5/29/2009
Valparaiso Announces 2009 Volleyball Slate
Coming off of a seventh straight 20-win campaign, Valparaiso volleyball head coach Carin Avery announced today the squad's schedule for the 2009 campaign, which features 11 matches at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
5/1/2009
Porché One of Ten Female Finalists for 2009 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award
Valparaiso outside hitter Angie Porché (Lynwood, Ill./Thornton Fractional South) has been named one of ten female finalists nationwide, representing the sport of volleyball, for the 2009 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award, as announced by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. Both the female and male winners will be announced and profiled in its May 28, 2009 edition.
4/16/2009
Cromwell Joins Crusader Volleyball as Assistant Coach
Valparaiso volleyball head coach Carin Avery announced today that Craig Cromwell has been hired as an assistant coach for the Crusader program. Cromwell comes to Valpo from Chesterton H.S., where he served as an assistant coach for the last four years.
3/19/2009
Crusader Volleyball Team to Host Summer Camp
Valparaiso volleyball head coach Carin Avery and the Crusader volleyball team will host their 2009 summer camp for youths in grades 6-12 at the Athletics-Recreation Center from July 6-9.
3/6/2009
Incoming Freshman Root Named High School All-American
Valparaiso volleyball commit Taylor Root has been named a PrepVolleyball.com High School All-American, one of just 150 players nationwide, as well as one of just three liberos, to receive the honor.
2/18/2009
Volleyball Standout Cyndi (Norman) Kiper to be Inducted into Valpo's Hall of Fame on February 28
The leader of Valparaiso University's volleyball team for the first few years of the 21st century, Cyndi (Norman) Kiper ranks among the best setters ever to play for the Crusaders and, on February 28, she will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame.
12/17/2008
Malicoat, Porché Receive Honorable Mention All-American Accolades
Senior libero Brittany Malicoat (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) and junior outside hitter Angie Porché (Lynwood, Ill./Thornton Fractional South) both received AVCA Honorable Mention All-American accolades today after being named to the All-Midwest Region squad last week. Porché has now earned Honorable Mention notice the last two seasons, while this marked Malicoat's first honor.
12/15/2008
Trio of Crusaders Earn Academic All-League Honors
Senior libero Brittany Malicoat (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial), junior outside hitter Angie Porché (Lynwood, Ill./Thornton Fractional South) and senior middle hitter Allison Sears (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) have all been named to the 11-player Horizon League volleyball Academic All-League team.
12/10/2008
Malicoat, Porché, Bukowski Earn AVCA Regional Honors
Crusader junior outside hitter Angie Porché (Lynwood, Ill./Thornton Fractional South) earned American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Midwest Region honors for the second consecutive year, while senior libero Brittany Malicoat (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) received All-Region accolades for the first time as the AVCA announced its All-Region squads Wednesday. In addition, junior setter Kim Bukowski (Waukesha, Wis./West) was named an Honorable Mention All-Region recipient.
12/2/2008
Porché Receives CVU Top Performer Recognition for Third Time
Crusader junior outside hitter Angie Porché (Lynwood, Ill./Thornton Fractional South) has been recognized by the Collegiate Volleyball Update (CVU.com) as one of its Top Performers for the third time this season after her performance in Valpo's season-ending sweep at Western Michigan.
11/29/2008
Crusaders Close Season With Sweep of Western Michigan
The Valparaiso volleyball team closed the season on a high note Saturday evening in Kalamazoo, Mich., sweeping MAC regular season champion and host Western Michigan, 3-0 (26-24, 25-22, 25-23) in the final match of the Bronco Thanksgiving Challenge.
11/25/2008
Crusaders to Face Western Michigan to Close 2008 Season
Valparaiso will close out the 2008 campaign this Saturday evening, as the Crusaders travel to Kalamazoo, Mich. to take on the host Broncos of Western Michigan University as part of the Bronco Thanksgiving Challenge.
