Belmont Abbey College Nomination for
2011 Murphy Osborne Award
Mr. Ian Parry
EXHIBIT B
1. Academic Information
A. GPA overall
3.6
B. GPA in academic major
3.87
C. Major field of study
Accounting
D. Academic honors won at member school
Dean’s List every semester
Inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma – Spring 2010
Conference Carolinas Academic All-Conference – 2009-2010
Earned competitive internship for Summer 2010 at BDO USA, LLP
2. Athletic Information
A. Participation in sports
Men’s Varsity Basketball – has played in all forty-seven (47) games since Fall 2008
Starter every game 2010-2011 season
79% FT%
B. Contribution to team
Leader, role model, dedicated to working hard
3. Citizenship Information
(Participation in clubs, organizations, honor societies, service activities, etc.)
A. On-campus activities
Vice-President Phi Kappa Theta fraternity - 2009
Helped organize “Gaston Senior Day” for local senior citizens – Spring 2010
B. Off-Campus activities
Mentor – North Belmont Elementary School - 2008 – present
Organized Youth Basketball Tournament at St. Mark’s Church, Huntersville NC
Habitat for Humanity, Huntersville NC
March of Dimes volunteer – Hickory NC, Summer 2010
4. Letters of Recommendation (3 Required)
A. Coach
3 February 2011
Professor Beeman:
An exemplary individual and an ideal candidate for the Conference Carolinas Murphy
Osborne Award for outstanding senior student-athletes, Ian Parry receives my highest
recommendation. A three-year letterman and starting forward on the Men’s Basketball team, Ian
is a multi-faceted young man who possesses impeccable character, integrity, and conviction. A
highly-respected leader of his peers, an excellent student, a contributor to the community as a
whole, and a generous volunteer of his time, Ian epitomizes the student-athlete ideal.
I first crossed paths with Ian when he joined our program in the Fall of 2008. Soon after
his arrival on campus, Ian’s conditioning, hard work, and determination made an immediate
impression on me. Subsequently, I have found Ian to be a model of consistency; he never misses
a workout, practice, or competition, and he approaches all three with equal intensity, exerting
maximum effort. Over the past two seasons, Ian has appeared in all forty-seven games we have
played, and this season, he has started all eighteen games we have played thus far—he is nothing
less than an “iron man.” Ian leads honorably through both the example of his words and, more
importantly, the example of his deeds. As evidenced by the fact that he has started every game
to date this season, Ian has earned my and my staff’s trust. To date, he is our third leading
rebounder, averaging 3.6 per game and is shooting a 44% 2pt. FG% and 79% FT%. In addition,
he makes numerous significant contributions that, although they may not appear in a box score,
impact our program’s overall success.
As appreciative as I am of his many accomplishments on the court, I am far more
impressed by Ian’s achievements in the classroom. An exemplary student who epitomizes the
student-athlete ideal, Ian’s overall GPA currently stands at 3.60 and his GPA in his major, which
is Accounting, stands at an even more impressive 3.87. As a result of his academic performance,
Ian has made the Dean’s list every semester in attendance at Belmont Abbey College. In
addition, he has been inducted as a full member of Chi Alpha Sigma Athletic Honor Society (for
excellence in athletics and academics) and earned Conference Carolinas Academic All –
Conference status for the 2009-2010 academic year. And, this past summer, from June through
August, Ian secured an internship at BDO USA, LLP (the U.S. member of BDO International
Limited, which is the sixth largest accounting firm in the world). As an Audit Intern, he worked
with publically traded not-for-profit companies helping them to prepare financial statements.
I admire Ian most, however, for his belief that with success comes responsibility. Ian
possesses a passion for community service and outreach as exemplified by his participation as a
mentor at North Belmont Elementary school the past two years, his volunteering eighty hours
over a two week period this past summer at the March of Dimes office in Hickory, NC, and his
working with Habitat for Humanity in Huntersville, NC. In addition, Ian served in fall 2009 as
Vice-President of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity and helped organize a basketball tournament for
Huntersville, NC youth held at St. Mark’s that fall as well as “Gaston Senior Day,” an outing for
local senior citizens which was held on the Belmont Abbey’s baseball field this past spring.
A leader on the Men’s Basketball team, an excellent student, and a generous volunteer of
his time, Ian Parry will be successful in any endeavor or undertaking he pursues. Having had the
privilege of coaching him, I confidently assert that Ian exudes a maturity—a seemingly
unflappable composure—which is uncommon for a young man his age; he quite literally
embodies the phrase “poise under pressure.” Due to his maturity, poise, academic prowess, and
selfless concern for others, I assure you there is no stronger, more deserving student-athlete for
the Conference Carolinas Murphy Osborne Award.
