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JCC student athletes named Academic All-Americans
Seven Jackson Community College student athletes have been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association’s list of Academic All-Americans for the 2008-09 year.
To qualify as an Academic-All American, a student-athlete must have completed at least 48 credits and achieved at least a 3.6 grade point average. Distinguished Academic All-Americans have achieved at least a 3.8 GPA.
“Excelling as a student scholar while participating in athletics is a significant challenge at any level, but to be honored as a college Academic All-American, with all of the hours of hard work and sacrifice that intercollegiate sports entails, is truly admirable,” said Steve Bloomfield, JCC athletic director. “It has been my sincere honor to work with Jessica, Krista, Christine, Michele, Alex, William and C.J. These scholar athletes are representatives of our first two recruiting classes, and their efforts stand as a clear example for other scholar athletes to follow.
“These folks have been excellent leaders within our athletics program and while we are proud of their accomplishments, we wish we could keep them here for a few more years. All seven student athletes are moving on to four-year colleges or universities and four of these individuals will be competing in intercollegiate athletics at their next institution.”
This year’s honorees from JCC include:
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Michele Hein, Distinguished Academic All-American (3.92). Hein is a 2007 graduate of Napoleon High School who played basketball two years for JCC. She is a 2009 JCC graduate with an Associate in Arts. She plans to continue her basketball career at Olivet College and pursue a degree in sports management.
Christine Daub, Academic All-American (3.63). Daub is a 2007 graduate of Hudson High School who played softball two years for JCC. She plans to continue her softball career at Olivet College and pursue a degree in sports management.
William Dulworth, Academic All-American (3.63). Dulworth is a 2007 graduate of Jackson High School who ran cross country two years for JCC. He plans to continue his education at Olivet Nazarene University to pursue a degree in education.
Charles (CJ) Finch, Academic All-American (3.60). Finch is a 2006 graduate of Homer High School who played baseball two years for JCC (medical redshirt in the 2007 season). He is a 2009 graduate of JCC, receiving his Associate in Arts, and plans to continue his education at Siena Heights University to pursue a degree in criminal justice.
Alexander Harden, Academic All-American (3.66). Harden is a 2007 graduate of Albion High School who ran cross country two years for JCC. He plans to continue his education at Northern Michigan University to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.
Jessica Koelewijn, Academic All-American (3.75). Koelewijn is a 2007 graduate of Napoleon High School who played volleyball two years for JCC. She plans to continue her volleyball career at Tiffin University of Tiffin, Ohio, and pursue a degree in psychology.
Krista Phillip, Academic All-American (3.76). Phillip is a 2007 graduate of Onsted High School who played volleyball two years for JCC. She plans to continue her volleyball career at Adrian College and pursue a degree in graphic design.
