| Visit
this page often for updates on all of your 2004 Cotuit Kettleers'
players!
Tennessee
Pitcher Brings Both Heat and Compassion
April
12 , 2004
 The
University of Tennessee recently announced that Luke Hochevar has
been selected as its Coca-Cola Community All-American for his excellence
in community service. The Coca-Cola Community All-Americans program
recognizes student-athletes who are making a difference in their
communities.
"We are extremely proud of all our student-athletes and the
tremendous commitments they've made to this institution and our
community through their community service efforts," said Mike
Hamilton, men's athletic director. "In addition to bringing
national attention to the issues of volunteerism and community involvement,
the Coca-Cola Community All-Americans program provides a platform
for colleges and universities to honor and recognize student-athletes,
like Luke, for their outstanding contributions to the communities
in which they live, learn, work and play."
Hochevar distinguished himself by
serving the community in many diverse organizations. The sophomore
baseball player has been active in service with Norwood Elementary
School as part of the "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" literacy
event and the MDA's Muscle Team Dinner. He has also read to kids
at Sarah Moore Green Elementary and Farragut Intermediate School,
visited patients at East Tennessee Children's Hospital, participated
in the Salvation Army Stuff-a-Stocking program, served as a finish
line greeter at the Buddy's Race Against Cancer, spoke to a local
DECA group, signed autographs for children at VASF Day and worked
with his team gathering a donation to the Mission of Hope. Hochevar
has been a first-year member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
He was named as the co-winner of the 2003 CHAMPS/Lifeskills Male
Community Service Athlete of the Year and to the 2003 SEC Good Works
team.
"I really like to get out into the community and give back.
I realize that I can serve as a positive role model to the youth
in the community," Hochevar said. "My father was very
important to my growth as a person. He showed me how significant
a positive influence can mean to today's youth. I want to continue
to share my time with local children's organizations."
As a Coca-Cola Community All-American,
Hochevar will be the University of Tennessee's nominee at the national
level. A panel of representatives from the National Association
of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) will select six student-athletes
from NCAA®, NAIATM and Junior/Community College member institutions
as national Coca-Cola Community All-Americans. The final Coca-Cola
Community All-Americans and their institutions will be recognized
this summer at the annual NACDA Convention. Additionally, the six
national Coca-Cola Community All-Americans will receive an award
and Coca-Cola will make a $5,000 donation to the community/philanthropic
cause of their choice. The Cola-Cola Company teamed with NACDA to
recognize community service in intercollegiate athletics.
Photo
& Story Courtesy the University of Tennessee Athletic Department.
© 2004, University of Tennesee. All Rights Reserved.
Click
on a story below to read
2004 Kettleers' College Highlights
•
Tennessee's Luke Hochevar Lauded
for His Active Role in the Community. 4-12-04
•
UNLV Righthander Matt Luca Whiffs
14 and Ups Record to 5-0 on the spring, 3-26-04
•
Tulane's Nathan Southard Comes Through
at the Plate for the Green Wave, 3-19-04
•
Brae Wright Does it Again with Another
Complete Game Victory, 3-19-04
•
Crimson Tide's Brandon Belcher named
SEC Pitcher of the Week, 3-15-04
•
Ole Miss southpaw Brae Wright Fans
career-high 11 batters in complete game stint 3-13-04
•
The Citadel's Ken Egelton Has Superb
Relief Outing Versus Elon College 3-13-04
•
Arizona Freshman Jason Donald Ties
School Batting Record with 6-hit game 2-22-04
•
Tulane's J.R. Crowel, a southpaw,
mows down 10 versus Maryland-Baltimore County 2-21-04
•
Arizona freshman Jason Donald Belts
Three-Run Homer to Win Game 2-13-04
•
Tennessee's Luke Hochevar Tosses
Early-Season Gem 2-13-04
|
