Athletic Awards
The Rocky Mountain College athletics department is excited to celebrate its 2019-20 student athletes and their numerous accomplishments attained academically, athletically and in the community. We will also award an RMC athletics blanket, a tradition started by Herb Klindt, to each graduating senior. This year, it will be mailed.
Herb Klindt Award - Top Male Senior Athlete
The Herb Klindt Awards are named for RMC’s first athletic director.
Recipient of this year’s Herb Klindt Award for Top Male Senior Athlete:
Isaac Petsch
Clara Klindt Award - Top Female Senior Athlete
The Clara Klindt Award is in honor of Clara wife of Herb; the Rocky Mountain College Athletics Hall of Fame is named for her
Recipient of this year’s Clara Klindt Award for Top Female Senior Athlete:
Markaela Francis
Frank Mathew Award -Top Male Junior Athlete
Frank was an athlete, football coach, track & field coach, an instructor as well as athletic director; awarded to the top junior male athlete.
Recipient of this year’s Frank Mathew Award for Top Male Junior Athlete:
Lucas Overton
Helen Mathew Award -Top Female Junior Athlete
Helen was Frank’s wife, remained a loyal Rocky sports fan throughout her lifetime.
Recipient of this year’s Helen Mathew Award for Top Female Junior Athlete:
Maia Wetzel
Arthur H. DeRosier Award - Student Athlete who leads with Grit, Spirit, and Selflessness
Arthur H. DeRosier was a former Rocky Mountain College President; awarded to a student athlete (any class) who leads with grit, spirit, and selflessness.
Recipient of this year’s Arthur H. DeRosier Award for student athlete who leads with Grit, Spirit, and Selflessness:
Chase Truscott
President’s Award - Top Male Student Athlete
This award is the department’s most outstanding award bestowed upon the top male student athlete.
Recipient of this year’s President’s Award - Top Male Student Athlete:
Grant Wallace
President’s Award - Top Female Student Athlete
This award is the department’s most outstanding award bestowed upon the top female student athlete.
Recipient of this year’s President’s Award - Top Female Student Athlete:
Daniella Russell
Athletic Director’s Award
Awarded to student athletes who were nominated by their head coach as worthy leaders and positive teammates
Recipients of this year’s Athletic Director’s Awards:
Carina Bracy
Avery Carlson
Lauren Cornwall
Carrie Daniels
Hailey Derrickson
Hayden Flohr
Lauren Gamache
Natalie Hilderman
Ester Jakobsson
Chase Morehouse
Morgan O’Neil
Alexander Sehlberg
Nolan Sherwood
Kloie Thatcher
Mitchell Thiessen
Battlin’ Bears Distinguished Service Award
Awarded to a student who makes an impact on the department through enthusiasm, service and dependability.
Recipient of this year’s Battlin’ Bears Distinguished Service Award:
Gideon Hudson