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College Launches New Scholar Athlete Recognition Program

By Brennan Puiia on May 18, 2016

A total of 16 athletes across six varsity sports at 海角视频 were named as the inaugural recipients of the new Scholar Athlete Recognition Program at the annual Awards Colloquy this past Thursday, May 12. In conjunction with Pioneer 海角视频, the college will annually recognize junior and senior athletes who excel in the classroom while participating in varsity sports. This announcement comes at the completion of the second year of the collaborative efforts between Pioneer 海角视频 and the Teaching and Learning Center to help students balance the demanding schedule that comes with being a student athlete and full-time student. Being a student athlete and maintaining a high GPA can be tough, with practicing a minimum of 12 hours a week and traveling to locations in and out of state. 鈥淭o manage and excel both as a student and an athlete takes dedication and a community of support, which makes PUC such a remarkable place to be,鈥 said Athletic Director Brittany Brown. 鈥淭hey are not only preparing themselves as students but learning and growing in a team environment preparing them for their next phase in life. We are excited to announce our first ever scholar athlete recognition program!鈥 Scholar Athletes...
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