Aug. 26, 2009
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Texas A&M senior Emily Peterson was selected as a candidate for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, it was announced Wednesday.
The defender from Tulsa, Okla., was one of 30 women's soccer senior student-athletes chosen as a hopeful for the award. Peterson qualified based her dedication and achievement in four areas: Classroom, Character, Community and Competition. She was one of three student-athletes selected from the Big 12.
Peterson excels both on and off the field as she maintains a 3.89 grade point average and is a two-time member of both ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District first team and the Academic All-Big 12 first team. She gives back to the community in many different ways and has helped Texas A&M become a prominent national force, leading the Aggies to three Big 12 Championships, a Sweet Sixteen appearance and two Elite Eight appearances in the NCAA Tournament. She garnered an All-Big 12 first team honor and two Soccer Buzz All-Central Region honors, in addition to being named the team's Defensive MVP twice and the Newcomer of the Year as a freshman.
From the list of 30 candidates, a national media committee will select 10 finalists for the 2009 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award at the end of September. Those 10 names will then be placed on the official ballot for a nationwide vote beginning October 5 and concluding November 13. Fan balloting will be coupled with votes from coaches and media to determine the recipient of the award. The winner will be announced during the 2009 NCAA Division I Women's College Cup in College Station, Texas, scheduled for December 4-6.
This marks the third year for the women's soccer division of the award and more than 175 student-athletes were nominated this year.
About the Award:
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award honors the attributes of senior student-athletes in four areas: classroom, community, character and competition. The award program is designed exclusively for college seniors who are utilizing their complete athletic eligibility, remaining committed to their university and pursuing the many rewards that a senior season can bring. For more information, visit www.seniorclassaward.com.