STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEEpresents

SAXA AWARDSF I R S T A N N U A L

STRIVING FOR SUCCESS ON AND OFF THE FIELDMay 4, 2010

Conference Center Georgetown University

Acknowledgements & Special RecognitionAugie MaurelliMara VandlikRafael Notario

Sports Information Staff

Mark RountreeAi Nishino

Hoyas Unlimited StaffAramark - Georgetown Catering

2009-10 STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVESAnnika Bannon, Field Hockey

Emily Bock, Women’s LacrosseLauren Borduin, Women’s Track & Field

Henry Bowe, FootballMary Beth Brophy, Women’s LacrosseMichaela Buonomo, Women’s Soccer

Erin Carter, Women’s RowingJon Cassidy, Football

Meredith Cox, Women’s BasketballVanessa Dorismond, VolleyballCraig Dowd, Men’s Lacrosse

Tommy Elliott, BaseballRobyn English, Women’s Golf

Danielle Fitzgerald, Women’s RowingJohn Geager, Men’s Crew

Meg Ginivan, Women’s RowingElizabeth Hanna, Women’s SoccerAlex Hanson, Swimming & Diving

Meghan Harvey, Swimming & DivingCaila Johnson, SailingPaul Keith, Men’s Crew

Kenya Kirkland, Women’s BasketballBrian Koh, Swimming & Diving

Kali Krumpos, Field HockeyCaroline Kuehn, Women’s Tennis

Kelsey Malmquist, Women’s Track & FieldMorgan McGovern, Women’s Rowing

Kiersten McKoy, VolleyballMonica McNutt, Women’s Basketball

Jon Miller, FootballKyle Miller, Football

Jared Myers, FootballAi Nishino, Field Hockey

Rafael Notario, Men’s TennisBiyerem Okengwu, Men’s Track & Field

Michaela O’Toole, Field HockeyRick Rattay, Football

Kortney Robinson, VolleyballDeidra Sanders, Women’s Track & Field

Sarah Seats, Women’s LacrosseThomas Skomba, Men’s CrewBen Slingerland, Men’s Soccer

Sean Suber, Men’s Track & FieldNorah Swanson, Women’s Soccer

Renee Tomlin, Women’s Track & FieldSamantha Trauth, Volleyball

Lindsey Vickroy, Swimming & DivingLeah Volk, Sailing

Tim Walsh, Men’s TennisSarah Wernik, Women’s Track & Field

... and everyone else who made this possible!

HOYA SAXA!

2009-10 SAAC LEADERSHIP BOARD

Meredith CoxPRESIDENT

Jon CassidyVICE PRESIDENT

Mary Beth BrophySECRETARY

Danielle FitzgeraldTREASURER

Promote opportunity, protect student-athlete well being and foster a positive student-athlete image. GU SAAC members will serve as a representative body for the interests and concerns of student-athletes.

SAAC continuality discusses and implements ways to encourage and help Georgetown University implement the seven established principles regarding:

student-athlete well-beingthe overall educational experiencecultural diversity and gender equity

health and safetystudent-athlete’s relationships with coaches and administrators

fairness, openness and honestyand student-athlete involvement

SAAC MISSION & INITIATIVES

Georgetown Athletics has had a great year of accomplishments in the classroom, athletics and within the community. The SAXA AWARDS present an opportunity to formally recognize the hard work both on

and off the fi eld from Georgetown student-athletes. It also offers a unique opportunity for all Georgetown student-athletes to step away from their hectic schedules and assemble to build a sense of inter-team

unity in Georgetown Athletics, an initiative of SAAC.

SAXA AWARDS

Buffet-style food will be served. Please enjoy.

Order of Events

WelcomeMeredith Cox Jon Cassidy&

Purpose of SAXA AWARDSAi Nishino Rafael Notario&

AwardsAcademic All-Stars

Female Most Valuable PlayerMale Most Valuable Player

Female Most Valuable Community PlayerMale Most Valuable Community Player

Female Most Resilient PlayerMale Most Resilient Player

Spirit Awards

Closing RemarksMark Rountree

Student-Athletes Giving BackWreaths Across AmericaThe program over the last three years has grown from a mere 25 participants to topping 100 athletes from Georgetown. It began in Maine, to recognize the soldiers lost, and has become a nationwide event. Georgetown athletes have a strong presence in Wreaths Across America.

Higher AchievementA program in schools in DC where they use mentors to help guide the children and speak to the importance of their education. This involves things such as career fairs or simply volunteering time to help with homework. Many athletes have volunteered their time to this cause.

Hoya DreamsThis involves student-athletes spending time at the children’s cancer center on campus. Specifi cally, time is spent around major holidays, but each athlete involved in the program is assigned to a specifi c child. When they are at the hospital it is the athlete’s job to visit them. There are over 100 athletes in the program.

Relay for LifeAthletics has always played an important role in Relay for Life and almost all teams represent themselves with their own Relay ream. This year, SAAC took the initiative and created its own team and SAAC has raised nearly $2,000 and has nearly full participation with two weeks remaining.

