SMCC Athletics celebrates student-athletes with annual awards banquet
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine—The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Athletic Department held its annual awards banquet on Tuesday, May 7 at Purpoodock Golf Club in celebration of its student-athletes and their many successes throughout the 2023-24 academic year and athletic seasons.
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine—The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Athletic Department held its annual awards banquet on Tuesday, May 7 at Purpoodock Golf Club in celebration of its student-athletes and their many successes throughout the 2023-24 academic year and athletic seasons.
At the event, SMCC President Dr. Kristen Miller commemorated the traditions of SMCC Athletics; following Associate Dean of Athletics and Alumni Affairs Matt Richards recognized noteworthy Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) and United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) accomplishments to include:
YSCC All-Conference Selections (13)
- Quinn Dillon (Men’s Golf)
- Emilienne Biddings-Augustine (Women’s Soccer)
- Carsen Cyr (Men’s Soccer)
- William Perry (Men’s Soccer)
- Josiah Irish (Men’s Soccer)
- Rachel Pardi (Women’s Volleyball)
- Anna White (Women’s Volleyball)
- Aija Andrews (Women’s Basketball)
- Maddy York (Women’s Basketball)
- Thomas Martinotti (Men’s Basketball)
- Luke Briggs (Men’s Basketball)
- Quinn Dillon (Baseball)
- Peter Keblinsky (Baseball)
USCAA Academic All-Americans (Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, 24 credit hours) (14)
- Alex Leupold (Men’s Golf)
- Jordyn Condon (Women’s Soccer)
- Mia Pasciuto (Women’s Soccer)
- Anna White (Women’s Volleyball)
- Breanna Kerr (Women’s Volleyball)
- Jordan Bickford (Women’s Volleyball)
- Maddy York (Women’s Basketball)
- Jaylyn Bartolome (Women’s Basketball)
- Andrew St. Hilaire (Men’s Basketball)
- Andrew Quinn (Men’s Basketball)
- Jay Hawkes (Men’s Basketball)
- Zach Oliver (Men’s Basketball)
- Thomas Knott (Baseball)
- Liam Cooledge (Baseball)
USCAA All-Americans (13)
- Alex Leupold (Men’s Golf)
- Quinn Dillon (Men’s Golf)
- Emilienne Biddings-Augustine (Women’s Soccer)
- Chanelle McDonough (Women’s Soccer)
- Carsen Cyr (Men’s Soccer)
- William Perry (Men’s Soccer)
- Rachel Pardi (Women’s Volleyball)
- Maddy York (Women’s Basketball)
- Thomas Martinotti (Men’s Basketball)
- Delanie Perry (Softball)
- Veronica Mercier (Softball)
- Emily Hutchins (Softball)
- Sarah Wilkins (Softball)
To conclude the ceremony, SMCC Athletics named the recipients of its department awards.
Leslie Barteaux Scholar Athlete of the Year: Student-Athlete (Male and Female)
This award is given in recognition for excellence in the classroom of the highest individual GPA by a male and female student-athlete who has accumulated more than 36 credit hours.
Recipients: Andrew St. Hilaire (Men’s Basketball) and Anna White (Women’s Volleyball)
Donald Ferrante Award—Most Improved Athlete (Male and Female)
To the most deserving student-athletes who showed strong traits of determination, improvement and commitment to their teammates.
Recipients: Thomas Knott (Baseball) and Emilienne Biddings-Augustine (Women’s Soccer)
Carroll Rines Award—Sports Person of the Year (Male and Female)
To the most deserving student-athletes who demonstrated a high level of dedication and commitment to their team and the athletic department overall, image and success are strong factors.
Recipients: Alex Leupold (Men’s Golf) and Sarah Wilkins (Softball)
Timothy D. Hagerman Scholarship
The Timothy D. Hagerman Scholarship is to be given to a returning student-athlete who puts their team before themselves and is a positive member of the College community.
Recipient: Ember Hastings (Women’s Basketball)
John Dakin Award—Outstanding Contribution
Given to a non-student-athlete who gave of their time to promote SMCC Athletics. Someone who volunteered or gave themselves above and beyond what the expectation might have been.
Recipient: Jackson Carr
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