May 26, 2005

Seniors Anson Brennan and Katie Lesko were announced as Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association National Scholar Athletes for 2005 on Monday. The award recognizes student-athletes with a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher that competed in 75 percent of her team's 2005 spring races.

Brennan (Fort Thomas, KY) earned the academic honors while majoring in exercise science. Lesko (Dayton) is a biology major. Both are candidates for the 2005 Academic All-American team.

Head coach Mike Farrey commented that these recognitions coupled with the team's overall 3.34 GPA "shows our commitment to academic performance in addition to competitive boats on the water."

A total of 142 student-athletes from 49 schools, categorized by region, were honored for their efforts during the 2005 season. The Central Region produced 36 selections amongst 11 different schools including UD. The South and New England regions produced 28 selections apiece, while the West and Mid-Atlantic both had 25 selections. Wisconsin led all schools with seven National Scholar Athletes, while Villanova was honored with six selections. Brown, Cincinnati, San Diego, Texas, and UCLA were represented with five honorees each.