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2016 Academic All-Big 12 Track & Field Team Honors 222
Irving, Texas - A total of 222 student-athletes have earned recognition on the 2016 Academic All-Big 12 Track & Field Team.
Eighty-nine members make up the men’s team (66 first team and 23 second team), while 133 comprise the women’s squad (117 first
team and 16 second team).
Kansas and Texas paced all teams with a combined total of 30 honorees.
On the men’s side, Greg Bostick (Baylor), Trey Achterhoff (Iowa State), Zac Randall (Oklahoma) and Cole Verble (Oklahoma State)
represented with 4.00 grade point averages. Twelve honorees on the women’s team were nominated with perfect GPAs - Evelyne Guay
and Tina Hillman (Iowa State); Hannah Dimmick (Kansas); Rachel Proteau (Kansas State); Kelsey McKee (Oklahoma); Natalie Baker,
Stephanie Ferrante and Sarah Robinson (Oklahoma State); Tayler Jameson (Texas Tech); and Amy Cashin, Sydney Scott and Kelly
Williams (West Virginia).
First team members consist of those who have maintained a 3.20 or better GPA while the second team selections hold a 3.00 to 3.19 GPA.
To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher either cumulative or the two previous semesters and must have participated
in 60 percent of their team’s scheduled contests. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence. Senior
student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.
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2016 ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 MEN’S TRACK & FIELD TEAM
FIRST TEAM (3.20-PLUS GPA; *INDICATES NOMINATED WITH A 4.00 GPA)
Name, School
Class
Major
Eric Anderson, Baylor
So.
Economics
Greg Bostick, Baylor*
Sr.
Masters of ACC
Matt Galvin, Baylor
Sr.
Professional Selling
JR Hardy, Baylor
Sr.
Health Science Studies
Chase Hood, Baylor
Jr.
Health Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Chris McElroy, Baylor
Sr.
Film & Digital Media
Matthew Parham, Baylor
So.
Pre-Bio
Kyle Scanlan, Baylor
Sr.
Economics & Distribution Management & Technology
Nicholas Ucherek, Baylor
Sr.
Entrepreneurship
Trey Achterhoff, Iowa State*
Jr.
Mechanical Engineering
Jacob Aune, Iowa State
Sr.
Supply Chain Management
Daniel Curts, Iowa State
RFr.
Kinesiology & Health
Jan Jeuschede, Iowa State
Sr.
Biology
Derek Jones, Iowa State
Jr.
Marketing
Taylor Sanderson, Iowa State
RSr.
Management/Finance
Brandon Wheat, Iowa State
Sr.
Kinesiology & Health
Matt Berkshire, Kansas
Sr.
Finance
Kenny Boyer, Kansas
Jr.
Economics
Ben Brownlee, Kansas
Sr.
Marketing
Nick Giusti, Kansas
So.
Exercise Science
James Hampton, Kansas
Jr.
Business Adminstration
Evan Landes, Kansas
Sr.
Exercise Science
Nick Maestretti, Kansas
Jr.
Finance
Nick Meyer, Kansas
Jr.
Exercise Science
Phil Stand, Kansas
Sr.
Master’s of Business Administration
Ezekiel Welch, Kansas
So.
Community Health
Jeff Bachman, Kansas State
Jr.
Marketing
Lucas Moeder, Kansas State
So.
Animal Science
Kale Mueller, Kansas State
Sr.
Horticulture
Eric Alldritt, Oklahoma
Jr.
Petroleum Engineering
Brandon Doughty, Oklahoma
RSr.
Administrative Leadership
Will Hogston, Oklahoma
RSr.
Multidisciplinary Studes
Liam Meirow, Oklahoma
So.
Human Resources Management
Charles Nguyen, Oklahoma
Jr.
Finance
T.J. Noonan, Oklahoma
Jr.
Chemical Engineering
Zac Randall, Oklahoma*
Graduate Student Global Studies
Chase Sammons, Oklahoma
RSr.
Arts & Sciences Planned Program
Dan Schubert, Oklahoma
Sr.
Health & Exercise Science
Garrett Snow, Oklahoma
Sr.
Criminology
Trenton Daniels, Oklahoma State
So.
