ST. CLAIR COLLEGE 2012-13 ATHLETIC AWARDS

Mason MacDonald Male & Female Athlete of the Year (In Honour of Mason MacDonald)
 
The athlete of the year is awarded to the graduating male and female student-athletes who have displayed outstanding athletic abilities while maintaining exemplary academic performance and school involvement during their years at St. Clair College. The trophy was donated by and named for Mr. Mason MacDonald, former Athletic Director of the Western Ontario Institute of Technology, the predecessor of St. Clair College.
 
Male Winner: Luc Su (Badminton)

• Third-Year Badminton
• Graduate of Business Administration Marketing
• Three-Time St. Clair Academic All-Star
• 1999-2000 OCAA Provincial Men's Doubles Silver Medalist
• 1999-2000 CCAA Nationals Participant
• 1999-2000 Al Hoffman Award Winner
• 2011-12 OCAA Provincial Mixed Doubles Fourth Place
• 2012-13 OCAA Provincial Mixed Doubles Bronze Medalist

 Female Winner: Heather MacKenzie (Women's Golf)

• Graduating from Business Administration-Professional Golf Management
• OCAA Team Gold 2012 (First-Ever for St. Clair)
• OCAA Individual Silver Medal 2012, Sixth Place in 2011 & 2010
• CCAA Nationals - 2012 (Ninth Place), 2011 (22nd Place), 2010 (23rd Place)
• OCAA All-Academic 2012, 2011, 2010
• CCAA All-Canadian 2012
• CCAA Academic All-Canadian 2012

Al Hoffman 'Athlete of the Year' for Outstanding Achievement Award
 
This award recognizes intercollegiate athletes who perform at a high level of athletic excellence combined with sound scholastic achievement; who have excelled in athletic competition at the college, regional, provincial and/or national levels; whose efforts have contributed to the success, competitiveness, enhancement and overall quality of their respective sport. This award is named after former Athletic Director, Al Hoffman. Starting in 2007 this award is given annually to the most outstanding male and female athletes at St. Clair College.
 
Male Award Winner: Andrew deGroot (Cross Country)

• First Year at St. Clair
• St. Clair MVP
• Fanshawe Meet Champion
• OCAA Provincial Silver Medalist
• OCAA First-Team All-Star
• CCAA National Champion
• CCAA All-Canadian
• OCAA & CCAA Athlete of the Week
• Eighth Place at Canadian Cross Country Championships
• Alternate for Team Canada

Female Award Winner: Kendyl Rizea (Women's Basketball)

• First Year at St. Clair
• OCAA Fourth Leading Scorer
• OCAA Seventh Leading Rebounder
• OCAA West Region First-Team All-Star
• OCAA All-Academic
• CCAA Academic All-Canadian
• Fourth Highest Scorer for a Season in St. Clair History
• St. Clair MVP

Inter-Collegiate Coach of the Year Award
 
The Inter-Collegiate Coach of the Year Award is presented to the St. Clair College Varsity Head Coach whose teams exemplify a high level of performance, sportsmanship, dedication and leadership. This coach will stress the values of athletic participation in an educational setting and will assist in the improvement of athletic skills as well as life skills. This coach will provide leadership as a role model to their team members and St. Clair College. This award is named after former Hockey Coach, Gerald Serviss who led his teams to three Provincial Championships and one National Championship in seven seasons. He was inducted into the OCAA Hall of Fame in 2005.
 
Winner: Dave Cooper (Men's Baseball)

• First Year Men's Baseball Coach
• Ontario Conference Regular Season Champions - 14-2 Record
• Ontario Conference Playoff Pennant - 4-1 Record
• Canadian Inter-Collegiate Baseball Association National Champions - 4-1 Record
• 22-4 Overall Record

Exceptional Service Award (In Honour of Jack Costello)
 
Introduced in 2005-06, the Exceptional Service Award is presented annually to an individual for his/her outstanding dedication and commitment to the Department of Athletics and Recreation. This award recognizes those who have gone above and beyond his/her regular duties over the past season. This award is named in honour of former hockey coach, Athletic Director, and OCAA Hall of Fame Member Jack Costello.
 
