WASHINGTON – Georgetown University recognized its graduating seniors with virtual events over the weekend as 168 student-athletes were honored earning bachelor's and master's degrees. Additionally, a number of student-athletes were honored with awards from their individual colleges during the festivities.
Carson Nizialek – Women's Soccer
Thomas Francis Graham Award
Georgetown College
The Thomas Francis Graham Award was founded by the Graham Family in memory of their father Thomas Francis Graham (C'1949). The honor of this award is bestowed upon a graduating senior of the College who has demonstrated throughout his or her college career concern for others, academic achievement, sportsmanship as a member of an intercollegiate team and dedication to the educational and spiritual goals of Georgetown University.
- 2018 BIG EAST All-Tournament Team.
- Appeared in 88 games started in 49 and finished her career with 32 points from 10 goals and 12 assists.
- BIG EAST All-Academic Team.
- Dean's List every semester.
- Worked as a Research Assistant in the Brinsmade Laboratory.
- Intern at Washington Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
- Participated in Cycle for Survival, Relay for Life, polar plunge and volunteered at Georgetown WSOC clinics.
Jack Van Scoter – Men's Cross Country / Track & Field
Stephanie Waterman Medal
Walsh School of Foreign Service
The Stephanie Waterman Medal is named in memory of a student in the School of Foreign Service who was captain of the varsity tennis team and who died in Senegal in 1985. The medal is awarded to the outstanding scholar-athlete of the graduating class.
- Earned Second Team All-BIG EAST honors at the 2016 and 2017 BIG EAST Cross Country Championships.
- Competed at the NCAA Cross Country Championships in 2016, 2018 (individually qualified) and 2019.
- A USTFCCCA All-Region honoree in 2018 and 2019.
- BIG EAST All-Academic selection in 2016-17.
- Earned USTFCCCA All-Academic honors for his athletic and academic achievements in 2018 and 2019.
- Intern at Magellan Health.
Henry M. Leslie Award
Georgetown College
Kate Gobi – Cross Country/Track & Field
Alpha MU Alpha
McDonough School of Business
Patrick DiPasquale - Men's Golf
Meaghan Nally – Women's Soccer
Jordan Sweeney - Field Hockey
Alpha Sigma Nu
McDonough School of Business
Patrick DiPasquale - Men's Golf
Department of Professional Nursing Practice Honors
School of Nursing and Health Studies
Ashley Leverrett - Field Hockey
Mathematics Honor Society
Georgetown College
Kate Gobi – Cross Country/Track & Field
Omega Rho
McDonough School of Business
Meaghan Nally – Women's Soccer
Phi Beta Kappa
Georgetown College
Kate Gobi – Cross Country/Track & Field
Tommy Ruggles - Men's Rowing
Psi Chi
School of Nursing & Health Studies
Anna Kemmerer - Women's Rowing
Senior Thesis
McDonough School of Business
Kate Evanko – Women's Golf
Sigma Theta Tau
School of Nursing and Health Studies
Lindsay Getz - Field Hockey
Ashley Leverrett - Field Hockey
The awards were distributed at virtual Tropaia Ceremonies held by the individual school. The word Tropaia, meaning trophy, is ancient Greek and referred to a monument constructed to celebrate a military victory. Earlier in the weekend, student-athletes were invited to a virtual celebration featuring speakers and well wishes for the Class of 2020.
The Class of 2020 enjoyed enormous athletic successes, appearing in a combined 18 NCAA Tournaments and bringing 97 BIG EAST Team and Individual Championships home to the Hilltop. Competing in both the BIG EAST Conference and the Patriot League, this year's senior class combined to garner 130 postseason all-league awards as well as being the recipients of more than 200 academic all-league honors.