Temple University Athletics

Temple Unveils Major Award Finalists for 2019 Celebration of Champions
4.23.19 | General
PHILADELPHIA -- Temple Athletics has announced the finalists for the major awards that will be presented to student-athletes at the 2019 Stellas: A Celebration of Champions. The event will take place on Sunday evening the STAR Pavilion.
Performer of the Year
Female: Helene Gottlieb, Cross Country/Track & Field;Â Kerry Plunkett, Fencing; Monica Servidio, GymnasticsÂ
Male:Â Shizz Alston, Jr., Basketball;Â Ryquell Armstead, Football; Trey Wren, Golf
Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Female: Ashton Dunkley, Cross Country/Track & Field; Jaylene Everett, Gymnastics; Mia Heirakuji, Volleyball
Male: Uladzimir Dorash, Men's Tennis; Jovahn Fair, Football; Gary McCabe, GolfÂ
Newcomers of the Year
Female: Ariana Castrence, Gymnastics; Gabriela Johnson, Soccer; Marissa White, Track & Field
Male:Â Jalen Campbell, Soccer; Conor McGrath, Golf; Rock Ya-Sin, FootballÂ
Community Service Awards
Female:Â Keion Greenhow, Track & Field; Blessing Olaode, Fencing
Male: Zack Mesday, Football; JP Moorman II, Basketball
Novacare Comeback of the Year Awards
Female: Alliya Butts, Basketball; Emily Kiehn, RowingÂ
Male:Â Elias Hellgren Villegas, Soccer;Â Chapelle Russell, Football
Doors at open at 6:00 p.m. Friends and family can purchase tickets to the event for $40 at OwlSports.com/TheStellas19
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Performer of the Year
Female: Helene Gottlieb, Cross Country/Track & Field;Â Kerry Plunkett, Fencing; Monica Servidio, GymnasticsÂ
Male:Â Shizz Alston, Jr., Basketball;Â Ryquell Armstead, Football; Trey Wren, Golf
Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Female: Ashton Dunkley, Cross Country/Track & Field; Jaylene Everett, Gymnastics; Mia Heirakuji, Volleyball
Male: Uladzimir Dorash, Men's Tennis; Jovahn Fair, Football; Gary McCabe, GolfÂ
Newcomers of the Year
Female: Ariana Castrence, Gymnastics; Gabriela Johnson, Soccer; Marissa White, Track & Field
Male:Â Jalen Campbell, Soccer; Conor McGrath, Golf; Rock Ya-Sin, FootballÂ
Community Service Awards
Female:Â Keion Greenhow, Track & Field; Blessing Olaode, Fencing
Male: Zack Mesday, Football; JP Moorman II, Basketball
Novacare Comeback of the Year Awards
Female: Alliya Butts, Basketball; Emily Kiehn, RowingÂ
Male:Â Elias Hellgren Villegas, Soccer;Â Chapelle Russell, Football
Doors at open at 6:00 p.m. Friends and family can purchase tickets to the event for $40 at OwlSports.com/TheStellas19
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Players Mentioned
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