Granville, Ohio (April 7, 2025) – Denison University hosted the 14th Annual James T. Glerum '82 Top 50 Scholar-Athlete Honors Celebration on Monday, April 7, at the Mitchell Center on Denison University's campus. The event recognizes the Top 50 Denison student-athletes of sophomore standing or higher based on grade point average. They are invited to the banquet, along with a Denison faculty member of their choosing.

The banquet is named in honor of James T. Glerum, a 1982 graduate and Big Red men's basketball team member. During the event, each Top-50 honoree is recognized by their invited faculty member, who is called to give a short introduction meant to illustrate the off-field aspects of student-athletes.

In addition to the Top 50 awards(listed below), a handful of additional awards are handed out during the banquet.

James T. Glerum Jr. '82 Presidential Award: The senior recipient will have demonstrated superior athletic and academic accomplishments, outstanding leadership, and service to the university and community. This year's winner is Kerstyn Johnson (Women's Swimming and Diving)

Dr. Larry Scheiderer Award: This award is given to the highest ranking Senior Male Scholar Athlete, criteria of grade point average, a varsity team member, and a four-year letterwinner. This year's winner is Connor Brown (Men's Swimming and Diving).

Lynn Schweizer Award: This award is given to the highest ranking senior female scholar-athlete, criteria of grade point average, a varsity team member, and a four-year letter winner. This year's winner is Maddie Goodman (Women's Basketball).

Ted Barclay Top Five Award: This award is presented to the five individuals who represent the highest GPA and athletic achievements within the Denison athletic department. This year's winners are Chase Daniel (Football), Gavin Jones (Men's Swimming and Diving), Christian Narcelles (Men's Swimming and Diving), Sarah Sollinger (Women's Soccer), and Caitlin McLearn (Women's Lacrosse).

NCAC Scholar-Athletes: This award is given to one male and one female athlete at each conference institution. The winners are student-athletes who possess a minimum of 3.50 GPA and have contributed significantly to the athletic accomplishments of their team. Annabelle Calderon (Softball) and Patrick Daly (Men's Swimming and Diving) are this year's winners.

Making a Difference Award: This award recognizes a senior student-athlete who has contributed significantly to fostering an inclusive and supportive athletic environment for athletes of all identities. This year's winner is Jay Jackson (Men's Basketball).

Alumni Recognition Award: This award is given to a Denison alum who has contributed to the athletic department through their continued support, encouragement, and enthusiasm. This year's winner is Dr. Katie Sprague '01.

Town and Gown: This award recognizes a local business, organization, or individual who has gone above and beyond to show their support for Denison's athletic programs and student-athletes. This year's winner is Nathan Graves.

Chi Alpha Sigma: Denison's Chi Alpha Sigma chapter provides the opportunity for the university to honor collegiate student-athletes who have excelled in the classroom and athletic competitions. To be eligible to join the honor society, the student-athlete must participate in a sport at the varsity intercollegiate level, achieve junior academic standing, display strong moral character, and earn a 3.4 or higher cumulative grade point average. This year's class included 56 athletes across 19 different sports.


2024-2025 Denison Top-50 Student-Athletes:(Alphabetical Order; Name: Year, Sport, Major)

Eli Aronson: senior, baseball, data analytics
Isabella Bazant: sophomore, women's soccer, anthropology and French
Annelise Bentley: junior, women's track and field, psychology
Rose Bohlsen: sophomore, women's track and field, communication
Connor Brown: senior, men's swimming and diving, financial economics
Lauren Brown: sophomore, volleyball, politics and public affairs and economics
Nina Casingal: junior, field hockey, economics
Tabitha Chandler: sophomore, field hockey, global health
Katelyn Chiu: sophomore, volleyball, data analytics
Amber Croonquist: senior, women's swimming and diving, biology
Chase Daniel: sophomore, football, Spanish and global commerce
Ayla Dunbar: sophomore, volleyball, psychology
Corvus Endo: sophomore, women's fencing, English
Morgan Gilmore: senior, women's golf, biology and Spanish
Maddie Goodman: senior, women's basketball, biochemistry
Colin Gramley: senior, men's tennis, financial economics
Ethan Green: junior, men's tennis, financial economics
Claire Hamilton: sophomore, volleyball, biology
Emily Harris: junior, women's swimming and diving, financial economics
Katie Houpt: junior, women's basketball, politics and public affairs and journalism
Natalie Isberg: junior, women's fencing, English and journalism
Cailey Johns: senior, volleyball, psychology and environmental studies
Jack Johnson: sophomore, men's swimming and diving, undecided
Kerstyn Johnson: senior, women's swimming and diving, HESS and Theater
Gavin Jones: senior, men's swimming and diving, economics and communication
Alice Kempf: junior, volleyball, communication
Morgan Kress: sophomore, women's basketball, biochemistry
Grace Lukens: junior, women's fencing, English literature and dance
Elizabeth Lyon: senior, women's golf, biochemistry
Colin MacLean: senior, men's lacrosse, financial economics
Aly Marshall: sophomore, women's track and field, psychology and Spanish
Caitlin McLearn: sophomore, women's lacrosse, economics
Lu-Si Minnich: junior, women's swimming and diving, financial economics
Andrew Nachtwey: sophomore, men's soccer, economics
Christian Narcelles: senior, men's swimming and diving, biochemistry
Liam Nelson: sophomore, men's swimming and diving, HESS
Cian Nicholas: junior, men's lacrosse, economics
Tomer Ozmo: senior, men's tennis, computer science
Maja Palmroos: senior, women's swimming and diving, data analytics and mathematics
John Platt: senior, men's cross country, data analytics
Jack Rice: sophomore, men's soccer, economics and philosophy
Lauren Richner: senior, women's swimming and diving, global health
Kael Shah: junior, men's tennis, global commerce
Sydney Silverstein: senior, softball, psychology and HESS
Lila Smith: sophomore, field hockey, politics and public affairs
Max Soja: senior, men's swimming and diving, HESS
Sarah Sollinger: junior, women's soccer, journalism
Ada Taute: sophomore, women's basketball, economics
Drue Thielking: junior, women's swimming and diving, biology
Josh Thomas: junior, men's swimming and diving, journalism and politics and public affairs
Elijah Van Farowe: junior, men's track and field, politics and public affairs
Lexi Verdell: sophomore, women's track and field, environmental science
Bryana Woodard: senior, women's basketball, psychology
Jess Zittel: junior, women's basketball, HESS