MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina ---This year marks the 34th celebration of National STUDENT-Athlete Day. National STUDENT-Athlete Day honors student-athletes who find the balance between academic and athletic achievement. This day recognizes the positive aspects of athletics and student-athlete contributions in society.
National STUDENT-Athlete Day is generally recognized April 6 nationwide but can be celebrated throughout the months of March and April at NCAA colleges and universities. The day recognizes the accomplishments of student-athletes who excel in the classroom, on the playing fields, and who give back to their community through service projects.
National STUDENT-Athlete Day was created by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS) with partnership from the NCAA and the National Federation of State High School Associations. NCAA involvement began in 1994.
"It is so rewarding to be able to recognize the efforts of our student-athletes who are excelling in the classroom as well as in their respective sports," said Associate Director of Athletics Dr. LaToya Lindsey.
There were 23 National STUDENT-Athlete Day Scholar-Athletes honored, one for each Mount Olive team. The student-athletes being honored must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, be a starter and/or a significant contributor on the team, and be at least a sophomore.
McKenzie Yi – Field Hockey
Matthias Caver – Men's Basketball
Blake Tallon – Men's Lacrosse
Jasmine Pinter – Women's Soccer
Mallory Ratcliff – Softball
Starr Sergent – Women's Volleyball
Morgan Williams – Cheerleading
Linn Andersson – Women's Golf
Brice Ballin – Men's Golf
Colby Teague – Men's Wrestling
Armando Ferreira – Men's Tennis
Ece Yuksel – Women's Tennis
Alfie Pope – Men's Tennis
Tobi Azeez – Men's Volleyball
Ayonna Cotten - Women's Basketball
Elizabeth Lopez – Women's Cross Country
Aidan Gilbride – Men's Cross Country
Jack Casbarro – Baseball
Chaija Olsson - Women's Lacrosse
Jon Wojcuich - Men's Indoor Track & Field
Jaiden Moody - Women's Indoor Track & Field
Tanner Smith - Men's Outdoor Track & Field
Candise Lockett - Women's Outdoor Track & Field
