MOUNT ALOYSIUS' GOLDYN TWINS NAMED FAR AWARD WINNERS

For the first time in conference history, the AMCC Faculty Athletic Representatives (FARs) have selected twins as the recipients of the 2019 Faculty Athletics Representatives Award, and the recipients are, well, Goldyn. Mount Aloysius College senior twins Nick Goldyn and Emily Goldyn have earned the prestigious honor after a successful four years in the classroom, in the community, and on the tennis courts. The Goldyn twins were chosen from among 18 outstanding student-athletes named to the All-Academic Team.

Nick Goldyn graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2019 with a 3.97 GPA in History/Polticial Science, while also picking up an English minor. He was a Mercy Presidential Scholar, was on the Dean's List every semester, and a member of the Chi Alpha Sigma honor society. Goldyn served as a supplemental instruction leader, while also working as a Research Assistant. He also served as a debate researcheer for the 79th State Representative District and the 30th State Senate Distrcit. Athletically, Goldyn was a member of the Mountie men's tennis team where he played in the No. 1 Doubles and No. 3 Singles spots. He picked up 54 career wins, while going 14-1 at No. 1 Doubles and 10-3 at No. 2 Singles this season. For his standout play on the courts, he earned first team all-conference honors in doubles and second team all-conference honors in doubles. Goldyn received the 2019 Coach's Award and was the 2019 Male Scholar Athlete of the Year at Mount Aloysius. Additionally, Goldyn volunteered with the St. Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen and American Heart Association and also participated in the College's Catholic Charities Hurricane Mission Trip to Houston.

Emily Goldyn graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.96 GPA, double majoring in Psychology and Criminology with a conentration in Forensic Investigation. She was a Mercy Presidential Scholar and was on the Dean's List every semester. She was named Outstanding Student in both the Criminology and Psychology departments and was a member of the Chi Alpha Sigms honor society. Goldyn served as an FBI honors intern from 2017-2019, working in New York, Pittsburgh, and Quantico, VA, while also interning at the Cambria County District Attorney's office. As a member of the Mounties women's tennis team, Goldyn played in the No. 1 Singles and Doubles positions all four years, recording 54 career wins. She earned second team all-conference honors in 2018 for No. 2 doubles. Godlyn earned the 2019 Coach's Award and was selected as the 2019 Mount Aloysius Female Scholar Athlete of the Year.  

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