Cleveland, a senior student-athlete at Northern State University was recently honored as the 2000 National Collegiate Athletic Association Woman of the Year for South Dakota. This award honors those who have surpassed various aspects of involvement in their community, sports, and academics.
Coaches choose one athlete to represent their school.
The athlete then fills out a questionnaire to compete for this award against other successful college student-athletes across the state. To Cleveland, it was unexpected. I like to be kept busy and stay involved, Cleveland said. I am applying to graduate school to be a physicians assistant. That is my biggest goal right now.