Sincerely,
Stephen P. Miss
Men's Basketball Coach
Belmont Abbey College
B. Athletic Director
Selection Committee
Murphy Osborne Award
February 18, 2011
Dear committee members,
It is with great confidence I write this recommendation on behalf of Ian Parry, student athlete at
Belmont Abbey College. I submit this letter based on two primary reasons – my great respect for the
Conference Carolinas Murphy Osborne Award award and my high regard for Ian.
I have had the great fortune of observing Ian this past year as Director of Athletics at Belmont Abbey
College. Ian has dedicated himself to his commitment as a student-athlete. His dedication to his studies
as an Accounting major, and to his athletic obligations, is unwavering. He is most proud of his
commitments and it certainly shows in his efforts. Dedicated student-athletes are notorious for putting
in long hours working nights and weekends, running from sun up to sun down. This describes Ian
without fail. He works tirelessly and without hesitation or complaint as evidenced by his 3.60 cumulative
grade point average and his 3.87 major specific grade point average.
Ian has made a tremendous impact on our local community through his involvement with organizations
such as March of Dimes and Habitat for Humanity. He volunteers his time working as a Mentor with
young students at North Belmont Elementary as well as with senior citizens during the annual Gaston
Senior Day.
Ian is a three-year letterman on the varsity Men’s Basketball team and has made a significant impact on
our basketball program as a starting forward. More important, however, than his tangible basketball
skills, which are significant, are the intangible benefits Ian offers his teammates and the basketball
program. His servant-leadership attitude, positive outlook and unwavering work ethic have positioned
him as a leader among the young men he works with every day. He has earned the respect, trust and
leadership granted him over the past three years.
I appreciate and respect Ian as an outstanding young man – in the classroom, in the community and on
the court. It is without hesitation I recommend he be honored with the Conference Carolinas Murphy
Osborne award.
Warm regards,
Quin Monahan
Athletics Director
Belmont Abbey College
C. An additional letter written by a member of the school’s faculty or staff with
special knowledge of the nominee
February 18, 2011
Professor Beeman:
This is a letter of recommendation for Ian Parry for the Conference Carolinas Murphy Osborne
Award for outstanding senior student-athlete.
I have known Ian for approximately three years. He has been in several of my courses. He is an
outstanding student, the type professors look forward to having in class. He is eager to learn and
willing to work hard to be successful. He attends class regularly, comes well prepared and
makes a positive contribution to class discussions. His class presentations are well organized and
informative. Two of his greatest strengths are his ability to listen and eagerness to learn. He reads
and comprehends difficult materials with admirable ability.
Ian’s academic achievements are substantiated by his present overall GPA of 3.60 and his
accounting major GPA of 3.87. He has been on the Dean’s list every semester at Belmont
Abbey College. Outside recognition came last year when he was inducted into the Chi Sigma
Athletic Honor Society and earned Conference Carolinas Academic All-Conference status.
In 2010 Ian worked as a summer Audit Intern with BDO USA, LLP in Charlotte, NC. He
worked on-site with various public, private and not-for-profit clients. It was an experience which
helped him grow intellectually, professionally and personally. After completing his education,
Ian plans to work as an accountant and become a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Ian is a very intelligent and conscientious young man. He is a self starter, highly motivated, and
has excellent time management skills. In addition to being a full time student he is an
outstanding athlete, a community volunteer, and he is actively involved in student activities.
In regards to his athletic contribution I can only testify to what I have seen. On the court Ian is a
team player. He plays with enthusiasm and intensity and even in the clutches he exemplifies
good sportsmanship.
Ian is very generous in volunteering his time and energy to community efforts. Over the past
two years he has volunteered as a mentor at North Belmont Elementary School. In spring 2009
Ian worked with Habitat for Humanity. In 2009-2010, while serving as VP for Phi Kappa Theta
fraternity, he helped organize a youth basketball tournament and Gaston Senior Day, an outing
for local senior citizens. Summer 2010 he worked two full weeks for the March of Dimes.
Ian is a most deserving student-athlete. He has a positive attitude; he doesn’t talk about it, he just
does it. I have found him to be honest and trustworthy at all times. He has managed to achieve
as a student and as an athlete while participating in student activities and volunteering in his
community. Ian is well liked by his peers and works well in a team setting. He does exemplify
“Life in the Balance” and I give him my highest recommendation for the Conference Carolinas
Murphy Osborne Award for outstanding senior student-athlete.
Sincerely,
Dr. Angela Blackwood,
Chair, Department of Accounting
Belmont Abbey College