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The Kobylka Spirit AwardEstablished in 1999, the Kobylka Spirit Award is given in recognition of Joe Kobylka, public address announcer for Buccaneer Basketball since 1966. Kobylka began work as public address announcer from courtside at the legendary Field House, and now the Flood Arena. His love of and devotion to Beloit College began as a student. After graduating from Beloit, Kobylka later returned to the city after a tour of duty in the U.S. Army and after earning a master’s degree in journalism from Boston University. He worked as a reporter for the Beloit Daily News, and his beat included covering Beloit College. In 1965, he was promoted to city editor. In 1966, Kobylka left his job at the newspaper to take a position at his alma mater as the director of Alumni Affairs. That year, he began his 40-year run as public-address announcer at basketball games. The award is given to senior student-athletes who best exemplify the qualities of sportsmanship and team spirit throughout their careers.
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