Peterson Chosen as Finalist for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
Oct 05, 2009 | Soccer
Oct. 5, 2009
Vote for Peterson daily for Lowe's Senior Class Award
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Texas A&M senior soccer player Emily Peterson was selected as one of 10 finalists for the prestigious Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, it was announced Monday.
The Tulsa, Okla., native was chosen by a national media committee from the list of 30 women's soccer candidates that were announced in April. She was the only finalist selected from a Big 12 institution.
Peterson will be placed on the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award soccer ballot for a nationwide vote beginning today and concluding November 13. Fan balloting will be available on the award's official Web site, http://www.seniorCLASSaward.com, as well as through text messaging. Fans can text W9 to 74567 to vote for Peterson. These votes will be combined with votes from coaches and media to determine the recipient of the award.
Lowe's, an official Corporate Partner of the NCAA, will announce the Senior CLASS Award winners during the 2009 NCAA Women's College Cup held at the Aggie Soccer Stadium in early December.
The other women's finalists for 2009 are: Elizabeth Betterbed, United States Military Academy; Kelsey Davis, University of Portland; Kristi Eveland, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Theresa Ferraina, Loyola University Maryland; Lauren Lopez, University of North Carolina, Greensboro; Blakely Mattern, University of South Carolina; Lizzy Nichols, Harvard University; Kelley O'Hara, Stanford University; and Myra Sack, Dartmouth College.
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.
