Warrensburg, Mo. (Feb. 12, 2000) -- The 2000 scholarship recipients for the basketball Jennies of Central Missouri State University have been announced. The annual awards were presented between games of the CMSU-University of Missouri-Rolla basketball doubleheader on Feb. 12.

Nicole Cassmeyer was the recipient of the Lila L. Carter Memorial Scholarship. Established in honor of the longtime Warrensburg resident and Jennies' booster, the scholarship is dedicated to the late Mrs. Carter's love of women's basketball and her appreciation for the individual strength of character required to be an exemplary player and leader. The recipient must have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.25.

Cassmeyer, a sophomore secondary-education major from Jefferson City, Mo. (Blair Oaks H.S.), has played in all 21 games off the bench for the Jennies this year and is averaging 7.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per contest. She is the daughter of John and Rebecca Cassmeyer of Jefferson City.

Marlies Ozias received the Janet Clark Memorial Scholarship. Established in honor of the longtime Warrensburg resident and enthusiastic Jennies' supporter, the scholarship is awarded annually to a junior or senior who has a minimum overall grade point average of 2.50 and demonstrates good character, leadership and service.

Ozias, a junior dietetics major from Centerview, Mo. (Crest Ridge H.S.), has started every game for the Jennies this season and is averaging 10.7 points and 3.5 rebounds per outing. She is the daughter of Art and Debra Ozias of Centerview.

Katie Vaske was the recipient of the Alice & Gilbert Forbush Memorial Scholarship. Established in honor of the longtime Warrensburg residents and Jennies' boosters, the scholarship is awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies the outstanding qualities of life the Forbushes displayed during their lifetime and was initiated by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schrader in 1984.

Vaske, a sophomore pre-medicine major from Bancroft, Iowa [Algona (Iowa) Bishop Garrigan H.S.] has started all but one game for the Jennies this season and is averaging 9.9 points and a team-leading 6.3 rebounds per game. She is the daughter of Darryl and Brenda Vaske of Bancroft.