FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 5, 2007

Fourteen Football Lions named to MIAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll

Kansas City, Mo. - A total of 14 Missouri Southern football players have been named to the MIAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll as announced by the league office.

To be eligible for the MIAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must: 1) have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the nominating institution, 2) have at least two terms of attendance at the nominating institution (excluding summer session), 3) achieved at least sophomore athletic standing. Redshirts and those seeking medical hardship are not eligible.

The complete list, with major and GPA follows below. 

Name - Hometown Major GPA
Kellen Anderson - Bella Vista, Ark. Biology 3.097
Colin Bado - McKinney, Texas Marketing 3.828
Eric Bearden - Webb City, Mo. Finance 3.842
David Benham - Okeene, Okla. Secondary Education 3.790
Jared Brawner - Kirksville, Mo. Finance 3.441
Casey Ellett - Broken Arrow, Okla. Mass Communications 3.306
Ethan Johns - Carthage, Mo. Physics 3.859
Owen Johns - Carthage, Mo. Physics 3.952
Dusty Johnson - Granby, Mo. Environmental Studies 3.000
Keven Jones - Granby, Mo. Criminal Justice 3.444
Chris Norris - Eureka, Mo. Physical Education 3.017
Kenton Stevens - Owasso, Okla. Psychology 3.306
Skyler Vandiver - Maryville, Mo. Secondary Education 3.431
Lucas Williamson - McKinney, Texas Marketing 3.685