ST. PAUL, Minn. – The St. Catherine University athletic department selected the Fleur-De-Lis award recipients for the weeks of October 11-24 honoring seven individuals for service and athletic performance.

Introduced in the fall of 2017, the Fleur-de-lis award is an honor given to student-athletes who embody the three components of the Wildcat athletic department; sport, scholarship, and service. The fleur-de-lis is a visual representation of the athletic department's mission. The three petals of the fleur-de-lis represent the tenants of our mission:  Scholarship, Athleticism, and Service.  The band holding the three pedals together represents leadership and perseverance.  Excellence in any of these areas is recognized by the department through this award. 

The Fleur-de-lis award honors Wildcat student-athletes who have exemplified the department's mission on the field, the classroom, and through community service. The fleur-de-lis, or "flower of the lily" in English, is a symbol used by the University and Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and is proudly incorporated into the St. Catherine shield as a representation of the Sister's French heritage and the seed from which their good works grow.

Serena Lee | Fy., Softball | Service
Brooklyn Park, Minn. / Osseo
First-year Serena Lee earns her first Fleur-de-lis Award for her work with CEAP (Community Emergency Assistant Program) and Operation Gratitude, a non-profit organization located in Brooklyn Park, Minn. CEAP assists low income families with unstable financial conditions to put food on the table, keep kids in school, and build family bonds. Serena works at the front desk helping with appointments and food curbside pickup. She also gives out pamphlets to the families if they know anyone else who's in need of CEAP. She also volunteers for Operation Gratitude which is a nonprofit to make care packages for active military personnel. Each box that she sends out (1x/month) is full of snacks, entertainment, homemade goodies, and a hand written letter.

Amanda Elton  | Jr., Soccer | Athletics
Cottage Grove, Minn. / Park
Junior Amanda Elton earns her second Fleur-de-lis of the 2021-22 academic year following her performance against Concordia and St. Scholastica. Elton scored the game-winner against the Cobber's and was contributed to all three of the team's goals against the Saints. Her goal against Concordia earned her the single-season game winning goal program leader with five.

Sofia Campbell  | Sr., Soccer | Athletics
St. Paul, Minn. / Nova Classical Academy
Sofia Campbell scored both of the Wildcats' goals in the thrilling overtime win at Augsburg on October 22 to move St. Kate's into the solo first place spot in the MIAC. Her two-goal game also earned her MIAC Player of the Week. This is her first Fleur-de-lis Award of 2021-22.

Grace Amacher | Sr., Volleyball | Athletics
Faribault, Minn.
Senior Grace Amacher had a milestone game against Gustavus on October 13 recording her 1,000 career dig. Amacher tallied seven digs in the game to become just the seventh player in program history to achieve the honor. This is her first Fleur-de-lis Award of 2021.

Marissa Gilbertson | Jr., Volleyball | Athletics
Clayton, Wis.
Junior Marissa Gilbertson earns her first Fleur-de-lis award of her time at St. Kate's after reaching an impressive 1,000 career assists. Gilbertson reached the 1,000 mark threshold in the Wildcats 3-0 sweep of Augsburg. She is the sixth person in program history to earn the honor.

Jordyn Wentzel | Sr., Swimming | Athletics
Corcoran, Minn. / Delano
Senior Jordyn Wentzel opened the 2021-22 season winning all five events at the Wildcats' Pentathlon. Her times at the event ranked her in the top-spot within the MIAC plus each result was in the top-eight in D3. The following week, Wentzel claimed the top-time in all four events at the Luther College Quad Meet. Her time in the 100-yard breaststroke and was the best finish in the MIAC and NCAA. Her finishes in the 200-yard breaststroke and 200-yard individual medley were first the league plus ranked her 3^rd in Division III. Wentzel was named MIAC Athlete of the Week following her performance at the St. Kate's Pentathlon having finished with the top time amongst men and women in the 100-yard breaststroke.

Annie Voss | Jr., Swimming | Athletics
Mequon, Wis. / Divine Savor Holy Angels
Junior Annie Voss earns her first Fleur-de-lis of the season having finished second overall in the Wildcats Pentathlon and coming in second on the team at the Luther College Quad. Voss swam lifetime best times in all four of her events at season opening meet and claimed the top-finish in the 100-yard individual medley. Her performance in Iowa earned her MIAC Athlete of the Week honors finishing first in the 100-yard backstroke and second in the 200-yard breaststroke and 200-yard IM.