Jan. 29, 2009

This past Tuesday, 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 Delaware 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. There are 24 endowed scholarships for athletics.

"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:

Crystal Lawrence, Track and Field
Michael Beck Family Scholarship Endowment
The Beck Family funded this scholarship
Colleen Killiany, Women's Soccer
Clifton Gentleman's Club Endowment
Brian Wright, Wrestling
Deborah Beck Corbatto Family Endowed Scholarship
The Beck Family funded this scholarship
Chelsea Gamble, Women's Lacrosse
Educational Support Services Scholarship Endowment
Barbara Lubar funded this scholarship
Jordan Flasher, Baseball
Gray-Lafferty Scholarship
Fair Oaks Rotary funded this scholarship
Kristin Dickel, Softball
Huston Jones Endowed Scholarship
Funded by Susan and Larry Jones
Jourdan Dozier, Volleyball
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Larranaga Memorial Scholarship
Funded by Jim and Liz Larranaga
Eric Knight, Swimming
Lee Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is also funded by the Clifton Gentleman's Club.
Mutsa Nyakabu, Track and Field
McKay Family Scholarship
Cayle Byers, Wrestling
Muha Family Scholarship
Funded by John and Cathy Muha
Kelly Keelan, Soccer
Roe Soccer Scholarship
Kristofer Mengle, Baseball
Raymond "Hap" & Marjorie Spuhler Scholarship
Ryan Kwiakowski, Volleyball
George E. Bitner Memorial
This scholarship is funded by the Vienna Rotary.
Leslie Hassen, Softball
The recipient of the Tom and Evelyn Kiley scholarship
Chris Fleming, Men's Basketball
Paul and Connie Kyle Scholarship
Charlotte Morris, Rowing
Pfluger Family Endowment
Kyle Gramit, Volleyball
Uvaldo Acosta Memorial
Ryann Hendricks, Track and Field
Aimee Willard Memorial Scholarship