Grassroot HoyasThis organization requires a huge time commitment where athletes complete a 30-hour training session in dealing with HIV and Aids. Athletes become active members in the DC school community by using their sports and leadership skills to engage and educate middle-school students about HIV/AIDS prevention. Over 100 Georgetown athletes participate in this program and Georgetown’s success has lead to two other DC schools establishing a Grassroot program.

Clothing Drive for HaitiIn response to the terrible events in Haiti, Georgetown athletes responded by collecting old shoes and clothing to send over for the relief. The drive is currently still ongoing and has amassed hundreds of articles.

2010 White House Easter Egg RollMany student-athletes were used as helpers on the White House Lawn the day following Easter. Students left their homes early to be able to do this, some even meeting with those in charge shortly after 3 a.m. the morning prior. Athletes taught sports and the basics to over 13,000 children during the course of the day. Georgetown was one of, if not the only college, seriously represented.

Friends of JaclynThis program pairs up with a child with a potentially terminal cancer. Many Georgetown athletes currently participate in the program and have gained a lifelong experience and learned to appreciate the value of time.

So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.)This volunteer initiative was led by SAAC in order to raise food for those in need. SAAC was able to raise a considerable amount, amassing more than 300 pieces of canned goods.

Angel Tag TreeThis began as a way for the athletic programs to give back to children during the holiday season time. Over $5,000 were raised in order to buy gifts for children, who otherwise would not have received anything during the holidays.

And the nominees are ... And the nominees are ...Female Most Valuable Player

Sugar Rodgers Krisaten VolpeAbigail JohnsonWomen’s Basketball Field HockeyWomen’s Track & Field

Male Most Valuable Player

Len Coleman Charlie BuckinghamChreis KinneyMen’s Soccer SailingMen’s Track & Field

Female Most Valuable Community Player

Renee Tomlin Samaantha TrauthDeidra SandersWomen’s Track & Field VolleyballWomen’s Track & Field

Male Most Valuable Community Player

Tom St. George Brian KohPaul KeithMen’s Soccer Men’s Swimmin & DivingMen’s Crew

Female Most Resilient

Jackie DesJardinAvril OgrodnickWomen’s SoccerWomen’s Track & Field

Courtney Cohen & Kiersten McKoyLaura ThistleVolleyballField Hockey

Male Most Resilient

Dan LeyhDan MathenyMen’s Track & FieldFootball

Will LowellGreg GermaineMen’s TennisMen’s Swimming & Diving

Most Hoya Spirit (Team)Women’s Basketball | Women’s Track & Field | Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving | Softball Sailing

And the nominees are ... And the nominees are ...Female Most Valuable Player

Sugar Rodgers Krisaten VolpeAbigail JohnsonWomen’s Basketball Field HockeyWomen’s Track & Field

Male Most Valuable Player

Len Coleman Charlie BuckinghamChreis KinneyMen’s Soccer SailingMen’s Track & Field

Female Most Valuable Community Player

Renee Tomlin Samaantha TrauthDeidra SandersWomen’s Track & Field VolleyballWomen’s Track & Field

Male Most Valuable Community Player

Tom St. George Brian KohPaul KeithMen’s Soccer Men’s Swimmin & DivingMen’s Crew

Female Most Resilient

Jackie DesJardinAvril OgrodnickWomen’s SoccerWomen’s Track & Field

Courtney Cohen & Kiersten McKoyLaura ThistleVolleyballField Hockey

Male Most Resilient

Dan LeyhDan MathenyMen’s Track & FieldFootball

Will LowellGreg GermainMen’s TennisMen’s Swimming & Diving

Most Hoya Spirit (Team)Women’s Basketball | Women’s Track & Field | Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving | Softball Sailing

Buffet-style food will be served. Please enjoy.

Order of Events

WelcomeMeredith Cox Jon Cassidy&

Purpose of SAXA AWARDSAi Nishino Rafael Notario&

AwardsFemale Most Valuable Player

Male Most Valuable PlayerFemale Most Valuable Community Player

Male Most Valuable Community PlayerFemale Most Resilient Player

Male Most Resilient PlayerSpirit Awards

Academic All-Stars

Closing RemarksMark Rountree

Student-Athletes Giving BackWreaths Across AmericaThe program over the last three years has grown from a mere 25 participants to topping 100 athletes from Georgetown. It began in Maine, to recognize the soldiers lost, and has become a nationwide event. Georgetown athletes have a strong presence in Wreaths Across America.

Higher AchievementA program in schools in DC where they use mentors to help guide the children and speak to the importance of their education. This involves things such as career fairs or simply volunteering time to help with homework. Many athletes have volunteered their time to this cause.

Hoya DreamsThis involves student-athletes spending time at the children’s cancer center on campus. Specifi cally, time is spent around major holidays, but each athlete involved in the program is assigned to a specifi c child. When they are at the hospital it is the athlete’s job to visit them. There are over 100 athletes in the program.

Relay for LifeAthletics has always played an important role in Relay for Life and almost all teams represent themselves with their own Relay ream. This year, SAAC took the initiative and created its own team and SAAC has raised nearly $2,000 and has nearly full participation with two weeks remaining.

