NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College senior Anthony Thomas (New Castle, Pa./Union), a member of the Titan men's track & field team, was named the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Field Athlete of the Week.

Thomas won the long jump at Friday's Youngstown State University College Invitiational with a jump of 23 feet, 3.50 inches, improving upon his own school record in the event. His previous school mark (22-03) was established at last season's conference championships, which were also held at YSU's Watson and Tressel Training Site (WATTS).

Westminster will next compete in the two-day SPIRE Midwest Open in Geneva, Ohio, starting on Friday, January 30.

About Westminster College...
Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College is a top-tier liberal arts college and a national leader in graduation rate performance, according to U.S. News Best Colleges guide. Westminster is also honored as one of 'The Best 379 Colleges' by The Princeton Review, and is named to the President's Honor Roll for excellence in service learning.

Nearly 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty while choosing from 41 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the New Wilmington, Pa., campus. Visit www.westminster.edu/advantage to view 'Advantage: Westminster' A Strategic Plan 2010-2020.