Winner: Mark Ouellette

• Seven Years as Women's Fastball Assistant Coach
• Third Base Coach
• Regular at Practice supply instruction to the team
• Seven Consecutive OCAA Provincial Medals
• Two OCAA Provincial Gold                     

Fair Play & Sportsmanship Award (In Honour of Bob Weepers)

Introduced in 1995-96, this award recognizes student-athletes who reflect the true spirit of sport through their exemplary commitment to sportsmanship, fair play and teamwork. This award is named in honour of Bob Weepers, long time Athletic Coordinator, for his commitment and contributions to the Athletic Programs of St. Clair College.
 
Winners
Angel Russell - Women's Basketball
Mitch Girard - Men's Basketball
Sara Kox - Women's Soccer
Matthew Bassingthwaighte - Men's Baseball
Bart Musialowicz - Men's Cross Country
Travis Wigle - Men's Volleyball

Varsity Team Awards
 
Men's Basketball

Season Record: 5-15 (9th Place OCAA West Region)                            
OCAA All-Academic: Mitch Girard, Jason Gander, Alex Temesy        
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: David Younan              
Best Defensive Player: Lamar Milburn  
Coaches Award: Xavier Jones
Most Valuable Player: Alex Temesy
 
Women's Volleyball
 
Season Record: 4-14 (OCAA West Region 9th Place)
OCAA All-Academic: Lauren Perissinotti, Kelsey Gosnell, Samantha Bueckert, Jessica Bondy
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Harmony Krall                          
Best Defensive Player: Katie Zawyrucha
Coaches Award: Rachel Loch
Most Valuable Player: Alee Brecka
 
Men's Volleyball
 
Season Record: 6-12 (OCAA West Region 8th Place)    
OCAA All-Academic: Connor West, Travis Wigle, Jay Ilisevic           
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Connor West   
Best Defensive Player: Josh Rankine
Coaches Award: Travis Wigle
Most Valuable Player: Josh Lynch                  
 
Women's Soccer
 
Season Record: 2-3-3 (OCAA West Region T-4th Place)                        
Playoff Crossover Quarterfinal: Defeated by Conestoga 2-0
West Division All-Star: Sara Kox, Stefanie Dummer                             
OCAA Athlete of the Week: Sara Kox (Sept. 18, 2012)              
OCAA All-Academic: Rebecca Singer, Lauren Beattie, Ashley Dapartiera, Emily Ditty, Sabrina Tremblay, Lauren Rock, Sara Kox, Gwynne Attenborough, Stefanie Dummer
CCAA Academic All-Canadian: Sara Kox, Stefanie Dummer
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Emily Ditty       
Best Defensive Player: Sara Kox
Coaches Award: Stephanie Dummer
Most Valuable Player: Rebecca Singer
 
Curling
 
OCAA Championships: Hosted by Fanshawe at St. Thomas Curling Club
Men's Team: 5-3 Round Robin (T-3rd place) - Lost Tie-breaker to eventual Gold Medalist
Women's Team: 0-4 Round Robin, Won Vern Dow Fairplay Award
OCAA All-Academic: Lori Maisonville, Katharine Rusk
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Matt Johnson
Coaches Award: Sherene Abdul
Most Valuable Player: Sean Boyle

Women's Basketball
 
Season Record: 10-8 (4th Place OCAA West Region)
Crossover Playoff: Lost 69-65 to Loyalist
West Region All-Star: Kendyl Rizea (First-Team)          
OCAA Athlete of Week: Bienka Jones (Jan. 22, 2013)
OCAA All-Academic: Bienka Jones, Deanna Dunn, Kendyl Rizea
CCAA Academic All-Canadian: Kendyl Rizea   
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Rachel Duic
Best Defensive Player: Bienka Jones
Coaches Award: Kelly Rizea
Most Valuable Player: Kendyl Rizea
 
