The Ithaca College Department of Athletics, in conjunction with the Office of the Provost, hosted its fourth annual scholar-athlete luncheon this afternoon, February 6, at Emerson Suites to celebrate the exceptional academic achievements for current junior and senior student-athletes.
More than 60 student-athletes from 23 of Ithaca's 27 sponsored varsity programs received invitations to the ceremony. Each student-athlete has obtained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.75 or higher since their arrivals to South Hill three or four years ago. Deans and faculty advisors of the student-athletes, as well as President Shirley M. Collado, also attended the luncheon on Thursday
Associate Director of Athletics, Will Rothermel, and Associate Chair of Physical Therapy and Faculty Athletic Representative, Barb Belyea, spearheaded the initiative to honor the student-athletes' performances in the classroom.
"This event has become one of my favorite Ithaca Athletics traditions and a terrific opportunity to reflect on the remarkable accomplishments of our student-athletes, said Rothermel. This group of scholar-athletes embodies what it means to be a Bomber and they are an outstanding representation of Ithaca College."
"It's truly inspiring to recognize this group of student-athletes who excel in the classroom as well as in athletics, stated Belyea. Achieving this level of academic achievement speaks to the student-athletes' passion and perseverance and we are so proud of their accomplishments."
Senior Peyton Greco of Ithaca’s women’s golf program served as the keynote speaker on Thursday afternoon. She has been a model student-athlete during her time on South Hill, garnering an impressive list of individual honors both in the classroom and on the course. Greco has accumulated year-end awards twice over her first three seasons, taking home 2017 Empire 8 Rookie of the Year honors during her first collegiate season as well as earning Liberty League Women’s Golfer of the Year honor as a junior in 2019. She currently ranks fourth on the program’s all-time list in career scoring average per 18-holes. Greco has been a Liberty League All-Academic selection throughout her career, while she also serves as the co-president the athletic department’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC).
Below is a list of the student-athletes who were recognized on Thursday afternoon:
Garrett Callaghan – Baseball
Brendan Ryan – Baseball
Lucas Joshi – Men's Basketball
Abbi Field – Women's Basketball
KellyAnne O'Reilly – Women's Basketball
Savanna Lenker – Field Hockey
Arleigh Rodgers – Field Hockey
Hayden Frey – Football
Noah Wood – Football
Peyton Greco – Women's Golf
Courtney Christoforo – Gymnastics
Alexis Griffin – Gymnastics
Katie Holcomb – Gymnastics
Cassidy Marquette – Gymnastics
Caroline Grant – Women's Lacrosse
Samantha Marsh – Women's Lacrosse
Becky Mehorter – Women's Lacrosse
Mackenzie Schade – Women's Lacrosse
Andy McCabe – Men's Rowing
Dawson Shyne – Men's Rowing
Noa Covell – Women's Rowing
Devi De Oliveira – Women's Rowing
Allison Arndt – Sculling
Jennie Brian – Sculling
Liza Caldicott – Sculling
Kelly Csernica – Sculling
Allison Ritting – Sculling
Max Barish – Men's Soccer
Luke Bugoni – Men's Soccer
Lee Folger – Men's Soccer
Kelsey Espenhorst – Women's Soccer
Rebecca Jackson – Women's Soccer
Kate Kohler – Women's Soccer
Gabriella Mihale – Women's Soccer
Rebecca DiSerio – Softball
Beth Fleming – Softball
Kaitlin Maniscalco – Softball
Alex Estanislau – Women's Swimming & Diving
Amanda Giarratano – Women's Swimming & Diving
Ashley Warren – Women's Swimming & Diving
Nick Cohen – Men's Track & Field
Evan Jones – Men's Track & Field
Brianna Bussiere – Women's Track & Field
Jessica Competiello – Women's Track & Field
Elizabeth Gee – Women's Track & Field
Samantha Healy – Women's Track & Field
Molly Sear – Women's Track & Field
Sydney Strelec – Women's Track & Field
Amanda Wetmore – Women's Track & Field
Colten Lavery – Men's Tennis
Brianna Ruback – Women's Tennis
Sarah Jennison – Volleyball
Delaney Runyon – Volleyball
Austin Whitney – Wrestling
Alec Hofer – Men's Cross Country, Track & Field
Jeff Montgomery – Men's Cross Country, Track & Field
Patrick Robertson – Men's Cross Country, Track & Field
Lizz Eberhardt – Women's Cross Country, Track & Field
Kelly Farrell – Women's Cross Country, Track & Field
Maria Matkoski – Women's Cross Country, Track & Field
Maggie Nickerson – Women's Cross Country, Track & Field
Lindsay Scott – Women's Cross Country, Track & Field
