Royal Military College Honours Varsity Athletes at Annual Ceremony

KINGSTON, Ont. – The achievements and successes of RMC varsity athletes were highlighted throughout the annual Varsity Awards Ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, March 21st.

Kingston native Melissa McCoy, 22, won her first Kelly Gawne Memorial Cup as RMC Female Athlete of the Year. McCoy helped guide the women’s volleyball team to their second consecutive OUA playoff appearance. The fourth year Psychology student was also named OUA 2nd Team All-Star for her efforts this past season.

Jason Song, 20, a third year Chemical Engineering student from Maple Ridge, BC, was named recipient of the Tommy Smart Cup as RMC Male Athlete of the Year. Song, who was also named Top 3rd Year Athlete at the college, was a member of the 2011 Canadian national Universiade taekwondo team that competed in Shenzhen, China this past August. He is currently ranked 5th in Canada in the male lightweight division.

Landon Lavictoire, 24, from Kirkland Lake, ON, has been a leader on the men’s hockey team as well as at the college over the past four years. Having served as team captain this past season, the Honours Business Administration student also filled the role of Cadet Wing Commander this past fall. Lavictoire was named recipient of the H.R.H. Prince of Wales Cup for his excellence in all four components throughout his college years.

The Captain Matthew Dawe Memorial Cup is awarded annually to the outstanding male or female ROTP varsity athlete, of any year, who excels in all aspects of College life at RMC. Thegne Rathbone, from South Slocan, BC, has been a vocal leader of the men’s volleyball team over the past four years. The Aeronautical Engineering student was also able to balance the demands of varsity volleyball, while being heavily involved with both the rowing and swim clubs at RMC.

Other athletes to be honored this evening were defenseman Alex Pym from the men’s hockey team, who earned the Top 1st Year Athlete award, while midfielder Michelle Hamilton of the women’s soccer team was named Top 2nd Year Athlete. OUA East 1st Team All-Star Jhordan Dorrington, keeper of the men’s soccer team, was named Top 4th Year Athlete, while fellow senior Aaron Barry of the men’s rugby team was named Top Team Captain.

The women’s volleyball team was again named RMC Team of the Year, following their second consecutive OUA playoff appearance.

Source: RMC Athletics