Michigan State University Athletics
Major Athletic Award Winners Announced at Michigan State
Major Athletic Award Winners Announced at Michigan State
Jeff Smoker named Alderton Male Athlete of the Year; Jamie Krzyminski named Alderton Female Athlete of the Year.
July 1, 2004
EAST LANSING, Mich. - Six Michigan State University student-athletes have been recognized for excellence both on the playing field and in the classroom as they have earned the school's highest athletic awards for 2003-04.
The awards include the George Alderton Male and Female Athletes of the Year, the Big Ten Conference Medals of Honor, the Chester Brewer Leadership Award and the Dr. James Feurig Achievement and Service Award. A panel of administrators and head coaches selected the winners.
Football standout Jeff Smoker (Manheim, Pa.) was named the George Alderton Male Athlete of the Year, while senior Jamie Krzyminski (Corunna, Mich.) earned the George Alderton Female Athlete of the Year honor for a second straight year. Smoker, the 2003 football MVP, led the Big Ten in passing (261.2 yards per game) and total offense (252.2 ypg) en route to All-Big Ten Second-Team accolades. Krzyminski earned All-America honors for a third straight year after finishing third in the 10,000 meters at the 2004 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. She also picked up All-America distinction after placing eighth in the 5,000 meters at the 2004 NCAA Indoor Championships.
Cross country and track standout Michelle Carson (Winnipeg, Manitoba) and field event specialist Steve Manz (West Branch, Mich.) received the Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor. All-America golfer Allison Fouch (Grand Rapids, Mich.) received the Chester Brewer Leadership Award, while Joe Tate (Southfield, Mich.), a senior on the football team, earned the Dr. James Feurig Achievement and Service Award.
AWARD WINNER George Alderton Male Athlete of the Year Jeff Smoker (football)George Alderton Female Athlete of the Year Jamie Krzyminski (cross country/track and field)
Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor (Male) Steve Manz (track and field)
Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor (Female) Michelle Carson (cross country/track and field)
Chester Brewer Leadership Award Allison Fouch (golf)
Dr. James Feurig Achievement & Service Award Joe Tate (football)
GEORGE ALDERTON MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
(Presented to the top male athlete of 2003-04)
WINNER: Jeff Smoker (football)
Senior quarterback Jeff Smoker (Manheim, Pa./Manheim Central) had a season to remember for the MSU football team. Smoker led the Spartans to an 8-5 record and a spot in the 2003 MasterCard Alamo Bowl.
 Jeff Smoker, who led the Big Ten in passing and total offense, was selected as the 2004 George Alderton Male Athlete of the Year.  |
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"This is a great surprise and a great honor," said Smoker. "On a campus this size, there are a number of great athletes. I know both Jim Slater, the CCHA's leading scorer this season, and Steve Manz, one of the NCAA's top throwers, also received serious consideration for this honor. I congratulate both Jim and Steve on their great seasons. I'm truly humbled to receive the George Alderton Award."
As a senior, Smoker led the led the Big Ten in passing (261.2 yards per game) and total offense (252.2 ypg.) en route to MSU's Most Valuable Player honors at the Spartan Football Senior Awards Banquet and All-Big Ten Second-Team honors (coaches and media). In addition, he ranked second in the league in touchdown passes (21) and fourth in passing efficiency (128.8 rating).
"In my mind, Jeff Smoker was the comeback player of the year in college football," said MSU head coach John L. Smith. "Jeff is truly a special player because he gave us an opportunity to win every Saturday.
"I'm so proud of what Jeff was able to accomplish both on and off the field last year. He made a commitment to do things right and changed his life. This is the perfect way for Jeff to close the book on his college career."
A sixth-round draft pick of the St. Louis Rams in the 2004 National Football League Draft, Smoker became the first quarterback in MSU history to reach the 3,000-yard passing milestone in a season, completing 29-of-50 throws for 357 yards and a school record-tying four TDs vs. Penn State in the Nov. 22 home finale.
A semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award, his 302 pass completions, 488 pass attempts, 3,395 passing yards and 21 TD passes all represent the top single-season totals in Spartan history. In addition, he recorded 10 200-yard passing games in 2003, including six 300-yard performances.
