Four Jimmie Track & Field student-athletes earned another level of academic award.
Trent Roemmich, Stephanie Erlandson, Beth Segerholm, and Kayla Roemmich were each honored by the Capital One Academic All-American Track Team, selected by Co-SIDA.
Here are the teams that they were named to:
3rd Team – College Division - Men
Trent Roemmich Jamestown Jr. Linton, N.D. 3.65 Math (Education)
2nd Team – College Division - Women
Stephanie Erlandson Jamestown Sr. Breckenridge, Minn. 4.00 Exercise Science
Beth Segerholm Jamestown Sr. Northwood, N.D. 4.00 Nursing
3rd Team – College Division – Women
Kayla Roemmich Jamestown Sr. Bottineau, ND 3.45 Elementary Education
In late May, Kayla Roemmich (Bottineau, ND), Stephanie Erlandson (Breckenridge, MN), and Beth Segerholm (Northwood, ND), and Trent Roemmich (Jr. Linton, ND) were honored as District 5 winners for Capital One Academic All-District, sponsored by Co-SIDA. There are 8 districts.
In the fall, Katie Zent (Jimmie Volleyball) was honored as Capital One Academic All-American First Team, selected by Co-SIDA.
In the fall, Andrew Hammond (Jimmie Football) was honored as Capital One Academic All-American Second Team, selected by Co-SIDA.
This spring, Sam Brown (Jimmie Wrestling, at large category) was honored as Capital One Academic All-American Second Team, selected by Co-SIDA
The Capital One College Division Academic All-America® at-large team is comprised of student-athletes from NAIA, Canadian and two-year institutions.
Since the program's inception in 1952, CoSIDA has bestowed Academic All-America honors on more than 16,000 student-athletes in Divisions I, II, III and NAIA, covering all NCAA championship sports.
Capital One, an NCAA Corporate Champion, began its affiliation with college sports with the sponsorship of the 2001 Capital One Florida Citrus Bowl (now the Capital One Bowl) and ESPN's Capital One Bowl Week. In addition, Capital One sponsors the ABC College Football Halftime Report, Capital One All-America Mascot team, Capital One Academic All Program, and supports all 89 NCAA Championships including the Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Championships, and numerous other collegiate athletics programs.
To be eligible for Academic All-America® consideration, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve, maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.30 on a scale of 4.00, have reached sophomore athletic and academic standings at his/her current institution and be nominated by his/her sports information director.
Here are their brief bios:
Trent Roemmich, JAMESTOWN COLLEGE, Junior | 3.65,Math (Education) |
...2012 Outdoor NAIA National Qualifier in 110 Hurdles and 400 Hurdles ... Personal Bests of 54.12 in 400 Hurdles and 14.88 in 110 Hurdles ... 2011 NAIA National Qualifier in 400 Hurdles ... 2nd DAC (Dakota Athletic Conf) 60 Meter Hurdles indoor 2011 ... 2nd DAC indoor conf 4 x 400 in 2011 ... 2nd DAC outdoor conference 110 hurdles 2012 ... 4 x 400 1st place DAC outdoor 2011 ... 2nd place DAC indoor 4 x 100 2011 ... 2011 and 2012 DAC Scholar-Athlete ... 2013 Daktronics/NAIA scholar athlete ...Linton, ND |