Men's Soccer
 
Season Record: 6-1-1 (OCAA West Region Champs)
Playoff Crossover Quarterfinal: Defeated Durham 3-0
OCAA Championship at Redeemer University College (Ancaster): 0-2 Record, 4th Place  
OCAA Athlete of the Week: Jordan Lidia (Sept. 25, 2012)
West Division All-Star: Brian Santos, Bogdan Ionita                                         
OCAA West Region Coach of the Year: Mike Baraslievski
Highest CCAA Rank: 5th in Canada                                                  
OCAA Overall Goal Scoring Title: Gabriel Poulino
OCAA Player of the Year: Brian Santos                                                    
CCAA All-Canadian: Brian Santos
OCAA All-Academic: Rabih Ibrahim, Mo Hamoud, Luis Cortes, Dan D'Amore
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Gabriel Poulino
Best Defensive Player: Bodgan Ionita
Coaches Award: Mo Hamoud
Most Valuable Player: Brian Santos
 
Women's Fastball
 
Season Record: 9-6 (3rd Place OCAA)              
OCAA Championship at Seneca College (North York): 1-2 Record, Bronze Medal
OCAA All-Stars: Alexa Georgiou, Jordan Beauchesne
OCAA All-Academic: Samantha Fougere, Kallie Desjarlais, Allison Telfer
OCAA Fastball Athlete of the Week: Alexa Georgiou (Sept. 25, 2012)
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Alexa Georgiou
Top Batter: Jordan Beauchesne
Top Pitcher: Alexa Georgiou
Coaches Award: Cortnee Burgess
Most Valuable Player: Alexa Georgiou
 
Windsor Girls Pitching Club Scholarship Recipients

The Windsor Girls Pitching Club Scholarship is awarded annually to rookie members of the St. Clair Women's Fastball team that display excellent abilities on the field and achieves at a high level in the classroom.
 
Winners: Alexa Georgiou & Jade McDonald
 
Badminton

Coaches: Clovis McLaughlin, Richard Tremblay
OCAA Provincial Championships at Centennial College (Scarborough): Men's & Women's Team 3rd Place
Sam Lamoure/Darshan Selot - Men's Doubles Bronze Medal
Karen Williams - Women's Singles Bronze Medal
Darian George/Luc Su - Mixed Doubles Bronze Medal
OCAA All-Stars: Vuong (Johnny) Tran, Karen Williams
CCAA Athlete of the Month: Vuong (Johnny) Tran
OCAA All-Academic: Karen Williams, Darian George, Karen Legria, Vanessa Mina, Luc Su
St. Clair Team Award
Coaches Award: Aaron Henry & Karen Legria
 
Golf

Hosted OCAA Championships at Roseland Golf & Curling Club:      
Women's Team: Gold Medal Overall
Heather MacKenzie - Individual Silver
Ashley Unrau - Individual Bronze
Men's Team: 7th Place Overall         
CCAA Nationals hosted by Durham College - Oshawa Golf and Curling Club:          
Women's Team: Overall 4th Place         
OCAA All-Academic: Byron Berger, Alex Thomson, Heather MacKenzie, Jordan Schatz
CCAA All-Canadian: Heather MacKenzie                  
CCAA Academic All-Canadian: Heather MacKenzie
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Alex Thompson
Coaches Award: Jenn Gallinger
Most Valuable Player: Heather MacKenzie
 
Cross Country
 
OCAA Championships hosted by Algoma University (Sault Ste. Marie):
Men's Team: 7th Place Overall
Andrew deGroot - Silver Medal
Women's Team:
Kodi Morgan - 9th Place
CCAA Championships hosted by Champlain St. Lambert (Longueuil, Que.):
Andrew deGroot - Gold Medal
Kodi Morgan - 24th Place
OCAA Athlete of Week: Andrew deGroot (Nov. 13/12)
OCAA All-Academic: Bart Musialowicz                      
St. Clair Team Awards
Coaches Award: Kodi Morgan
Most Valuable Player: Andrew deGroot
 
