April 30, 2002

CLEMSON, SC - The Clemson swimming and diving team has released the award winners for the 2001-2002 season. Among the award winners were most valuable performers Mark Henly and Jenna Burtch. Henly was solid all season for the Tigers in the 200 and 400 IM's and he led the Tigers in the 200 back all season. Burtch led the Tigers in three events this season, the 50, 100 and 200 free. Burtch was also a large part of the Tiger relay teams that qualified for the NCAA Championships. The award winners for most inspirational performance were Rob Kummer and the women's 400 free relay. Kummer earned the award for his performance in the 200 fly at the ACC Championships when he posted a time of 1:47.21 and a second-place finish. The women's 400 free relay earned the award for their conference championship and NCAA qualifying time of 3:20.53 that they posted at the ACC meet. The complete list of awards winners follows.

Complete list of awards:

Most Valuable Performers
Mark Henly
Jenna Burtch

Most Improved
Andrew Scheerhorn
Courtney Humes

Rookie of the Year
Thomas Rappold
Christine Woodruff

Most Dedicated in the Weight Room
Matthew Wilson
Craig Thomas
Mandy Commons
Katie Brown

Most Dedicated Overall
Matthew Norman
Matthew Wilson
Jenna Burtch
Virginia Kirouac

Tiger Pride Award
Thomas "Buddy" Reed
James Stoffer
Beverly Chin
Carolina Douglas

Coaches Award
Ryan Cassella
Eric Shulick
Adam Tepe
Mary Brewer

Most Inspirational Performance
Women's 400 free relay at ACC'S
Rob Kummer's 200 fly at ACC'S

All ACC Certificates
Rob Kummer
Craig Thomas
Patty Hider
Mandy Commons
Christine Woodruff
Lindsey Kroeger
Elise Theiler
Jenna Burtch

Senior Gift
Matthew Wilson
Andy Meek
Kenny Roberts
German Martinez
Caroline Peterson
Carolina Douglas
Virginia Kirouac
Beverly Chin
Emily Hustead
Patty Hider

Support Staff Appreciation Awards
Ginty Porter
Dave Helms
Tiffany Burby
Jeff Morris
CJ Johnson
Amanda Thompson