January 2, 2013 Belles Split Results at Albion ALBION, Mich. - The Saint Mary's volleyball team earned a 3-1, (18-25, 25-21, 25-23, 25-16) win over Albion before falling in four sets against Franklin (31-29, 16-25, 25-18, 25-19). January 2, 2013 Bias Garners All-MIAA Second Team Honor ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Saint Mary's junior guard Shanlynn Bias was one of only 12 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association women's basketball players to earn All-MIAA honors as voted on by league coaches on Monday. January 2, 2013 Belles Blast Comets NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's softball team swept a conference doubleheader against Olivet in commanding fashion with 13-0 and 11-0 wins both in five innings on Senior Day. January 2, 2013 Heffernan Named WGCA All-American Scholar CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - Saint Mary's golfer Janice Heffernan was one of 89 NCAA Division III women's golfers to be named to the 2012-13 Women's Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar Team. January 2, 2013 Singles Play Lifts Belles Past Scots EAST LANSING, Mich. - After trailing 2-1 at the conclusion of doubles play, the Saint Mary's tennis team won four of six singles flights to claim a 5-4 MIAA win over Alma on Saturday afternoon. January 2, 2013 Outstanding Graduating CAT Scholar Award Katie Klinker '13 has successfully completed all 600 hours of service and will be “graduating” from the CAT Scholar Program. She is a Senior Elementary Education major who has a special heart for children for whom English is a new language. Katie has worked tirelessly in the CAT Program since 2010 as a teacher’s assistant and after school tutor at Coquillard Traditional School. In the summer of 2011, Katie helped facilitate our Summer School Program at McKinley Primary Center acting as a teacher. In addition to her work with children, Katie has also helped with Rebuilding Together, service events at Dismas House, 12 Days of Christmas, Bells for Belles, and the Pen Pal Program. January 2, 2013 Patricia Arch Green Award Shelby Cornett '13 is the 2012-2013 Patricia Arch Green Award recipient due to her outstanding dedication to the CAT Program and CAT activities. Shelby became involved with the CAT Program in her sophomore year as a CAT Scholar, working in the classrooms as a teacher’s assistant and after school with third and fourth graders as a tutor. Even after completing over 600 hours of service as a CAT Scholar, Shelby returned to the CAT Program as a volunteer, contributing many more hours as a teacher’s assistant, after-school tutor, and pen pal. January 2, 2013 Belles' Late Surge Squelched by Thunder ANGOLA, Ind. - A 14-1 run by the Belles late in the second half pulled the Saint Mary's basketball team within 53-51 of Trine, but the comeback bid fell short as the host Thunder prevailed 63-57 on Wednesday evening. January 2, 2013 Saint Catherine Medal Awarded to Third Year Student Each year, Saint Mary's College awards the Saint Catherine Medal to a sophomore or junior who has demonstrated high standards of personal excellence and scholarship and has contributed to the College community in the spirit of Christian leadership. This award commemorates Saint Catherine of Alexandria, the patron saint of scholars and especially of women scholars. Kappa Gamma Pi, the National Catholic Honor Society, sponsors the award.