11/24/2008
Sears Earns All-Tournament Accolade
Valparaiso senior middle hitter Allison Sears (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) was named to the Horizon League Championships All-Tournament Team for her stellar performances in the Crusaders' two contests at the tournament.
11/22/2008
Semis Trip Up Valpo as Crusaders Fall to Cleveland State
Valparaiso found its 13-match winning streak snapped Saturday afternoon in the Horizon League Championship semifinals, as sixth seed and host Cleveland State came out with a hard-fought, back and forth 3-2 (24-26, 25-20, 23-25, 25-23, 11-15) victory in Cleveland.
11/21/2008
Lucky 13 Propels Valpo into Horizon League Semis
Valparaiso won its 13th consecutive match Friday afternoon, defeating Green Bay 3-1 (25-20, 23-25, 25-20, 25-18) in Horizon League Championship quarterfinal action in Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders will play in the semifinals on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. against the host Vikings of Cleveland State, the tournament's sixth seed.
11/19/2008
Crusaders Place Four on All-League Squad; Porché Player of the Year; Malicoat Repeats as Defensive Player of the Year
Valparaiso had a league-best four players selected to the Horizon League All-League team as the league announced its year-end awards on Wednesday. Kim Bukowski (Waukesha, Wis./West), Brittany Malicoat (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial), Angie Porché (Lynwood, Ill./Thornton Fractional South) and Allison Sears (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) were all named to the All-League squad. In addition, Porché was named the Player of the Year, while Malicoat was selected as Defensive Player of the Year for the second season in a row.
11/18/2008
Crusaders Take Aim at Horizon League Championship
Valparaiso carries a 12-match winning streak into the Horizon League Championships this weekend. The Crusaders, who are the second seed, open the tournament on Friday afternoon against seventh-seeded Green Bay.
11/17/2008
Crusaders Sign Two Players for 2009 Campaign
Valparaiso volleyball head coach Carin Avery announced today that Mary Dent and Taylor Root have both signed National Letters of Intent and will join the Crusader volleyball program as freshmen for the 2009 season.
11/17/2008
Sears Named League Offensive Player of the Week
Crusader senior middle hitter Allison Sears (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) was named the Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after her standout performance in the regular season finale on Saturday.
11/16/2008
Crusaders Earn Second Seed for Horizon League Championship
Valparaiso has earned the second seed for the Horizon League Volleyball Championship, to be contested on the campus of Cleveland State University next weekend. The Crusaders will take on seventh-seeded Green Bay in quarterfinal action at 4 p.m. CST on Friday afternoon.
11/15/2008
Crusaders Glide to 12th Straight Victory
Valparaiso closed out the regular season with a flourish Saturday at the Athletics-Recreation Center, sweeping Wright State, 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-16) for its 12th consecutive win. The Crusaders enter next weekend's Horizon League Tournament with a 23-6 overall record, including 12-4 in league action, and will be the tournament's second seed.
11/14/2008
Crusaders Sweep Chicago State, Extend Winning Streak to 11
Valparaiso extended its winning streak to 11 matches Friday evening, stepping out of league play to sweep Chicago State, 3-0 (25-13, 25-12, 25-21) in Chicago, Ill.
11/10/2008
Crusaders Close Out Regular Season, Put Ten-Game Winning Streak on the Line
Entering the week tied for the second-longest winning streak in program history with ten consecutive wins, Valparaiso looks to close the regular season on a high note this week, traveling to Chicago State on Friday before hosting Wright State for Senior Day on Saturday.
11/8/2008
Ten In a Row: Crusaders Sweep UIC
It took a resilient effort for Valparaiso to continue its winning streak Saturday afternoon, as the Crusaders had to rally from late deficits in each of the final two sets on their way to a 3-0 (25-17, 25-22, 26-24) victory over UIC in Chicago, Ill.
11/7/2008
Sears Named Scholar-Athlete of the Week
Senior middle hitter Allison Sears (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) was named the U.S. Army Horizon League Scholar-Athlete of the Week by the league office this afternoon.