Graphic Design
Cerake Geberkidane, Oklahoma State So.
Sociology
Brian Gohlke, Oklahoma State
Sr.
Accounting & Information Assurance
Luis Martinez, Oklahoma State
Jr.
Entrepreneurship
Nick Miller, Oklahoma State
Sr.
University Studies/Education
Craig Nowak, Oklahoma State
Jr.
Finance and Accounting
Vegard Oelstad, Oklahoma State
Sr.
Master’s in Marketing Analytics
Brandon Singleton, Oklahoma State
So.
Marketing
Cole Verble, Oklahoma State*
So.
Psychology
Ryan Wheatley, Oklahoma State
So.
Electrical Engineering Technology
Adam Damadzic, TCU
Jr.
Psychology
Justin Sanchez, TCU
So.
Nursing
Sam Watts, TCU
Sr.
Health & Fitness
Carlton Anumnu, Texas
Jr.
Electrical Engineering
Charles Anumnu, Texas
Jr.
Electrical Engineering
Ryan Crouser, Texas
Sr.
Master’s - Finance Option III
Logan Emery, Texas
So.
Exercise Science
Senoj-Jay Givans, Texas
Jr.
Exercise Science
Jake McConnell, Texas
So.
Exercise Science
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Hometown
Nashville, Tenn.
Waco, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Austin, Texas
Bosqueville, Texas
Kingsport, Tenn.
Richmond, Texas
Southlake, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Orange City, Iowa
Fairfax, Iowa
Ellsworth, Maine
Rasrath, Germany
Glenwood, Iowa
Bondurant, Iowa
Mesa, Ariz.
Omaha, Neb.
Creve Coeur, Mo.
Dallas, Texas
Wichita, Kan.
Wichita, Kan.
Mulvane, Kan.
Minden, Nev.
Kingman, Kan.
Concord, Calif.
Wichita, Kan.
St. Joseph, Mo.
LaCrosse, Kan.
Hickman, Neb.
Bend, Ore.
Charles Town, W. Va.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Dillon, Colo.
St. Thomas, Ontario
Waltham, Mass.
Marlow, U.K.
Edmond, Okla.
Appleton, Wis.
Eagle Point, Ore.
Brookfield, Wis.
Denver, Colo.
The Woodlands, Texas
Rio Rancho, N.M.
Carlisle, United Kingdom
Cypress, Texas
Gjovik, Norway
Aurora, Colo.
Edmond, Okla.
Grove, Okla.
Worchester, England
Saginaw, Texas
London, England
Stafford, Texas
Stafford, Texas
Boring, Ore.
The Woodlands, Texas
St. Elizabeth, Jamaica
Keller, Texas
Parks McNeil, Texas
Brian Peterson, Texas
Barrett Poth, Texas
Brady Turnbull, Texas
Robert Uhr, Texas
Bradley Adkins, Texas Tech
Kory Mauritsen, Texas Tech
Todd Mickey, Texas Tech
RSo.
RFr.
RFr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Corporate Communication
Management Information Systems
Undeclared
Supply Chain Management
Linguistics
Marketing & Management
Mechanical Engineering
College of Business Adminstration
Kerrville, Texas
Round Rock, Texas
The Woodlands, Texas
Frisco, Texas
Lockhart, Texas
Idalou, Texas
Artesia, New Mexico
Victoria, Texas
SECOND TEAM (3.00-3.19 GPA)
Name, School
Robert Dutton, Baylor
Felix Obi, Baylor
Christian DeLago, Iowa State
Jacob Hoogensen, Iowa State
Brandon Bernal, Kansas
Casey Bowen, Kansas
Nicolai Ceban, Kansas
Brandon Lombardino, Kansas
Drew Matthews, Kansas
Dwight Davidson, Kansas State
Brady Grunder, Kansas State
Ifeanyichukwu Otuonye, Kansas State
Jacob Burcham, Oklahoma
Garrison LeRock, Oklahoma
Brigham Hedges, Oklahoma State
Edikan Ekpo, TCU
Adam Hood, TCU
Zack Bilderback, Texas
Chris Irvin, Texas
Nate Moore, Texas
Miguel Bautista, Texas Tech
Trey Culver, Texas Tech
Jack Robb, Texas Tech
Class
So.
