The Warren Wilson College athletic department celebrated a successful 2008-09 sports season with its annual athletics banquet on Thursday, May 14.  Legendary UNC women's soccer coach Anson Dorrance was the guest speaker and nearly 200 people filled Canon Lounge for the event.

Seniors John Nelson (Klein-Seesholtz), Amy Woychowski (Andy Summers), and Seanna Bellinger (Kevin Omolo) won the awards given out by the athletic department.  Each coach spoke briefly about their season and presented their team with Most Valuable Player and Fighting Owl awards.   

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Athletic Award Recipients

Klein-Seesholtz Impact Award:  John Nelson
Kevin Omolo Student-Athlete Award:  Seanna Bellinger
Andy Summers Award:  Amy Woychowski
Coach of the Year:  Kevin Walden
Team High GPA:  Women's Swimming 3.63 GPA

Women's Soccer
Most Valuable Player:  Melanie Janarelli
Fighting Owl Award:  Heather Walls

Men's Soccer
Most Valuable Player:  Luke Bernard
Fighting Owl Award:  Kyle Carpenter

Women's Basketball
Most Valuable Player:  Laura Dison
Fighting Owl Award:  Leah Cameron

Men's Basketball
Most Valuable Player:  Jermon Marsh
Fighting Owl Award:  John Nelson

Swimming
Most Valuable Players:  Jonathan Bland and Amelia Hubbard
Fighting Owl Award:  Kenny Hummel

Mountain Biking
Most Valuable Players:  Matthew Williams and Tallulah Winquist
Fighting Owl Awards:  Linden Blaisus and Hannah Waldman

Cross Country
Most Valuable Players:  Charles Biederman and Chelsea Gay
Fighting Owl Award:  Emily Brigham