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Pottsgrove recognizes 18 academic all‑athletes and three citizen‑athletes
Summary
The district honored 18 all‑academic student athletes (weighted GPA 4.09) and three citizen athletes for leadership and community service during the board meeting.
Pottsgrove School District recognized high-school student athletes for academic achievement and citizenship at the board meeting, highlighting the district’s emphasis on students first, athletes second.
Steve Anspach, director of athletics and co‑curricular activities, said the district recognizes one student from each sport for academic achievement each season and one citizen‑athlete for leadership and community service. He said the 18 all‑academic students recognized collectively had a weighted GPA of 4.09. The board and superintendent congratulated the students and parents.
Student school-board member Cecilia Olak, who was recognized for cheerleading and credited district supports such as OnTrack, described balancing a rigorous academic schedule and athletics and said she will continue both academics (pre‑med) and cheerleading at Thomas Jefferson University. Senior student recipients were called forward by name during the presentation.
Martin Schreiber, assistant athletic director, assisted with certificates. Board members praised coaches, trainers, parents and the Booster Club for supporting athletics and student success.