Sr.
RJr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
RJr.
So.
So.
So.
Major
Communication Specialist
Health Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Liberal Studies
Mechanical Engineering
Psychology
Psychology
Economics
Finance
Finance
Life Science
Criminology
Information Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Marketing
Economics
Biology
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Science & Technology Management
Mechanical Engineering
Psychology
Sports Management
Hometown
Austin, Texas
El Paso, Texas
Latham, N.Y.
West Des Moines, Iowa
Sanger, Texas
Gardner, Kan.
Camenca, Moldova
Round Lake, Ill.
Sammamish, Wash.
Hope, Kan.
Durant, Iowa
Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos
Barboursville, W. Va.
Colwich, Texas
The Woodlands, Texas
Beavercreek, Ohio
Lubbock, Texas
Celina, Texas
Austin, Texas
Lockhart, Texas
Harbor City, Calif.
Lubbock, Texas
Littleton, Colo.
2016 ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD TEAM
FIRST TEAM (3.20-PLUS GPA; *INDICATES NOMINATED WITH A 4.00 GPA)
Name, School
Class
Major
Haleigh Blackwell, Baylor
Sr.
Journalism/Film & Digital Media
Justise Dayries, Baylor
Sr.
Health Science Studies
Cion Hicks, Baylor
Jr.
Health Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Kaitlyn Lindsey, Baylor
So.
Pre-Business
Juanita Mainoo, Baylor
So.
Health Science Studies
Maggie Montoya, Baylor
Jr.
Health Science Studies
Jenna Pfeiffer, Baylor
Sr.
Masters of Accounting
Jessica Purtell, Baylor
Jr.
Environmental Science
Annie Rhodes, Baylor
Jr.
Health Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Kaylyn Schultz, Baylor
Sr.
Health Science Studies
Peyton Thomas, Baylor
Jr.
Environmental Science
Catherine Zabilski, Baylor
Sr.
Exercise Physiology
Madison Zimmerman, Baylor
Jr.
Nutrition
Abby Caldwell, Iowa State
So.
Finance
Katherine DeSimone, Iowa State
Graduate Kinesiology & Health
Jacqueline Feist, Iowa State
So.
Kinesiology & Health
Alyssa Gonzalez, Iowa State
Sr.
Advertising
Evelyne Guay, Iowa State*
So.
Kinesiology & Health
Kristen Henson, Iowa State
Sr.
Animal Science
Tina Hillman, Iowa State*
RSr.
Child, Adult, and Family Services/Psychology
Maryn Lowry, Iowa State
Jr.
Kinesiology & Health
Taylor McDowell, Iowa State
Sr.
Enviromental Science/French
Madison Nagle, Iowa State
Sr.
Nutrtional Sciences
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Hometown
Round Rock, Texas
Frisco, Texas
Copperas Cove, Texas
Woodlands, Texas
Little Elm, Texas
Rogers, Ark.
Bremen, Ind.
Georgetown, Texas
Waco, Texas
Celina, Texas
Roswell, Ga.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Frisco, Texas
Waverly, Iowa
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Beverly Hills, Mich.
Tampa, Fla.
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Winston-Salem, N.C.
Dover, Del.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hartland, Ill.
Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Kaitlin Reeves, Iowa State
Kaci Storm, Iowa State
Andrea Toppin, Iowa State
Jennifer Angles, Kansas
Malika Baker, Kansas
Nashia Baker, Kansas
Courtney Coppinger, Kansas
Dorie Dalzell, Kansas
Hannah Dimmick, Kansas*
Julia Dury, Kansas
Daina Levy, Kansas
Grace Pickell, Kansas
Rachael Schaffer, Kansas
Laura Taylor, Kansas
Dasha Tsema, Kansas
Kayla Doll, Kansas State
Mary Donnelly, Kansas State
Tia Gamble, Kansas State
Janee Kassanavoid, Kansas State
Paige Kochuyt, Kansas State
Keiteyana Parks, Kansas State
Kristen Petry, Kansas State
Haley Pitko, Kansas State
Rachel Proteau, Kansas State*
Sara Savatovic, Kansas State
Zanri Van der Merwe, Kansas State
Megan Vanderpool, Kansas State
Morgan Wedekind, Kansas State
Danielle Winters, Kansas State
Avione Allgood, Oklahoma
Rachel Bolton, Oklahoma
Bianca Brazil, Oklahoma
Ashley Bryant, Oklahoma
Jenny Carmichael, Oklahoma
Kate Foster, Oklahoma
Olivia Haggerty, Oklahoma
Elizabeth Herrs, Oklahoma
Kelsey McKee, Oklahoma*
Julia Reedy, Oklahoma
Makayla Stephens, Oklahoma
Georgina Tamez, Oklahoma
Sarah Tolson, Oklahoma
Belle Wallace, Oklahoma
Natalie Baker, Oklahoma State*
Anna Boyert, Oklahoma State
Savannah Camacho, Oklahoma State
Jennifer Celis, Oklahoma State
Danielle Coleman, Oklahoma State
Kaylee Dodd, Oklahoma State
Kaela Edwards, Oklahoma State
Stephanie Ferrante, Oklahoma State*
Monika Juodeskaite, Oklahoma State
Katie Kehl, Oklahoma State
Ingeborg Loevnes, Oklahoma State
Clara Nichols, Oklahoma State
Sarah Robinson, Oklahoma State*
Viktoriia Sadokhina, Oklahoma State
Molly Sughroue, Oklahoma State
Ieva Zarankaite, Oklahoma State
Judy Emeodi, TCU
Makaila Flannigan, TCU
Paola Miranda Cordoza, TCU
Sabrina Moore, TCU
RSo.
Sr.
RSr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
So.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
RJr.
Sr.
Jr.
RSo.
RJr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
RSr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
So.
So.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
So.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Kinesiology & Health
Materials Engineering
Kinesiology & Health
Journalism - Strategic Communications
Global & International Studies
Journalism - News & Information
Biodiversity, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Finance
Exercise Science
Civil Engineering
Human Biology
Exercise Science
Secondary English Education
Exercise Science
Film & Media Studies
Biology
Nutrition & Kinesiology
Management
Dietetics
Nutrition & Kinesiology
Psychology
Statistics
Nutrition & Kinesiology
Biochemistry
Public Relations
Hospitality Management & Entreprenuership
Biology
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Communication Studies
Criminology
Human Relations
Criminology
Human Relations
Chemical Engineering
Administrative Leadership
Human Relations
Criminology
Spanish
Multidisciplinary Studies
Pre-Physcian’s Associate
Human Relations
Arts and Sciencs Planned Program
Undecided
Strategic Communication
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Accounting
Political Science
Marketing
Marketing
Biochemistry
Master’s in International Studies
Pre-Veterinary Animal Science
University Studies - Pre-Med
History
Child and Family Services
Russian Language and Literature
Strategic Communication
Management
Nursing
Communication Studies
Nutrition
Nursing
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Visalia, Calif.
Geneseo, Ill.
Clear Lake, Iowa
Overland Park, Kan.
Lansing, Kan.
Lansing, Kan.
Mission Hills, Kan.
Sammamish, Wash.
McLean, Va.
Blue Springs, Mo.
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Prairie Village, Kan.
Lawrence, Kan.
Tualatin, Ore.
Jackson, Miss.
Garden City, Kan.
Prairie Village, Kan.
Desoto, Texas
Lawson, Mo.
Overland Park, Kan.
Lincoln, Neb.
Satellite Beach, Fla.
Eureka, Kan.
Albandy, Ore.
Crvenka, Serbia
Pretoria, South Africa
Lenexa, Kan.
Witchita, Kan.
Plainville, Kan.
Las Vegas, Nev.
Cupertino, Calif.
Frisco, Texas
Newcastle, Okla.
Tulsa, Okla.
Mesquite, Texas
Richardson, Texas
Westmoreland, Kan.
Tulsa, Okla.
Dove Canyon, Calif.
Atoka, Okla.
Monterrey, Mexico
Pawhuska, Okla.
Norman, Okla.
Plano, Texas
Medina, Ohio
Paso Robles, Calif.
Hotchkiss, Colo.
McKinney, Texas
Essex, England
Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Chardon, Ohio
Kaunas, Lithuania
Baldwin City, Kan.
