Nov. 4, 2002

15 Bulldog Cross Country Runners Named to MIAA Honor Roll

The MIAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for men's and women's cross country was released today and 15 Truman runners were among the list.

The men's squad had nine athletes named to the honor roll including Alan Heincker, Matt Helbig and Andy Person who each earned MIAA all-conference honors with a top 10 finish in the conference meet back on Oct. 26.

The Bulldogs women's squad had six athletes on the list including Leah Zidon, Dani Rawlings and Jennifer Tesmer, three of the top Truman runners this season.

Student-athletes are named to the squad under the following criteria: 1) The student-athlete must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or better at the qualifying institution; 2) The student-athlete must have at least two terms of attendance at the member school, excluding summer sessions; 3) The student-athlete must be a sophomore, junior or senior in athletic eligiblity; 4) Student-athletes inactive due to redshirt or hardship qualification are not eligible.

Both cross country squads will be in action this weekend at the South Central Regional Championships in Warrensburg, Mo.

2002 MIAA Commissioner's Honor Roll (Cross Country)

Truman Athletes

Mark Chrismer Sr. Psychology                  St. Peters, Mo.
Chris Elledge Jr. Visual Communications       Florissant, Mo.
Ryan French   So. Economics                   Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Alan Heincker Jr. Exercise Science            Dittmer, Mo.
Matt Helbig   Sr. Exercise Science/Biology    Fenton, Mo.
Mike Nelson   Sr. Exercise Science            Fenton, Mo.
Andy Person   So. Sociology/Anthropology      Wildwood, Mo.
Brad Peter    Jr. Mathematics (Pre-education) Arnold's Park, Iowa
Trey Robinson So. Undeclared                  Chesterfield, Mo.

Nicole Gandy       So.  Exercise Science      Shawnee, Kan.
Kasye Hahn         Sr.  English               St. Louis, Mo.
Bridget Luebbering So.  Psychology            St. Thomas, Mo.
Dani Rawlings      So.  Business              Fargo, N.D.
Jennifer Tesmer    Sr.  Pre-Business Admin.   Harrisonville, Mo.
Leah Zidon         Jr.  Psychology            Bondurant, Iowa

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