11/7/2008
Crusaders Extend Win Streak to Nine With Win at Loyola
Valparaiso utilized a strong balanced offensive attack to sweep Loyola, 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-16), Friday evening in Chicago, Ill. The win gives the Crusaders 20 on the season, the seventh consecutive year that Valpo has reached the 20-win milestone.
11/6/2008
Porché Earns Academic All-District Honor
Junior outside hitter Angie Porché (Lynwood, Ill./Thornton Fractional South) was selected to the CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District V First Team, it was announced today.
11/4/2008
Porché Breaks Career Kills Mark as Crusaders Win at DePaul
Junior outside hitter Angie Porché (Lynwood, Ill./Thornton Fractional South) broke Valparaiso's career kills record to give the Crusaders match point in the fourth set Tuesday evening at DePaul and then registered another kill on Valpo's second attempt as the Crusaders downed the Blue Demons, 3-1 (25-18, 28-26, 20-25, 25-22) in Chicago, Ill.
11/3/2008
Bukowski Sets Way to Second League Weekly Honor
Crusader junior setter Kim Bukowski (Waukesha, Wis./West) was named the Horizon League’s Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after quarterbacking the Valpo offense in two road sweeps last weekend.
11/3/2008
Chicago State Game Time Moved Back One Hour
Valparaiso’s match at Chicago State on Friday, November 14 has been moved back one hour to 8 p.m. CST.
11/3/2008
Crusaders Look to Keep Win Streak Going in Chicago This Week
Valparaiso enters the week on a seven-match winning streak, its longest since the 2005 campaign, and has three opportunities to extend its run this week, all in the Second City. The Crusaders will step out of Horizon League action to take on DePaul on Tuesday before facing Loyola and UIC this weekend.
11/1/2008
Crusaders Pick Up Third Straight Sweep, Defeat Cleveland State
Valparaiso recorded its third consecutive sweep on Saturday afternoon, winning on the road at Cleveland State, 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-23). Valpo has now won its last seven matches, the program’s longest winning streak since the 2005 campaign, and 11 of its last 12 overall.
10/31/2008
Different Location, Same Story: Crusaders Sweep Penguins
Valparaiso had to venture out on the road for just the second time this month on Friday evening, but did not let the change of venue affect its play, winning for the tenth time in its last 11 matches in a 3-0 sweep (25-18, 25-20, 25-17) of Youngstown State in Youngstown, Ohio.
10/29/2008
Crusaders Travel to Ohio; Look to Continue Roll
Winners of nine of its last ten matches, Valparaiso will try to continue its run of success this weekend, but will have to do it on the road, traveling to eastern Ohio to meet Youngstown State on Friday and Cleveland State on Saturday.
10/27/2008
Malicoat Brings Home Defensive Player of the Week Honor
Valparaiso senior libero Brittany Malicoat (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) was recognized Monday as the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week after helping lead the Crusaders to a 3-0 record last week, including two crucial league victories.
10/25/2008
Valpo Sweeps Green Bay; Moves Within Game of First
Valparaiso continued its stretch of torrid play, sweeping Green Bay (25-18, 25-23, 25-14) Saturday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center. The Crusaders have now won nine of their last ten matches and moved within a game of first place in the Horizon League standings with the victory.
10/24/2008
Crusaders Take Down League-Leading Milwaukee
Valparaiso outkilled league-leading Milwaukee by a 60-37 margin Friday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center en route to a 3-1 (22-25, 26-24, 25-10, 25-21) victory over the Panthers.
10/21/2008
Offensive Production Gives Crusaders Another Sweep
Reigning Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week Allison Sears (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) hit at a sizzling .571 clip with 17 kills, leading the Crusader offense as Valparaiso cruised to a 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-13) sweep of IUPUI on Tuesday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
10/20/2008
Crusaders Close Out Six-Match Homestand
Valparaiso, which enters the week just one-half game out of second place in the Horizon League standings, closes out a six-match homestand with a non-league battle against IUPUI on Tuesday before hosting Milwaukee and Green Bay on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
10/20/2008
Sears Earns Offensive Player of the Week Accolades
Crusader senior middle hitter Allison Sears (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) has been named the Horizon League’s Offensive Player of the Week after her dominating performance against Butler on Friday.
