April 27, 2010
Birmingham, Ala. – Vanderbilt senior women’s tennis player Hannah Blatt has been awarded for her outstanding efforts in the community, as she was selected as Vanderbilt’s representative on the 2010 SEC Women’s Tennis Community Service Team.
A native of Nashville, Tenn., Blatt has volunteered at the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity and has assisted in building homes for needy families as well as watching younger children while their parents attended self-help classes offered by the same organization. In the past calendar year, Blatt tutored four hours a week at the Tennessee Prison for Women, volunteered at the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and been involved in Toastmasters.
In the classroom, Blatt is currently working towards a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership after receiving her bachelor’s degree in Human and Organizational Development this past December. A two-time SEC Academic Honor roll recipient, Blatt has been a constant member of the Dean’s List during her career at Vanderbilt.
On the court, Blatt is in the midst of her best season as a Commodore. Heading into postseason play, Blatt carries a 44-21 career record in singles, including 24-12 mark in the 2009-10 season. The former Father Ryan prep standout went a team-best 9-1 in the SEC this year.
2010 SEC Women’s Tennis Community Service Team
Hannah Blatt, Sr., Vanderbilt
Emily Carbone, So., Arkansas
Cameron Ellis, Jr., Georgia
Meritt Emery, Jr., Alabama
Caroline Hitimana, Fr., FloridaChristine Johnston, Sr., Kentucky
Nicole Kantor, Sr., LSU
Gabby Rangel, So., Ole Miss
Taylor Schreimann, So., Auburn
Zsofia Zubor, Sr., Tennessee