Oslo, Norway
Omaha, Neb.
Southlake, Texas
Samara, Russia
McCook, Neb.
Utena, Lithuania
Austin, Texas
Chandler, Ariz.
Asuncion, Paraguay
Huntersville, N.C.
Makena Schroder, TCU
Morolake Akinosun, Texas
Katie Burford, Texas
Melissa Gonzalez, Texas
Hannah Grubb, Texas
Mary Beth Hamilton, Texas
Ariel Jones, Texas
Sierra Patrick, Texas
Shay Petty, Texas
Shelby Poncik, Texas
Sandie Raines, Texas
Katie Ruhala, Texas
Caitland Smith, Texas
Ali Uhle, Texas
Haley Cook, Texas Tech
Gionna Jackson, Texas Tech
Tayler Jameson, Texas Tech*
Kelly McQuaid, Texas Tech
Alexandrea Morgan, Texas Tech
Adria Parker, Texas Tech
Natalie Thompson, Texas Tech
Megan Wood, Texas Tech
Amy Cashin, West Virginia*
Brianna Kerekes, West Virginia
Shamoya McNeil, West Virginia
Savanna Plombon, West Virginia
Sydney Scott, West Virginia*
Hannah Stone, West Virginia
Bria Welker, West Virginia
Rebecca Wendt, West Virginia
Kelly Williams, West Virginia*
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
RSo.
Jr.
So.
RJr.
So.
RJr.
Jr.
RSo.
So.
RFr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Early Childhood Education
Exercise Science
Public Health
Sport Management with a minor in Business
Mechanical Engineering
Applied Learning & Development: Special Education
Rhetoric & Writing
Corporate Communication
Corporate Communication
Government/Liberal Arts Honors Program
Psychology
Exercise Science with a minor in Science
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Mathematics
Exercise Science
Nutrition
Exercise Science
Speech Language & Hearing Sciences
University Studies
Exercise Science
Business Administration
Sport & Exercise Psychology
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Biostatistics
Music Performance
Elementary Education
Exercise Physiology
Finance
Journalism
Sandy, Oregon
Aurora, Ill.
Austin, Texas
Carrollton, Texas
State College, Pa.
Dallas, Texas
Houston, Texas
Austin, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Needville, Texas
Kingwood, Texas
Lucas, Texas
Pelham, Ala.
Tomball, Texas
Coppell, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Mesa, Arizona
Longview, Texas
Odessa, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Alba-Golden, Texas
Aledo, Texas
Werribee, Australia
Morgantown, W. Va.
Portland, Jamaica
Frederick, Md.
Denver, Colo.
Thurmont, Md.
Ridgeley, W. Va.
Whitby, Canada
Chesterland, Ohio
SECOND TEAM (3.00-3.19 GPA)
Name, School
Kiana Hawn, Baylor
Whitney Adams, Kansas
Rhavean Anderson, Kansas
Zainab Sanni, Kansas
Sonia Gaskin, Kansas State
Elena Arriaza, Oklahoma
Daunicia Demerson, Oklahoma
Sarah Scott, Oklahoma
Triana Browne-Hearrell, Oklahoma State
Mobolaji Adeokun, Texas
Lauryn Caldwell, Texas
Courtney Okolo, Texas
Natalie Baker, Texas Tech
Blake Wood, Texas Tech
Sara Finfrock, West Virginia
Madelin Gardner, West Virginia
Class
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
RJr.
RFr.
Sr.
Sr.
RFr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
So.
Major
Exercise Physiology
Communication Studies
Law - J.D.
Psychology
Life Sciences
Health & Exercise Science
Human Relations
Biology
University Studies - Sociology
Health Promotion with a minor in Psychology
Health Promotion
Exercise Science with a minor in African & African Diaspora Studies
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
General Business
General Engineering
Hometown
Forney, Texas
St. Charles, Mo.
Memphis, Tenn.
Aurora, Colo.
St. George, Barbados
Southlake, Texas
Houston, Texas
Wylie, Texas
Peachtree City, Ga.
Lanham, Md.
Dickinson, Texas
Carrollton, Texas
La Vernia, Texas
Hico, Texas
Kennett Square, Pa.
Williamstown, W. Va.
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