Navy Sports

GreatAmerican
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:38:29 +0000

For: Immediate Release
Sent: April 26, 2008
Contact: Scott Strasemeier (410) 293-8775

Two Student-Athletes Named Midshipman of the Semester

ANNAPOLIS, Md.-Freshman punter Kyle Delahooke (Pasadena, Calif.) and sophomore Kelsey Cellon (Virginia Beach, Va.) of the women’s crew team were named Midshipman of the Semester by a board of their peers.

The Midshipman of the Semester is nominated by his or her company leadership and then competes at the Battalion level against other Companies’ nominees. Each Battalion nominates one Midshipman from each class to be interviewed by a board consisting of five members of the Brigade staff.

Delahooke (19th company) was recognized for his ability to balance his time between varsity football, academics and his plebe duties and excelling in all three areas. Delahooke, who is expected to be Navy’s starting punter next fall, has excelled in the classroom while taking an active role as a peer leader and top performer amongst the plebe class.

Cellon (24th company) balances a rigorous academic course load, varsity rowing obligations and participating in the development of the plebes in her company. Cellon was a unanimous selection from her company as she goes far beyond the typical youngster role and serves as an example for all midshipmen to follow.