PETERSON NAMED THE 2009 MEN'S LACROSSE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

June 30, 2009

PETERSON NAMED THE 2009 MEN'S LACROSSE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Central Islip, NY (6/30/09) Dominican College sophomore attackman/midfielder Jesse Peterson (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada) has been tabbed the 2009 East Coast Conference Men'sLacrosse Scholar‐Athlete of the Year.

Central Islip, NY (6/30/09) Dominican College sophomore attackman/midfielder Jesse Peterson (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada) has been tabbed the 2009 East Coast Conference Men'sLacrosse Scholar‐Athlete of the Year.

A biology major enrolled in the Pre‐Med program, Peterson boasts a 3.94 GPA. For the second
straight year he topped all Charger student‐athletes with the highest grade point average and
was the recipient of the Top Sophomore Male Scholar‐Athlete award. On the field, the
sophomore team captain led the Chargers with 16 assists while pitching in with seven goals. In
addition to his studies and his participation in athletics, Peterson serves as a peer mentor on
campus.

East Coast Conference Scholar‐Athlete of Year Award recipients are nominated by their
institution and voted upon by the Faculty Athletic Representatives from each ECC institution.

Honor Roll
Michael Giordano (So., C.W. Post)
Ryan Kelly (Sr., Adelphi)
Roy Pfleger (Sr., Dowling)
Chris Powers (Sr., NYIT)

The aim of Dominican University New York is to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community and its needs. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, the university is an independent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage. In the Dominican tradition, it fosters the active, shared pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the values of reflective understanding and compassionate involvement. Committed to building its programs upon a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, the university maintains a student-centered climate and serves a diverse community of students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The university empowers this community of learners to excel, lead and serve with integrity and to engage responsibly in the pursuit of a more just, ethical and sustainable world. Dominican also sponsors 17 varsity intercollegiate sports that compete at the NCAA Division II level. To learn more about Dominican University New York, please visit www.duny.edu.

PETERSON NAMED THE 2009 MEN'S LACROSSE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Central Islip, NY (6/30/09) Dominican College sophomore attackman/midfielder Jesse Peterson (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada) has been tabbed the 2009 East Coast Conference Men'sLacrosse Scholar&#8208;Athlete of the Year.

Central Islip, NY (6/30/09) Dominican College sophomore attackman/midfielder Jesse Peterson (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada) has been tabbed the 2009 East Coast Conference Men'sLacrosse Scholar‐Athlete of the Year.