Kayla Roemmich, JAMESTOWN COLLEGE, Senior | 3.45,Elementary Education |
...Two time NAIA National Qualifier in discus 2012,2013 ... also played on 2012 and 2013 Jimmie Basketball Teams that reached Sweet 16 in NAIA Nationals ... 2012 DAC (Dakota Athletic Conf) scholar-athlete for basketball and track ... 2012 Conference Champion DAC (Dakota Athletic) in Shot Put for Outdoor Meet ... 2012 Conference Champion DAC in Discus ... 42'8.75" Shot Put Personal Best ... 140'9" Discus PB ... member of indoor T & F team at Jamestown that was #1 in Team GPA in 2010 in NAIA ...Bottineau, ND |
Stephanie Erlandson, JAMESTOWN COLLEGE, Senior | 4.0,Exercise Science (Leadership) |
...National Appearance: Distance Medlay Relay 2012 ... also qualified in 2010 in DMR, but did not run due to an injury that required surgery ... earned full tuition to Jamestown for academics out of high school in a scholarship competition ... member of 2009 DAC (Dakota Athletic Conference) indoor championship team ... Daktronics NAIA scholar athlete for track 2012, 2013 ... 2012 Jamestown College homecoming queen ... 2011-12 Student Senate Executive Board ... 2013 senior champion of character ...Breckenridge, MN |
Beth Segerholm, JAMESTOWN COLLEGE, Senior | 4.0,Nursing |
...Three time NAIA Outdoor National Qualifier in Javelin 2010, 11,12... DAC (Dakota Athletic Conf) outdoor conference finishes in javelin (3rd 2012 and 4th 2011)...Champions of Character Award for Volleyball Fall 2012 for Jimmies as she helped the Volleyball team earn a NAIA National Tournament appearance...Earned President's Key Award (Top GPA graduating class 2013 Jamestown College)...Daktronics NAIA scholar athlete volleyball 2011,12 and track 2012,13...college fellow Jamestown College Nursing ...Northwood, ND |

Academic All-America of the Year: Monte Larsen, Morningside
FIRST TEAM
Name School Yr. Hometown G.P.A. Major
Cordell Baker (2) Oklahoma Baptist Sr. Sapulpa, Okla. 3.95 Biology
Austin Basterrechea (3) College of Idaho Jr. Gooding, Idaho 3.77 Biology
Andy Coy (1) Dakota State Sr. Hill City, S.D. 3.97 Biology
John Darmody Saint Ambrose Gr. Everett, Wash. 3.86 Master's of Organizational Leadership
Luke Fischer (1) Northwest (Wash.) Gr. Kalispell, Mont. 3.75 Business Administration
John Harris (1) Morningside Sr. Holstein, Iowa 4.00 Engineering Physics, Mathematics
Brad Higgins (2) Doane Sr. Norfolk, Neb. 3.67 Math, Physics
Benjamin Hinckfoot Concordia (Neb.) Jr. Colorado Springs, Col. 3.91 Secondary Educ./ History & ESL
Bo Johnson (1) Concordia (Ore.) Sr. Toledo, Ore. 3.82 Exercise & Sports Science
Luke Keogh St. Gregory's Sr. Dublin, Ireland 3.97 Criminal Justice
Vincent Krejci (2) Doane Sr. Crete, Neb. 3.70 Biochemistry
Monte Larsen $ (1) # Morningside Gr. Neola, Iowa 4.00 Master of Arts in Teaching
Kyle Marshall Arizona Christian Jr. Phoenix, Ariz. 4.00 Secondary Educ., Social Studies
