University Place Native Andrea Geubelle Named Kansas' Outstanding Woman Student in Athletics

University Place native Andrea Geubelle was one of 26 student women who were honored at the University of Kansas during its Women's Recognition Banquet.

Geubelle is a senior majoring in community health and a champion long-jumper on the Jayhawks' track and field team.

Here is the full press release. Congrats Andrea:

The Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity at the University of Kansas had its Women's Recognition Banquet April 9 in the Kansas Union ballroom to honor female students, staff, faculty and alumnae who have enriched and improved the campus and community through their service, teaching or involvement.

Recipients included of University Place. Geubelle is a senior in community health and was named Outstanding Woman Student in Athletics.

A total of 26 outstanding female students and three outstanding female faculty and staff were honored with annual awards.

Faculty and staff being honored include Outstanding Woman Educator Andrea Greenhoot, associate professor of psychology; Outstanding Woman Staff Member Sharon Leatherman, office manager for KU Memorial Unions; and Jennifer Roberts, associate professor of geology, who will receive the Kathleen McCluskey-Fawcett Woman Mentoring Women Award.

The 2012 Pioneer Woman award honors Stephanie Mott, who is executive director and founder of the Kansas Statewide Transgender Education Project (K-Step) and state vice-chair for Kansas Equality Coalition. K-Step works to eliminate discrimination against transgender people and their families through education. Working with the Kansas Equality Coalition, Mott helped bring about protections for LGBT students and staff in the Topeka School District and the addition of gender identity to Lawrence's anti-discrimination policy.

KU has inducted outstanding leaders into its Women's Hall of Fame since 1970. The Women's Hall of Fame site is on the fifth floor of the Kansas Union. The 2013 KU Women's Hall of Fame inductees are:

Janet Sommer Campbell, general manager, Kansas Public Radio and director, Kansas Audio-Reader. She graduated from KU in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in education with an emphasis on special education.

Cathy Daicoff, MPA, managing director, U.S. public finance criteria officer, Standard & Poor's Rating Services Daicoff graduated from KU in 1977 with a degree in political science, then earned a Master's in Public Administration and Finance from Syracuse University. She has served as a KU Endowment trustee, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Board member and was a co-chair of the Women Philanthropists for KU.

Kathleen Davis, assistant professor, KU Medical Center, and director, KU Kids Healing Place: Davis earned her B.S.E in 1974, M.S.Ed. in 1997 and doctorate in 2007 from KU. Davis began her career as a special education teacher working with orthopedically handicapped children. Today she is a leading expert in pediatric palliative care and director of KU Kids Healing Place at KUMC.

Sara Thomas Rosen, senior vice provost for academic affairs, KU: Rosen received her doctorate in linguistics and cognitive sciences in 1989 from Brandies University. Shortly thereafter she began her career at KU. In 1991, she became an assistant professor and in 2006 was named professor of linguistics. Prior to her appointment in the Provost's Office, Rosen served as chair of the linguistics department and dean of graduate studies. As senior vice provost for academic affairs, Rosen has primary responsibility for academic programs as well as overseeing the quality of graduate and undergraduate programs.

Donna E. Sweet, M.D., AAHIVS, MACP, professor of internal medicine, KU School of Medicine-Wichita: Sweet earned her M.D. in 1979 from KU Medical Center. She has been an advocate, educator and caregiver to individuals with HIV for many years.

The Honorable Kathryn H. Vratil, chief judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas: Vratil earned her Bachelor of Arts in American studies from KU in 1971. She then attended KU Law School, earning her juris doctorate in 1975. In 1992 Vratil was the first woman to be appointed to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. In 2008 she was appointed chief judge and continues in that position today. Vratil is a member of the Central Exchange in Kansas City, an organization created to increase opportunities for personal, professional and philanthropic growth for women.

The full list of student honorees:

• Hannah Bolton, Saint Libory, Neb., a senior in business management, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities.
• Kayla Cowell, Leawood, junior, finance & management, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities.
• Kylie Krizek, Mission Hills, junior, pre-business and speech-language-hearing, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities.
• Leigh Loving, McPherson, sophomore, human biology, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities.
• Emma Hogg, Overland Park, freshman, journalism, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities.
• Lisa Wocehowicz, Milwaukee, junior, pre-journalism, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities
• Elizabeth Boresow, Leawood, senior, music therapy, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities
• Candice Thompson, Plano, Texas, sophomore, pre-business, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities
• Than Hai Cao, Hue, Vietnam, graduate student in women, gender & sexuality studies, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities.
• J. Christine Spencer, Sandy, Utah, freshman in dance, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities.
• Jennifer Garren, Overland Park, senior in business management, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities.
• Samantha Benson, Prairie Village, senior in neurobiology, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities.
• Erin Christiansen, Chanute, sophomore in environmental studies, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities
• Miranda Naylor, Garnett, senior in pre-pharmacy, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities
• Sara Anderson, Lindsborg, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities
• Ramona Yoder, Newton, junior in psychology, Outstanding Woman Student in On-Campus Housing and Sororities
• Lauren Arney, Stilwell, freshman, Alma Poehler Brook Memorial Award Denise Barnes, Wichita, sophomore in journalism, Alma Poehler Brook Memorial Award
• Andelyn Fernandez, Wichita, Alma Poehler Brook Memorial Award
• Andrea Geubelle, University Place, Wash., senior in community health, Outstanding Woman Student in Athletics
• Ashley Arenholz, Olathe, senior in applied behavioral science, Outstanding Woman Student in Community Service
• Haley Miller, Kingman, senior in English and women, gender and sexuality studies, Outstanding Woman Student in Leadership
• Lauren Reinhart, Parkville, Mo., senior in architecture, Outstanding Woman Student in Partnership
• Alexandra Nicki Rose, Topeka, senior in political science, Outstanding Woman Student in Partnership
• Ellen Frizzell, Prairie Village, senior in mechanical engineering, Sally Mason Woman Student in Science Award
• Kristi Marks, Eureka, senior in accounting, Marlesa and Hannalesa Roney Student Success Mentor Award.
• In addition to the Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity, the program is sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women and the Office of Diversity and Equity.