URI Student-Athletes Honored at Rhode Island State House

April 28, 2008

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Ten University of Rhode Island student-athletes were honored for their academic and athletic achievements today as part of a Scholar-Athlete Awards Reception in the House Chamber at the Rhode Island State House this afternoon.

Sponsored by Speaker William J. Murphy and the Rhode Island House of Representatives, 30 student-athletes from URI, Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island were selected and presented with a plaque and a Citation from the State. In addition, each institution honored an outstanding athletics alumnus.

The following student-athletes were honored:

Jimmy Baron - Men's Basketball
Tamara Burman - Rowing
Jamie Degidio - Baseball
Stephanie Gregory - Women's Track & Field
Brendan Lamboy - Men's Track & Field
Beth McArdle - Rowing
Mike McCampbell - Golf
Deb Nelson - Women's Soccer
Jeannie Records - Field Hockey
David Wilson - Football

Athletic Alumnus: John DeCubellis '82