Andy Reidsma Trinity Christian Jr. Wyoming, Mich. 3.90 Business Management & Marketing
Phil Rizzo St. Francis (Ill.) Sr. Evergreen Park, Ill. 3.88 History, Political Science
SECOND TEAM
Name School Yr. Hometown G.P.A. Major
Frank Adelman Southwestern (Kan.) Sr. Yukon, Okla. 3.41 Psychology, Biology
Michael Bellamy Northwest Christian Sr. Eugene, Ore. 4.00 Exercise Science
Mike Blaszczyk St. Francis (Ill.) Jr. Novi, Mich. 3.71 Marketing
Tim Boes Madonna Sr. Westland, Mich. 3.83 Social Work
Mitchell Brickson Goshen So. Enon, Ohio 3.94 Physics
Aaron Caldwell Baker Sr. Overland Park, Kan. 3.74 Exercise Science
Conner Carpenter Wayland Baptist So. Farwell, Texas 3.96 Religion
Doug Dawson Siena Heights Sr. Roseville, Mich. 3.70 Criminal Justice
Conner Drendel Southwestern (Kan.) Sr. Haviland, Kan. 3.98 Elementary Education
Garret Ehlers Morningside Jr. Ida Grove, Iowa 3.61 Religious Studies
Matt Huseman (2) Northwestern (Iowa) Jr. Sac City, Iowa 3.41 Elementary Education
Tyler Norby Saint Ambrose Gr. Dubuque, Iowa 3.94 Master's of Accounting
Casey Orndorff West Virginia U. Inst. Tech. Sr. High View, W.Va. 4.00 Mathematics
Matt Pieri (2) Xavier (La.) Sr. New Orleans, La. 3.62 Pharmacy
Brooks Swigart Arizona Christian Sr. Phoenix, Ariz. 3.82 Elementary Education, English
THIRD TEAM
Name School Yr. Hometown G.P.A. Major
Danny Bahret St. Francis (Ill.) So. Channahon, Ill. 3.91 Mathematics, Secondary Education
Aaron Belcher Indiana Tech Jr. Mooresville, Ind. 3.86 Accounting
Francisco Escobar Monroe So. Cali, Colombia 3.85 Business Management
James Fisher Oliver Nazarene Jr. Wales, Mich. 3.94 Geological Engineering
Alec Hernandez Embry-Riddle (Fla.) So. North Canton, Ohio 3.78 Aerospace Engineering
Zachary Kraus (2) Embry-Riddle (Fla.) Jr. New Milford, Conn. 3.81 Aerospace Engineering
Colton McNinch Southwestern (Kan.) Jr. Utica, Kan. 4.00 Chemistry, Biology
Javon Mead (3) Xavier (La.) Jr. Baton Rouge, La. 3.69 Accounting
Isaias Miranda Lubbock Christian Sr. Clovis, N.M. 3.49 Youth and Family Ministry
Colin Morrissey Concordia (Neb.) Sr. Omaha, Neb. 3.82 Secondary Education
Trent Roemmich Jamestown Jr. Linton, N.D. 3.65 Math (Education)
Peter Stacy (3) Biola Sr. Issaquah, Wash. 3.70 Biochemistry
Zach Wittenberg Northwestern (Iowa) Jr. Pella, Iowa 3.73 Biology / Health Professions
Zane Zeigler Embry-Riddle (Fla.) So. Pittsburgh, Pa. 4.00 Aerospace Engineering
Nick Zink William Woods So. Iberia, Mo. 3.90 Biology Education
(1) 2012 Capital One Academic All-America® College Division 1st team
(2) 2012 Capital One Academic All-America® College Division 2nd team
(3) 2012 Capital One Academic All-America® College Division 3rd team
(#) 2011 Capital One Academic All-America® College Division 3rd team
$ 2012 Capital One College Division Academic All-America® of the Year
Academic All-America of the Year: Breanna Mathes, Morningside
FIRST TEAM
Name School Yr. Hometown G.P.A. Major
Kesha Beethe (2) Peru State Sr. Tecumseh, Neb. 3.89 Sport Management, Exercise Sci.
