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11/18/2014 11:00 PMSixteen student-athletes from eight high schools have been named the SportsCenter of Connecticut/SCC Scholar Athletes of the Month for September and two of them were Guilford athletes in Ned Gresham and Olivia Watrous.
Student athletes who are selected must be a varsity letter-winner and have a 3.0 grade-point average while demonstrating leadership qualities such as being a positive role model, helping teammates overcome adversity, showing a commitment to self-improvement, or putting the needs of the team before themselves.
A member of the Indians' soccer and crew teams, Gresham sports an impressive 3.4 GPA. An Honor Roll student, Ned was a recipient of the Entrepreneurship Award (he founded and runs his own sailing business) and is a member of the honor band. He is extremely active in community activities, serving as a youth soccer official and also volunteers for Unified Sports and Special Olympics.
"Ned sets a great example as a teammate and as an active member of the school community," said Guilford boys' soccer Head Coach Joe Maher.
A captain of the Indians' girls' soccer squad, Watrous is an exemplary performer in the classroom with a 4.2 GPA. A CAPT Scholar, she is a member of the National and Spanish honor societies and recently won the Smith College Book Award. She also serves as a her class vice president and participated in the symphony orchestra.
"Olivia is a prime example of student-athlete as she is academically focused but always willing to give the extra effort or leadership needed within our soccer program," said Guilford girls' soccer Head Coach Scott McMahon.
Information courtesy of Al Carbone