He earned Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors after completing 32-of-40 throws (.800) for 351 yards and two scores in Michigan State's 31-3 victory over Indiana (Oct. 4). It marked his seventh career 300-yard passing game and his 32 completions tied MSU's single-game record (John Leister vs. Michigan, 1982). He threw TD passes of 12 yards to Jason Randall and 31 yards to Jaren Hayes in the first half. Smoker, who completed 17-of-18 attempts during one stretch, also scored on a 2-yard keeper in the fourth quarter.
Smoker finished his career ranked as MSU's all-time leader in total offense (8,714 yards), passing yards (8,932), passing completions (685), pass attempts (1,150) and TD passes (61). In addition, he ranks as the winningest quarterback in Spartan history with 21 career victories (37 career starts). He also stands fifth on the Big Ten's all-time passing chart with 8,932 yards.
PAST WINNERS - ALDERTON MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: 2004-Jeff Smoker (football); 2003-Charles Rogers (football); 2002-Paul Terek (track and field); 2001-Ryan Miller (hockey); 2000-Mateen Cleaves (basketball); 1999-Mateen Cleaves (basketball) and Mike York (hockey); 1998-Chad Alban (hockey); 1997-Reid Friedrichs (soccer); 1996-David Morgan (wrestling); 1995-Shawn Respert (basketball); 1994-Emilio Collins (wrestling); 1993-Bryan Smolinski (hockey); 1992-Anthony Hamm (cross country/track and field); 1991-Steve Smith (basketball); 1990-Kip Miller (hockey) and Percy Snow (football); 1989-Bobby Reynolds (hockey); 1988-Todd Krumm (football/baseball); 1987-Don McSween (hockey); 1986-Mike Donnelly (hockey), Lorenzo White (football), Scott Skiles (basketball); 1985-Sam Vincent (basketball); 1984-Carl Banks (football); 1983-Ron Scott (hockey); 1982-Ron Scott (hockey).
GEORGE ALDERTON FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
(Presented to the top female athlete of 2003-04)
WINNER: Jamie Krzyminski (cross country/track & field)
Senior Jamie Krzyminski (Corunna, Mich./Corunna) earned MSU's George Alderton Female Athlete of the Year award for a second straight year in 2004. She is the school record holder in the 5,000 meters (indoors and outdoors) and 10,000 meters (outdoors).
"Jamie is quite simply the best distance runner in MSU history," said former MSU cross country coach Jim Stintzi. "She already owns more Big Ten individual championships than any MSU distance runner and is second only to Odessa Smalls in total number of championships. Jamie owns one of the Big Ten's top 10,000 meter times of all time."
 Jamie Krzyminski earned All-Big Ten First Team and All-Great Lakes Region honors in cross country. |
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Krzyminski earned All-America honors for a third straight year after finishing third in the 10,000 meters at the 2004 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. In addition, she placed second in the 5,000 meters at the NCAA Mideast Regional.
She also won the 10,000 meters at the 2004 Big Ten Outdoor Championships for a second straight year. In addition, she won the 5,000 meters to become the first Spartan to win two events at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships since Sevatheda Fynes in 1997.
During the indoor season, she picked up All-America honors after finishing eighth at the 2004 NCAA Indoor Championships in the 5,000 meters. She won her third Big Ten Indoor Championship title in the 5,000 in Feb. 2004.
As a member of the cross country team, she ran in all five races, including a second-place finish at the Spartan Invitational. She finished fifth at both the 2003 Big Ten Championship and Great Lakes Regional en route to earning All-Big Ten First-Team and All-Great Lakes Region honors.
"It's really unbelievable," said Krzyminski. "Out of all the athletes here at Michigan State, I can't believe that I've been picked again. Especially this year because I really know what it means to win the award. I understand how much of an honor it is.
"Coming in as a freshman I just tried to work my way in, get a niche and see what everything was about. I tried to do my best and be the best I could be. I guess the hard work has paid off."
Krzyminski carries a 3.925 grade-point average in finance and is a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American (second team in 2003 and 2004). She is a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree in cross country and a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree in track. She also picked up U.S. Cross Country Coaches Association and U.S. Track Coaches Association All-America accolades.
"She is a leader on and off the track, and is an outstanding student and an athlete who leads by example," remarked Stintzi.
