Aurora, Colo. - The Colorado High School Activities Association and John F. Kennedy High School has named 240 participants in the fall activities season Academic All-State teams. CHSAA Commissioner Bill Reader has announced that 28 students have earned first team or honorable mention recognition.
The 28 students received honors for excellence in the classroom as well as accomplishments in the activities arena. Of these recipients, 20 earned First Team honors, while an additional 8 earned Honorable Mention recognition.
First team honors are given to those students with 3.60 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher grade point average. Students with grade point averages 3.30 to 3.59 earned honorable mention recognition.
Each student receives a certificate in acknowledgement of his/her achievement.
Now in its 14 th year, the Academic All-State program has recognized thousands of students throughout the state in the three sports seasons.
"The Academic All-State program continues to showcase the impressive students we have in our programs. This program is one of just a few that honors those special individuals who have succeeded in the classroom, as well as in their chosen activities."
"We know through a myriad of research that those students who participate in high school activities are more likely to remain in school, miss fewer days and enjoy greater success in life. A Colorado study shows that the average participant in our state holds a 3.06 grade point average. Interscholastic activities are a critical ingredient in the education of our young people," the Commissioner added.
To earn Academic All-State status, a student must be a significant contributor on his/her athletic team, or a major contributor in his/her activity; meet specific academic criteria of the program; be a participant in one or more CHSAA-sanctioned activities; and be a junior or senior in academic standing.
A complete list follows:
Fall 2007 CHSAA Academic All State Team
Burgess, Joshua Boys Golf 1 st Team
Trueblood, Blaze Boys Golf Honorable Mention
Gomez, Geena Softball 1 st Team
Gallegos, Darlene Softball 1 st Team
Gile, Jessica Softball 1 st Team
Troeger, Jeff Boys Tennis 1 st Team
Chavez, Lilia Volleyball 1 st Team
Landeros, Lauren Volleyball 1 st Team
Lopez, Jason Boys Soccer Honorable Mention
Reza, Jorge Boys Soccer 1 st Team
Sanchez, Carlos Boys Soccer Honorable Mention
Diaz, Daniela Cross Country Honorable Mention
Edrich, Rebecca Cross Country 1 st Team
Fair, Monique Cross Country Honorable Mention
Ipson, Allison Cross Country 1 st Team
Maestas, Sarah Cross Country Honorable Mention
Murphy, Megan Cross Country 1 st Team
Potyondy, Erzsebet Cross Country Honorable Mention
Tiscareno, Melissa Cross Country Honorable Mention
Madden, Christopher Cross Country 1 st Team
Martinez, Jonathan Cross Country 1 st Team
Mortimer, Lee Cross Country 1 st Team
Reyes, Jose Cross Country 1 st Team
Robles, Edgar Cross Country 1 st Team
Reyes, Jose Football 1 st Team
Toland, Patrick Football 1 st Team
Marsh, Ian Football 1 st Team
Poirier, Robin Gymnastics 1 st Team