Athletics
The Athletic Department of St. Louis College of Pharmacy offers a variety of athletic
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At the intercollegiate level, student athletes compete in NAIA men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, and women’s volleyball. Student dance and cheerleading squads support the athletic teams.
The College's intramural program and club sports provide an outlet for those looking to engage in competitive sports without a large time commitment. A free fitness incentive program awards participants for establishing and maintaining exercise habits.
The Fitness Center on campus includes basketball/volleyball courts, free weights, weight machines and a variety of cardiovascular fitness machines. Membership is included in tuition costs.
News from the Pillbox
Rachel Maedeker Named STLCOP Athlete of the Year
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Fourth-year student and cross country star Rachel Maedeker was honored at the STLCOP Top 100 Banquet on April 21 as the 2009-2010 STLCOP Athlete of the Year. Maedeker is the only athlete in STLCOP history to earn All-Conference honors for four years. She qualified for and participated in two national cross country championships: once as an individual, and once as a member of the first-ever STLCOP conference champion team. She is also the third fastest cross country female in STLCOP history. Maedeker is the fourth STLCOP athlete to receive the award. Previous STLCOP Athletes of the Year include Josh Boudeman (basketball, 2008-09), Janelle Meyer (volleyball and basketball, 2007-08), and Amy Hall (cross country, 2006-07).
STLCOP Athletes Honored at Athletic Awards Banquet
STLCOP students and faculty came together on November 17 to play volleyball and raise some money for the St. Louis Foodbank. The 59 student-athletes who represented STLCOP on athletic teams this year were honored for their participation and achievements at the annual STLCOP Athletic Awards Banquet held Saturday, March 6. Student-athletes and their families enjoyed lunch and a presentation of awards and recognitions by their respective coaches, Athletic Director Jill Jokerst, and Dean of Arts and Sciences and Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Kim Kilgore. Following is a list of several of the awards received by student-athletes at the banquet:.
1st Team All-Conference
Kelsey Jett - Women’s Cross Country
Rachel Maedeker - Women’s Cross Country
Megan Rogers - Women’s Cross Country
David Baker - Men’s Cross Country
Ashley McKinley - Volleyball
Jenna Bailey - Women’s Basketball
NAIA All-America Scholar-Athlete
Karen Obermann - Women’s Cross Country
Lindsey Vandersteen - Women’s Cross Country
Melissa Webelhuth - Women’s Cross Country
David Baker - Men’s Cross Country
Silvio Flaim - Men’s Cross Country
Sarju Panchal - Men’s Cross Country
Hannah Tucker - Volleyball
Jeana Walton-Day - Women’s Basketball
STLCOP Scholar-Athletes
Women’s Cross Country: Karen Obermann, Lindsey Vandersteen, Melissa Webelhuth, Courtney Wiedemer
Men’s Cross Country: Curtis Eftink, Silvio Flaim, Mark Streitz, Zac Walter, Sarju Panchal
Volleyball: Katie Florence, Allison Gettinger, Molly Howell, Jayme King, Deann Lawin, Alicia Litteken, Ashley McKinley, Kelsey Mileur, Leah Parry, Laura Pitt, Hannah Tucker
Women’s Basketball: Jenna Bailey, Rebecca Hentze, Kathy May, Hannah Renner, Courtney Wiedemer, Susana Hurtte, Jeana Walton-Day
Men’s Basketball: Kendrick Greathouse, Brian Hwang, Jordan Murdoch, Jonas Parker, Sujal Patel, Daniel Powell, Adam Thalla
Varsity and coaches’ special awards were presented by the coaches for each sport. To learn more about specific team awards, click on the team’s webpage from the list on the left navigation bar.
Serving it up for the St. Louis Foodbank
STLCOP students and faculty came together on November 17 to play volleyball and raise some money for the St. Louis Foodbank.
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Students on the "Drug Dealers" team won the tournament after defeating the "Ford Taurus Wagon” team in the championship match. Prizes were awarded for the tournament winners as well as for "best team T-shirt," which was won by the "Greek Combination Domination" team.
Second-year eutectic volleyball star Ashley McKinley and Karen Obermann, a third-year student and member of the conference-champion Eutectic cross country team, organized the tournament through their Varsity Sports class and as a part of the "Champions of Character" initiative through the NAIA. Members of the Eutectic volleyball team served as line judges and scorekeepers for the tournament.
"I really think this was a fun way to raise money," McKinley says. "I had a few teams ask that we have another one. That makes me happy that they had fun!"
Seven Stellar Student-Athletes Receive NAIA Recognition
A record seven fall sports athletes were named NAIA Daktronics Scholar Athletes. To be nominated, student-athletes must have junior-year status, play a fall sport, and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Volleyball player Hannah Tucker; men’s cross country team members David Baker, Silvio Flaim and Sarju Panchal; and women’s cross country team members Karen Obermann, Melissa Webelhuth, and Lindsey Vandersteen. Of particular note is the fact that some are repeat winners. Vandersteen has earned the award an impressive three times and Webelhuth twice. Recent past recipients include: Matt Baumgartner, Josh Boudeman, Mike Bopp, Lauren Heimberger, and Janelle Meyer.
Finishing Touch Given to Amped Up Eutectic
Until Tuesday night, the re-energized St. Louis College of Pharmacy Eutectic had remained nameless. Following the women’s basketball overtime loss to Principia College and prior to the men’s game, the Eutectic received his very own nametag for the bright white jacket he proudly wears. Following a count of nearly 400 votes, Mortarmer “Morty” McPestle was the overwhelming winner. Several names were suggested by students and then narrowed down to five choices by Student Council. The top five included Eugene, Mortamer (Morty) McPestle, Pestle Pete, ReX and Thumper.
STLCOP Named NAIA Champions of Character Institution
The NAIA recently named St. Louis College of Pharmacy as a "Champions of Character" institution for 2008-09. The Champions of Character program is unique to the NAIA and is designed to create an environment in which every student-athlete, coach, official, and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through five tenets: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership, and sportsmanship. NAIA presented STLCOP with a certificate recognizing the institution for upholding the five core values throughout the 2008-09 academic year.
Women’s Cross Country Team Wins Conference and Qualifies for Nationals