Jan. 25, 2008

This past Wednesday, the Patriot Club honored its endowed scholarship donors and student-athlete recipients at a reception at Mason Hall. The student-athletes were also honored at half court of the men's basketball game against Old Dominion later that evening.

The Patriot Club Endowment Donors represent a broad cross-section of our community. George Mason has endowments established by individuals, members of the George Mason community and organizations in the Northern Virginia area. Support from this diverse group of donors anchors a long-term commitment to Mason's athletic programs.

"I was pleased that those representing the endowments had the opportunity to meet and get to know those individuals who are fortunate to benefit from their generosity," said Athletic Director Tom O'Connor.

Each of the student-athlete endowment recipients were carefully selected to fulfill the criteria specific to each endowment, as defined by the endowment donors. Academic year and standing, athletic merits, declared major course of study and residency are examples of the criteria that were considered by the selection committee.

The following list represents the recipient of each scholarship:

Amy Yocum, Cross Country, Track and Field
Britt-Swart Scholarship started by the Fairfax Sports Club

Casey Quigley, Basketball
Clifton Gentleman's Club Endowment

Becky Anderson, Softball
Gray-Lafferty Scholarship
Fair Oaks Rotary funded this scholarship

Spencer Wiggins, Baseball
Lee Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is also funded by the Clifton Gentleman's Club.

Annie Lebherz, Soccer
Roe Soccer Scholarship

Dan Palumbo, Baseball
George E. Bitner Memorial
This scholarship is funded by the Vienna Rotary.

Janelle Wilson, Volleyball
The recipient of the Tom and Evelyn Kiley scholarship

Mutsa Nyakabu, Track and Field
King Wholesale Scholarship

Richard Edgar, Soccer
Pfluger Family Endowment

Mark Burik, Volleyball
Uvaldo Acosta Memorial

Murielle Ahoure, Track and Field
Aimee Willard Memorial Scholarship

Will Thomas, Basketball
Raymond "Hap" & Marjorie Spuhler Scholarship