MICHAEL HADJISIMOS OF OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY, a senior goalkeeper from Atlanta, Ga., has been selected the SCAC Character & Community Male Student-Athlete-of-the-Week for the week ending September 13, 2009

Aside from being fourth in the conference in goals against average - having allowed just three goals in 380 minutes between the pipes this season - Hadjisimos is also heavily involved off the field, primarily with his volunteer efforts for his church, the Greek Orthodox Church of Atlanta. Hadjisimos works as a church volunteer at soup kitchens, canned food drives and bake sales, to name a few endeavors, in addition to being a member of the Hellenic Dancing Team. As a volunteer with the Hellenic Dancers, Hadjisimos travels and competes against other churches as well as Greek Festivals to further the knowledge of the Greek culture. Additionally, Hadjisimos teaches Hellenic Dancing to younger members of the church. 

Hadjisimos is also president of the Petrel Council, the NCAA student advisory group on campus, and he organizes and schedules all of their meetings. Last year, under his leadership, the Petrel Council effectively added "Black Out Dates" to the student body consciousness and helped spike attendance at competitions. This year, the Petrel Council is establishing Teacher Appreciation Day.

Finally, Hadjisimos is a member of the Oglethorpe Accounting Society.