June 3, 2004

Saint Louis University cross country runner Don Lassus (Houston, Texas / Strake Jesuit) was named to the 2004 CoSIDA Academic All-District VII Men's Track & Field/Cross Country team today. He will appear on the national ballot for Academic All-America.

Lassus, a history major, graduated summa cum laude from the University this spring. He was a member of the Dean's List every semester at SLU and earned the Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal all four years. Lassus ran in every meet this past season and posted a season-best time of 28:51 over 8K.

To be eligible for the award, nominees must be a starter or important reserve, have at least a 3.20 cumulative grade point average and must have reached sophomore athletic and academic standing at the nominating institution.

2004 Academic All-District VII Men's Track & Field/Cross Country Team

Name, School, Hometown, Year, Major
Dana Carne, Nebraska, Omaha, Neb., Sr., Biological Sciences
Gary File, Missouri, Beloit, Kan., Sr., Agriculture
Danny Hill, Nebraska, Omaha, Neb., Sr., Finance
Dirk Homewood, Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, Jr., Math Education
Don Lassus, Saint Louis, Houston, Texas, Sr., History
Michael Nicks, Colorado State, Colorado Springs, Colo., Sr., Business Administration
Kristofer Ruhland, Iowa State, Iowa City, Iowa, Jr., Computer Engineering
Jon Severy, Colorado	Aspen, Colo., Sr., Philosophy
Chris Tobiason, Montana, Livingston, Mont., Sr., Pharmacy
Brent Wilberts, Drake, Shoreview, Minn., Sr., Accounting/Management

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