2010
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education sponsors the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Awards to honor students of color who have excelled in the classroom as well as on the athletic field. Inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe, Jr.'s commitment to education as well as his love for the game of tennis, U.S. colleges and universities are invited to participate in this annual awards program by nominating their outstanding sports scholars. In addition to their athletic ability and academic performance, Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars demonstrate a commitment to community service and student leadership.
Male Winner
Darius Law - Track
Female Winner
Marcia Newby - Gymnastics
Male Semi-Finalists
Justin Taylor Kremer - Track
Evans Kosgeim - Track
Desmond Maurice Taylor - Football
Kevyn Scott - Football
Adam H Rundh - Football
Christopher Pintado - Football
Robert Griffin III - Football
Roman Martinez - Basketball
Kenneth Avila - Baseball
Female Semi-Finalists
Aundeah Kearney - Track
Windy Santa Cruz - Track
Nana Bulaba Sang-Bender - Track
Katrina Gaudier - Softball
Bree Thornton - Soccer
Danielle Stallings - Soccer
Maranda Smith - Gymnastics
Kirin Mushtaq Khan - Crew
Margaret Antwinette Smith - Basketball
More About This Program:
As the name denotes, the annual Ashe edition is part of the magazine’s quarter-century legacy of recognizing young, outstanding minority men and women who have distinguished themselves in their academic and athletic pursuits.
In addition to their athletic ability, students named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5, be at least a sophomore academically and be active on their campuses or in their communities.
Latest