championship wins; two-time all-American; has already begun the physical therapy master's program at Utah.

Kaarin Elizabeth Knudson, track and field, University of Oregon (I) -- Journalism major; earned all-American honors for the mile in 1999 and the 800-meter dash in 1997; qualified for six track and field championships and two cross country championships in her career; University of Oregon Performer of the Year for track in 1997; will study creative nonfiction at the University of Oregon.

Angela Louise Lawrence, tennis, Pepperdine University (I) -- Business administration major; three-time all-American for doubles play; three-time all-conference selection; qualified for NCAA championships play as a singles and doubles participant three times; 1996 Region 8 Rookie of the Year; will pursue a master's degree in business administration.

Molly Kaye Northrop, gymnastics, University of Utah (I) -- Physical therapy major; two-time all-American; three-time scholastic all-American; finished sixth on uneven bars at 1998 NCAA championship; finished 16th on balance beam at 1997 NCAA championships; will study physical therapy at the University of Iowa.

Jennifer Dawn Richey, track and field, Loras College (III) -- Sports science major; owns six school records; seven-time all-American; 1998 Loras College Athlete of the Year; qualified for NCAA championships competition nine times; two-time national qualifier in cross country; will study physical therapy at the Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences.

Lisa Danielle Smith, gymnastics, Seattle Pacific University (II) -- Sociology major; two-time academic all-district selection; posted a career-high of 36.825 in the all-around competition; 1999 USA Gymnastics all-academic choice; has already begun master's program at Seattle Pacific in marriage and family therapy.

Chen Yuan, volleyball, Barry University (II) -- Management information systems; owns school records for digs and aces in a career; ranked second in school history in hitting percentage; helped Barry to four consecutive tournament appearances, including at championship title in 1995; three-time all-American and Sunshine State Conference Player of the Year; will continue to study management information systems.