U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- More than 100 cadets at the Air Force Academy received awards for their academic, athletic and airmanship talents, May 22 in Clune Arena.
Lt. Col. Robert Callihan, an Academy faculty member at the event, said the awards recognize individual cadets for their achievements in academics, athletics and airmanship.
“Most notable are the recipients of the top graduate, academic performer, military performer and athletic performer awards,” he said.
Academic Awards
All academic award recipients are Class of 2017 graduates and second lieutenants.
- Young Wu, Academic Performance
- Jeremy Jacobellis, Humanities
- Evan Locke, Basic Sciences
- Young Wu, Engineering
- Alyssa Sedgwick, Social Sciences
- Stephen Cunningham, Outstanding Cadet in Systems Engineering
- John Deaton, Aeronautical Engineering
- Jonathan Schiller, Astronautical Engineering
- William Hammond, Space Operations
- Benjamin Burmester, Biology
- Leslie Perez, Behavioral Sciences
- Evan Locke, Chemistry
- Benjamin Weaver, Civil Engineering
- Rachel Curtis, Computer Science
- Ren Herbert, Computer and Network Security
- Dominic Celiano, Outstanding Cadet in Computer Engineering
- Casey Evans, Outstanding Cadet in Electrical Engineering
- Brady Gartman, Economics
- Patrick King, Meteorology
- Jeremiah Revereza, Geospatial Science
- Jacob Yarwood, Outstanding Cadet in Mechanical Engineering
- Eric Anderson, Communications
- Ryan Nicholson, English
- Sarah McClellan, Intercollegiate Speech Competition
- Jonathan Earp-Pitkins, Eastern Language Minor
- Ryan Douglas, Western Language Minor
- Jeremy Jacobellis, Foreign Area Studies
- Eric Anderson, History
- Kevin Pina, Military History
- Andrew Resweber, Legal Studies
- Samuel Sapita, Management
- Hayley Weir, Military Strategic Studies
- Rachel Eaton, Mathematics
- Zachary Blanks, Brig. Gen. John M. Andrew Award for the Outstanding Cadet in Operations Research
- Jonathan Schiller, Physics
- Ryan Dau, National Security Studies
- Hannah Hughes, Political Science
- Samuel Burton, Philosophy
- Heath Rohr, Outstanding Cadet in Remotely Piloted Aircraft
Military Awards
All military award recipients are Class of 2017 graduates and second lieutenants.
- Young Wu, Order of Graduation
- Juan C. Orozco, U.S. Prep School
- Ashley Stanton, Former Enlisted
- Sara Fishbein, Falcon Scholar
- Young Wu, 100 Year Honor Roll
- Jacob Yarwood, Spring Wing Commander
- Sara Fishbein, Fall Wing Commander
- Riley Richards, Summer Wing Commander
- Santos Jayagopal, Group Commander
- Whitney Briggs, Squadron Commander
- John Deaton, Flight Commander
- Reagan Fentress, Who Best Exemplifies the Highest Ideals of Loyalty, Integrity, and Courage
- Brandon Chitwood, Honor Chairperson
- Timothy Barbera, Character
- Andrew Liang, Citizenship
- Tierra Franklin, Military Performance
- Ryan Douglas, Civil Air Patrol Ryan Douglas
Athletic Awards
- 2nd Lt. Daniel Fischer, Physical Education Average
- 2nd Lt. John W. Wells, Outstanding Cadet in Physical Education
- 2nd Lt. Bradley Haslam, Most Valuable Baseball Player
- 2nd Lt. Hayden Graham, Most Valuable Basketball Player (Men)
- Cadet 2nd Class Cortney Porter, Most Valuable Basketball Player (Women)
- 2nd Lt. Adam Sumait, Most Valuable Cadet in Boxing Excellence
- 2nd Lt. Lucas McKinney, Most Valuable Cheerleader
- 2nd Lt. Matthew Dorsey, Most Valuable Cross Country Runner (Men)
- 2nd Lt. Lindy Long, Most Valuable Cross Country Runner (Women)
- 2nd Lt. Avery Eckebrecht, Most Valuable Diver
- Cadet 3rd Class Cameron Sullivan, Most Valuable Fencer (Men)
- Cadet 4th Class Leanne Singleton-Comfort, Most Valuable Fencer Award (Women)
- 2nd Lt. Ryan Watson, Most Valuable Football Defensive Player
- Cadet 2nd Class Luke Strebel, Most Valuable Football Lineman or Special Teams Player
- 2nd Lt. Weston Steelhammer, Most Valuable Football Player
- 2nd Lt. Steven S. Choi, Most Valuable Golfer (Men)
- 2nd Lt. Timothy Wang, Most Valuable Gymnast (Men)
- 2nd Lt. Kara Witgen, Most Valuable Gymnast (Women)
- Cadet 3rd Class Shane Starrett, Most Valuable Ice Hockey Player
- Cadet 3rd Class Brandon Jones, Most Valuable Lacrosse Player
- 2nd Lt. Ryan Jacobs, Most Valuable Cadet in Marksmanship (Rifle)
- 2nd Lt. Cameron Duley, Most Valuable Soccer Player (Men)
- 2nd Lt. Alison Skidmore, Most Valuable Soccer Player (Women)
- Cadet 3rd Class Steffen Mount, Most Valuable Swimmer (Men)
- 2nd Lt. Genevieve Miller, Most Valuable Swimmer (Women)
- Cadet 4th Class Mack Galvin, Most Valuable Tennis Player (Men)
- 2nd Lt. Chloe Forlini, Most Valuable Tennis Player (Women)
- Cadet 2nd Class Jamiel Trimble, Most Valuable Track and Field Athlete (Men)
- Cadet 2nd Class Michelle Spires, Most Valuable Track and Field Athlete (Women)
- 2nd Lt. Matthew Dorsey, Most Valuable Track and Field Competitor (Men)
- 2nd Lt. Lindy Long, Most Valuable Track and Field Competitor (Women)
- Cadet 3rd Class Elizabeth Pennington, Most Valuable Volleyball Player Award
- Cadet 2nd Class Ben Thomas, Most Valuable Water Polo Player
- 2nd Lt. Gerald McGinty, Most Valuable Wrestler
- 2nd Lt. Chloe Forlini, Outstanding Cadet, Athletic Leadership
- 2nd Lt. Jordan Dahle, Outstanding Cadet, Athletic Excellence
- 2nd Lt. Bradley, Haslam, Outstanding Cadet, Athletic Achievement
- 2nd Weston Steelhammer, Most Valuable Athlete (Men)
- 2nd Lt. Genevieve Miller, Most Valuable Athlete (Women)
- 2nd Lt. Lucas Fumagalli, Outstanding Cadet, Scholar-Athlete
Airmanship Award recipients
All Airmanship award winners are Class of 2017 graduates and second lieutenants.
- Min Kim, Outstanding Cadet in Airmanship
- Min J. Kim, Outstanding Cadet in Parachuting
- Christopher Beck, Outstanding Cadet in Powered Flight
- Ashley Torres, Outstanding Cadet in Soaring