LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Occidental College Athletics recognized ten seniors as recipients of the five athletic awards – one each for men's and women's sports – at The OXYS on Friday, May 16.
 
ROY DENNIS AWARD
The Roy Dennis Scholar-Athlete Award is the highest honor bestowed by the athletic department and honors Roy Dennis, a former coach and athletic director of Occidental College. The award is given annually to the senior male and female student who, in the opinion of the department, achieved the most in athletics and academics.
 
Max Stanley was named the recipient of the Roy Dennis Award for men's sports. The two-time All-SCIAC men's soccer defender not only excelled in the field, but in the classroom as well. Stanley was a four-time SCIAC All-Academic selection and was twice recognized as a CSC Academic All-District selection.
 
Andie Angelacci of women's lacrosse earned Oxy Athletics' highest women's sports student-athlete recognition. The four-year starting goalie leads the program in career saves by nearly 100 and was a First Team All-SCIAC selection in her career. Off the field, she worked in Occidental's Symbiosis Lab, focusing on animal-bacteria partnerships.
 
DUNLAP AWARD
The Dunlap Award honors Grant Dunlap, who contributed to Occidental in the roles of coach, professor, and athletic director. This award is given to one male and one female student-athlete, who in the opinion of the department, excelled in a team sport while also shining in the classroom.
 
The men's recipient of the Dunlap Award was men's soccer standout Oury Diane. Diane played an integral role in the Tigers' sweet sixteen run a season ago, scoring the game-winning goal over St. Thomas in the 89^th minute. Coach Laufaurie attributes Diane's presence as one that brought a championship culture and key leadership to the program.
 
Gigi Yamamoto from the women's soccer team earned the Dunlap Award on the women's sports side. Yamamoto started all four seasons for the Tigers and accumulated 3,700 minutes on the field. She earned a First Team All-SCIAC selection as a first year and earned SCIAC All-Academic selections four times. Yamamoto will continue her education this fall when she begins a master's program in Spain.
 
YEOMANS AWARD
The Yeomans Award honors Pat Yeomans, who is considered the greatest tennis player in Occidental History. This award is given to one male and one female student-athlete who, in the opinion of the department, excelled in an individual sport while also shining in the classroom.
 
Renn Stearns earned the highest honor for an individual athlete on the men's side. The track & field steeplechase star's career continues with a trip to the NCAA Division III Championships later this week after qualifying earlier in the season. Stearns stars in the classroom as well, graduating with a 3.92 GPA and a bachelor's degree in Diplomacy & World Affairs.
 
Sarah Radle was the recipient of the Yeomans Award on the women's side, representing swim & dive. Radle has been named SCIAC All-Academic, CSC Academic All-District and earned All-SCIAC recognition in each of her four seasons. Radle holds eight school records, four individual and four relay and was a member of SAAC as the Co-President while at Oxy.

TREVOR MOAWAD LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Moawad Award honors former All-SCIAC Oxy men's soccer and basketball player, Trevor Moawad, class of '95, who rose to the top of the mental conditioning profession in the world of sports. This award is given to the top male and female athletes who make an exceptional commitment to making their teammates better both on and off the field. 
 
Jacob Hamermesh was named the men's sports recipient of the Moawad Award representing men's basketball. While at Oxy, Hamermesh earned SCIAC All-Academic and CSC Academic All-District honors. He received the SCIAC's coveted Ted Ducey Award, an honor that exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the court given to the most deserving senior each season. Hamermesh was a member of Hillel and was a founding member of the Chabad Club.
 
Abbie Prewitt received the Moawad Award representing women's sports. Prewitt was a double major in Psychology and Diplomacy & World Affairs. A senior captain on the women's lacrosse team, Prewitt served as a leader on the field in each of her four seasons. Her leadership activities off the field include, but are not limited to, RA duties, serving as the Co-President of the Planned Parenthood Club, hosting a KOXY radio show, working as a research assistant.
 
GLEN AND JULIE JOHNSON AWARD
Glen & Julie Johnson have been exemplary Tiger Club members, giving gifts, time, services and resources to the Occidental Athletics community. Moreover, the Johnson Award recognizes one male and one female student-athlete who have been outstanding in their commitment to serving others outside of the classroom or field of play.
 
Brett Miller earned the award on the men's sports side, representing the men's tennis program. Miller gained valuable work experience serving a community of athletes and the general public at the Meyer Institute of Sport. He served as a Patient Care Coordinator, helping treat patients on the path to a career in physical therapy. He begins Physical Therapy School at Regis University in Colorado this fall.
 
Maddie Greene is the final award winner, receiving the Johnson Award as a member of the women's golf program. Greene, a Kinesiology major, made a meaningful impact across multiple communities on campus. Greene served as a peer tutor in the kinesiology department and was a dedicated games management student worker with athletics. Coach Morris views Greene as one of the most special student-athletes he's had the pleasure of coaching.
 
The ten student-athletes graduate with a combined GPA of 3.67.