Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony & Dessert

Last night students and coaches from all 19 intercollegiate teams at Lewis & Clark came together to celebrate accomplishments and send our seniors off into the world.

After a spectacular video presentation by student filmmaker Remy Neymarc, our very own senior and team captain Matt Yelin stepped up to MC the event, alongside Margaret Dowling from Volleyball/Basketball.

The first award of the evening went to one of our standout freshmen swimmers, Kayla Ernewein, who was named “Rookie of the Year” among all female athletes at the College.

Caz was a finalist for “Female Athlete of the Year” after her dominance at the NWC Championship and Matt Yelin was a finalist for the “Senior Career” award.

Our seniors left with the most swag, taking away their orange graduation tassels, an L&C watch or crystal ornament, and a brand new wireless keyboard with the L&C athletics logo splashed across the keys. Jealousy ran deep over that one. What a great sendoff for our seniors.

Friday on the grassy knoll.....

The swim office has been graced with a stunning Friday on campus. Above, two different classes meet on the field below Frank Manor House and students lounge on a sunny afternoon. Tomorrow's forecast even better!

Team Banquet Picnic!

The sun washed over a green and blooming Portland Sunday for the swim team’s annual banquet. This year’s gathering took the form of a picnic in Sellwood Park just across the river from campus. The park sits on a bluff overlooking the wildlife refuge, Oaks Park, the river, and downtown Portland beyond.

We celebrated with some great snacks and desserts before handing out varsity letters and a load of special awards.

Congratulations to all of Pioneer Swimming for a fantastic season with a wonderful group of people!


Our honorees this year:

Our dear, dear graduating SENIORS:
· Matt Yelin
· Claudia Ramirez
· Susie Trexler
· Lee Taylor
· Claire Jordan
· Kim Guinn
· Cat Menkel-Lawrence

Outgoing Captains:
· Matt Yelin
· Lee Taylor
· Claire Jordan
· Susie Trexler
· Kira McGieson

Incoming 2011-2012 Captains:
· Rachel Wolf
· Kira McGieson
· Steven Carreno
· Noah Boring

Most Inspirational:
· Kayla Ernewein
· Claire Jordan
· Matt Yelin
Outstanding Swimmer:
· Rachael Cazden
· Shuichi Matsumoto

Most Improved:
· Evan Damon
· Kayla Ernewein
· Matt Gallagher

Best Smile:
· Kira McGieson
· Noah Boring
· Shuichi Matsumoto
· Lesley Pfeiffer

No April Fool’s... A sunny, sunny Friday on campus!

Class on the lawn, anyone?