PAST WINNERS - ALDERTON FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: 2004-Jamie Krzyminski (cross country/track & field); 2003-Michelle Carson (cross country) and Jamie Krzyminski (cross country/track & field); 2002-Emily Bastel (golf); 2001-Summer Mitchell (swimming & diving); 2000-Emily Bastel (golf); 1999-Carrie Carpenter (softball); 1998-Jill Lusher (field hockey); 1997-Sevatheda Fynes (track & field); 1996-Val Sterk (volleyball); 1995-Karen Winslow (soccer); 1994-Susan Francis (track & field); 1993-Jodi Blotcher (gymnastics); 1992-Misty Allison (cross country/track & field); 1991-Julie Farrell-Ovenhouse (swimming & diving); 1990-Julie Farrell (swimming & diving); 1989-Julie Farrell (swimming & diving); 1988-Michelle Ingalls (gymnastics); 1987-Odessa Smalls (track & field); 1986-Mary Schoenle (swimming & diving); 1985-Kelly Becker (volleyball); 1984-Deanne Moore (softball); 1983-Judi Brown (track & field); 1982-Molly Brennan (track & field).
BIG TEN CONFERENCE MEDAL OF HONOR
(Presented to a male and female student-athlete at each conference institution for outstanding athletic and academic achievement)
FEMALE WINNER: Michelle Carson (cross country/track & field)
Senior cross country and track athlete Michelle Carson (Winnipeg, Manitoba/Vincent Massey) is another perfect example of blending athletics and academics at Michigan State.
"I have taken nothing for granted," said Carson. "Both athletics and academics have been really important since I have been here. Being involved in a sport makes you more disciplined."
 Two-time CoSIDA First-Team Academic All-American Michelle Carson finished 12th at the 2003 NCAA Cross Country Championships en route to All-America honors. |
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Carson, who holds a 3.95 GPA in dietetics, earned Academic All-America First-Team honors in 2003 and 2004. In addition, she is a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection in cross country and a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree in track.
The four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree earned All-America honors after placing 12th at the 2003 NCAA Championships last November, the best-ever finish by a Spartan runner at the nationals. Carson earned All-Big Ten and All-Great Lakes Region honors as she placed second at both the Great Lakes Regional and Big Ten Championships. She won the Michigan Intercollegiate and the Spartan Invitational races this past fall.
Carson closed her four-year cross country career as a two-time All-American, after also receiving the distinction at the 2002 NCAA Championships with a 20th-place finish. She was crowned the 2002 Big Ten Cross Country Championship and earned Athlete of the Year honors. In addition, she is a three-time All-Big Ten First-Team honoree and a three-time All-Great Lakes Region selection in cross country.
"Winning the Big Ten Championship in cross country and finishing 12th at the NCAA Championships has been a big deal for me," continued Carson. "The 12th-place finish was the best by a female in MSU history and it's something I'm proud of."
She served as the captain of the cross country squad that finished first (2002) and second (2001 and 2003) at the Big Ten Championships. In addition, she represented Canada at the World Cross Country Championships on three occasions.
Carson, who also is on the track squad, won the steeplechase at the Spartan Open (April 10) and placed third at the Raleigh Relays (March 26). In addition, she was fourth in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2004 Big Ten Outdoor Championships and 12th at the NCAA Mideast Regional. During the indoor season, she placed fifth in the 5,000-meter run at the 2004 Big Ten Indoor Championships.
"Michelle is the best female cross country runner in MSU history," said her former head coach Jim Stintzi. "She is also a versatile track runner - qualifying for the NCAA Championships in events ranging from the 3,000-meter steeplechase to the 10,000 meters. She is among the hardest working individuals I have ever coached and one of the best competitors. Her positive influence and great work ethic are two of the reasons MSU cross country has finished so high in the Big Ten, regional and national championships over the last four years
"In addition, Michelle is an outstanding student with only one of eight semesters so far under a 4.00. She has earned CoSIDA Academic All-American Honors and US Cross Country Coaches Association Academic All-American Honors - three years in a row."
