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Blumenherst Named NGCA Scholar All-America
7/1/2009 10:45:00 AM | Women's Golf
DURHAM, N.C. ? For the fourth straight year, recent Duke graduate Amanda Blumenherst has been named to the National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA) Scholar All-America squad on Wednesday.
A total of 410 women's collegiate golfers were recognized with this prestigious honor. The criteria for selection to the All-American Scholar Team are some of the most stringent in all of college athletics. The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.50 and student-athletes must have competed in at least 50% (Division I) or 66% (Division II & III) of the college's regularly scheduled competitive rounds during the year.
A native of Scottsdale, Ariz., Blumenherst compiled a 72.92 stroke average to go along with one victory, four top five finishes and five top 10 placements in 12 tournaments in 2008-09. She received All-America accolades for the fourth straight year marking the third player in school history to earn All-America credentials for four consecutive ledgers joining Liz Janangelo and Virada Nirapathpongporn.
Blumenherst closed out her collegiate career as one of the most decorated Division I women's golfers in NCAA history. She registered 12 victories, 78 rounds of even or under par, 37 top 10 finishes and 41 top 20 finishes in 44 tournaments. Blumenherst earned National Player of the Year and the Golfstat Cup her first three years becoming the first to do so three consecutive seasons. She also earned the Honda Award and Nancy Lopez Award on two occasions.
The 2008 U.S. Women's Amateur Champion, Blumenherst completed her Duke career as one of the most decorated student-athletes in Blue Devil history.
As consistent as she was on the golf course, Blumenherst was even better in the classroom as she received a degree in history along with a minor in English and Theatre Studies in May, while compiling a 3.825 grade-point average over her career. In her final semester at Duke, Blumenherst collected a 4.0 grade-point average.
Last month, she won the Dinah Shore Trophy Award for the second straight year, which is presented to the NCAA Division I golfer who has an overall grade-point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, played in at least 50.0 percent of her team's scheduled events, maintained a scoring average of 78.0 or less and demonstrated leadership skills and/or extraordinary community affairs work. She became the first ever repeat winner of the award.
Blumenherst is also a three-time ACC Honor Roll selection, three-time All-ACC Academic Team honoree and was the 2008 ACC Women's Golf Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
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The 2008-2009 NGCA All-American Scholar Team for Division I is as follows:
Name School Major
Azahara Munoz Arizona State University Psychology
Juliana Murcia Arizona State University Art-Sculpture
Courtney Blevins Arkansas State University Nursing
Patricia Sanz Auburn University Microbiology
Sarah Thead Auburn University Economics
Catie Tucker Austin Peay State University Psychology
Katie Windlan Ball State University Criminal Justice
Kirsty O'Connor Ball State University German Education
Rachael Pruett Ball State University Exercise Science
Sarah Windlan Ball State University Marketing
Morgan Chambers Baylor University Health Science Studies Pre-Med
Kelly Maguigan Belmont University Pharmaceutical Studies
Laura Dyson Belmont University Business Administration
Lauren Oeser Belmont University Biology
Hannah Lambert Bowling Green State University Architectural/Environmental Design
Lauren Glew Bowling Green State University Finance
Megan Gormley Bowling Green State University Sport Management
Jade Bollinger Brigham Young University Pre-Management
Carly Arison Brown University Undeclared
Heather Arison Brown University Undeclared
Julia Robinson Brown University English
Megan Tuohy Brown University Undeclared
Susan Restrepo Brown University History of Art and Architecture
Clare Cornelius Butler University Business
Molly Fields Butler University Pharmacy
Alicia Grier Coastal Carolina University Business Management
Melissa Martin Colorado State University Natural Sciences
Stefanie Ferguson Colorado State University Corporate Finance and Real Estate
Elena Vukmir Drake University Finance and Management
Michelle Mathwick Drake University Pharmacy
Olivia Lansing Drake University Graphic Design and Magazine Journalism