Kate Carr Bethel (Ind.) Jr. Carmel, Ind. 3.70 Cell & Molecular Biology
Gabriella Dixson (1) Concordia (Ore.) Sr. Battle Ground, Wash. 3.49 Psychology
Breanna Goring (2) Embry-Riddle (Fla.) Sr. Ocala, Fla. 3.67 Human Factors Psychology,Systems
Hannah Helker Oklahoma Baptist So. Edmond, Okla. 3.93 Undecided
Erin Helmuth (1) Goshen Sr. Elkhart, Ind. 3.98 Secondary Education, Mathematics
Stephanie Hescock (1) Northwest Christian Gr. Drain, Ore. 3.90 Master of Business Administration
Hillary Holt College of Idaho Jr. Meridian, Idaho 3.54 Political Economy
Sarah Kortze Concordia (Neb.) Sr. Rockford, Ill. 3.94 Biology, Physical Science
Breanna Mathes (1) Morningside Sr. Cherokee, Iowa 3.99 Mathematics Teaching
Linsie Michels Concordia (Ore.) Gr. Salem, Ore. 3.70 MBA
Jillian Ourada Doane Sr. Omaha, Neb. 3.73 Biochemistry
Evan Shimanek (2) Oklahoma Baptist Sr. Hennessey, Okla. 3.97 Pre-Physical Therapy
Katie Thurbon Baker Jr. Topeka, Kan. 3.94 International Studies
Briana Vander Woude (2) Dordt Sr. Clara City, Minn. 3.57 Elementary Education
SECOND TEAM
Name School Yr. Hometown G.P.A. Major
Katie Bonnema Dordt Jr. Ireton, Iowa 3.38 Elementary Education
Erin DeVries Doane So. Chambers, Neb. 3.91 General Studies
Stephanie Erlandson Jamestown Sr. Breckenridge, Minn. 4.00 Exercise Science
Catherine Fakler Xavier (La.) So. Phoenix, Ariz. 4.00 English / English education
Chantalle Falconer Oliver Nazarene Jr. Byron, Ill. 4.00 Music Education
Aspen Frey McPherson Jr. Newton, Kan. 4.00 Elementary Education
Danielle Kendall Calgary Sr. Calgary, Alberta 3.77 Chemical Engineering
Kelly Klusmeyer Central Methodist Jr. Boonville, Mo. 4.00 Biology
Natalie McIntyre Arizona Christian Jr. Casa Grande, Ariz. 4.00 Music (praise & worship emphasis)
Trisha Nelson Bethel (Ind.) Sr. Maquoketa, Iowa 3.81 Intercultural Studies
Danielle Prchal Peru State Sr. Omaha, Neb. 3.87 Social Science Teaching
Devinn Rolland Xavier (La.) So. Harvey, La. 4.00 Chemistry / Pre-Pharmacy
Beth Segerholm Jamestown Sr. Northwood, N.D. 4.00 Nursing
Ellie Staker (3) Embry-Riddle (Fla.) Jr. Seattle, Wash. 3.72 Engineering Physics
Megan Williams Vanguard Sr. Fort Worth, Texas 3.57 Liberal studies
THIRD TEAM
Name School Yr. Hometown G.P.A. Major
Abbi Brock Lubbock Christian Jr. Lamesa, Texas 4.00 Pre-veternary Medicine
Karina Coelho (3) Embry-Riddle (Fla.) Sr. Chesapeake Bch, Md. 3.51 Meteorology Research
Hilary Halford St. Francis (Ill.) Jr. Antioch, Ill. 3.48 Nursing
Cheryl Held William Woods Sr. Wildwood, Mo. 3.60 Exercise Science / sports mgmt..
Chelsea Janzen Biola Jr. Clovis, Calif. 3.97 Studio Arts
Rachel Jerrils Davenport Jr. Rockford, Mich. 3.69 Nursing
Bethany Jones Southeastern Sr. Pittsburgh, Pa. 4.00 Accounting
Allison McFayden Grand View Sr. Omaha, Neb. 4.00 Graphic Design
Sydnee Nelson Southwestern (Kan.) Sr. Clay Center, Kan. 3.78 Biology / Biochemistry
Kayla Roemmich Jamestown Sr. Bottineau, ND 3.45 Elementary Education
Sharon Ronoh Lindsey Wilson Sr. Timboroa, Kenya 3.38 Nursing
Alexandra Sciarra Biola Jr. Orange, Calif. 3.61 Kinesiology
Rachel Stump (3) Biola Sr. Los Gatos, Calif. 3.88 Business Administration
Ali Swart Taylor Sr. Oostburg, WI 3.96 Health & Physical Education
Jessica Zink William Woods Jr. Iberia, Mo. 3.90 Elementary Education
(1) 2012 Capital One Academic All-America® College Division 1st team
(2) 2012 Capital One Academic All-America® College Division 2nd team
(3) 2012 Capital One Academic All-America® College Division 3rd team
District 5
College Division - Women
Jenna Brown | WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY | | Sr. | Fulton, Mo. | 3.39 | Sports Management and Physical Education |
Kayla Roemmich | JAMESTOWN COLLEGE | | Sr. | Bottineau, ND | 3.45 | Elementary Education |
Cheryl Held | WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY | | Sr. | Wildwood, Mo. | 3.6 | Exercise Science and Sports Management |
