EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University honored the academic achievements of its student-athletes with its annual National Student-Athlete Day Celebration, held Monday evening on campus in the Keystone Room.

The program, assembled by Professor Nancy Jo Greenawalt, Academic Coordinator for Athletics, recognized exceptional work in the classroom by the Warriors' student-athletes, as well as those who have represented ESU at the national level.

The 2008-09 Athletic Director's Honor Roll is comprised of 140 student-athletes who have maintained a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.25 while participating in a varsity sport. The number of student-athletes honored from ESU's 22 varsity sports was 25 more than last year's total.

The team academic achievement awards, now in their eighth year, were presented to the men's and women's teams with the top grade-point averages in the athletic department. The track and field team won the men's award for the second straight year and the fourth time overall after posting a 3.03 GPA. The women's cross country team was honored for the first time and had a 3.37 GPA through last semester.

Dr. Shala Davis, ESU's faculty athletics representative, recognized the Warriors' four NCAA Leadership Development Conference nominees - junior Jackie Battaglino (softball), sophomore Jasmine Johnson (track and field), sophomore Bryce Muth (baseball) and junior Toric Robinson (men's soccer).

Battaglino and Johnson have been selected to attend the conference, putting ESU among a handful of schools that will send two representatives from its pool of student-athletes.

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, which includes President Chris Bach (men's basketball), Vice President Alexa Detzi (women's basketball), Secretary Jennifer Buckley (women's soccer) and Treasurer Andy Heimbach (men's basketball), was also lauded for its contributions to ESU this year.

Bach, the first ESU basketball player named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America team, was the guest speaker on behalf of his fellow student-athletes.

The "Winning Warrior" Award was presented to Bob Wenger for his contributions to ESU's annual Warrior Athletic Club Auction.

Nearly 30 faculty, administration and staff members received special invitations to the event after being identified by student-athletes for serving as role models, mentors and advisors during their academic careers.

Professor Greenawalt, Dr. Gioglio, President Dr. Robert J. Dillman and Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Doreen Tobin also offered remarks of congratulations to ESU's athletes and coaches for their outstanding achievements during the 2008-09 academic year.

2008-09 Athletic Director's Honor Roll

Baseball - Mark Angelo, Jake Barben, Jason Colletti, Ryan Guarino, Bill Hezel, Bryce Muth, Brendan O'Connor, Brendan O'Malley, Brandon Snyder, Zak Tupper

Men's Basketball - Chris Bach, Andy Heimbach, Mike Tobin

Women's Basketball - Kristin D'Arienzo, Alexa Detzi, Rachel Grimes, Kristen Murray, Bethany Wert, Jackie Yandrisevits

Men's Cross Country and Track & Field - Frank Adragna, Jeff Buck, Colin Feeney, Joe Giacalone, Josh Hontz, Dan Johnson, Ben Koch, Greg Laraia, Drew Miller, Quinn Staley, Tom Sutor, Paul Wagner

Women's Cross Country and Track & Field - Jackie Berthelsen, Anna Bixler, Amanda Bradbury, Trina Carito, Adrienne Dieter, Brooke Dunphy, Jenna Fisher, Kristine Goemaat, Carolyn Jablonowski, Caitlin Keen, Lisa Lower, Brittiny Mackey, Kathleen Magerr, Kristen Morby, Jessica Palmer-Bacon, Niki Pasquarella, Leanne Pelak, Jess Sekely, Janelle Smith, Jonna Trexler, Sarah Wysocki

Field Hockey - Tesla Atkins, Kaitlyn Cottell, Kira Edelman, Carolyn Kisling, Molly McNeil, Jennifer Mullen, Maureen Ordnung, Michelle Tewell, Kelsey Tucker

Football - Ryan Castro, Ryan Ehrie, Matt Freed, J.D. Howell, Steve Malinchak, David Pacchioni, Jesse Reider, Drew Reinhard, Zachary Sarginger, Kevin Schafer, Sam Shuman, Adam Thomas

Golf - Kelly Barrieres, Rebecca Benner, Megan Lopretto, Lauren Riggs

Lacrosse - Shawna Blickle, Christine Bradley, Stephanie Konnick, Molly McLenigan, Lindsey Moyer

Men's Soccer - Josh Arcona, Danny Drago, Josh Inman, Michael Kane, Shane McFarlane, Toric Robinson, Jason Rudder, Jason Shegda

Women's Soccer - Ashley Becker, Jennifer Buckley, Kailyn Buckley, Janel Cleffi, Elva Composto, Lindsay Foder, Michelle Ginn, Lynda Hicks, Jillian Leach, Heather Miller, Devon Miniscalco, Rebecca Porcaro, Dena Shleifer, Jessica Youmans

Softball - Jackie Battaglino, Jennifer Bensinger, Amanda Dice, Rachel Gieringer, Jessica Ras, Pamela Sellers, Brandi Stettler, Sarah Thomas

Swimming - Cathleen Pellington

Women's Tennis - Katie D'Ambrosia, Jamie Ferrigno, Marissa Tanner

Men's Volleyball - Josh Hobson, Chris Holden, Brent Hurst

Women's Volleyball - Brianne Bachman, Emily Detter, Martha Dettl, Diana Gibson, Lindsey Lullo, Kayla Mahaffay, Alyson Stark

Wrestling - Jesse Dunn, Kyle Heselpoth, Matt Michaels, Matt Swallow

2008-09 ESU SAAC Representatives

Baseball - Jason Colletti, Bryce Muth
Men's Basketball - Chris Bach, Andy Heimbach
Women's Basketball - Alexa Detzi, Rachel Grimes
Men's Cross Country - Zach Garrison
Women's Cross Country - Sarah Wysocki
Field Hockey - Caitlyn Brownley, Kierstyn DeNardo
Football - Matt Freed, Jeff Shrive, Sam Shuman
Golf - Rebecca Benner, Briana Malachowski
Lacrosse - Sadie Barton, Kirstin Mayberry
Men's Soccer - Michael Kane, Trevor Kelley
Women's Soccer - Jennifer Buckley, Janel Cleffi, Janine Turcio
Softball - Jennifer Bensinger, Kerri Jakobsen
Swimming - Christine Swiker
Men's Tennis - Ryan Baxter, Rob Mikolon
Women's Tennis - Sarah Deisher, Marissa Tanner
Men's Track & Field - Paul Wagner
Women's Track & Field - Anna Bixler, Carolyn Jablonowski
Men's Volleyball - Eli Porr, Don Hanna, Levi Kauffman
Women's Volleyball - Kim Dormer, Chandell Pet
Wrestling - Joe Schick, Matt Swallow