Record Number of STU Tommies Honoured as CCAA National Scholars
A record setting 55 STU Tommies were named Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association National Scholars for 2023-2024, recognizing their achievement in sport and in the classroom.
The National Scholar Award is presented to student-athletes who have achieved an academic standing of 80% or higher while maintaining their commitment to varsity athletics. The CCAA National Scholar Award is among the highest honours for student-athlete achievements across Canada.
"To be named a CCAA National Scholar is a significant achievement. It has increased my confidence and highlighted my hard work and dedication in the classroom and on the court, proving that when times are tough, I can handle challenging situations and succeed," said fourth-year student and women's basketball player Alyssa Jeffrey.
"Being a student-athlete has shaped me into the person I am by helping my time management, accountability, and prioritization skills as I balance academics and athletics."
This year's recipients from STU embody the values of hard work, determination, and discipline, balancing the rigorous demands of both their academic and athletic pursuits.
"Being named a CCAA National Scholar recognizes the hard work that goes into studying and playing high-level sports," said second-year student and men's soccer player Kiran Hollmann-Prichard.
"This recognition also reflects positively on the university and our athletic programs, which I am thrilled to be a part of."
STU Athletics is home to a proud tradition of athletic and academic success. Our student-athletes compete in soccer, basketball, volleyball, rugby, cross country, and hockey, and we take pride in their holistic development as leaders, scholars, and athletes.
"We are thrilled to see so many student-athletes succeed academically as well as athletically, and I want to share my heartfelt congratulations with the recipients," said Meaghan Donahue Wies, Director of Athletics and Recreation.
"This record number of 55 National Scholars is a testament to their hard work, commitment to personal development, and drive to excel in all aspects of their lives."
The following Tommies student-athletes have earned the CCAA National Scholar Award for 2023-24:
Cross Country
Daniel Calvo, Cross Country
Grace Christie Cross Country
Kaitlynn Hamming Cross Country
Jacob LeBlanc Cross Country
Naomi Lopez Cross Country
Warren McArthur, Cross Country
Sebastian Rubi, Cross Country
Soccer
Jasmin Atkinson, Soccer
Abigail Cameron, Soccer
Sydney Conrad, Soccer
Katy Davidge, Soccer
Avery Erb, Soccer
Olivia Fillmore, Soccer
Delaney Hancock, Soccer
Laura Horsley, Soccer
Jazmyne McLaughlin, Soccer
Ella Mercer, Soccer
Cierra Meredith, Soccer
Jayci Peck, Soccer
Virginia Phillips, Soccer
Brooklynn Saunders, Soccer
Avery Scott, Soccer
Caitlyn Steeves, Soccer
Hannah Tran, Soccer
Jessica Weir, Soccer
Brady Chapman, Soccer
Samuel Choiniere, Soccer
Luke Ewen, Soccer
Kiran Hollman-Prichard, Soccer
Aidan Lavery, Soccer
Chidubem Nkoloagu, Soccer
Matthew Oprea, Soccer
Mees Van Nouhuys, Soccer
Basketball
Charlee Connors, Basketball
Ella Delorme, Basketball
Michaela Hansen, Basketball
Alyssa Jeffrey, Basketball
Paige LeBlanc, Basketball
Kathleen Quinlan, Basketball
Katie Vidito, Basketball
Ted Braden, Basketball
Rees Hasson, Basketball
Kaden Lavallee, Basketball
Noah McCarthy, Basketball
Volleyball
Madison Ball, Volleyball
Andrea Bell, Volleyball
Julia Campbell, Volleyball
Alessandra Hernandez Pineda, Volleyball
Jenna Murphy, Volleyball
Brooke Thompson, Volleyball
Kensea Aaron, Volleyball
Thomas Blizzard, Volleyball
Raphael Fiset, Volleyball
Alex Frederickson, Volleyball
Brendan Murphy, Volleyball