Ten Lawrence University student-athletes were recognized for their achievements at the 2010 Honors Celebration.
The awards and winners follow.
The Ruth Bateman Award is given for excellence in scholarship, athletic ability, and leadership by a woman athlete. Senior Laura Aerts (Kimberly, Wis./Kimberly) was given the award for her contributions during four years of basketball and two years of volleyball. A math and education major, Aerts is an Academic All-Midwest Conference selection. A team captain in both basketball and volleyball, Aerts led the basketball team in scoring, assists and steals. A setter in volleyball, she led the team in assists and aces.
The Iden Charles Champion Cup is given for excellence in scholarship, athletic ability, college spirit, and loyalty. Senior Ryan Dunn (Fond du Lac, Wis./Fond du Lac) was recognized for his strong academic performance and outstanding contributions to the men’s tennis team. A biology major, Dunn earned the maximum of three Academic All-Midwest Conference selections. The No. 1 singles player for the Vikings, he compiled a career record of 57-12 and holds the Lawrence record for career wins. A former No. 1 Midwest Conference singles champion, Dunn finished second at this year’s league championships and compiled a 20-3 record. He teamed with his brother, Jason Dunn (Fond du Lac, Wis./Fond du Lac), for a 20-3 record at No. 1 doubles.
The Oustanding Freshman Athletic Award for Men is given to the freshman male who has made the most outstanding contribution to Lawrence athletics. Sam Stevens (Suamico, Wis./Bay Port) was honored for his performance in cross country and indoor and outdoor track. Stevens earned All-Midwest Conference honors in cross country and won the mile at the Midwest Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships.
The Outstanding Freshman Athletic Award for Women is given to the freshman woman who has made the most outstanding contribution to Lawrence athletics. Cathy Kaye (Sturgeon Bay, Wis./Sevastopol) was honored for her work with both the basketball and softball teams. Kaye hit .398 with 11 doubles, two triples, six homers and 17 runs batted in and was named to the All-Midwest Conference team. Kaye averaged 8.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game for the basketball squad.
The Ralph V. Landis Award was established by the Lettermen of Lawrence in honor of Dr. Landis, physician to Lawrence students from 1926-78, and is awarded for outstanding contributions to Lawrence athletics by a senior male athlete. Senior Matt Frelich (Maribel, Wis./Denmark) earned the award for his accomplishments in football, baseball and indoor and outdoor track. A two-time All-Midwest Conference selection in football, Frelich holds the career records for tackles for loss and blocked kicks. Frelich also was chosen as a Midwest Conference Player of the Week twice and was twice named to the D3football.com Team of the Week. Frelich also is part of the distance medley relay team that broke the school record in 2010.
The Letterwinner Award is presented by the L Club to those outstanding seniors who have earned eight or more letters. The winners are:
Lucas Below (Rice Lake, Wis./Rice Lake), football and indoor and outdoor track;
Andy Frelich (Maribel, Wis./Denmark), football and baseball;
Matt Frelich (Maribel, Wis./Denmark), football, baseball and indoor and outdoor track;
Mark Sprtel (Whitefish Bay, Wis./Whitefish Bay), cross country and indoor and outdoor track;
Madeline Steininger (New Berlin, Wis./Milwaukee Pius XI), indoor and outdoor track and basketball.
The Charles E. Pond Award for Men is given for all-around athletic ability by a senior man in two or more sports and for sportsmanship, school spirit and scholarship. Andy Frelich (Maribel, Wis./Denmark) was honored for his dedication to academics and contributions to baseball and football. Frelich was a four-year starter at cornerback and finished with 131 tackles, nine tackles for loss, five interceptions and 11 pass breakups. A biology major, Frelich was both a pitcher and outfielder for the Vikings. He hit .279 for his career and picked up five wins on the mound.
The Charles E. Pond Award for Women is given for all-around athletic ability by a senior woman in two or more sports and for sportsmanship, school spirit, and scholarship. Madeline Steininger (New Berlin, Wis./Milwaukee Pius XI) was honored for her dedication to academics and contributions to indoor and outdoor track. A biology major, Steininger is an All-American in the high jump and holds the Lawrence record both indoors and outdoors. A three-time conference champion, she was named the Outstanding Field Performers at the Midwest Conference Championships in 2008.
The Marion Read Award is given for outstanding contributions to Lawrence athletics. Senior Alex Goodson (Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield) was honored for her outstanding contributions in softball and as an athletic trainer for football, cross country, women’s basketball and wrestling. A first baseman, Goodson is one of the most prolific hitters in Lawrence history. A four-time All-Midwest Conference and three-time All-Great Lakes Region selection, Goodson finished her career third in batting with a .408 average. She ranks first in Lawrence history with a .735 slugging percentage, first with 41 doubles, first with 21 homers and first with 122 runs batted in.