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Trio of Drexel athletes win Inquirer Academic Awards
Bryan Ruff
Issue date: 4/25/08 Section: Sports
Hluschak has accumulated a 3.36 GPA in his academic career at Drexel while majoring in business administration. Being named CAA's Wrestling Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the second straight season and Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area performer of the year capped off Hluschak's fantastic resume at Drexel.
Marginean, a dual-sport athlete, has the pressure of academics and the schedule of not one, but two varsity sports to deal with.
"I try to stay organized and not to waste time," Marginean said.
Marginean, a sport management major with a GPA of 3.09, led Drexel women's basketball in scoring and rebounding this year with averages of 19.0 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. She also was ranked first in the nation in free-throw percentage, shooting at a 91.4 percent clip from the stripe.
With plenty of basketball and tennis to keep her busy, Marginean uses the resources of the Achieve Center to help her keep her schedule organized and her academics on track.
"I have meetings with Rebecca [Weidensaul] every week," Marginean said. "They [the Achieve Center Staff] are very friendly and ready to help with anything."
While rather shy and reserved in person, Marginean has no problem making herself stand out on the court. She won the CAA Rookie of the Year award in 2006-07, CAA player of the week twice this season and CAA First Team All-Conference. As a 2007 Scholar athlete last year and the Philadelphia Inquirer award recipient for her sport this year, Marginean looks set to continue her outstanding performance in the classroom.
Hynes made Drexel history this year on the diving board as she became the first-ever women's swimming and diving athlete to receive All-American honors, finishing 13th on the three-meter board and 20th on the one-meter board at NCAA Championships this year. Hynes had a superb junior season that included a sweep at the NCAA Diving Zone Regional, an undefeated record in dual meets all winter and her third straight conference championship in both boards taken by Hynes this 2007-08 season.
"I'm really happy," Hynes said of being honored. "It's always nice to get recognized for your hard work."
Hynes maintains an excellent balance of schoolwork and athletics with a 3.81 GPA as a business administration major.
"They [diving and business] are the two priorities in my life," she said. "Both are amazing. I really try and put the same effort into both."
Head diving coach Larry May attributes Hynes' success in diving and schoolwork to her excellent daily attitude.
"She is what you want everyone to be - proactive," May said. "She loves to compete and competition is not just in athletics."
It is this competitive nature, winning attitude and drive that has set these three Drexel student-athletes apart from their peers.
"These three individuals are incredibly talented and dedicated," Weidensaul said. "Their lifestyle has put them where they are today."
Marginean, a dual-sport athlete, has the pressure of academics and the schedule of not one, but two varsity sports to deal with.
"I try to stay organized and not to waste time," Marginean said.
Marginean, a sport management major with a GPA of 3.09, led Drexel women's basketball in scoring and rebounding this year with averages of 19.0 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. She also was ranked first in the nation in free-throw percentage, shooting at a 91.4 percent clip from the stripe.
With plenty of basketball and tennis to keep her busy, Marginean uses the resources of the Achieve Center to help her keep her schedule organized and her academics on track.
"I have meetings with Rebecca [Weidensaul] every week," Marginean said. "They [the Achieve Center Staff] are very friendly and ready to help with anything."
While rather shy and reserved in person, Marginean has no problem making herself stand out on the court. She won the CAA Rookie of the Year award in 2006-07, CAA player of the week twice this season and CAA First Team All-Conference. As a 2007 Scholar athlete last year and the Philadelphia Inquirer award recipient for her sport this year, Marginean looks set to continue her outstanding performance in the classroom.
Hynes made Drexel history this year on the diving board as she became the first-ever women's swimming and diving athlete to receive All-American honors, finishing 13th on the three-meter board and 20th on the one-meter board at NCAA Championships this year. Hynes had a superb junior season that included a sweep at the NCAA Diving Zone Regional, an undefeated record in dual meets all winter and her third straight conference championship in both boards taken by Hynes this 2007-08 season.
"I'm really happy," Hynes said of being honored. "It's always nice to get recognized for your hard work."
Hynes maintains an excellent balance of schoolwork and athletics with a 3.81 GPA as a business administration major.
"They [diving and business] are the two priorities in my life," she said. "Both are amazing. I really try and put the same effort into both."
Head diving coach Larry May attributes Hynes' success in diving and schoolwork to her excellent daily attitude.
"She is what you want everyone to be - proactive," May said. "She loves to compete and competition is not just in athletics."
It is this competitive nature, winning attitude and drive that has set these three Drexel student-athletes apart from their peers.
"These three individuals are incredibly talented and dedicated," Weidensaul said. "Their lifestyle has put them where they are today."
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