Earning all-American status takes hard work, talent, and skilled coaching. Cornell College’s all-Americans excelled at the highest level in their sports, earning national recognition, all while getting an education and competing in the sport they love.
These disciplined student-athletes often continue their winning ways long after graduation.
Meet six all-Americans today, and learn how they benefited from their experience as a Cornell Ram.
Chris Heilman ’08
Three-time All-American in wrestling
Assistant wrestling coach, United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Lynn Schneider Stoller ’05
Two-time All-American in indoor and outdoor women’s track & field shot put
Senior creative strategist at Emspace + Lovgren, Omaha, Nebraska
John “Jake” Remes ’80
All-American in football (wide receiver)
President and general manager for 24 of his 36 years at KARE 11 TV, NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, Minnesota; retired in 2021
Sanjuanita “Sam” Martinez ’16
Six-time All-American in women’s cross country (2), women’s indoor track & field (2), and women’s outdoor track & field (2)
Defense attorney, high school cross country and track & field coach, in Mason City, Iowa
Jeff Maples ’89
All-American in men’s cross country
Manufacturers’ representative in the plumbing industry, Phoenix, Arizona; participates in USA Track & Field
Kathleen O'Connor ’13
Two-time All-American in volleyball
Elementary art teacher and high school volleyball coach in Round Lake, Illinois
