Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Education Foundation [BEF] honored its annual group of All-Americans at the recent Junior & Collegiate 9-Ball Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The youngsters were each presented with a certificate of achievement by BEF Trustee Charles Jaynes, who presided over the ceremony at the event banquet on June 17.

The BEF supports and recognizes billiard student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and in competition. All-American honors are given to those who qualify for the BCA Junior Nationals, plus earn a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students must complete an application and submit their report cards to be considered, and 33 students made the grade in the current round.

The 2005 BEF All-Americans

Will Adkins, Northwood, Ohio
Roger Aleong Jr., Palm Bay, Fla.
Chad Behnke, Farley, Iowa
Ryan Behnke, Farley, Iowa
James Bogner, Denver, Colo.
Casey Brokus, Dubuque, Iowa
Coy Brokus, Dubuque, Iowa
Nathan Burpee, Carunna, Mich.
Joe Castro, Holland, Mich.
Robin Costello, Judsonia, Ark.
Collin Dominick, Centerville, Tenn.
Lisa Dunbar, 29 Palms, Calif.
Christopher Futrell, Virginia Beach, Va.
Joshua Grande, Spring Hill, Fla.
Wayne Hutter, Mims, Fla.
Amber Jankowski, North Port, Fla.
Nicole Jaynes, Albuquerque, N.M.
Paaton Karel, Cordova, Tenn.
Noelle Keeley, Broken Arrow, Okla.
Kurtis Larkin, Schwartz Creek, Mich.
Ryan Laughridge, Stockbridge, Ga.
Stephen LeClair, Westanpton, N.J.
Matthew Menes, Tampa, Fla.
Mitchell Menes, Tampa, Fla.
Austin Murphy, Folsam, Calif.
Rohan Patel, Russellville, Ark.
Kevin Peterson, Tucson, Ariz.
Steven Ruder, Plano, Texas
Jessica Sellers, Johnson Valley, Calif.
Landon Shuffett, Greensburg, Ky.
Kyle Smith, Lafayette, Colo.
Alex Verbeek, London, Ontario
Bethany Wemken, Elgin, Ill.
Billiard Education Foundation Names All-Americans
Juniors recognized for academics and skills

Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Education Foundation [BEF] honored its annual group of All-Americans at the recent Junior & Collegiate 9-Ball Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The youngsters were each presented with a certificate of achievement by BEF Trustee Charles Jaynes, who presided over the ceremony at the event banquet on June 17.

The BEF supports and recognizes billiard student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and in competition. All-American honors are given to those who qualify for the BCA Junior Nationals, plus earn a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students must complete an application and submit their report cards to be considered, and 33 students made the grade in the current round.

The 2005 BEF All-Americans

Will Adkins, Northwood, Ohio
Roger Aleong Jr., Palm Bay, Fla.
Chad Behnke, Farley, Iowa
Ryan Behnke, Farley, Iowa
James Bogner, Denver, Colo.
Casey Brokus, Dubuque, Iowa
Coy Brokus, Dubuque, Iowa
Nathan Burpee, Carunna, Mich.
Joe Castro, Holland, Mich.
Robin Costello, Judsonia, Ark.
Collin Dominick, Centerville, Tenn.
Lisa Dunbar, 29 Palms, Calif.
Christopher Futrell, Virginia Beach, Va.
Joshua Grande, Spring Hill, Fla.
Wayne Hutter, Mims, Fla.
Amber Jankowski, North Port, Fla.
Nicole Jaynes, Albuquerque, N.M.
Paaton Karel, Cordova, Tenn.
Noelle Keeley, Broken Arrow, Okla.
Kurtis Larkin, Schwartz Creek, Mich.
Ryan Laughridge, Stockbridge, Ga.
Stephen LeClair, Westanpton, N.J.
Matthew Menes, Tampa, Fla.
Mitchell Menes, Tampa, Fla.
Austin Murphy, Folsam, Calif.
Rohan Patel, Russellville, Ark.
Kevin Peterson, Tucson, Ariz.
Steven Ruder, Plano, Texas
Jessica Sellers, Johnson Valley, Calif.
Landon Shuffett, Greensburg, Ky.
Kyle Smith, Lafayette, Colo.
Alex Verbeek, London, Ontario
Bethany Wemken, Elgin, Ill.