BURLINGTON, Vt. — Eighteen student-athletes from America East institutions were named to the conference’s 2016 Helping Hands Team Tuesday evening at the conference’s annual awards dinner in Burlington, Vt., site of the 2016 annual meeting.
The America East Helping Hands Team, in its third year, was established to recognize a male and female student-athlete from each of the nine America East institutions for their exemplary efforts in the area of community service while remaining in good academic standing.
“This award exemplifies the conference’s dedication to leadership on and off the field as one of its 3 Pillars," said America East Commissioner Amy Huchthausen. “These 18 honorees are just a small sample of the countless student-athletes in America East who are committed to helping others and giving back to their communities."
2016 America East Helping Hands Team
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Institution
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Name
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Sport
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Class
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Albany
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*Laini Leindecker
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VB
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Jr.
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*Justin Berger
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MLAX
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Sr.
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Binghamton
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Griffin McIver
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SB
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Sr.
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|
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Eric Farm
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MSW
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Sr.
|
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Hartford
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Christie Michals
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WBB
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Sr.
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|
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Anthony LoBello
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MSOC
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Sr.
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Maine
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Jillian Lary
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TR
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Jr.
|
|
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Michael Supp
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FB
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Jr.
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UMBC
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Amanda Dailey
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WSOC
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Sr.
|
|
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Cory Callahan
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BASE
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Jr.
|
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UML
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Thalia Petsis
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WSO
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So.
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|
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Daniel Schmith
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XC/TR
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So.
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UNH
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*Madison Lightfoot
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VB
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Sr.
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|
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*Harry Quast
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MIH
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Sr.
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Stony Brook
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Lo Hathaway
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VB
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Sr.
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|
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*Gabe Vazquez
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XC/TR
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Sr.
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Vermont
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Margaret Nealon
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WLAX
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Sr.
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|
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Jackson Dayton
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MSOC
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Jr.
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*Repeat recipient
Each institution, at its discretion, selects a male and female representative to be recognized annually by the America East Conference. The winners represent 14 different sports are a mix of classes with 11 seniors, 5 juniors and 2 sophomores being honored.
About America East: The America East provides its member schools and their athletic programs a platform upon which student-athletes can achieve both collegiate and life success through the promotion and nurturing of athletic excellence, academic achievement and leadership, on and off the field.