May 16, 2005
NEW YORK, N.Y. -
Rajeev Emany, Megan Griffith and Michael Quarshie were named to the 2004-05 Arhur Ashe Sports-Scholars Teams. Quarshie and Emany were named to the football and men's tennis first team respectively, while Griffith was named to the women's basketball fourth team.
To be considered, a student of color must compete in an intercollegiate sport, maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.2, and be active on his or her campus or in the community.
Griffith started every game this season for the Lions in the point-guard spot. Elected team captain in just her sophomore campaign, Griffith ranked third on the team in scoring at 7.9 ppg and led the team in assists with 3.5 per game. She ranked sixth in the Ivy League in assists, second in free throw percentage (.875) and 14th in steals.
Quarshie, who graduated in the fall with a degree in political science, was a first team All-Ivy defensive tackle for the Lions. He was named to the National Football Foundation/College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete team, Academic All-Ivy team and the Division I-AA Academic All-Star team. He was a team captain and the recipient of the David W. Smyth Memorial Cup, awarded to the Columbia football most outstanding player.
Emany was also an All-Ivy honoree and recipient of the Jeremiah Courtney Tennis Cup, as the team's outstanding player with consideration for leadership and inspiration. He ended his distinguished four-year career at Columbia with a second team All-Ivy selection. With a 14-4 record in dual matches and a sparkling 6-1 season in the Ivy League, Emany was a crucial part of the Lions' success. Four of his wins came in straight sets as he scored a point in every one of the Lions' wins this season. Emany will graduate this month with a degree in economics
