{"id":17240,"date":"2024-11-23T09:40:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-23T15:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/?p=17240"},"modified":"2024-12-02T14:00:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T20:00:35","slug":"maryville-university-announces-the-2024-stan-musial-scholarship-recipients-ella-brinkmann-and-ryan-herman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/maryville-university-announces-the-2024-stan-musial-scholarship-recipients-ella-brinkmann-and-ryan-herman\/","title":{"rendered":"Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Announces the 2024 Stan Musial Scholarship Recipients: Ella Brinkmann and Ryan Herman"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reflecting the shared values of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and Stan Musial, this scholarship supports student-athletes demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship, leadership, and academic excellence.<\/em><\/p>\n

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[ST. LOUIS, MO \u2013 November 23, 2024]<\/strong> \u2013 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ proudly announces Ella Brinkmann, a standout women\u2019s volleyball player, and Ryan Herman, a decorated men\u2019s wrestler, as the 2024 recipients of the Stan Musial Scholarship. This prestigious award, established in partnership with Stan the Man, Inc., honors student-athletes who embody the values of integrity, leadership, and commitment to their sport and community, qualities exemplified by the baseball legend Stan Musial.<\/p>\n

“Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is proud to award the Stan Musial Scholarships to Ella and Ryan, who embody the values that Stan Musial held dear\u2014excellence in sports, character, and dedication to community,\u201d said Dr. Mark Lombardi, president of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. \u201cTheir accomplishments and leadership on and off the field reflect the high standards we uphold at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. We are excited to see the positive impact they will continue to make.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ella Brinkmann: Women\u2019s Volleyball<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Ella Brinkmann has made a significant impact on Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s volleyball program, recently becoming the first Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ player to be named the GLVC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week. With nearly 1,000 career kills and 1,000 digs, she stands poised to make history as Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s first player to achieve both milestones. Ella has consistently excelled on the court, with six straight double-doubles this season and numerous accolades, including a second-team All-GLVC selection for two consecutive years.<\/p>\n

Ryan Herman: Men\u2019s Wrestling<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ryan Herman, known as the “St. Clair Sensation,” has achieved remarkable success in men\u2019s wrestling. A 2024 NCAA DII All-American, Ryan placed seventh at the DII Nationals and defeated the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the heavyweight class. With 33 wins this year, Ryan also earned the title of Super Regional 4 Champion and was named Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Male Student-Athlete of the Year. His resilience and dedication have inspired teammates and coaches alike.<\/p>\n

Brittany Fennell, athletic director at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, commended both students, stating, \u201cElla and Ryan are remarkable student-athletes who lead by example. They represent the very best of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s athletic program, not just through their achievements but in their dedication to their teams and the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ community. We are thrilled to see their hard work recognized with this honor.<\/p>\n

The Stan Musial Scholarship is about honoring students who excel with humility and respect for others, just as Stan Musial did. \u201cElla and Ryan have distinguished themselves through grit, resilience, and unwavering commitment to their sport and studies,\u201d said Marc Schreiber, president of the St. Louis Sports Commission. \u201cWe are proud to celebrate their success and the legacy of Stan Musial through this scholarship.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about the Musial Scholarship and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s commitment to supporting exceptional student-athletes, visit www.maryville.edu.<\/p>\n

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Founded in 1872, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is a comprehensive and nationally ranked private institution with an enrollment of 9,000 students. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ offers over 90 degrees at the undergraduate, master\u2019s and doctoral levels, as well as several certificates that align with the undergraduate and graduate education levels. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is recognized as the third fastest-growing private university in the United States by The Chronicle of Higher Education, serving students from 50 states and 56 countries. More than 17,000 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumni work and live in the St. Louis region.<\/p>\n

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