Men's Baseball

Season Record: 14-2 (1st Place Ontario Conference)     
Ontario Conference Playoffs: 4-1 Record - Playoff Pennant
Series Victories over Humber (2-1) & Durham (2-0)
CIBA National Champions - Hosted by Carleton (Ottawa, Ont.)
4-1 Record - Defeated Cape Breton 12-2 in Final Game
CIBA Regular Season Awards
Top Batter - Curtis Lambkin
Top Pitcher - Rob Cooper
National Championship All-Stars: Sean Refflinghaus, Chris McQueen, Rob Cooper
St. Clair Academic All-Stars: Brendon Seguin, Josh Sikich, Mackenzie Essery-Ouellette        
St. Clair Team Awards
Rookie of the Year: Matthew Sykes
Top Batter: Chris McQueen
Top Pitcher: Josh Sikich
Coaches Award: Chris Horwood
Most Valuable Player: Rob Cooper
 
Board of Governors Bowl
 
The Board of Governors' Bowl is awarded annually to a male and female student-athlete selected as the Intramural athletes of the year.  The recipients must exhibit the qualities of leadership, versatility and sportsmanship while participating in the Intramural Program, in addition to maintaining a satisfactory academic standing.
 
Female Winner: Dayna Hansen
Male Winner: Brendon Seguin
 
President's Trophy
 
The President's Trophy is awarded annually to the Class/Team whose members consistently participate in various aspects of the Intramural Program. This includes team and individual activities, special events and officiating. Qualities of sportsmanship and fair play are essential.
 
Winner: Team #11 (Basketball) - Police Foundations
 
Golden Whistle Award
 
This special student gives a lot of their extra time to the intramural program to referee and keep score for the various league games and tournaments. We know it is a difficult task at best but hopefully it has provided you with an opportunity for growth and experience.  Your time is greatly appreciated!
 
Winner: Kayla Lindquist
 
St. Clair College Varsity/S.A.A.
2012-13 Academic All-Stars
 
Recognizing Student-Athletes & S.A.A. members who have achieved at least a 3.00 Grade Point Average in Fall Semester
(Bolded Student-Athletes achieved a Perfect 4.00 Grade Point Average)
 
BADMINTON
Sarah Guilbeault - Community Justive Services
Karen Williams - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Darian George - Office Administration-Medical (C)
Karen Legria - Pre-Health Sciences
Queenie Quintanilla - Pre-Health Sciences
Vanessa Mina - Graphic Design
Crystal Benn - Entertainment Technology
Luc Su - Business Administration-Marketing
Aaron Henry - General Arts & Science
 
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Xavier Jones - Protection, Security and Investigation
Mitch Girard - Business Administration-Marketing
Jason Gander - Business-Marketing
Alex Temesy - Community and Justice Services
 
MEN'S BASEBALL
Brendon Seguin - Business Administration-Marketing
Josh Sikich - Business Administration-Human Resources
Mackenzie Essery-Ouellette - Business Administration-Professional Golf Management
 
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Kelly Rizea - Office Administration-Medical
Bienka Jones - Liberal Arts
Deanna Dunn - Protection, Security & Investigation
Kendyl Rizea - Fitness & Health Training (Thames)
Kayla Langlois - Personal Support Worker
Angel Russell - Child & Youth Worker
 
WOMEN'S FASTBALL
Samantha Fougere - Tourism & Travel
Cortnee Burgess - Educational Assistant
Kayla Lindquist - Pre-Health Sciences
Jordan Beauchesne - Pre-Health Sciences
Kallie Desjarlais - Educational Assistant
Alexa Georgiou - Collaborative Nursing
Jessica Russo - Culinary Management
Allison Telfer - Protection, Security and Investigation
 
CROSS COUNTRY
Kodi Morgan - Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapy
Bartosz Musialowicz - Civil Engineering Technology
Michael Mannina - Pre-Health Sciences
Nicholas McNulty - Police Foundations
 
MEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Connor West - Accounting
Michael Desjardins - Protection, Security & Investigation
Jay Ilisevic - Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy
Travis Wigle - Electrical Engineering Technology
Curtis Loch - Electrical Engineering Technology
Josh Lynch - Fitness & Health
 
