The
Outstanding Female Athletes of the Year Awards are presented to
those outstanding athletes who have demonstrated excellence and
leadership in their athletic field.
Amy Hansen (1997
recipient)--Amy majored in Mathematics Education. She participated
in Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track. She was
All-American for Cross Country and Indoor Track. Amy has qualified
for the Outdoor Nationals in Marietta, GA in 1997.
Marie Parker (1997
recipient)--Marie's major is B.S. in Education, Elementary
Education. She participated in Cross Country, Indoor Track, and
Outdoor Track. She was All-American Honors in Cross Country and
Indoor Track. Marie has also qualified for the Outdoor Nationals
in Marietta, GA.
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Desa Rae Doyle (2000
recipient)--Desa Rae was chosen as the Female Athlete of the Year
based on her performance in track and field events. Desa Rae is only
in her second year on the Dakota State track team but her
accomplishments are already significant. She is the NAIA National
high jump champion with a jump of 5'6'' and an All-American. She is
also the SDIC Conference Champion, tied the conference record and
holds the Dakota State high jump record in both indoor and outdoor
track. Desa Rae has qualified for the outdoor national championship
in 2000 at Abbottsford, British Columbia.
Sheila Haack (2000 recipient)--Sheila was named the Female
Athlete of the Year along with Desa Rae Doyle in 2000 for Sheila's
successful performance on the Lady T's. Sheila Haack is a
three-time SDIC All-Conference player and was also named as an
NAIA Academic All-American her senior year. In 2000, the women's
basketball team won it's 11th SDIC Championship, won the
post-season championship, and advanced to the Elite Eight in the
NAIA National Tournament. Sheila is number two in the DSU record
books in career points with 1,497, career rebounds with 736, and
career field goals with 590. She holds the records in field goal
percentage at 60% and career free throws of 316.
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Desa Rae Doyle
(2001 recipient)--Desa Rae Doyle has been chosen as the Female
Athlete of the Year based on her performance in track and field
events. A native from De Smet, Desa Rae's accomplishments are
significant. She is a five-time NAIA All-American in indoor and
outdoor competition and holds the Dakota State high jump record in
both indoor and outdoor track. She placed fifth in the high jump in
the NAIA Indoor Track Nationals in 2000 and has qualified for the
outdoor national championship in 2001.
Kathy Shypulski (2001
recipient)--A forward from Blaine, Minnesota, Kathy has been a
leader for the Lady Trojans during her four-year career at DSU. In
addition to the conference and NAIA honors, Kathy was selected by
the Dakota Athletic Conference as the women basketball's most
valuable senior player. Kathy finished her career at DSU as the
third all-time highest scorer, as third in career assists, as
eighth in single season assists, and the top three-point shooter
in DSU history.
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Laura Carrow (2002
recipient)--Laura has been chosen as the Female Athlete of the Year
based on her performance in Cross Country and Indoor Track. During
the 2001-02 Indoor Track season, Laura earned All-Conference honors
and took first place in the DAC-10 meet in the 3000 meter race. Her
Cross Country achievements have been outstanding. Laura finished
first in the DAC-10 Conference meet and finished 11th in the 245
runner field at the NAIA national meet. For her efforts, she was
recognized as an All-American and Academic All-American by the NAIA
and received All-District and All-Conference honors.
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Kristie VandenHoek
(2003 recipient)--Kristie VandenHoek has been chosen as the
Female Athlete of the Year based on her performance in Indoor and
Outdoor Track. Kristie is a Elementary Education graduate from
Stickney, South Dakota. As a member of the track team, Kristie was
named All-Conference in 2000 and 2002 and has indoor school records
in the 1600-meter relay, the 800-meter relay and the 400-meter dash.
She also holds school records in outdoor track for the 400-meter
dash and the 800-meter realy. Kristie has participated in numerous
NAIA Championships and was named NAIA All-American in the 400-meter
dash. She also holds the DAC-10 Conference record in the 400.
Kristie was named NAIA Academic All-American in 2002 and 2003.
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Hali McClelland
(2004 recipient)--Hali
McClelland has been chosen as the Female Athlete of the Year based
on her amazing four-year career at Dakota State as a Lady T. Hali is a Business Administration/Accounting graduate from Gaylord,
Minnesota. As a member of the Lady T's basketball team, Hali
was named All-Conference and will be in the record book in 12
different areas. She was also a member of the DAC-10 Conference
Tournament Champions, DAC-10 Conference regular season champions,
and two-time NAIA National Basketball Tournament Qualifier (best
finish as a Sweet Sixteen team).
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Jessica VanLoy
(2008 recipient)--Wabasso,
MN native Jessica VanLoy had a stellar career in women's basketball.
She was named to 2008 NAIA All-American Women's Basketball 2nd Team
and was selected to NAIA All-American honors three times during her
career at Dakota State University. VanLoy was named to DAC
Most Valuable Senior and surpassed her 1000th career point at DSU.
She was named to DAC All-Conference four times and was highlighted
on national televised ESPN network as she made a 75 foot shot at the
halftime buzzer. In addition, VanLoy was named to 2007 DAC
Softball All-Conference.
Laura Tewes (2008 recipient)--Laura
Tewes, native of Mayer, MN, was selected as 2008 NAIA All-American
Women's Basketball Honorable Mention. She is a two-time DAC
All-Conference selection and scored her 1000th career point at
Dakota State University. In track, Tewes is a two-time NAIA
All-American in women's high jump and qualified to the NAIA National
Outdoor Track and Field in high jump and 4 x 100 relay team.
She is a three-time DAC All-Conference Outdoor Track & Field, and
DAC Scholar Athlete in Basketball and Track & Field.
