BASKETBALL
Kenedy Schoonveld Selected as Jostens Trophy Recipient
Kenedy Schoonveld lends a hand, whether she is on the basketball court or working within her community. She is passionate about and excels at assisting others.
The decorated Hope College guard and NCAA Division III national champion is adding another accolade to her exceptional resume.
The fifth-year senior and social work major is the 2022 women’s recipient of the Jostens Trophy given to the the most outstanding women’s and men’s Division III basketball players of the year.
Schoonveld said that she is honored to be chosen the 2022 Jostens Trophy recipient from among 11 finalists.
“I want to congratulate all of the other finalists, who I know are outstanding people and athletes, and who were all very deserving of this award,” Schoonveld said. “I am so thankful to my coaches, teammates, family, and friends who have all pushed me to be the best person and player that I can be. I could not have done this without them.”
In addition to the Jostens Trophy, the Wooldridge Scholarship, a $1,000 donation, will be presented in the names of the winners to their institutions. The scholarship is named after Dan Wooldridge, a Salem, Virginia, Rotarian and the retired commissioner that founded the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, for his long-time dedication to Division III athletics.
Schoonveld is Hope’s second Jostens Trophy recipient, joining 2017 men’s honoree Harrison Blackledge.
The 2021-22 season marks the 24th time that Jostens Trophy honors have been awarded. The awards focus on three major criteria: basketball ability, academic prowess and service to one’s surrounding communities. The Jostens Trophy models the Rotary International motto of “Service Above Self” by recognizing those who truly fit the ideal of a well-rounded Division III student-athlete.
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