Florida Tech Panther Student-Athletes Honored for Performance in the Classroom During 2019-20
By Florida Tech Information Center // May 22, 2020
18 Panthers recognized on Distinguished Student Scholar list, 13 received Outstanding Student awards
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – It was another exceptional year in the classroom for the Florida Tech student-athletes in 2019-20 and a number of Panthers were recognized for their efforts in the annual release of the university’s Honors Convocation.
In total, student-athletes accounted for 18 Distinguished Student Scholar awards while 13 individuals were tabbed Outstanding Students of the Year for their respective academic programs.
The Distinguish Student Scholar award is given annually to undergraduate students who have completed more than 55 credit hours at Florida Tech with cumulative GPAs of 3.8 or higher. Below is a full list of the student-athletes recognized as Distinguished Student Scholars.
■ Amanda Allen (W. Basketball) – Civil Engineering
■ Savannah Brennan (W. Swim) – Genomics and Molecular Biology
■ Valentina Carvajal (W. Swim) – Business Administration/Entrepreneurship
■ Harry Craik (M. Basketball) – Civil Engineering
■ Billy Dietrich (M. Rowing) – Aerospace Engineering
■ Theresa Gadilhe (W. Rowing) – Business Administration/Accounting
■ Olivia Going (W. Lacrosse) – Accounting
■ Samuel Hartle (M. Swim) – Computer Science
■ Macey Hedelund (W. Soccer) – Biomedical Science
■ Gudlaug Juliusdottir (W. Basketball) – Mechanical Engineering
■ Gabija Karosas (W. Swim) – Ocean Engineering
■ Ethan Kennedy (M. Swim) – Chemical Engineering
■ Rachel Kraak (Softball) – Civil Engineering
■ Nicole McClain (W. Soccer) – Ocean Engineering
■ Kerry Ollivierre (M. Swim) – Computer Engineering
■ Thomas Roman (Football) – Aerospace Engineering
■ Evan Thompson (Football/Golf) – Business Administration/Entrepreneurship
■ Kiana Zanganeh (W. Soccer) – Biomedical Science
The Outstanding Student of the Year awards are selected by each academic unit at Florida Tech and honors “well-rounded, active student-scholars who have made contributions to the academic program, university and community.”
Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences
■ Gennaro Zappariello (M. Rowing)
Nathan M. Bisk College of Business
■ Theresa Gadilhe (W. Rowing)
■ Olivia Going (W. Lacrosse)
■ Mollie Kaplan (W. Lacrosse)
■ Evan Thompson (Football/Golf)
Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering And Sciences
■ Savannah Brennan (W. Swim)
Department of Computer Engineering and Sciences
■ Samuel Hartle (M. Swim)
Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering
■ Amanda Allen (W. Basketball)
■ Michael Young (Football)
■ Vincenzo Catanza (Baseball)
Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences
■ Gabija Karosas (W. Swim)
College of Psychology
■ Alyssa Bartle (W. Soccer)
■ Emily Swope (W. Soccer)
