AMERICUS — The Georgia Southwestern Department of Athletics honored its student-athletes Monday evening at the spring athletic banquet in the Storm Dome on the campus of GSW.

Andrew Whiggum (baseball) was named Male Scholar Athlete of the Year while Kassi Reneau (softball) was named Female Scholar Athlete of the Year.

Four awards made their inaugural appearance on Monday.

The President's Cup, given by GSW President Dr. Kendall Blanchard, was awarded to the men’s golf team and the women’s cross country team for having the highest yearly GPA.

The Roy Lee Smith and Susan Kay Smith Awards were established to recognize the male and female senior athletes who are the best all-around representatives of GSW Athletics. Recipients were Carter Meyers (men’s soccer) and Reneau.

In addition to their work in the classroom and leadership on the field, these athletes were involved in community service activities, exhibited sportsmanship at all times and participated in campus activities other than athletics.

The Outstanding Service Award was established to recognize a faculty, staff or community member for their contributions to the program. This year’s award went to Chris Fenn. Fenn volunteered countless hours as a photographer for the department.

Other Scholar Athlete Awards included: Andrew Whiggum (baseball); Whitney Dean (women’s basketball); Stevi Korcyk (women’s cross country); Michael Harris (men’s golf); Reneau (softball); Christian Dane (men’s soccer); Whitney Brown (women’s soccer); Will Hayes (men’s tennis) and Laura Snyder (women’s tennis).

2007-2008 Peach Belt Conference Awards

Male Student-Athlete of the Year: Chris Horton-Cook (tennis).

Presidential Honor Roll

Baseball: Andrew Whiggum, Brandon Reeder, Carlos Height, Colin Duffie, D.J. Decker, Jordan Mullis, Justin Hilliard, Matt Hyer, Michael Baker, Nick Rex Patrick McCarthy, Ricky Hutchison, Rusty James and Ryan Lackey.

Men’s Basketball: Shawn King.