POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – A total of six Marist student-athletes were recognized on Friday morning at the Academic Achievement Award Ceremony, held at McCann Arena.
 
The ceremony consisted of Baccalaureate awards and Honors Medal recipients.
 
A closer look at the student-athletes honored:
 

AVALON JOHNSON

• Sport: Women's Rowing
• Winner of the CH Energy Group, Inc. Award for Excellence in Environmental Science & Policy. This award is given to the student who has completed a minimum of 24 credits of study in environmental science at Marist and achieved recognized excellence in academic performance.
• One of two winners of the Alumni Leadership Award, which is given to those who exemplify the true spirit of Marist College. Recipients will have made a significant contribution to the Marist community and show promise as a loyal and supportive member of the Alumni Association. Nominations are made by Marist alumni working at the College.
• Recognized as an Honors Medal recipient.
  • Majors: Biology & Environmental Science
  • Honors Thesis: Ecohydrological Considerations for Vernal Pool and Amphibian Conservation in the Northeastern US
  • Thesis Mentor: Dr. Zion Klos
• Had previously earned the Pizzani Award at Marist Athletics' Senior Awards Dinner.

 

SASHA VAN DER MERWE

• Sport: Volleyball
• Winner of the Award for Academic Excellence in Accounting. This award acknowledges the senior accounting major who possesses the highest cumulative grade point averages in accounting and overall, and who has provided service to the Beta Alpha Psi honor society.
• Had previously won Sportsperson of the Year at Marist Athletics' Senior Awards Dinner.

 

KAYLEE BRARD

• Sport: Water Polo
• Winner of the Award for Excellence in Political Science. This award is given to the graduate who, having earned at least 24 credits in political science and significantly exceeded a 3.0 GPA both in the major and overall, offered significant involvement in campus activities and shows potential for leadership.
• Was previously a finalist for the Pizzani Award and Sportsperson of the Year at Marist Athletics' Senior Awards Dinner.

 

EASTON EBERWEIN

• Sport: Men's Track & Field
• Recognized as an Honors Medal recipient.
  • Major: Information Technology & Systems
  • Honors Thesis: Track Athlete Perception on Performance Enhancers
  • Thesis Mentor: Dr. Christopher Garcia
• Was previously a finalist for Sportsperson of the Year at Marist Athletics' Senior Awards Dinner.

 

ANTHONY CITERA

• Sport: Men's Cross Country/Track & Field
• Recognized as an Honors Medal recipient.
  • Major: Biomedical Sciences
  • Honors Thesis: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Early Adult Development
  • Thesis Mentor: Dr. Victoria Ferrara

 

JULIANNA ENGEL

• Sport: Women's Swimming & Diving
• Recognized as an Honors Medal recipient.
  • Major: Business Administration
  • Honors Thesis: The Status of Euthanasia Today
  • Thesis Mentor: Prof. Annamaria Maciocia