Amanda Blumenherst Duke University History
Abby Bools East Carolina University History
Colleen Estes East Carolina University Health Fitness Specialist
Darby Peters Eastern Michigan University Accounting
Lina Pasquali Eastern Michigan University Dietetics
Marjorie Thuot Eastern Michigan University Marketing
Stephany Fleet Eastern Michigan University Graphic Marketing and Communications
Caroline Westrup Florida State University Sports Management
Hali Coppin Fresno State University Physical Therapy
Lindi Covarrubias Fresno State University Kinesiology
Louisa Lies Fresno State University Undeclared
Maria Pia Escandon Fresno State University Business
Taylor Siebert Fresno State University Liberal Studies
Stefanie Kenoyer Furman University Political Science
Carly Hunt Georgetown University Government
Joan Dulieu Georgetown University Business
Robyn English Georgetown University Government
Brianna Maynard Houston Baptist University Business Administration
Laci Humphrey Houston Baptist University Business Administration
Britt Knutson Illinois State University Business Teacher Education
Laura Harris Illinois State University Marketing
Stacey Miller Illinois State University Business Management
Breanne Smith Indiana State University Elementary Education
Diana Price Indiana State University Exercise Science
Kayley Bodine Indiana State University Nursing
Mackenzie Mack Indiana State University Business Marketing
Kristin Paulson Iowa State University Materials Engineering
Laurence Herman Iowa State University Business
Rachel Reed Iowa State University Elementary Education
Alison Rathsman IPFW Accounting
Kelly Lynch James Madison University History
Abbi Sunner Kansas State University Kinesiology
Elise Houtz Kansas State University Accounting
Maddi Swaney Kent State University Marketing
Martina Gavier Kent State University International Relations
Mercedes Germino Kent State University Communication Studies
Lindsey McAtee Long Beach State University Exercise Science
Brooke Mallory Longwood University Kinesiology
Kameron Carter Longwood University Chemistry
Kara Spence Longwood University Art and Graphic Design
Mary Carmody Longwood University Kinesiology
Tessa Teachman Louisiana State University Mass Communications
Mary Oliver Marshall University Criminal Justice and English
Alaina Cleland McNeese State University Biological Science
Jacy Reynolds McNeese State University Animal Science
Maggie Welch McNeese State University Accounting
Megan Reynolds McNeese State University Undeclared
Aimee Neff Michigan State University Communications
Lindsey Solberg Michigan State University Undeclared
Clara Leathers Middle Tennessee State University Geography
Karisa Akin Middle Tennessee State University Elementary Education
Leigh Wilkins Middle Tennessee State University Entrepreneurship
Stephanie Gough Middle Tennessee State University Geography
Leigh Phillips Mississippi State University General Business
Mallory Batson Mississippi State University Elementary Education
Alex Hinteregger Murray State University Nursing
Andrea Downer Murray State University Independent Studies
Bethany Yates Murray State University Communication Disorders
Angellina Bortoletto New Mexico State University Biology
Apinporn Swaschuto New Mexico State University Individualized Studies
Mary Margaret Murphy New Mexico State University Community Health
Julie Saleeby North Carolina State University Business
Ali Carter Northern Arizona University Elementary Education
Kelsie Passolt Northern Illinois University Mass Communications
Innapha Tantanavivat Northwestern University Communications
Jen Hong Northwestern University Political Science
Kelsey Lindenschmidt Northwestern University Chemical Engineering
Elizabeth Ecker Oakland University Psychology
Laura Kwiatkowski Oakland University Biochemistry
Lauren Gardner Oakland University Biology
Nichole Swan Oakland University Mechanical Engineering
Colleen Lienesch Ohio University Communications
Erin Cahill Ohio University Accounting
Lindsay Bergman Ohio University Communications
Megan Weaver Ohio University Math
Amanda Johnson Oklahoma State University Accounting
Caroline Hedwall Oklahoma State University Undeclared
Karin Kinnerud Oklahoma State University International Business
Pernilla Lindberg Oklahoma State University International Business
Brianna Malcolmson Penn State University INFST
Emily Riddle Penn State University Nutrition
Katherine Murphy Penn State University Business
Victoria Arena Penn State University Business
Jessica Wallace Pepperdine University Communications
