15 Black Bears Named America East Presidential Scholars
8/1/2024 2:00:00 PM | Academic Support Services
Eight different programs represented on the list
Orono, ME - The America East Conference announced on Friday afternoon that 15 athletes across eight University of Maine athletic programs were named America East Presidential Scholar-Athletes for their outstanding academic achievements throughout their collegiate careers.
The following is a list of the 15 America East Presidential Scholar-Athlete honorees:
Name Major GPA Sport
In addition to registering a 3.75 grade point average for their college career, honored student-athletes must have received their undergraduate degree in the academic year they are honored and have attended their institution for a minimum of two years.
The Presidential Scholar-Athlete Award was approved by the America East Board of Presidents in June of 2013 and implemented for the 2013-14 academic year.
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The following is a list of the 15 America East Presidential Scholar-Athlete honorees:
Name Major GPA Sport
| Alexa Brennan | Chemical Engineering | 3.89 | Women's Cross Country and Track & Field |
| Lydia Gilmore | Mechanical Engineering | 3.98 | Women's Cross Country and Track & Field |
| Max Ginsburg | Kinesiology and Physical Education | 3.84 | Men's Swim & Dive |
| Caroline Bornemann | Finance | 3.95 | Women's Basketball |
| Jessica Kasacek | Kinesiology and Physical Education | 3.88 | Women's Soccer |
| Bhreagh Kennedy | Economics; Marketing Double Major | 3.77 | Field Hockey |
| Delaney Labonte | Marketing | 3.75 | Women's Soccer |
| Anna Margetis | Childhood and Family Development | 3.97 | Softball |
| Lindsay Mathews | Animal and Vet Science | 3.86 | Women's Swim & Dive |
| Alysen Rieth | Kinesiology and Physical Education | 4.00 | Softball |
| Olivia Rockwood | Kinesiology and Physical Education | 3.82 | Women's Basketball |
| Emma Schneider | Biology | 3.76 | Women's Soccer |
| Jaymie Sidaway | Biology | 3.92 | Women's Cross Country and Track & Field |
| Rebecca Thompson | Mechanical Engineering | 3.90 | Women's Swim & Dive |
| Mackenzie Wilson | Kinesiology and Physical Education; French Double Major | 3.77 | Women's Track & Field |
In addition to registering a 3.75 grade point average for their college career, honored student-athletes must have received their undergraduate degree in the academic year they are honored and have attended their institution for a minimum of two years.
The Presidential Scholar-Athlete Award was approved by the America East Board of Presidents in June of 2013 and implemented for the 2013-14 academic year.
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