Hettie Ross, a 20-year-old junior business administration major from Somerset and a member of the Berea College Women's Track Team, is the recipient of the second annual Roland R. Wierwille Athletic award.

The award honors those students whose character reflects a sense of discipline, dedication and determination both on and off the athletic field. Coach Martha Beagle cited Ross' resolve, integrity and discipline in nominating her for the award, describing her as "a coach's dream." She also noted that Ross works hard and is involved in a variety of activities including student government Ross, who has a 3.3 academic standing out of a possible 4.0, is on the Dean's List, has received a Labor Award and holds the record in the women's hammer throw at Berea. Her current mark of 133 feet, 3 inches - set this past season - bettered her best throw of last season - 123 feet, 9 inches.

The annual Wierwille Award is given in honor of Roland Wierwille, head coach at Berea. The award was initiated by a group of Berea College alumni.