Aubrey Vaughn Portland State University Business Administration-Accounting
Thea Hoffmeister Purdue University Management
Jacqueline Jurinko Robert Morris University Actuarial Science
Jeanne Waters Rutgers University Political Science
Kirsten Sachiye Day Rutgers University Undeclared
Catherine Shomo Siena College Spanish
Julie Juchno Siena College Undeclared
Katelynn Mannix Siena College Biochemistry
Amanda Rosol South Dakota State University Pharmacy
Kirstin Fischer Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Biological Science
Sheena Collins Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Accounting
Alexis Bennett Southern Methodist University Marketing/Advertising
Jennifer Hooper Southern Methodist University Business
Kalie Presti Southern Methodist University Business
Kate Ackerson Southern Methodist University Business
Ashley Szewczuk St. John's University Psychology
Ellen Oswald St. John's University Finance
Joan Renee Cloutier St. John's University Speech Pathology
Ki-Shui Liao Stanford University Communications
Mari Chun Stanford University Japanese Language
Rebecca Durham Stanford University Psychology
Sydney Burlison Stanford University Undeclared
Ashley Freeman Texas A&M University Accounting-Taxation
Lauren Johnson Texas A&M University Marketing
Melissa Loh Texas Christian University Psychology
Trine Mortensen Texas State University
Megan Dowdy Texas Tech University Communications
Ulrika van Niekerk Texas Tech University Engineering
Vicky Villaneuva The Ohio State University Undeclared
Molly Gorman Towson University Early Childhood Education
Sara Eichelberger Towson University Undeclared
Haley Lawrence Troy University Athletic Training
Mary Elizabeth Balkcom Troy University Communications
Stephanie Klein University at Albany, SUNY Pre Med
Amanda Butler University of Akron Sports Management
Hanna Ek University of Akron Civil Engineering
Tyler Etcheberry University of Akron Business
Brooke Pancake University of Alabama Pre Business
Helena Blomberg University of Alabama Economics
Kathleen Ekey University of Alabama Communication Studies
Laura Goodwin University of Alabama Kinesiology
Margarita Ramos University of Arizona Pre-Business
Nikki Koller University of Arizona Pre-Business
Daniela Vial University of Arkansas-Little Rock History
Mallory Fraiche University of Arkansas-Little Rock Psychology
Sara Wikstrom University of Arkansas-Little Rock Psychology
Pia Halbig University of California, Berkeley Mass Communications
Shannon Yocum University of California, Berkeley Economics
Alexandra Erdman University of California, Riverside Communications
Ashlee Yee University of California, Riverside Business
Kathryn Detlefsen University of Central Florida Advertising/Public Relations
Bambee Dela Paz University of Cincinnati Business/Engineering
Kate Moore University of Cincinnati Heath Science
Kristin Price University of Cincinnati Communications
Marianne Erb University of Cincinnati Business - Marketing
Sarah Stamper University of Cincinnati Business
Clara Ang University of Dayton Engineering
Julie Pouliquen University of Dayton Engineering
Katie Dempsey University of Dayton Finance
Ellie Givens University of Denver Business
Katie Kempter University of Denver English
Sara Djos University of Denver Psychology
Sarah Faller University of Denver Undeclared
Stephanie Sherlock University of Denver Business
Carolina Andrade University of Georgia International Business
Tess Fordham University of Georgia Accounting
Amanda Jacobs University of Idaho Business Marketing and Management
Annika Karlsson University of Idaho Business
Frida Nilsson University of Idaho Food and Nutrition
Kayla Mortellaro University of Idaho Public Relations
Teo Poplawski University of Idaho Business Marketing
Allison Tyler University of Indianapolis Sports Management
Lyndsay McBride University of Indianapolis Graphic Design
Jennifer Clark University of Kansas Art & Design
Meghan Gockel University of Kansas Accounting/Finance
Meghna Bal University of Kansas Sports Management
Sydney Wilson University of Kansas Accounting
Mallory Blackwelder University of Kentucky Marketing
Angela Drane University of Louisiana at Monroe Kinesiology
Britany Hanna University of Louisiana at Monroe Biology
Cindy LaCrosse University of Louisville Sports Administration
Daphne Parker University of Louisville Finance
Maria Castellanos University of Louisville Sports Administration
Alexis Holmes University of Maryland English
Kathleen Glavin University of Memphis Undeclared
Marissa Steen University of Memphis Undeclared