10/17/2008
Crusaders Kick Off Second Half of League Play With Win
For the second consecutive match, Valparaiso dropped the first set but rallied to take each of the next three, taking a 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-16) victory Friday evening over Butler at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
10/14/2008
Volleyball Starts Second Half of League Slate by Hosting Butler
Winners of five of its last six matches, Valparaiso kicks off the second half of Horizon League play on Friday evening as the Crusaders continue a six-match homestand by hosting in-state rival Butler.
10/12/2008
Crusaders Rebound With Win over Loyola
Valparaiso rebounded from dropping a tight first set to earn a 3-1 (26-28, 25-11, 25-21, 25-17) victory in Horizon League action Sunday afternoon over Loyola.
10/11/2008
Crusaders Downed in Five-Set Match by UIC
Both Valparaiso and UIC sided out twice on the other side’s match points in the fifth set Saturday evening, but the Flames converted on their third match point to take a 3-2 (18-25, 25-20, 26-24, 15-25, 19-17) victory over the Crusaders at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
10/7/2008
Crusaders Continue Rise in League; Sweep Wright State
Valparaiso won its third consecutive Horizon League contest on Tuesday evening in Dayton, Ohio, handily sweeping Wright State by scores of 25-21, 25-17, and 25-22.
10/6/2008
Crusaders Sweep League Weekly Awards
Valparaiso volleyball swept the Horizon League’s weekly awards when they were announced on Monday, as junior setter Kim Bukowski (Waukesha, Wis./West) was named the league’s Offensive Player of the Week and senior libero Brittany Malicoat (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) was tabbed the Defensive Player of the Week.
10/6/2008
Crusaders Face Three More League Matches This Week
On a three-match winning streak and climbing up the league standings, Valparaiso plays three more Horizon League contests this week. The Crusaders travel to Wright State for a Tuesday night tilt before returning to the ARC to kick off a six-match homestand with UIC Saturday night and Loyola Sunday afternoon.
10/4/2008
Valpo Sweeps Youngstown State Saturday
Valparaiso won its third match of the week Saturday, defending the Athletics-Recreation Center in a 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-20) sweep of Youngstown State in Horizon League play.
10/3/2008
Crusaders Down Cleveland State in Home Opener
In a meeting of the top two preseason choices in the Horizon League and a rematch of the 2007 Horizon League championship, Valparaiso earned a hard-fought 3-2 (25-27, 25-22, 27-25, 24-26, 15-11) victory Friday evening in the Crusaders’ home opener at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
9/30/2008
Crusaders Snap Losing Skid; Sweep Bradley
Valparaiso snapped its four-match losing streak in emphatic fashion, sweeping Bradley (29-27, 25-18, 25-18) in East Peoria, Ill. on Tuesday evening.
9/30/2008
Malicoat Named U.S. Army Horizon League Scholar-Athlete of the Week
Valparaiso senior libero Brittany Malicoat (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) was named the U.S. Army Horizon League female Scholar-Athlete of the Week by the league office today after breaking the Crusader career digs record last weekend.
9/29/2008
Valpo VB Closes Out Month-Long Road Swing; Returns Home for Horizon League Action
Valparaiso concludes a month-long, 13-match road trip on Tuesday as the Crusaders step out of Horizon League play to face Bradley. Valpo then opens up the 2008 home campaign this weekend at the Athletics-Recreation Center against Cleveland State on Friday at 7 p.m. and Youngstown State on Saturday at 4 p.m.
9/27/2008
Crusaders Drop Four-Set Match at Milwaukee
After splitting the first two sets, Valparaiso dropped sets three and four to Milwaukee as the Panthers took a 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 25-19, 25-13) victory over the Crusaders Saturday afternoon in Milwaukee, Wis.
