April 28, 2008 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 Athletic Alumnus: John DeCubellis '82 |
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