ne ct ae eS = I eT ete ne aR TR OF DMT HAMISH Knox his season the Douglas T College Royals athletics program fell just a little bit short of its team goals; however, eight members earned the personal recognition which is reserved for a select few. Christine Bonish, middle blocker for the women’s volley- ball team and graduate from Terry Fox Secondary in Coquitlam, jumped from Douglas’ Rookie of the Year in 1998 to Canadian College Athletic Association (CCAA) all- Canadian in 1999. She was also named to the British Columbia Athletic Association (BCCAA) first all-star team and was a tournament all-star at the provincial championships. Carrie Rogers, shooting guard for the women’s basketball team and graduate of Hugh McRoberts Secondary in Richmond, was named CCAA conasonsenacnnoonangecenanenencononaeNNORNCOROONNO all-Canadian and BCCAA player of the year after leading the league in scoring with 18 points per game. Rogers was also named first team BCCAA all-star and won the 3-point shoot out at the provincial championships. Thinh Nguyen, a graduate of Johnstcn Heights Secondary in Surrey, was recently named Douglas College’s male athlete of the year and CCAA all- Canadian, after winning the national mixed doubles title in badminton with fellow all- Canadian Rachel Shui of New Westminster Secondary. “It’s great experience to win such an award,” said Nguyen after being presented with his all-Canadian certificate. Allison Rice, named co- female athlete of the year with doubles partner Jennifer Wong, was named CCAA all-Canadian after winning the national women’s doubles badminton ight jewels in the crown title. “Last year I didn’t think I would make it to this level,” said Rice upon receiving her all-Canadian certificate. Wong was also named all-Canadian; however, she was unavailable for comment as she was attempting to qualify for the Canadian national team in Toronto. Richard Williams, the head coach of the women’s basket- ball team, who is leaving after two years at the helm, was named BCCAA coach of the year after leading his team to a bronze medal at the provincial championships and a 12-6 overall record. Williams official- ly ended his reign as head coach of the women’s team at the recent Athletics Banquet by saying, “I wish you all luck. Thank you.” Eight jewels in the crown, and every one shines as bright- ly as the next. what you waiting for? The Douglas College Vision Centre offers 30-50% savings for Douglas College students, employees & their families. Outstanding service, too. David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5pm Call us at 5297-5894 Douglas College Vision Centre Alfred Sung Roots Flexon Bugle Boy Dakota Smith Lauren Hutton Sport Shorts Awards The Douglas College Athletic Awards banquet was held March 31 at David Lam. Here are the winners of the individual team awards. In badminton, Tom Nguyen was named Most Outstanding Player, Michelle Chen was Most Improved Player and Vincent Teo won the Team Spirit award. The golf team’s Most Valuable player was Jonathon Zapp. The Most Valuable Player on the women’s basketball team was Carrie Rogers, the Rookie of the Year was Jillian Hales and the Comeback Award was given to Kristen Bennett. In men’s basketball, the Most Inspirational Player was Mike Harris, the Defensive Player of the Year was Aaron Frampton, the Offensive Player of the Year was Danny Elliot and the Top All-Round Player was Blair Chan-Kent. The wheelchair basketball team’s Most Dedicated Player was Shawn Sussoms, the Most Improved Player was Ryan Thompson and the Most Valuable Player was Ross MacDonald. The women’s volleyball Leadership Award went to Coralie Hiemstra, the Outstanding Defense award to Kirsten Homeinuk, the Rookie of the Year award to Harninder Reel and the Most Valuable Player to Christine Bonish. In men’s volleyball, Shelby Desjarlais was the Most Improved Player, Mike MacKay was the Rookie of the Year and Darryl McCrady was the Most Valuable Player. The Outstanding Female wrestler was Lyndsay Belisle and the Outstanding Male wrestler was Travis Cross. In men’s rugby J.J. Montemayor won both the Best Back and Rookie of the Year awards, Eric Kluth was the Most Versatile Player, Andrew Harrison was the Most Improved Player, Wes Takai was the Best Forward and Chris Shjeldrup was the Most Valuable Player. The Best Back on the women’s rugby team was Jennifer Bailey, the Best Forward was Melanie Mark, the Rookie of the Year was Kirstie Smith and the Most Improved Player was Michelle Cross. http://otherpress. Student special 10% off with — Douglas College ID 74 Eighth Street New Westminster, BC Ph/Fax 522-7823 The Other Press Douglas College 3 2 8thSTREET 8 \3 i f 5 Oo ouglas.bc.ca April 7 1999 Page 11