Honors Luncheon, 2006

The Student-Athlete Academic Honors Luncheon, hosted by the Athletic Study Center and Intercollegiate Athletics, is held each year in May. This event celebrates the academic achievement of Cal's outstanding student athletes. The student athletes invited have excelled in their individual sports and in the classroom, earning a grade point average of at least 3.2 or higher. Attendees include faculty, staff and community supporters, who have all had an impact on the lives of these remarkable young men and women that exemplify the spirit of the Cal student athlete. Below are some pictures from this year's event:

Partial view of the audience.

Antonette Carter (Women's Track and Field) received the Joseph M. Kavanagh Award, for improved academic achievement. She is pictured with Carol Kavanagh Clark, who established the award in honor of her father, who was a track and field student athlete at Cal and a lifelong educator.

The Golden Bear Individual Award was presented to the student athlete on each team, with the highest GPA.

Neufeld Scholars, graduating male and female seniors with the highest GPA, Natasha Labelle (Women's Crew) and Christopher Gibson (Men's Swimming and Diving).

John “Quame” Patton, Faculty Speaker, Department of African American Studies.

Student Speaker Scott Smith (Football) delivered an inspiring message.

Scott Smith (Football) received the Walter A Haas, Jr. Award for Community Service.

Derek Van Rheenen, director of the Athletic Study Center, applauds the academic achievement of Cal's outstanding student athletes.

The Golden Bear Team Award was presented to Women's Cross Country, the team with the overall highest GPA.

Martin Smith (Men's Basketball), received the Jake Gimbell Award, for excellence in attitude towards academics and athletics.