GOLF
Byron Berger - Professional Golf Management
Alex Thomson - Professional Golf Management
Alex Zappio - Professional Golf Management
Heather MacKenzie - Professional Golf Management
Jordan Schatz - Professional Golf Management
Jenn Gallinger - Professional Golf Management
 
CURLING
Lori Maisonville - Graphic Design
Kaitlin Davidson - Educational Assistant
Katharine Rusk - Veterinary Technician
Jordan Way - Practical Nursing
Alex Zappio - Professional Golf Management
 
MEN'S SOCCER
Rabih Ibrahim - Protection, Security & Investigation
Mitch Trevisol - Computer Systems Networking
Mo Hamoud - Internet Applications & Web Design
Luis Cortes - Protection, Security & Investigation
Dan D'Amore - Personal Support Worker
David Carlesimo - Paramedic
Bodgan Ionita - Computer Systems Networking
Matt Rodrigues - Civil Engineering Technology
Joey Plavetic - Practical Nursing
 
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Rebecca Singer - Pre-Health Science
Lauren Beattie - Practical Nursing
Ashley Daparteira - General Arts & Science
Stefanie Dummer - Pre-Technology
Emily Ditty - Pre-Health Science
Gwynne Attenborough - Protection, Security & Investigation
Sabrina Tremblay - Accounting
Lauren Rock - Pre-Health Science
Sara Kox - Cardiovascular Technology
 
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Katie Zawyrucha - Tourism & Travel
Alee Brecka - Office Administration
Rachel Loch - Protection, Security & Investigation
Helen Wiebe - Hairstylist
Olivia Benko - Woodworking Technology
Lauren Perissinotti - Dental Assistant
Kelsey Gosnell - Pre-Technology
Samantha Bueckert - Hospitality Management-Hotel
Jessica Bondy - Educational Assistant
 
STUDENT ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Jordan Caron - Police Foundations
Celena McCutchen - Office Administration - Legal
Brett Hedges - Journalism
Diana Moraru - Business Administration-Human Resources
Kyle Little - Business Administration-Marketing

St. Clair Team Academic Awards (In Honour of Don Hogan)

This award honours St. Clair College inter-collegiate varsity teams for academic achievement.  This award is named for teams that compete in a league sport with the highest Grade Point Average amongst all team members.
 
Winner: Women's Volleyball
 
This award honours St. Clair College inter-collegiate varsity teams for academic achievement.  This award is named for teams that compete in a tournament sport with the highest Grade Point Average amongst all team members
 
Winner: Badminton

Participation Awards
 
Award of Distinction
(Intramural 50 Points, Varsity 65 Points)
Alexandra Brecka
Ryan Brooke
Mackenzie Essery-Ouellette
Rob Vandersluis
 
MAJOR LETTER
(Intramural 35 Points, Varsity 50 Points)
Matthew Bassingthwaighte
Ryan Brooke
Samantha Bueckert
Jordan Caron
Danielle Dagenais
Ashley Daparteira
Mackenzie Essery-Ouellette
Josh Lynch
Jamaal Thompson
 
Minor Letter
(Intramural 20 Points, Varsity 35 Points)
Daniella Abrams
Matthew Bassingthwaighte
Olivia Benko
Jessica Bondy
Tommaso Butera
Lui Carlini
Jordan Caron
Cody Collins
Cashwayne Davis
Michael Desjardins
Tracy Fick
Darian George
Rabih Ibrahim
Aleks Josevski
Nathan Kelly
Kory Little
Kyle Little
Curtis Loch
Heather MacKenzie
Lamar Milburn
Michael Montagano
Bart Musialowicz
Mike Page
Andrew Pastorious
Phyllicia Pile
Jakob Rhoads
Katie Rizea
Matt Rodrigues
Angel Russell
Brian Santos
Brandon Seguin
Brett Sinasac
Stephen Skutovich
Josh Slaney
Luc Su
Sabrina Tremblay
Mitchell Trevisol          
Michael Waite
Jeff Walker
Travis Wigle    
Karen Williams
Kenton Wolfe
Kate Zawyrucha

Source: St. Clair College