Northwestern University Athletics
NFHCA Recognizes 10 'Cats on All-Academic Squad
3/5/2012 12:00:00β―AM | Field Hockey
March 5, 2012
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Ten Wildcats were recently selected to the 2011 Gladiator by SGI / NFHCA Collegiate National Academic Squad due to their outstanding performances off the pitch. The National Academic Squad recognizes student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher through the first semester of the 2011-12 academic year.
In 2011, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association recognized Northwestern as having the highest team GPA among Division I schools and selected a program-record 15 'Cats to the All-Academic squad.
A complete list of NU honorees is below:
Sherilyn DeStefano • Jr. • South Kingston, R.I.
Shannon Disbrow • Jr. • Potomac, Md.
Catherine Franklin • So. • Dallas, Texas
Megan Jamieson • Sr. • Toledo, Ohio
Maria Kovalchuk • So. • Pittsburgh, Pa.
Kaylee Pohlmeyer • Sr. • Severna Park, Md.
Julia Retzky • So. • Lake Forest, Ill.
Claire Thompson • Sr. • San Jose, Calif.
Kelsey Thompson • So. • Ann Arbor, Mich.
Kristin Wirtz • So. • Oak Park, Ill.
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