9/26/2008
Crusaders Fall at Green Bay; Malicoat Breaks Digs Record
Valparaiso rallied from a first-set loss to take a 2-1 advantage Friday night in Green Bay, but the host Phoenix fought back to earn a 3-2 (25-18, 24-26, 22-25, 28-26, 15-7) victory over the Crusaders. Senior libero Brittany Malicoat (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) broke Valpo’s career digs record in the middle of the third set.
9/24/2008
Malicoat Featured on the Horizon League Network
As she sits on the verge of breaking the program’s career digs record, Crusader senior libero Brittany Malicoat (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) is the subject of a video piece on the Horizon League Network.
9/23/2008
Crusaders Face Off Against Wisconsin Foes; Malicoat Poised to Break Digs Record
Valparaiso will look to bounce back from its loss at Butler as the Crusaders enter the second weekend of Horizon League play, traveling to Wisconsin to take on Green Bay Friday and Milwaukee Saturday. Senior libero Brittany Malicoat is just 14 digs away from Valpo's career record, a mark she should surpass this weekend.
9/19/2008
Crusaders Fall in League Opener at Butler
Valparaiso opened league play Friday evening at Butler, dropping a 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-21) decision to the Bulldogs.
9/16/2008
Volleyball Kicks Off Horizon League Play at Butler
After finishing up a challenging pre-league slate with a 7-2 record, the Valparaiso volleyball team begins Horizon League play this week with a match at in-state rival Butler on Friday evening.
9/13/2008
Valpo Falls in Finale at Lady Topper Invitational
For the second time in the past two weeks, Valparaiso played right with a team receiving votes in the latest AVCA Top 25 poll, but this time, WKU pulled out the tight 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 25-22, 25-22) victory Saturday afternoon at the Lady Topper Invitational in Bowling Green, Ky.
9/12/2008
Crusaders Win Twice Friday at Lady Topper Invitational
Valparaiso took down a pair of teams Friday at the Lady Topper Invitational in Bowling Green, Ky., coming from behind to defeat Tennessee Tech 3-2 (25-10, 23-25, 22-25, 25-17, 15-10) in the morning before downing Furman 3-1 (25-13, 27-29, 25-18, 26-24) in the evening. With the wins, the Crusaders improved to 7-1 on the year, matching the second-best eight-match start to a season in program history.
9/10/2008
Malicoat Spotlighted in ESPN.com Feature
Valparaiso senior libero Brittany Malicoat (Elkhart, Ind./Memorial) is featured today in a column by ESPN.com volleyball columnist Dave Reed. The story, which is currently the lead item on ESPN.com’s ESPNU page, focuses on Malicoat and her husband, Bobby, who is currently stationed in Iraq with the U.S. Marine Corps.
9/9/2008
Porché Earns Second Straight 'Top Performer' Recognition from CVU
Junior outside hitter Angie Porché has been recognized by the Collegiate Volleyball Update (CVU.com) as one of its Top Performers for the second consecutive week after her All-Tournament performance at Indiana’s adidas Classic last weekend.
9/9/2008
Crusaders Close Out Pre-League Slate at Lady Topper Invitational
Off to a 5-1 start, Valparaiso closes out the pre-league slate this weekend with a third straight challenging tournament, as they head to Bowling Green, Ky. to take part in the Lady Topper Invitational. Valpo will take on Tennessee Tech and Furman in addition to host WKU, which enters the tournament undefeated at 6-0.
9/8/2008
Porché Repeats as League Offensive Player of the Week
For the second straight week to open the season, Valparaiso junior outside hitter Angie Porché (Lynwood, Ill./Thornton Fractional South) has been honored by the Horizon League as its Offensive Player of the Week.
9/6/2008
Crusaders Close adidas Classic With Win Over Wake Forest
Valparaiso closed out action at the adidas Classic Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind. by taking down its second major-conference foe in as many days, defeating ACC opponent Wake Forest 3-1 (25-20, 26-28, 25-20, 25-20), led by 28 kills from Angie Porché (Lynwood, Ill./Thornton Fractional South), the second-most in a four-set match all-time at Valpo. The Crusaders finished the tournament with a 2-1 record, taking second place behind the host Hoosiers.
