Classroom:Finance major with a 3.394 GPA will graduate in June 2007. Sheaks has been named to DePaul's Dean's List on four occasions and was named a BIG EAST Academic All-Star (2006). She has been a part of the Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2005, 2004) and Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (2004, 2005, 2006). Sheaks aspires to work for non-for-profits that deal with global environmental issues.
Character:Sheaks is the secretary of DePaul's Captain's Council – helping DePaul Students athletics achieve the full "student-athlete" experience through scholarship, leadership and community service. The Captain's Council organizes service project to help further the mission of DePaul University and St. Vincent DePaul. She won DePaul's Female Strength and Conditioning Award in 2006 which honors the female DePaul student-athlete who, exhibits leadership and dedication in the weight room. She has been the recipient of the DePaul Softball Coaches Award given to the player that the DePaul coaches feel are willing to make sacrifices for the time, a tireless worker, and leads by her work ethic.
Competition:Four-Year Starter (Pitcher-2004, one game in 2006, Outfielder – 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, DP – 2004, 2005) was a member of the Time Warner Paradise Classic All-Tournament Team (2007) and the Conference USA All-Tournament Team (2005). Sheaks has helped the Blue Demons to the 2005 Women's College World Series.