Athletics News

Hawkins Named to ICSA All-America Team for Camels

June 05, 2008

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- Connecticut College senior Elizabeth Hawkins of Fairfield, Conn. has been named to the Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) All-America team. Hawkins was one of 20 crewmembers across the nation named to the squad.

Hawkins and the Camels finished in the top five of the 18-team field in the National Dinghy Championship at Newport, R.I. this week. In the classroom, Hawkins has distinguished herself as a Dean´s List Student. This spring, Hawkins was awarded the History Department Prize for excellence in her study of United States History. She has been named to the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Spring All-Academic Team in each of the past two years.

Connecticut College head coach Jeff Bresnahan was pleased with the recognition for his senior.

"Elizabeth has been a valuable member of our team and we are proud of her achievement as an All-American," Bresnahan said. "It was nice to see her receive this individual honor in her final season with the team. We know that Elizabeth will continue to support the program and attend our regattas and championships in the future."

Hawkins received her degree in History and Art History this May.

For more information contact: William Tomasian (860) 439-2501; william.tomasian@conncoll.edu