BIG TEN CONFERENCE MEDAL OF HONOR - RECENT FEMALE WINNERS: 2004-Michelle Carson (cross country/track & field); 2003-Stephanie Anisko (swimming & diving); 2002-Carly Weiden (swimming & diving) and Krista Buzzell (crew); 2001-Carly Weiden (swimming & diving); 2000-Carly Weiden (swimming & diving); 1999-Carrie Carpenter (softball); 1998-Melissa Pryor (field hockey); 1997-Val Sterk (volleyball); 1996-Patti Raduenz (softball); 1995-Laura Bell (cross country/track & field); 1994-Laura Bell (cross country/track & field); 1993-Ruth Aguayo (gymnastics); 1992-Misty Allison (cross country/track & field); 1991-Emily Coatney (soccer); 1990-Eileen Shea (basketball); 1989-Mary Schoenle (swimming & diving); 1988-Kim Hartwick (gymnastics); 1987-Lisa Marino (golf); 1986-Julie Polakowski (basketball); 1985-Kelly Belanger (basketball); 1984-Anne Pewe (cross country/track & field); 1983-Karen Wells (basketball); 1982-Lisa Speaker (golf).
MALE WINNER: Steve Manz (track and field)
Senior thrower Steve Manz (West Branch, Mich./West Branch) leaves MSU as one of the most decorated track athletes in school history. He walks away from MSU as the school record holder in the shot put (both indoor and outdoor), discus and 35-lb. weight throw.
 Steve Manz leaves MSU as the school record holder in the shot put (indoor and outdoor), discus and 35-lb. weight throw. |
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"It's kind of unbelievable," said Manz. "I didn't expect to receive anything like this. It's cool. Athletics has been the biggest thing I've had to put the hard work into. The academics have always come pretty easy for me."
Manz finished 18th in the shot put at the 2004 NCAA Outdoor Championships and just missed on his bid to earn All-America honors for a second straight year.
He entered the NCAA Championships as the No. 5 seed in the shot put based on his season-best throw of 64-11 1/4 at the Len Paddock Invitational (May 7), setting a new school record. He automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships when he placed second in the shot put at the NCAA Mideast Regional meet (May 28) with a throw of 63-4 1/4.
He also set a new school record in the discus with a heave of 170-0, also set at the Len Paddock Invitational.
He earned All-America honors at the 2004 Indoor Championships after placing ninth in the shot put. He set a new MSU record, as well as a meet and Notre Dame Field House record with a toss of 62-8 3/4 at the Alex Wilson Invitational (March 6).
Manz also earned All-America honors in the shot put at the 2003 NCAA Outdoor Championships and All-America accolades in the shot put at the 2001 NCAA Indoor Championships.
At the 2004 Big Ten Outdoor Championships, he placed third in the shot put and ninth in the discus. He placed fourth in the shot put at the 2004 Big Ten Indoor Championships.
Manz graduated in May from the Lymann Briggs School (Honors College) with his degree in zoology. He was selected to the CoSIDA Academic All-District IV Second Team as well as being a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree.
"Steve Manz has proven that he is one of the elite throwers in the NCAA," said head track coach Darroll Gatson. "At no other time in MSU track and field school history has an athlete displayed such dominance in his event area. Steve not only broke school records in multiple throwing events - each year he competed - he increased the MSU shot put record.
"Steve not only led the team in throwing events - but was a team leader in the classroom as well. He has earned multiple Academic All-Big Ten accolades. He is a true team leader who leads by example in his competitiveness and his work ethic in the class room."
BIG TEN CONFERENCE MEDAL OF HONOR RECENT MALE WINNERS: 2004-Steve Manz (track and field); 2003-Tyler Robinson (soccer); 2002-Josh Thornhill (football); 2001-Shaun Mason (football); 2000-Shawn Horcoff (hockey); 1999-Steve Schell (cross country/track & field); 1998-Tyler Harlton (hockey); 1997-Tyler Harlton (hockey); 1996-Brian Picklo (wrestling); 1995-Emilio Collins (wrestling); 1994-Steve Wasylk (football); 1993-Dave Smith (cross country/track & field); 1992-Stuart Hirschman (baseball); 1991-Walt Bartels (hockey); 1990-Walt Bartels (hockey); 1989-Danton Cole (hockey); 1988-Michael Davidson (baseball); 1987-Dean Altobelli (football); 1986-Don McSween (hockey); 1985-Carlton Evans (lacrosse); 1984-Kelly Miller (hockey); 1983-Michael Brown (swimming & diving); 1982-Morten Andersen (football).
