Lyndsey Melcher receives student-athlete award

2012 Apr 3

Lyndsey Melcher of Watertown Wis., a student-athlete at University of Wisconsin-Stout, was recently recognized for achievements in the classroom, as well as in competition.

Melcher is majoring in hotel restaurant and toursim.

This is the first time such a recognition was held at UW-Stout.

Melcher qualified to receive a medallion, designed by UW-Stout students, by taking a cumulative 3.5 grade-point average into the semester before the final season of eligibility.

"These student-athletes exemplify excellence, both in their educational pursuits and their athletic endeavors," said Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen, who participated in the ceremony in the Great Hall of the Memorial Student Center.

The medallion was designed by Kathryne Mikutowski, from Stillwater, Minn., and Zakary Snell, from Castaic, Calif. The medallion can be worn during graduation ceremonies.

Each honoree also invited an academic faculty or staff member who had a positive impact on their time at UW-Stout.