May 25, 2012
STANFORD, Calif.- Fifteen student-athletes have been honored with this year's Award of Excellence, honoring graduating seniors who have demonstrated a sincere commitment to the university through involvement, leadership, and extraordinary Stanford spirit.
Presented by the Stanford Alumni Association, this award is designed to recognize the top 10-percent of the senior class with this honor. Service might include involvement in athletics, clubs, drama and musical productions, fundraising, journalism, public service, religious organizations, residential education, social and political organizations, student government, or University committees.
Nominations were submitted by faculty and staff from across campus. This year's Class of '12 was represented with 103 honorees, with the recipients recently honored at a reception at the Alumni Association. Their names will also be listed in the program for the Class Day Lecture, which is hosted by the Alumni Association and takes place during Commencement Weekend.
Student-athletes included among this year's award winners are as follows:
Rob Andrews (men's swimming)
Evan Barry (men's volleyball)
Timmy Boone (wrestling)
Chris Derrick (cross country/track and field)
Clayton Holz (men's soccer)
Bradley Klahn (men's tennis)
Brad Lawson (men's volleyball)
Andrew Luck (football)
Tyrone McGraw (track and field)
Amaechi Morton (track and field)
Nnemkadi Ogwumike (women's basketball)
Michael Thomas (football)
Jack Trotter (men's basketball)
Miles Unterreiner (cross country/track and field)
Koko Urata (synchronized swimming)