Brooklyn, NY---Brooklyn College celebrated their 15th Annual Athletic Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 14th in the Gold Room of the Student Center.  Championships won by the men's basketball, men's cross country, women's cross country and cheerleading squads were highlighted in the day's events.

In addition two-time All-American Richard Jean-Baptiste was given a plaque in honor of his achievement, along with a ball to commemorate his 1,000th career point.  

Director of Athletics Bruce Filosa, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Milga Morales and CUNYAC Executive Director Zak Ivkovic each addressed the gathering of student-athletes, coaches and administrators in attendance.

Seniors Amalea Sideris and Yevgeniy Rukhman were awarded with the Ed Madden Memorial Awards for Courage and Leadership, while David Mayerson and Ruth Perez received the Tracy Ohrman Memorial Awards for personal strength and perseverence.  

Team Most Outstanding Player Awards were also handed out for each team.  Here is the list of winners:

Women's Basketball: Priscilla Ramirez
Women's Cross Country: Joanne Mundo
Women's Softball: Danielle Maresca
Women's Tennis: Ruth Perez
Women's Volleyball: Jasmine Thimothe
Cheerleading: Lawrence Buckley
Men's Basketball: Richard Jean-Baptiste
Men's Cross Country: Arvind Badhey
Men's Soccer: Jean Menesky Magloire
Men's Tennis: Johnny Rolando
Men's Volleyball: David Mayerson