Three Drake University student-athletes have earned the State Farm Missouri Valley Good Neighbor Award, the league announced Tuesday, June 8.
Drake's
Antonio Melendez (men's soccer),
Hannah Fuller (women's basketball) and
Ellie Mendlik (women's track & field) all earned the honor.
In order to be eligible for the award, student-athletes must be in good academic standing, must demonstrate good citizenship through good sportsmanship and significant community service, and must participate in a sport, during the season of recognition. The Valley recognizes 30 student-athletes annually.
Below are Drake's recipients and their community involvement that earned them the honor.
Antonio Melendez, Men's Soccer, Junior
- Dean's List
- Community Service:
- SAAC Representative
- SAAC President Elect
- Dance Marathon
- Wellness Wednesdays - Mental health and well being
- Meals From the Heartland
Hannah Fuller, Women's Basketball, Senior
- Dean's List/President's List
- Murphy Cup representative
- Member of Drake AMA and Coke Project
- Community Service:
- SAAC representative
- FCA Leadership Team
- Kairos campus ministries leadership team
- Yearly team community service (1,000 hours)
- Meals from the Heartland
- Habitat for Humanity
- Boys and Girls Club
- Elementary school volunteer
Ellie Mendlik, Outdoor Track & Field, Junior
- President's List
- Dean's List
- Drake Law School 3+3 program
- Community Service:
- Walnut Creek Triathlon
- Women in Sports Day
- Special Olympics Iowa
- Animal Rescue League
- APO Service Chapter
- Sprout Garden Clean-Up
- Community Track Pick-Up
