Butler's Susana Henri Honored as a 2005 Ashe Sports Scholar

May 4, 2005

Indianapolis, Ind. - Butler volleyball player Susana Henri has been recognized by the national publication, Black Issues In Higher Education, as a 2005 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar. The awards honor undergraduate students of color who have made achieving both academically and athletically a winning combination. Henri was one of the athletes featured in the April 7 issue.

Inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe Jr.'s commitment to education as well as his love for the game of tennis, Black Issues In Higher Education invites every college and university in the country to participate in this annual awards program by nominating their outstanding sports scholars. In addition to their athletic ability, Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars must exhibit academic excellence and community activism.

"This is a terrific honor for Susana," said Butler volleyball coach Sharon Clark. "She is most deserving and is the epitome of what Arthur Ashe would have envisioned for a scholar-athlete. She's dedicated, hard-working and always strives for perfection."

To be included, students have to compete in an intercollegiate sport; maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.2; and be active on their campuses or in their communities.

Henri, who is a junior Pharmacy major, completed her second season of action on the volleyball team last fall after redshirting the 2002 season. During the 2004 campaign, Henri started 19 matches as an outside hitter. She posted a career-high 19 digs against UW-Milwaukee Oct. 9.

Track and field athlete Sharonda Latrice Johnson of the University of North Carolina-Charlotte and basketball guard Chris Hill of Michigan State University were selected by the editors as Sports Scholars of the Year for best exemplifying the standards of scholarship, athleticism and humanitarianism.

Story Courtesy of John Dedman, Butler Sports Information