SMC Student-Athletes Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony & Alumni Induction

Spartanburg, S.C. — Prior to commencement exercises on May 9, Spartanburg Methodist College recognized 13 student-athletes during its Annual Awards Ceremony & Alumni Induction, celebrating exceptional achievement in academics, leadership, and campus engagement on Friday, May 8.

The honorees represent a range of academic disciplines and athletic programs and were selected for their demonstrated commitment to excellence both in the classroom and in the Pioneer community.

• Adriana Stump-Frias (Softball) – Katherine Cann Social Science Award
• Kaylee Damsen (Women's Soccer) – Pete Aylor Psi Beta Award
• CJ Hawkins (Women's Soccer) – Phi Theta Kappa Excellence Award
• Grace White (Women's Soccer) – Pioneer Ambassador of the Year
• Layton Cave (Men's Soccer) – Pioneer Ambassador “Superior Senior”; Excellence in Marketing & Sales
• Miles Corcoran (Baseball)– Heart of the Pioneer
• Emilya Gallman (Women's Basketball)– Heart of the Pioneer
• Leilani Campbell (Volleyball)– Heart of the Pioneer
• Ben Ohl (Men's Soccer) – Travis Eiler General Excellence Award; Excellence in Management & Entrepreneurship
• Travis Dannecker (Baseball) – Excellence in Business Award (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Kyla Quiles (Softball) – Excellence in Accounting
• Alexia Johnson (Volleyball) – Excellence in Marketing & Sales

These awards reflect Spartanburg Methodist College’s ongoing commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes who excel academically, contribute meaningfully to campus life, and demonstrate leadership within their programs and the broader college community.