Brewer Honored as 2016 Men’s Outdoor Senior Scholar Athlete

5/23/2016 12:00:00 AM

TOWSON, Md. – Catholic University mid-distance runner John Brewer has been named the 2016 Landmark Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Senior Scholar Athlete. Brewer is the fourth Cardinal honored in 2015-16, and he is the second outdoor honoree in the Landmark era, joining Joe Quigley (2012-13).

The Hyattsville, Md., native closed out his conference career with a third-place finish in the 1500-meter race (3:49.55). He also added a third place finish in the 4x400 meter relay (3:29.27). In addition, Brewer set PR in the 800 at the 2016 Championships with a time of 1:59.31.

Brewer closed out his career in style, leading the Cardinals to a school record for total team points at last month’s Landmark Conference Championship.

In the classroom, Brewer holds a 3.80 grade-point average as a mechanical engineer major. He was named to the Dean’s List, and has been an eight-time Landmark Academic Honor Roll selection. Brewer additionally serves as a Campus Minister, is a member of the ROTC, for which he is a Platoon Leader. Following graduation, Brewer will be commissioned into the United States Army.

The Landmark Conference selects 20 senior scholar athletes each year to recognize the top student-athlete in each sport based on academics and athletics.

The honorees must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.20 and are selected by a committee of Landmark Conference officers, athletics directors, and sports information directors. Chosen at the end of each sport season, the eight spring honorees will be announced between May 19-25.

2015-16 Landmark Spring Senior Scholar Athlete
Sport	Senior Scholar Athlete	Institution	Release
Softball	Mary Schlosbon	Moravian	Release
Baseball	Bobby Miskura	Drew	Release
Men's Outdoor Track & Field	John Brewer	Catholic	Release
Women's Outdoor Track & Field	TBA	TBA	Release
Women's Lacrosse	TBA	TBA	Release
Men's Lacrosse	TBA	TBA	Release
Men's Tennis	TBA	TBA	Release
Women's Tennis	TBA	TBA	Release