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Hey, the definition of a student athlete is taking home your "sheepskin" when the time comes. A whole bunch of Georgia Tech Student-Athletes were able to do that. Folks, Check it out:
Spring, 2007 Graduates
May 1, 2007
Steven Blackwood, Baseball, Biology
Three-time all-ACC outfielder ... Academic All-America, Academic All-ACC and recipient of ACC Postgraduate Scholarship ... Plans to attend medical school.
Andy Hawranick, Baseball, Management
Four-year letterwinner as a catcher for the Tech baseball team (2003-06) ... Helped Tech win three NCAA Regionals and was a member of 2006 College World Series team.
Roberto Castro, Golf, Industrial Engineering
Three-time all-America golfer who is one of the nation's top amateur players ... Two-time Academic All-America and an Academic All-ACC selection ... Graduating with highest honor ... Recipient of ACC Honorary Postgraduate Scholarship.
Kevin Larsen, Golf, Management
Four-year standout for Tech's nationally ranked golf program ... All-ACC and third-team all-America in 2006 ... Dean's List student and Academic All-ACC selection.
Ofer Finkler, Men's Swimming, Electrical Engineering
Graduating with highest honor with 3.95 GPA ... Plans to pursue master's and Ph.D. in electrical engineering ... Academic All-ACC selection and recipient of ACC Postgraduate Scholarship and ACC Scholar-Athlete Award.
Sam Morgan, Men's Swimming, Management
ACC Champion in 1650 free in 2005 ... Two-time All-America honorable mention in 1650 freestyle (2004, '05) ... Three-time All-ACC performer in 500 free and 1650 free ...Only four-time NCAA qualifier in Tech history
Alex Williams, Men's Swimming, Mechanical Engineering
Four-year letterwinner for the Tech swimming program who was team captain for 2006-07 season ... Has top five times in Tech history in 100 and 200 breaststroke.
Josh Hammel, Men's Track/Cross Country, Biomedical Engineering
Lettered in both track and cross country ... Three-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
David Herren, Men's Track/Cross Country, Biology
Tech's top cross country performer last fall and an Academic All-ACC selection ... Also a track standout.
Taylor Narewski, Men's Track, Public Policy
Three-time member of ACC Academic Roll ... Served on Student-Athlete Advisory Board.
Zach Rath, Men's Tennis, Management
Four-year letterwinner who has helped men's tennis program to four straight NCAA Tournaments ... Dean's List.
Stephanie Higgs, Women's Basketball, Management
Two-time all-ACC performer who helped the Tech women's basketball program to a record-setting season as a senior ... The Jackets' leading scorer at 15.4 ppg ... Finished her career among the top 10 scorers in Tech history.
Kristina Hull, Softball, Science, Technology & Culture
Senior leader for Tech's nationally-ranked softball team ... Academic All-ACC selection ... Winner of Tech's Total Person Award and recipient of ACC Postgraduate Scholarship ... President of Student-Athlete Advisory Board.
Sarah Wood, Softball, International Affairs
Four-year letterwinner and key starting pitcher for Tech's nationally-ranked softball team ... Helped Tech to four straight NCAA berths ... Academic All-ACC honoree.
Meghan DeVinney, Women's Swimming, Industrial Engineering
Four-year letterwinner (2002-06) who was part of the school record 800 freestyle and 200 medley relay teams ... Also holds Tech's all-time best time in 100 butterfly ... Member of ACC Academic Honor Roll.
Elizabeth Foster, Women's Swimming, Civil Engineering
Four-year letterwinner (2002-06) and team captain for the 2005-06 season ... School record holder in 100 freestyle and 100 butterfly events and is part of four relay school records.
Amanda Korell, Women's Swimming, Science, Technology & Culture
Four-year letterwinner for the Tech swimming program from 2004-07 ... Two-time ACC Academic Honor Roll honoree.
Heather Matz, Women's Swimming, Biology
Four-year letterwinner for the Tech swimming program ... Holds six all-time top 10 times in Tech history.
Laurissa Prystaj, Women's Swimming & Diving, Materials Science Engineering
Four-year letterwinner (2002-06) and the first Tech female diver to qualify for the NCAA Zone Diving Championships ... Holds school records on both 1-meter and 3-meter springboards ... Two-time ACC Academic Honor Roll selection.
Vesna Stojanovska, Women's Swimming, Aerospace Engineering
Three-year letterwinner (2003-06) ...First ever female All-American and ACC champion in Tech swimming history ... 2005 ACC champion in 200 butterfly
Alison Walker, Women's Swimming, Management
Four-year letterwinner and team captain for 2006-07 ... Three-time ACC Academic Honor Roll honoree ...Setthe school record in the 100 breaststroke and swam on two record-setting relay teams
Kira Barcus, Women's Track & Field, Industrial Design
Lettered four years (2003-06) as a pole vaulter ... Three-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
Jewel Welch, Women's Track & Field, Science, Technology & Culture
Four-year letterwinner and one of the top throwers for the women's track and field program ... Two-time ACC Academic Honor Roll selection.
Alison Silverio, Women's Tennis, Management
Two-time All-ACC tennis standout ... Helped Tech to three straight ACC Championships ... MVP of 2005 ACC Tournament ... Academic All-ACC selection and recipient of ACC Postgraduate Scholarship.
Abby Showers, Volleyball, Management
Four-year letterwinner and starting libero in 2006 ... Academic All-ACC selection.
Chris Woods, Football, Management
Three-year letterwinner (2003-05) for Tech football program, helping the Jackets to bowl games each year ... Transferred to Tech from Morris Brown.
Kyle Wallace, Football, Management
Three-year starter at offensive tackle and four-year letterwinner (2001-04) for Tech football team ... Returned to school to finish his degree after pursuing professional football.
Darryl Richard, Football, Management
Earning his degree in Management after just three years ... Member of Student-Athlete Advisory Board ... "Peach of an Athlete" honoree by the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Ajenavi Eziemefe, Football, Management
Four-year letterwinner as a running back for the Tech football team from 2002-05 ... Helped Tech reach a bowl game each year ...Rushed for 136 yards in win over North Carolina as a freshman.