MADISON, N.J. (May 7, 2018) - The Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Department of Athletics hosted its annual awards banquet Sunday evening.
The annual event saw each Head Coach present its team Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year and team captains. Additionally, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee paid tribute to Director of Athletics
Roger Kindel, who will be retiring June 1. SAAC President Kate MacMillan presented Kindel with a signed basketball from the SAAC members as a thank for his years of service to FDU.
The FDU-Florham Sports Information department also put together a video with student-athletes thanking him for everything he has done for them and the department.
AWARD WINNERS
| Sport |
Most Valuable Player |
Rookie of the Year |
| Men's Cross Country |
John Rooney |
Rob Stapleton |
| Women's Cross Country |
Corinne Boucher |
Kristina Wierzbowski |
| Field Hockey |
Makayla Pak
Samantha Rubin |
Marissa Colvin |
| Football |
Malik Pressley
Isaiah Turner |
Dylan Gonzalez
Kyle Connelly |
| Men's Soccer |
JT Bretschneider |
Ricky La Stella |
| Volleyball |
Lauren Harris |
Christina Massa |
| Women's Soccer |
Missy Quinn |
Erica Martins
Tatiana Nieto |
| Men's Basketball |
Darren Davy |
Shawn Smith |
| Men's Swimming |
Bohdan Semak |
Eric Bang |
| Women's Swimming |
Molly Miller |
Molly Miller |
| Women's Basketball |
Taiah Thornton |
Gabrielle Harris |
| Baseball |
Reynaldo Diaz |
AJ Yurista |
| Men's Golf |
Bobby Greer III |
Bobby Greer III |
| Women's Golf |
Brooke Sherwin |
Sarah Chelo |
| Men's Lacrosse |
Adam Reifer |
Drew Bukowiec |
| Softball |
Michelle Mangini |
Taylor Tobey |
| Men's Tennis |
Max Moscowitz |
Tyler Schacher |
| Women's Tennis |
Serina Grande |
Nicole DelRosso |
| Women's Lacrosse |
Noelle Shirey |
Nina Shirey |
Tom Wilkinson Comeback Player of the Year (Presented to the student-athlete who has prevailed over adversity and significantly contributed to his or her team)
Men's - Thomas Cashin (Men's Golf)
Women's - Taiah Thornton (Women's Basketball)
Joan M. Desilets Award (Presented to the male and female student-athlete who best exemplifies the qualities and spirit manifested in the person of Joan M. Desilets such as integrity and committment
Men's - Max Moscowitz (Men's Tennis)
Women's - Samantha Holleritter (Women's Lacrosse)'
Contribution Award (Presented in recognition of service to the athletic department)
Elizabeth "Betty" Feeley
Terry VanAuken
Peter Woolley
Wade W. Watkins Award (Presented to the student-athlete who best exemplifies the qualities such as enthusiasm and a selfless willingness to give of oneself)
Men's - Michael Ferrante (Football)
Women's - Noelle Shirey (Women's Lacrosse)
James Griffo Award (Presented to the top male senior student-athlete for academic excellence over the course of a career)
Robert Coyle (Football)
Ken Greene Award (Presented to the top female senior student-athlete for academic excellence over the course of a career)
Taylor Torre (Softball)
Robert T. Shields Award (Presented to the outstanding male and female athletes of the year)
Men's - Malik Pressley (Football)
Women's - Kendrea Williams (Women's Basketball)