McKenzie Reece | MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE | | Sr. | Forest City, Iowa | 3.41 | Business Administration |
Christine Eden | SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY | | Sr. | Moline, Ill. | 3.71 | Marketing and Management |
Stephanie Erlandson | JAMESTOWN COLLEGE | | Sr. | Breckenridge, MN | 4.0 | Exercise Science |
Katie Bonnema | DORDT COLLEGE | | Jr. | Ireton, Iowa | 3.38 | Elementary Education |
Beth Segerholm | JAMESTOWN COLLEGE | | Sr. | Northwood, ND | 4.0 | Nursing |
Amy Gangloff | WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY | | Sr. | Wellsville, Mo. | 3.67 | Athletic Training |
Briana Vander Woude | DORDT COLLEGE | | Sr. | Clara City, Minn. | 3.57 | Elementary Education |
Kelly Klusmeyer | CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY | | Jr. | Boonville, Mo. | 4.0 | Biology |
Allison McFayden | GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY | | Sr. | Omaha, Neb. | 4.0 | Graphic Design |
Amelia Wallace | WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY | | So. | Louisiana, Mo. | 3.44 | Physiology |
Valinn McReynolds | WILLIAM PENN UNIVERSITY | | Gr. | Bellville, Texas | 3.61 | Master's of Business Leadership |
Jessica Zink | WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY | | Jr. | Iberia, Mo. | 3.9 | Elementary Education |
Breanna Newton | HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE UNIVERSITY | | Jr. | Rochelle, Ill. | 3.55 | Recreation Management |
Breanna Mathes | MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE | | Sr. | Cherokee, Iowa | 3.99 | Mathematics Teaching |
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District 5
College Division - Men
College Division | | | | | |
Matt Huseman | NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE (IA) | | Jr. | Sac City, Iowa | 3.41 | Elementary Education | |
Doug Powers | ASHFORD UNIVERSITY | | Sr. | Greenup, Ill. | 3.31 | Physical Education | |
Nick Zink | WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY | | So. | Iberia, Mo. | 3.9 | Biology Education | |
Reid Schmit | WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY | | So. | Noel, Mo. | 3.4 | Exercise Science | |
Garret Ehlers | MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE | | Jr. | Ida Grove, Iowa | 3.61 | Religious Studies | |
Monte Larsen | MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE | | Gr. | Neola, Iowa | 4.00 | Master of Arts in Teaching | |
John Harris | MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE | | Sr. | Holstein, Iowa | 4.00 | Engineering Physics & Mathematics | |
Zach Wittenberg | NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE (IA) | | Jr. | Pella, Iowa | 3.73 | Biology/Health Professions | |
Taylor Bodin | NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE (IA) | | So. | Clara City, Minn. | 3.41 | Elementary Education | |
Jeriah Dunk | NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE (IA) | | Jr. | Whittier, Calif. | 3.36 | Graphic Design | |
Logan Hovland | NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE (IA) | | So. | Thompson, Iowa | 3.31 | Biology/Health Professions | |
John Darmody | SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY | | Gr. | Everett, Wash. | 3.86 | Master's of Organizational Leadership | |
Ryan Buchanan | SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY | | Sr. | Charles City, Iowa | 3.65 | Math Education | |
Tyler Norby | SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY | | Gr. | Dubuque, Iowa | 3.94 | Master's of Accounting | |
Jay Whitmore | SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY | | Sr. | Donahue, Iowa | 3.64 | Industrial Engineering | |
Trent Roemmich | JAMESTOWN COLLEGE | | Jr. | Linton, N.D. | 3.65 | Math (Education) | |
Colby Lapresi | CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY | | Sr. | Geneva, N.Y. | 3.71 | Biology | |