McNamara Student-Athlete of the Week: Ruby Radocaj

Each week, the McNamara Academic Center for Student-Athletes (MAC) will recognize one University of Minnesota student-athlete for his or her academic achievements. The winner of the McNamara Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending November 2nd and the very first honoree is Ruby Radocaj of the women’s track and field team.

Coach Lynn Anderson is proud of Ruby’s courage and the endeavor she has shown to reach her goal of graduating in four years.

“Ruby’s athletic talent directly gave her strength and determination to never give up even when her perceived efforts were not good enough at times. Ruby knew the Academic Team working for her in the McNamara Academic Center, specifically Andrew Brewick, was only part of the equation. She recognized putting forth her greatest efforts all the time would result in great study habits, time management and successful completion of her undergraduate degree. She is the most adamant recruiter for the study hall and all it can offer a student athlete.”

Radocaj will graduate in the spring of 2008 with a degree in Communication Studies.

Academic Counselor Erin Meier has also seen the growth that Ruby has shown during her time at the U and the leadership that she provides for her teammates and other student-athletes.

“Ruby is known for setting PR’s in track but in the last three years she has worked very hard to set her own PR’s in an academic setting. She has become a strong leader for many to follow and she should be very proud of herself and how far she has come since the first day her freshman year.”