Grassroot HoyasThis organization requires a huge time commitment where athletes complete a 30-hour training session in dealing with HIV and Aids. Athletes become active members in the DC school community by using their sports and leadership skills to engage and educate middle-school students about HIV/AIDS prevention. Over 100 Georgetown athletes participate in this program and Georgetown’s success has lead to two other DC schools establishing a Grassroot program.

Clothing Drive for HaitiIn response to the terrible events in Haiti, Georgetown athletes responded by collecting old shoes and clothing to send over for the relief. The drive is currently still ongoing and has amassed hundreds of articles.

2010 White House Easter Egg RollMany student-athletes were used as helpers on the White House Lawn the day following Easter. Students left their homes early to be able to do this, some even meeting with those in charge shortly after 3 a.m. the morning prior. Athletes taught sports and the basics to over 13,000 children during the course of the day. Georgetown was one of, if not the only college, seriously represented.

Friends of JaclynThis program pairs up with a child with a potentially terminal cancer. Many Georgetown athletes currently participate in the program and have gained a lifelong experience and learned to appreciate the value of time.

So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.)This volunteer initiative was led by SAAC in order to raise food for those in need. SAAC was able to raise a considerable amount, amassing more than 300 pieces of canned goods.

Angel Tag TreeThis began as a way for the athletic programs to give back to children during the holiday season time. Over $5,000 were raised in order to buy gifts for children, who otherwise would not have received anything during the holidays.

Acknowledgements & Special RecognitionAugie MaurelliMara VandlikRafael Notario

Sports Information Staff

Mark RountreeAi Nishino

Hoyas Unlimited StaffAramark - Georgetown Catering

2009-10 STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVESAnnika Bannon, Field Hockey

Emily Bock, Women’s LacrosseLauren Borduin, Women’s Track & Field

Henry Bowe, FootballMary Beth Brophy, Women’s LacrosseMichaela Buonomo, Women’s Soccer

Erin Carter, Women’s RowingJon Cassidy, Football

Meredith Cox, Women’s BasketballVanessa Dorismond, VolleyballCraig Dowd, Men’s Lacrosse

Tommy Elliott, BaseballRobyn English, Women’s Golf

Danielle Fitzgerald, Women’s RowingJohn Geager, Men’s Crew

Meg Ginivan, Women’s RowingElizabeth Hanna, Women’s SoccerAlex Hanson, Swimming & Diving

Meghan Harvey, Swimming & DivingCaila Johnson, SailingPaul Keith, Men’s Crew

Kenya Kirkland, Women’s BasketballBrian Koh, Swimming & Diving

Kali Krumpos, Field HockeyCaroline Kuehn, Women’s Tennis

Kelsey Malmquist, Women’s Track & FieldMorgan McGovern, Women’s Rowing

Kiersten McKoy, VolleyballMonica McNutt, Women’s Basketball

Jon Miller, FootballKyle Miller, Football

Jared Myers, FootballAi Nishino, Field Hockey

Rafael Notario, Men’s TennisBiyerem Okengwu, Men’s Track & Field

Michaela O’Toole, Field HockeyRick Rattay, Football

Kortney Robinson, VolleyballDeidra Sanders, Women’s Track & Field

Sarah Seats, Women’s LacrosseThomas Skomba, Men’s CrewBen Slingerland, Men’s Soccer

Sean Suber, Men’s Track & FieldNorah Swanson, Women’s Soccer

Renee Tomlin, Women’s Track & FieldSamantha Trauth, Volleyball

Lindsey Vickroy, Swimming & DivingLeah Volk, Sailing

Tim Walsh, Men’s TennisSarah Wernik, Women’s Track & Field

... and everyone else who made this possible!

HOYA SAXA!

2009-10 SAAC LEADERSHIP BOARD

Meredith CoxPRESIDENT

Jon CassidyVICE PRESIDENT

Mary Beth BrophySECRETARY

Danielle FitzgeraldTREASURER

Promote opportunity, protect student-athlete well being and foster a positive student-athlete image. GU SAAC members will serve as a representative body for the interests and concerns of student-athletes.

SAAC continuality discusses and implements ways to encourage and help Georgetown University implement the seven established principles regarding:

student-athlete well-beingthe overall educational experiencecultural diversity and gender equity

health and safetystudent-athlete’s relationships with coaches and administrators

fairness, openness and honestyand student-athlete involvement

SAAC MISSION & INITIATIVES

Georgetown Athletics has had a great year of accomplishments in the classroom, athletics and within the community. The SAXA AWARDS present an opportunity to formally recognize the hard work both on

and off the fi eld from Georgetown student-athletes. It also offers a unique opportunity for all Georgetown student-athletes to step away from their hectic schedules and assemble to build a sense of inter-team

unity in Georgetown Athletics, an initiative of SAAC.

SAXA AWARDS

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEEpresents

SAXA AWARDSF I R S T A N N U A L

STRIVING FOR SUCCESS ON AND OFF THE FIELDMay 4, 2010

Conference Center Georgetown University