2015 Cañada Student Athlete of the Year Award Winners
Ariel Mangum - Women’s Volleyball
A two-year Captain of the Women’s Volleyball Team, Ariel Mangum, a local standout from Aragon High School, achieved success as both student and athlete during her career at Cañada. In the 2014-2015 season, Ariel was named the First-Team All-California Community College Athletic Association selection with 428 digs as a sophomore, ranked 10th in the CCCAA in digs per set (5.42), ranked 16th in the conference in total digs, served up 40 aces, and had 90 assists and 64 kills in 22 matches. In the classroom, Ariel achieved success by earning a position on the Dean's List four straight semesters, having graduated Magna Cum Laude with an AA in Interdisciplinary Studies, Social and Behavioral Sciences. Ariel’s skillset in covering the court, good ball control, and passion provided her the opportunity to accept a scholarship to Barry University as a Sports Management Major. At Barry University, she earned a spot on the Fall Semester Dean’s List with a 3.9 gpa and the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll’s list.
Rohndell Goodwin- Men's Basketball
A Merrill West High alumnus out of Tracy, CA, Rohndell Goodwin did everything he could for the Cañada’s Men’s Basketball Team. That meant upping his averages in points, rebounds, and assist from freshman year to sophomore year, which concluded with recognition as Northern California’s Juco Player of the Year, 1st Team All-Conference, Ohlone and Foothill Tournament Most Valuable Player, and the Team’s Most Valuable Player. His 2014-2015 statistical lines were 17 ppg, 5.2 rpg, and 2.5 apg, leading the team to their first California Community College Championship Final-Four appearance since 1998. His versatility, ability to score, and unselfishness was widely recognized across the nation. Rohndell accepted a full scholarship to Chaminade University, where he was named Honorable Mention All-PacWest Team while being the team’s second leading scorer.
Before leaving to Honolulu, Rohndell graduated Cañada with an Associates of Arts Degree (2.7). He is now majoring in Communications.