Lewis Athletics Recognizes Br. David Delahanty Award Winners

Lewis University student athletes were honored for their academic excellence on April 22, as 368 student-athletes received Br. David Delahanty Awards at the Convocation Hall located on the Romeoville Campus. The Delahanty Award recognizes Flyers who have maintained a high GPA while balancing the demands of athletics and academics.

The Delahanty Awards are presented in three tiers based on cumulative GPA.

Bronze Medallion (3.25 - 3.499 GPA)

Silver Medallion (3.50 - 3.749 GPA)

Gold Medallion (3.75 - 4.0 GPA)

Br. David Delahanty, FSC, served as President of Lewis from June 1982 until his untimely death in October 1987. A personal advocate of physical fitness, Br. David encouraged Lewis students to achieve excellence not only in the academic sphere but also in the athletic arena. Following his death, several members of the Lewis' athletic teams inquired if they could wear black armbands to mourn the popular president. After much consultation, it was decided that Br. David would have preferred a tribute to athletes based on their academic achievements. The first ceremony took place in 1988.