Michael S. Stewart, Emmanuel College (EC) President, and Ricky Sanders, EC Lady Lions Softball Head Coach, are excited to announce that Heather Nicole Vaughn, Franklin County High School graduate and Royston, GA resident, is the 2008 SSAC Softball Player of the Year.
Heather, daughter of Billy & Judy Vaughn of Royston, is a Senior Early Childhood Education major. She maintains a rigorous academic and personal schedule, while maintaining an impressive 3.11 cumulative grade-point-average,
Heather also earned several other honors during the 2008 season. She was selected as a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) South Region ‘All-Region Team". Heather is also nationally ranked in several hitting categories.
Coach Sanders notes that Heather is a 100% student-athlete. She gives her absolute best: every practice, every game, and every class. Coach Sanders also points out that Heather is the epitome of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character initiative. She displays responsibility, respect, servant leadership, integrity, and sportsmanship in every aspect of her life.