GREENVILLE, Pa.—The Thiel College Department of Athletics and the Thiel College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted the inaugural awards program for the College's student-athletes, the Tommys, Thursday at William A. Passavant Center.
Honoring academic, as well as team and individual athletic achievement, five major awards were voted on and distributed by members of Thiel's SAAC, including: Rookie of the Year, Top Notch Tommy, Comeback Player of the Year, Two-Sport Athlete of the Year, and Athlete of the Year.
The following is a list of Tommy award winners:
Rookie of the Year
Top Notch Tommy
Comeback Player of the Year
Two-Sport Athlete of the Year
Athlete of the Year
The wrestling and cheer teams were also recognized. The wrestling team won its 23rd Presidents' Athletic Conference title in February. The cheer team finished second earlier in April at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals in Daytona, Fla.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.