LEWISTON, Maine - The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) selection committee chose Bates College men’s tennis player Blake Wayman '05 (Concord, N.H.) to participate in the 2003 NCAA Student Leadership Conference, May 25-29, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Wayman is the first Bates student-athlete to be selected to attend this prestigious event and was one of four nominees submitted by the school. Field hockey and women’s lacrosse player Samara Khalique '04 (West Hartford, Conn.), football player Luis Martinez '05 (Cleveland, Ohio) and swimmer Catherine Hinckley '04 (Salt Lake City, Utah) were all nominated by Bates and will receive a certificate from the NCAA.

"This is an excellent honor for Blake and will allow him the opportunity to work with student-athletes from all divisions on developing leadership skills," said Assistant Director of Athletics Marsha Graef.

Blake also serves on the "Athletes for Healthy Choices" program, and currently has a record of 7-1 this spring at the #6 player on the tennis team. He is also 2-0 at the #5 position and has paired up to win at #2 doubles this season.

For more information on the Student Leadership Council, please click here, which will take you to the official release from the NCAA.