Swarthmore Special Awards

Ernie Prudente Sportsmanship Award

This award is given in honor of Ernie Prudente, a coach and professor at Swarthmore College for 27 years, to the male and female athlete that through his or her participation, has demonstrated the characteristics exemplified by Ernie: sportsmanship, love of the sport, and respect for teammates.

2013 Allison Coleman, volleyball
2013 Nicko Burnett, baseball
2012 Hillary Santana, volleyball/lacrosse
2012 Michael Giannangeli, basketball
2011 Jean Dahlquist, lacrosse
2011 Adam Koshkin, baseball
2010 Kearney Bangs, volleyball
2010 Omari Faakye, soccer
2009 Christine Sendelsky, softball
2009 Dylan Smith, baseball
2008 Kristen Traband, soccer, basketball
2008 Frank Mazzucco, lacrosse
2007 Kelly Siano, softball
2007 Christopher Casey, baseball
2006 Paul Thibodeau, soccer, cross country, track and field
2006 Heidi Fieselmann, field hockey, lacrosse
2005 Lang Reynolds, cross country, track and field
2005 Maila Sepri, swimming, track and field
2004 Catherine Salussolia, soccer, lacrosse
2004 Chris Loeffler, basketball, football
2004 Jacob Letendre, basketball
2003 Meg Woodworth, field hockey, lacrosse
2003 Matt Goldstein, baseball
2002 Emily Gray, basketball
2002 Joe Corso, baseball, football
2001 Katie Vivalo, field hockey
2001 Tony Hillery, football
2000 Julie Finnegan, field hockey, lacrosse
2000 Joe Cully, basketball
2000 Joe Aleffi, football, baseball
1999 Stephanie Herring, track and field
1999 Matt Kahn, wrestling
1998 Danielle Wall, track and field
1997 Kristen Osborne, field hockey, lacrosse

Kwink Trophy

For many years, the managerial organization known as the Society of Kwink was active on campus, making valuable contributions to the men’s athletic program. In 1951, Kwink established a trophy to be awarded to a senior who best exemplified the five principles of the Society of Kwink – Service, Spirit, Scholarship, Society, and Sportsmanship.

2013 Daniel Duncan, swimming
2012 Kyle Crawford, baseball
2011 Aaron Stein, lacrosse
2010 Matt Allen, basketball
2009 Doug Gilchrist-Scott, swimming
2008 Patrick Christmas, soccer
2007 Zachary Moody, golf
2006 Keefe Keeley, cross country, track and field
2005 Nathan Shupe, soccer
2004 Matt Williams, track and field
2003 Robert Melick, cross country, track and field, golf, football
2002 Mike Jeffries, basketball
2001 Josh Lindsey, baseball
2000 Brent Wasser, swimming
1999 JP Harris, football, basketball
1998 Mark Friedberg, swimming
1997 Ben Schall, basketball, golf

Gladys Irish Award

This award is presented to the junior or senior woman who, through her commitment, dedication and the pure enjoyment of her sport, has achieved the highest degree of excellence.

2013 Katie Lytle, basketball/track & field
2012 Kenyetta Givans, tennis
2011 Kathryn Stockbower, basketball
2010 Anne Miller, swimming
2009 Caitlin Mullarkey, soccer, track and field
2008 Karen Berk, volleyball, basketball
2007 Sonya Reynolds, tennis
2006 Emily Conlon, volleyball
2005 Alison Wolff, basketball
2004 Anjani Reddy, tennis
2003 Ali Furman, basketball
2002 Imo Akpan, track and field
2001 Kristen English, field hockey, basketball, lacrosse
2000 Claire Arbour, swimming
1999 Holly Baker, field hockey, lacrosse, basketball
1998 Danielle Duffy, field hockey, track and field
1997 Lia Ernst, field hockey, lacrosse

Lew Elverson Award

This award is given in honor of Lew Elverson, who was a professor of physical education for men from 1937 to 1978. Established in 1994, the award is presented annually to the junior or senior man who has demonstrated commitment and dedication to excellence, and achieved the highest degree of excellence in his sport.

2013 Will Gates, basketball
2012 Micah Rose, soccer
2011 Morgan Langley, soccer
2010 Jimmy Gill, baseball
2009 Jeffrey Kushner, soccer
2008 Ian McCormick, basketball
2007 Vernon Chaplin, cross country, track and field
2006 Alex Elkins, soccer
2005 Matt Gustafson, basketball
2004 Matt Gustafson, basketball
2003 Mike Dudley, swimming
2002 Blake Atkins, lacrosse
2001 Marc Jeuland, cross country, track and field
2000 Steve Farneth, baseball
2000 Ted Sherer, swimming
1999 Tim Schofield, basketball, golf
1998 Tim Schofield, basketball, golf
1997 Patrick Straub, football, baseball

May E. Parry Award

Given by Parry’s class of 1925, this award is presented to the senior woman who, by her loyalty, sportsmanship, and versatility in athletics, has made a valuable contribution to Swarthmore College.