CHESTER BREWER LEADERSHIP AWARD
(Presented to a graduating senior in his or her last year of eligibility for distinguished performance in athletics and scholarship and for possessing a high degree of leadership qualities and skill)
WINNER: Allison Fouch (golf)
Senior golfer Allison Fouch (Grand Rapids, Mich./East Grand Rapids) leaves Michigan State as only the eighth Spartan golfer to earn All-America honors as she received All-America Honorable Mention distinction by the National Golf Coaches Association in May 2004.
"Allison is one of the most dedicated student-athletes that I have coached in my seven-year career at MSU," said MSU head coach Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll. "Since the day she stepped foot on campus, she has given her all to every task that has been asked of her as well as any goal she has made for herself. She possesses the characteristics of a true leader."
 Allison Fouch became the eighth Spartan golfer to earn All-America honors in May 2004. |
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As a senior in 2003-04, Fouch finished with a 75.00 stroke average, which ranks second all-time in MSU single-season history. She posted six top-10 finishes, including five top-five showings to pace MSU. She took medalist honors in back-to-back events (Badger Invitational - Sept. 12-14 and Fossum Invitational - Sept. 20-21) to start the season.
She earned Big Ten Golfer of the Week honors after a fourth-place showing at the Lady Gator Invitational (March 7-9) with a 219 (69-78-72). She fired a 69 in the opening round at the Lady Gator Invitational for the third lowest-18 hole score in school history, while her 219 was the 11th best low 54-hole tournament score. She also shot a 219 (70-75-74) at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic (March 26-28) for an 11th-place finish in her next event.
Fouch tied for tied for 11th at the Big Ten Championships with MSU's 17th-lowest 72-hole tournament score (307). She tied for fourth at the 2004 NCAA Central Regional Championships with a 221 (73-74-74), marking the best-ever finish by a Spartan in regional play.
Fouch closed her collegiate career, tying for 16th with a 291 (70-72-73-76) at the NCAA Women's Golf Championships in Opelika, Ala., May 18-22. Fouch's 291 was the second-lowest 72-hole tournament score in school history. In addition, her 16th-place showing was the second-best finish by a Spartan at the national championships behind former Spartan Emily Bastel's 13th-place showing in 2001.
A four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, Fouch earned All-Big Ten First-Team honors in 2004 to become just the fourth Spartan to earn All-Big Ten honors at least three times in her career. She was an All-Big Ten Second-Team honoree in 2003 and received All-Big Ten accolades in 2002. She graduated with honors from the College of Natural Science with a degree in chemistry.
She closed her four-year career with the second-lowest career average in MSU history with a 76.49. She fired three rounds in the 60's in her career, including a career- and MSU-best 68 at the TRW Regional Challenge on Feb. 13, 2002. In addition, she was a member of the 2002 U.S. Team at the World University Games and qualified for the 2003 U.S. Open.
"Her teammates have always been drawn to her as she speaks the truth and leads by example," commented Slobodnik-Stoll. "She is the epitome of what hard work and dedication can bring you as she was only recruited by us and one other smaller Division I school. She became not only the best leader our program has ever had, but also one of the best competitors in our program's history."
CHESTER BREWER LEADERSHIP AWARD RECENT WINNERS: 2004-Allison Fouch (golf); 2003-Sandy Lewis (softball); 2002-Adam Hall (hockey); 2001-Ann Cieszkowski (soccer); 2000-Leah Nilsson (cross country/track & field); 1999-Melissa Pryor (field hockey); 1998-Kyle Baker (cross country); 1997-Dana Cooke (volleyball) and Tamika Matlock (basketball); 1996-Courtney DeBolt (volleyball); 1995-Eric Snow (basketball); 1994-Rob Fredrickson (football); 1993-Steve Johnson (baseball); 1992-Mike Gilmore (hockey); 1991-Becky Belanger (volleyball) and Eileen Shea (basketball); 1990-Chris Willertz (football); 1989-Sheila Ovenhouse (softball); 1988-Pat Shurmur (football); 1987-Shane Bullough (football); 1986-Anthony Bell (football); 1985-Kelly Miller (hockey); 1984-Michael Brown (swimming & diving); 1983-Eliot Tabron (track & field); 1982-Shawn White (wrestling).
