BALTIMORE – Four Loyola University Maryland student-athletes received honors at the school's recent Gratias Awards Ceremony that recognizes service, mission integration and Ignatian ideals.
 
Men's lacrosse's Cole Erickson received the Green & Grey Excellence Award, an honor presented to two students who not only embody the goals and objectives of Loyola but also challenges their peers to live by Loyola's core values. Most of all they are respected for their character. 
 
Joe Fontanilla of men's rowing garnered the Shining Star Award that recognizes two students in the first- or second-year class who demonstrate excitement for Loyola and exhibit potential for additional leadership in clubs and/or organizations.
 
A pair of men's basketball student-athletes, Troy Cicero, Jr., and Goap Kodi, were recipients of the Cura Personalis Award, honoring students who embody the Ignatian ideal of care for the whole person through demonstrated service, leadership, and academic achievement.
 
Gabbriell Reason, Loyola's assistant director of student-athlete support services, was a recipient of the Dashing Debut Award which is presented to no more than two employees who are new to the University (under 3 years) or new to their role (under 3 years) and who demonstrate excitement for Loyola and develop deep mentoring relationships with students.