2013 Beth Martin, lacrosse/soccer
2012 Marie Mutryn, soccer
2011 Sarah Bedolfe, swimming
2010 Kathryn Riley, softball
2009 Lauren Walker, softball, soccer
2008 Katie Gold, softball/volleyball
2007 Lindsay Roth, lacrosse
2007 Janice Yeo, swimming
2006 Sarah Hobbs, cross country, track and field
2005 Mary Mintel, softball
2004 Njideka Akunyili, cross country, track and field
2003 Davita Burkhead-Weiner, swimming
2002 Katie Tarr, field hockey, basketball, lacrosse
2001 Rebecca Howes-Mishel, swimming
2001 Sarah Jay, soccer, track and field
2000 Jane Kendall, field hockey, lacrosse
1999 Jill Belding, swimming
1999 Donna Griffin, field hockey
1998 Michelle Walsh, field hockey, lacrosse, basketball, softball

Robert Dunn Award

Established in 1962 by a group of alumni to honor the late Robert H. Dunn, a Swarthmore coach for over 40 years, this trophy is presented annually to the sophomore man who has contributed the most to the intercollegiate athletic program.

2013 Ian Lukaszewicz, lacrosse
2012 Jeff Wall, golf
2011 Will Gates, basketball
2010 Micah Rose, soccer
2009 Sterling Satterfield, swimming
2008 Matt Allen, basketball
2007 Doug Gilchrist-Scott, swimming
2006 Patrick Christmas, baseball, soccer
2005 Vernon Chaplin, soccer, cross country, track and field
2004 Zachary Rodd, tennis
2003 Tom Coughlin, lacrosse
2002 Matt Goldstein, baseball
2002 Jacob Letendre, basketball
2001 Ken Clark, football
2000 Joe Corso, football, baseball
1999 Marc Jeuland, cross country, track and field
1998 Steve Dawson, track and field
1998 Tucker Zengerle, lacrosse, football
1997 Mason Tootell, football, track and field

Eleanor Kay Hess Award

This award is given in honor of “Pete” Hess, whose 33 years of service to Swarthmore College and Swarthmore students were exemplified by her love of athletics, leadership, hard work, fairness and objectivity. This award is given to the sophomore woman who best demonstrates those qualities and has contributed to her sport(s) through skill and dedication.

2013 Kate Wiseman, swimming
2012 Lia Carlson, tennis
2011 Annalise Penikis (lacrosse) and Kat Montemurro (volleyball)
2010 Genny Pezzola, volleyball, basketball
2009 Kathryn Stockbower, basketball, tennis
2008 Anne Miller (swimming) and Kathryn Riley (softball)
2007 Caitlin Mullarkey, soccer, track and field
2006 Karen Berk, volleyball, basketball
2005 Lindsay Roth, field hockey, lacrosse
2004 Emily Conlon, volleyball
2003 Elizabeth Gardener, cross country, track and field
2002 Anjani Reddy, tennis
2001 Sarah Tufano, basketball
2000 Katie Tarr, field hockey, basketball, lacrosse
2000 Heather Kile, basketball, lacrosse
1999 Kristen English, field hockey, basketball, lacrosse
1999 Heather Marandola, soccer, basketball, softball
1998 Desiree Peterkin, track and field
1997 Holly Baker, field hockey, lacrosse

Dinny Rath Award

This award was originally given by the Friends of Swarthmore Athletics in honor of Dinny Rath, who chaired the Women’s Physical Education Department, coached primarily women’s swimming and archery, and taught numerous physical education classes from 1931-1965. This award is presented to the senior woman who demonstrates the highest degree and consistency of achievement and commitment in intercollegiate athletics, combined with a high regard for fair play, and awareness of the positive values of competition, while contributing to the intellectual life of the Swarthmore community.

2013 Annalise Penikis, lacrosse
2012 Genny Pezzola, volleyball
2011 Hannah Purkey, soccer
2010 Rachel Wallwork, tennis
2009 Melissa Grigsby, basketball, lacrosse
2008 Jennie Lewis, swimming
2007 Erica George, volleyball
2006 Cara Tigue, basketball, lacrosse
2005 Natalie Dunphy, volleyball
2004 Katie Robinson, basketball
2003 Claire Hoverman, soccer, track and field
2002 Heather Kile, basketball, lacrosse
2001 Heather Marandola, soccer, basketball, softball
2001 Joko Agunloye, cross country, track and field
2000 Desiree Peterkin, track and field
1999 Cathy Polinsky, swimming
1998 Catherine Laine, track and field
1998 Kristen Robertson, swimming
1997 Kelly Wilcox, field hockey, lacrosse

Tim Berman Memorial Award

This award is presented annually to the senior man who best combines qualities of scholarship, athletic skill, artistic sensitivity, respect from and influence on peers, courage, and sustained commitment to excellence.

2013 John Pontillo, soccer
2012 David D'Annunzio, soccer/track & field
2011 Philippe Celestin, soccer
2010 Jeff Lazarus, golf
2009 Raul Ordonez, basketball
2008 Brendan Grady, soccer
2007 Jason Horwitz, swimming
2006 Reuben Heyman-Kantor, soccer
2005 Jared Leiderman, baseball
2004 Frank Visciano, tennis
2003 David Pearce, basketball
2002 Frank Sersale, soccer
2001 Ted Sherer, swimming
2001 Pete Schilla, tennis
2000 Liam O'Neill, cross country, track and field
1999 Keith Early, swimming
1998 Wyn Strodtbeck, cross country, track and field
1997 Justin Herring, swimming

Updated: 5/10/13

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