Cole Podedworny Receives John E. Hetherman Award

Providence, R.I.— Rhode Island College senior designated hitter Cole Podedworny (Wakefield, R.I.) received the John E. Hetherman Award at the college’s annual Cap and Gown Day held in Roberts Hall on Wednesday afternoon. The award is based not only on athletic prowess, but also values community and campus involvement. The student who receives the Hetherman Award must be a male student-athlete who participates in intercollegiate athletics, a good student and has demonstrated interest and participation in campus activities. Podedworny has played in 91 career games, starting 72 of them as a designated and an outfielder on RIC’s baseball team. He…