oe ~ UPEI AWARDS Following is a list of all “awards winners: Soccer Letters . Janos Barna, Peter Wolters Outstanding offensive player Richard Pierre-Gilles Most defensive player Jamie Vessey Most dedicated player Andrew MacLeod Lowell M. Stewart Memorial Award Andrew Bartlett Most Valuable Player Richard Pierre-Gilles a Anne Bernard, Sandy Jardine, Sheila Mortimer, Carla Dumaresq Letters Outstanding Rookie Most Improved Player Most Dedicated Player Most Valuable Player Heather Morrison Shelagh Noonan Shelley Gaudet Tracy MacKachern Wevuens Volleyball Shawna Bernard Debbi Bowes Michelle Bolivar Nikki Gallant Cheryl Mayne Letters Outstanding Rookie Most Improved Player Most Dedicated Player Most Valuable Player second year in a row thare male honors be hard to recruit someone of Delroy’s calibre.” ‘ ; ; Other major winners of ifax Gordon was also voted to the first all-star team. Gordon said that he was greatly honored to be co- athlete of the year. He was however quick to praise awards were named as well. To the surprise of no one, Tracy MacEachern was voted the Field Hockey MVP. It was the fourth straight year 3 ae that she was so honored. his retiring teammate Delroy Adams. — Basketball MVP was a tie. The award was handed out to the tallest and the shortest players on the team, Janet Nichols and Ri Bahadurs- ingh. Nichols said that she suprised ecause there : Women’s “T really admire him a lot.. I’m a roommate of Delroy’s and he’s been a great help. He’s been really | supportive. he’s helped me with my basketball and with my schoolwork. We’re going to miss him. - was It’s going to are so many good players on the team. Bahadursingh said that it as a great thrill to win the award with her teammate Janet Nichols. Men’s Basketball MVP went to the Magic Man, Delroy Adams. Adams who led the Panthers first ever AUAA title in 1986-87 echoed the words of Tracy MacKachern when she described his stay at UPEI. to their “The people have made you feel at home. If you have a problem anyone will help you. The support from the fans, the environment here makes you feel wel- come. They helped us to do so great.” Womens Basketball Letters Outstanding Rookie Most Improved Player Most Dedicated Player Most Valuable Player Stephanie Knickle, Janet Nichols Stephanie Smith Stephanie Knickle Tracy MacEKachern Ria Bahadursingh, Janet Nichols Mens Basketball Letters Dave Dunn, Steve Ruiz, Peter Gordon, Brett Wood, Duncan Shaw Outstanding Rookie Most Improved Player Most Dedicated Player Most Valuable Player Winston Duncan Dave Dunn Steve Ruiz Delroy Adams Hockey Letters Jerry Fleming, Bob Giffin, Rich Little, Ron Hennessey Outstanding Rookie John Copple Most Improved Player Rich Little Most Dedicated Player Mike Thususka Most Valuable Plaver Tony Haladuick Leading Scorer Greg Gravel Dr. Elliot’s words. I'd One thing is for sure Delroy going to miss Hf 22 leading the Panthers to vic- tory. Soccer MVP as was the case in Field Hockey came as no surprise to anyone. Richard Pierre-Gilles was honored for his outstanding play during the past season. Gilles was honored by university president, Dr. El- | liot hen during his speech Elliot said that Gilles “is the finest ‘natural soccer player I’ve ever seen.” Gilles said that the pres- ident’s comments were un- expected. “Ill really cherish have to say it was the most touching moment of my time here at UPEI. You don’t like that too often. It’s true recognition.” find words to describe Richard Pierre- hear. words Trying to Gilles is not easy. In the few short moments [ spoke to him I got the feeling that I was talking to a class person. Plain and simple that’s what Richard Pierre-Gilles is: a class human being. Winning the Volleyball MVP was Cheryl Mayne. Of the stand- ing ovations given Thursday night one ‘of the loveliest was saved for a special per- son. Physiotherapist Janet Rogers was pro- longed ovation in recognition of her womens this year many given a tireless efforts in holding our various teams together during the past season. So often people behind the scenes go unnoticed. It’s nice to see people who de- serve praise get some for a change. We couldn’t do it without the efforts of people like Janet Rogers. ee ee ee ee ee PEL DE OS Sari i See Re sheik ie eB ie EEF, BO a de a ho a ane a s aa ene ‘ — = =e Page 9 === Thursday, March 31 SES 8 eee —— :