A pair of student-athletes from Lyon College are the recipients of this year's SLIAC Post-Graduate Scholarship awards; Cristian Del Gobbo and Zoe Papazoglou.

Del Gobbo, a three-year member of the Lyon men's soccer program, is majoring in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science. A native of Pedaso, Italy, he holds a 4.0 grade-point average and is looking to focus his graduate studies on Applied Mathematics with an emphasis on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Del Gobbo founded and served as President of the AI Club and Bitcoin Club at Lyon College and also serves as the President of the International Student Association. He co-founded the Data Science Consulting Club and serves as a mathematics tutor on campus. In addition Del Gobbo has represented Lyon nationally, attending the National Conference of Undergraduate Reserach. 

Papazoglou, was a four-year member of the Lyon women's soccer program. She is majoring in Political Science and Psychology and holds a 4.0 grade-point average. In addition to her success in the classroom, Papazoglou has been an active member on campus and in the community. She volunteers at the Children's Advocacy Center and serves on the Student Government Association, including two years as its President. She has been a Resident Assistant on campus for three years and member of the Social Council since 2022. She is also the Service Chair for Alpha Lambda Delta and Director of Communications for Mortar Board. A member of the Lyon College SAAC, she has spent time visiting local elementary schools, volunteering with community beautification projects, and participating in recycling initiatives. Papazoglou's graduate plans include attending law school and pursuing a career dedicated to advocacy. 
 

Previous Recipients

2002-03	Joni Dorf, Greenville	Kevin Bartow, Maryville
2003-04	Maureen Walterbach, Maryville	Brady Barke, Webster
2004-05	Christine Basden, Maryville	Stephen Hoell, Westminster
2005-06	Maria Eftink, Fontbonne	Greg Murphy, Webster
2006-07	Vanda Wilder, Maryville	Ryan Duncan, Maryville
2007-08	Michelle Reale, Fontbonne	Tyler Tate, Maryville
2008-09	Rachael Richards, Principia	Jason Warncke, Westminster
2009-10	Laura Watt, Blackburn	Shanna Crafts, Westminster
2010-11	Kelli Ruppel, MacMurray	Aaron Phelan, Eureka
2011-12	Rachel Backes, Westminster	William Boxdorfer, Fontbonne
2012-13	Casey Powell, Principia	Ethan Kristek, Fontbonne
2013-14	Leigh Ann Lutz, Westminster	Derek Crouch, MacMurray
2014-15	Jenny Howard, Webster	Matt Dillard, Eureka
2015-16	Kasey Gatson, Westminster	Jared Jones, Blackburn
2016-17	Andrea Zalis, Westminster	Glenn Teubner, Westminster
2017-18	Darby Massner, Iowa Wesleyan	Shane Witters Hicks, Principia
2018-19	Heidi Gundy, Westminster	Matt Tossick, Fontbonne
2019-20	Katie Wolfram, Greenville	Greg Sovie, Principia
2020-21	Anna Finch, Greenville	Collin Kessinger, Greenville
2021-22	Delaney Gatine, Principia	Justin Kohler, Webster
2022-23	Kelsie Huss, Principia	Spencer Christensen, Principia
2023-24	Isabella Beasley, Lyon	Thibaut Tignee, Greenville
2024-25	Ruth Hummell, Principia	Chase Boushard, Webster