ST. LOUIS - The Saint Louis University department of athletics held its annual Senior Student-Athlete Banquet at Lorenzini's in Chaifetz Arena Wednesday night in advance of this week's graduation ceremonies.
Sixty-two Billiken student-athletes, spirit squad members, pep band members and their families were recognized and honored by SLU director of athletics Chris May and the University staff. Each received a gift and a royal blue SLU student-athlete sash to be worn with their cap and gown at graduation.
Senior awards were also distributed. Brian Conklin from men's basketball was named Most Outstanding Male Senior Student-Athlete, while Brittney Cloudy of the women's track and field team was named Most Outstanding Female Senior Student-Athlete. Travis Parker of the baseball team was named Most Inspirational for making the most of an unfortunate situation after having to sit out a season due to an NCAA regulation. Candace Ruocco, a law student and Saintsation who has contributed many hours of community service, was announced as the Most Outstanding Spirit Group member.
Baseball
Alex Alemann
Marco DiRoma
Jim Foster
Connor Gandossy
Steven Jensen
Jerry Mancuso
Marco Mejia
Travis Parker
Zack Smith
Men's Basketball
Kyle Cassity
Brian Conklin
Women's Basketball
Janisha Gearlds
Women's Cross Country/
Track & Field
Brittney Cloudy
Mallory Dugger
Caitlin McCarthy
Claire McKeone
Hilary Orf
Adair Quisenberry
Jenna Romano
Men's Track and Field
William Herrington
Brian Holdmeyer
Patrick Kotecki
Dahmar Smiles
Field Hockey
Nicole Kent
Men's Soccer
Blake Schneider
Chad Vandegriffe
Women's Soccer
Colleen Kustura
Jessica Lopez
Jasmina Suljic
Softball
Kerri Dockins
Rachel Faletto
Kelly Flanagan
Hannah Huebbe
Elizabeth Jones
Kelcie Matesa
Men's Tennis
David Welkener
Women's Tennis
Jennifer Nalepa
Kasia Tomalak
Men's Swimming
James Brabbins
Brian Brasser
Chad Carmichael
Kyle Embrey
William Hrabovsky
Michael Kelly
Blake Kocian
Women's Swimming
Molly Culver
Volleyball
Alyssa Deno
Ashley Gaillot
Amelia Karges
Spirit Squad
Maddy Hawkins
Candace Ruocco
Alyssa Wedding
SLU Pep Band
TJ Allman
Eric Anderson
Weston Gordon
Emily Foppe
Wil Hartzler
Nicholas Hassall
Samantha Huff-Schlueter
Danielle Stewart
Alexandra Turner
Erin Vallosio
Lila Wahidi
