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Nicole Cooper Receiving the Reslyn W. Henley Memorial Award from Lyn Henley, nephew of Reslyn Henley
Nicole Cooper Receiving the Reslyn W. Henley Memorial Award from Lyn Henley, nephew of Reslyn Henley

UDC Athletes Feted at Banquet

The UDC Department of Intercollegiate Athletics feted its student-athletes at a yearend banquet on Saturday, May 1, honoring them for their contributions to the University’s athletic program during the 2009-10 academic year. Seventy-one student-athletes were cited for their athletic achievements.

Seven student-athletes received the “Most Valuable Player Award” for their outstanding contribution to their sport.  MVP recipients were: Men’s Cross-Country- Linus Kosgei, Women’s Cross-Country- Kaneesha Hollis, Women’s Basketball- Lillian McGill, Men’s Basketball- Kenneth James, Women’s Volleyball- Karen Trevino, Women’s Tennis- Karen Trevino, Women’s Tennis- Shakira Watford, Men’s Tennis- Tomas Gajdusek.

Receiving the Coach’s Award were: Men’s Cross-Country- Peter Rotich, Women’s CrossCountry- Callister Jones, Women’s Indoor Track- Erica Nixon,Women’s Outdoor Track- Callister Jones

Women’s Outdoor Track-Demia Franklin, Women’s Basketball- Nicole Cooper,Men’s Soccer- Mario Banegas, Men’s Basketball- Purvis Rollins, Women’s Volleyball- Carmen Smith,Women’s Tennis- Chantel Henry, Men’s Tennis- Daniel Gourdine.

Seven student-athletes were cited as the “Most Improved” in their sport. They were:Women’s Indoor Track- Dicoda Waugh, Women’s Outdoor Track- Saleena Waugh, Women’s Basketball- Jasmine Rich, Men’s Soccer- Isiah Munoz, Men’s Basketball- Keith Brooks.

The Reslyn W. Henley Memorial Award was presented to three student-athletes for years 2008, 2009 and 2010. Receiving the 2008 Award was Robin Williams, a 2008 graduate and former member of the women’s basketball team.  The 2009 recipient was Erica Nixon, a member of the women’s indoor/outdoor track & field team, and receiving the award for 2010 was Nicole Cooper. The Reslyn W. Henley Memorial Award is given annually in memory of Reslyn W. Henley, who was a graduate and former student-athlete of the Miner Teachers College, which was a precursor of the University of the District of Columbia. The Awards were presented by Barry Contie, President of the Henley Award Committee, and Len Henley, Reslyn’s nephew.