CIAA Selects Male and Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Hampton, VA Ð The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has announced recipients of the Male and Female Scholar Athlete of the Year Award; Christopher Lee and Benita Wicker. This honor, in its second year, rewards student-athletes who have excelled in the classroom and in the athletic arena.

Christopher Lee, a Senior Communications Art Major from Charlotte, NC is a member of the Johnson C. Smith Tennis Team. Lee has led JCSU to three consecutive CIAA Championships from 2001-2003 and NCAA Playoff berths the past two years. He is a three-time All-CIAA selectee and was named CIAA Tennis Tournament Most Valuable Player in 2002 and 2003.

In 2003, Lee compiled a 14-7 overall and 13-0 conference singles record. In doubles, Lee amassed an 18-4 overall and 14-0 conference record. Lee is also a UNCF Scholarship Recipient and Academic Achievement Award Winner at JCSU. He has a 3.47 grade point average.

Benita Wicker, a Sophomore Biology Major from Durham, NC is a member of the Winston-Salem State Volleyball Team. Wicker was a member of the Lady Ram team that advanced to the CIAA Volleyball Championship Semifinals. In 2002, she contributed five kills and assists, 101 digs and 22 service aces to the Lady Rams. WSSUÕs 19-12 overall and 13-5 CIAA record was the best in school history. Wicker is a 2003 WSSU ChancellorÕs Cup Award Winner and a ChancellorÕs Cup Scholar. She has a 3.941 grade point average.

Both Lee and Wicker will represent the CIAA as nominees for the Division II Conference CommissionersÕ South Atlantic Region Scholar-Athlete of the Year and will be recognized at the 2003 CIA Spring Awards Luncheon on May 29, 2003.