9/5/2008
Crusaders Defeat Louisville on Opening Day of adidas Classic; Second Big East Team Downed by Valpo in the Past Week
Valparaiso won each of the first two sets Friday evening against preseason Big East favorite Louisville, which entered the weekend receiving votes in the AVCA Coaches Top 25 poll, and ended up defeating the Cardinals, three sets to two, at Indiana’s adidas Classic in Bloomington, Ind. The win is the second for the Crusader squad over Big East foes in the past week, after Valpo downed Notre Dame on its home court on Sunday. Valpo dropped its opening match of the tournament to the host Hoosiers earlier Friday afternoon.
9/3/2008
Crusaders Look to Continue Hot Start at adidas Classic
After starting 3-0 for just the fourth time in program history en route to winning the Shamrock Invitational in Notre Dame, Ind., the Crusaders face another tough task this weekend, as they travel to Bloomington, Ind. to take part in the adidas Classic, where they will face Louisville and Wake Forest in addition to the host Hoosiers.
9/1/2008
Porché Named Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week
Valparaiso junior outside hitter Angie Porché (Lynwood, Ill./Thornton Fractional South) has been named the Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week following her MVP performance at Notre Dame's Shamrock Invitational last weekend.
8/31/2008
Crusaders Take Shamrock Invitational Title; Defeat Notre Dame
Valparaiso capped off one of the most impressive weekends in program history Sunday afternoon by rallying from a first-set loss to Notre Dame to defeat the Fighting Irish, 3-1 (22-25, 25-17, 30-28, 25-23). The win, Valpo’s second in the last five years over the Irish in the Joyce Center, finished off an undefeated run through the Shamrock Invitational for the tournament title.
8/30/2008
Crusaders Rally, Take Four-Set Win over Mastodons
Valparaiso’s resilience was showcased Saturday at the Shamrock Invitational in Notre Dame, Ind., as the Crusaders, already trailing by one set, faced two IPFW set points in the second frame. But the Crusaders fought off the Mastodons, won the second set, and rode the momentum all the way to a 3-1 (20-25, 27-25, 25-19, 25-20) victory, Valpo’s first win over IPFW since 2004.
8/29/2008
Crusaders Earn Season-Opening Sweep Over Nevada
Valparaiso opened the season with a victory for the fourth consecutive year, coming back from an eight-point deficit in the first set on its way to earning a 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-11) sweep of Nevada Friday afternoon at the Shamrock Invitational in Notre Dame, Ind.
8/28/2008
Crusaders Kick Off 2008 Slate at Notre Dame
The 2008 volleyball season kicks off for Valparaiso this weekend with a challenging test, as the Crusaders compete in the Shamrock Invitational at Notre Dame, Ind., where they will take on Nevada and IPFW in addition to the host Fighting Irish.
8/27/2008
Crusaders Take Aim at Top of Horizon League in 2008
Entering the 2008 campaign, there is no more transition for the Valparaiso volleyball program. They have experienced each of the trips in league play. They have played in each of the league’s venues. They have now adjusted to the rigors of the Horizon League schedule, knowing that they have to be at their best in every single match. For this Crusader squad, the goal is simple: use the knowledge gained from last year’s transition to challenge for a league championship and NCAA Tournament berth in 2008.
8/25/2008
Avery Ranks Among Nation's Winningest Young Coaches
Entering the 2008 season, Valparaiso volleyball head coach Carin Avery owns 202 career victories on the sidelines, making her one of Division I’s most successful young coaches.
8/19/2008
Crusaders Picked Second in Horizon League Preseason Poll
The Valparaiso volleyball squad has been predicted to finish second in the Horizon League in 2008, as chosen by the league’s nine head coaches. The Crusaders tallied 56 points and received one first-place vote.
7/30/2008
Crusaders Earn Fifth Consecutive AVCA Academic Award
For the fifth consecutive season, the Valparaiso University volleyball team received the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the 2007-08 school year.