DR. JAMES FEURIG ACHIEVEMENT & SERVICE AWARD
(Presented to a male or female graduating senior involved in athletics as a competitor or in a supporting role. The recipient should carry a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 or better, and in addition to athletic and academic success, demonstrate involvement in school/campus and community activities)
WINNER: Joe Tate (football)
Senior offensive guard Joe Tate (Southfield, Mich.) was a four-year letterwinner in football (2000-03) and served as a team captain in 2003.
"Every father wants his son to grow up and act like Joe Tate," said MSU head coach John L. Smith. "He epitomizes everything you want in a student-athlete. Joe is a blue-collar guy that pursues excellence in everything that he does. He's truly one of the most caring persons that I've ever met."
Tate, an All-Big Ten Second-Team selection by the coaches, earned the Downtown Coaches Club Award as the outstanding senior on offense in 2003. He was a model of consistency in 2003, grading out 90 percent or better in all 12 regular-season games. He ranked third on the team in pancake blocks with 37 and permitted only 1.5 sacks in over 450 passing plays. He played a near perfect game vs. Indiana (Oct. 4), scoring a career-best 99 percent including three pancakes.
 Joe Tate, who received the Dr. James Feurig Achievement & Service Award, was a four-year letterwinner on the football team and a two-time winner of the Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award. |
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Tate, who graduated in Dec. 2003 with his bachelor's degree in public policy, was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and received the Provost Award in 2000. In addition, he received the Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award in 2002 and 2003 and the Clarence J. Underwood, Jr. Sportsmanship Award in 2002 and 2003. He also picked up the 2003 Alamo Bowl/Fred Jacoby Sportsmanship Award.
Tate has been very active in the community and on campus during his stay at Michigan State as he earned the MSU Community Service and Leadership Award in 2002-03. He organized the Toys & Team program in Dec. 2003 and participated in the Pen Pal program with the Lansing School District in 2003-04. He also helped out with Reading Takes You Places (celebrity book reading), Athletes 4 Kids Overnight at the Michigan Athletic Club, I've Got Heart Program, Keynote speaker at D.A.R.E. graduation and Play Catch with a Kid Day at Oldsmobile Park.
He attended the 2003 NCAA Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla., and was a member of MSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in 2002 and 2003. He was a member of Athletes in Action (1999-2003) and served as the MSU Chapter President in 2002-03. In addition, he interned with the Ingham County Sheriff's Office in the summer of 2003.
"It's a thrill to be named recipient of the Dr. James Feurig Award," remarked Tate. "I feel blessed.
"As a scholarship student-athlete, I was given a lot of opportunities. I was able to pursue excellence both in the classroom and on the football field. I became involved in outreach projects because I wanted to give something back to this community. I really enjoyed participating in the community service projects that impacted children. At a young age, children are so impressionable that I felt a deep responsibility to invest time and be a positive role model."
FEURIG ACHIEVEMENT & SERVICE AWARD RECENT WINNERS: 2004-Joe Tate (football); 2003-Brad Fast (hockey); 2002-Adam Hall (hockey); 2001-Deb White (field hockey); 2000-Jennifer Hanink (soccer); 1999-Melissa Pryor (field hockey); 1998-Dave Mudge (football); 1997-Stephanie Dueringer (cross country/track & field); 1996-Susan Gibson (soccer); 1995-Angela Howard (gymnastics); 1994-Mill Coleman (football); 1993-Molly West (tennis) and Chris Brown (track & field); 1992-Matt Steigenga (basketball); 1991-Jason Muzzatti (hockey); 1990-Dawna Wilson (gymnastics) and Todd Mercer (swimming & diving); 1989-Kelly Collister (volleyball); 1988-Keiko Timmerman (gymnastics); 1987-Kristen Nelson (swimming & diving) and Barry Fordham (basketball); 1986-John Wojciehowski (football); 1985-Bob Fossum (golf) and Riney Wilke (lacrosse); 1984-Michael Brown (swimming & diving); 1983-Syd Wells (golf); 1982-Molly Brennan (track & field).