Five University of Kentucky gymnasts were named to the Southeastern ConferenceAcademic Honor Roll for the 1999-2000 academic year, the league office announced onTuesday, March 20. Mila Chitwood, Krissy Hoeferlin, Katie Toups, Beth Coleman and JessieLemp were each recognized for their academic accomplishments.

Chitwood (finance) and Hoeferlin (kinesiology), who finished their degree requirementsin 2000, earned the honor for the third consecutive year, while Toups (biology) and Lemp(biology) were named for the second time. Senior Beth Coleman (communications) wasnamed for the first time.

To be eligible for the award a student-athlete must have a 3.0 grade point average foreither the past year or a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for her career, be a sophomore orhigher in terms of academic standing and have 24 semester hours toward a degree. The2001 SEC Honor Roll is based on the 1999-2000 academic year.