Ashley Lance University of Mississippi Business
Haley Millsap University of Mississippi Liberal Arts
Jillian Brodd University of Mississippi Business
Michelle Morgan University of Missouri Business Administration
Chelsea Cadwell University of Missouri-KC General Studies
Kelsey Kipp University of Missouri-KC General Studies
Ashli Helstrom University of Montana International Business
Charlotte Wendner University of Nebraska Business Administration
J Celeste Stevenson University of Nebraska Elementary Education
Maddie Sheils University of Nebraska Undeclared
Rachel Hanigan University of Nebraska Biological Systems Engineering
Alejandra Guacaneme University of Nevada-Las Vegas Communications
Bethany Glassford University of Nevada-Las Vegas Architecture
Therese Koelbaek University of Nevada-Las Vegas Business Finance
Jodi Ewart University of New Mexico Psychology
Mikaela Backstedt University of New Mexico Management
Rebecca Hellbom University of New Mexico Music
Alllie White University of North Carolina Undeclared
Erica Creed University of NC-Greensboro Communications
Sofia Aidemark University of NC-Greensboro Communications
Ashley Tait University of NC-Wilmington Business Administration
Christine Appleton University of NC-Wilmington Business Administration-Finance
Sofia Hagsund University of NC-Wilmington Business Administration
Amanda Kaler University of North Dakota Masters of Public Administration
Kelli Dahle University of North Dakota Education
Kristi Lucken University of North Dakota Education
Addison Long University of North Texas Economics
Jordan Rose University of North Texas Accounting
Kaite Conway University of Notre Dame Finance
So-Hyun Park University of Notre Dame Accounting
Andrea Sellmeyer University of Oklahoma Health & Exercise Science
Ellen Mueller University of Oklahoma Health & Exercise Science
Kelly Short University of Oklahoma Health & Exercise Science
Monika Graf University of Oregon Applied Math and Business Administration
Laren Folgosa University of Richmond Biochemistry
Danielle Cvitanov University of San Francisco Exercise and Sport Science
Ana Garcia University of South Alabama Business Administration
Claudia Wolf University of South Alabama Interdisciplinary Studies
Darah Newell University of South Alabama Biology
Nina Offenberg University of South Alabama Business Administration
Shirley Harvey University of South Alabama Finance
Corrine Carr University of South Carolina Finance
Katie Burnett University of South Carolina Sport and Entertainment Management
Taylor Barrett University of South Carolina Business Management and Marketing
Ana Joaquina Lopez University of South Florida Computer Information Systems
Carolina Romero University of South Florida Finance
Emily VanEtten University of South Florida Pre-Business Administration
Jessica Schnebly University of South Florida Marketing
Rachel Edwards University of South Florida Communications
Amy Roberts University of Southern Mississippi Finance
Clara Viladomiu University of Southern Mississippi International Business
Nicole Smith University of Tennessee Human Development
Rebecca Watson University of Tennessee Business
Kristin Walla University of Texas Journalism
Haley Hocott U. of Texas - Pan American Criminal Justice
Mariale Camey U. of Texas - Pan American Business Administration/Management
MJ Camey U. of Texas - Pan American Political Science
Marguerite Johnson University of Toledo Civil Engineering
Megan Grehan Vanderbilt University Human and Organizational Development
Emily Copier Weber State University Physical Education
Kelsey Adams Weber State University Dental Hygiene
Natalie Weber Weber State University Microbiology
Elin Mickelsson Western Carolina University Accounting
Rachel Nelson Western Carolina University Nutrition
Claire Gursh Western Illinois University Elementary Education
Emily Brink Western Illinois University Dietetics
Jennifer Holt Western Illinois University Social Work
Elise Swartout Western Michigan University Business
Leah Grawburg Western Michigan University Biology Education
Stephanie Koske Western Michigan University Finance
Katie Bolling Winthrop University Chemistry
Rachel Ann Smith Winthrop University Marketing
Audrey Fellmeth Xavier University Liberal Arts
Lindsay Cornell Xavier University Organizational Communication
Lindsay Steiner Xavier University Marketing
Brittany Stillwagon Youngstown State Electrical Engineering
Samantha Formeck Youngstown State Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy
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