Athletic Training Students Gather for Annual Awards Banquet
May 13, 2007
Lamoni, IA- Gathering as a group for a final farewell to the graduating seniors and the chance to recognize a few students with awards, the Graceland University athletic training program had their annual awards barbeque on Wednesday evening. This evening of fun and fellowship provided an opportunity to discuss memories as well as a goodbye of sorts to both the senior students and GU’s two departing full-time trainers, Jay and Dana Hoffman.
After a delicious barbeque meal was shared by all, the Student Athletic Training Association (SATA) announced their officers for the 2007-2008 school year which included the naming of Scott Akers as president, Dylan Hogan as vice president, and Lauren Hartnett as the organization’s secretary.
For the second year in a row, a GU athletic training student received the Area Recognition Award for the Health and Movement Science Department. This year’s recipient of this honor went to Amy Moran.
Other awards were handed out as well including Newcomer of the Year (Ashley Carpenter), Most Improved A.T. student (Francisco Serrata) and the Athletic Training Student of the Year also went o Amy Moran. Vince Fedorowich was honored as the Most Distinguished Athletic Training Student to close out the awards portion of the evening.
Finally, to close out the evening’s activities, a farewell picture montage was shown for Jay and Dana Hoffman for their loyal years of service to the athletic training program and to Graceland University. Their dedication and hard work will be missed next year as they both move on to other opportunities.
For More Information on Graceland University Athletics Contact: Matt Shelton, Sports Information Director (641) 784-5318 mshelton@graceland.edu
