Presidents academic honour roll honours top student-athletes

On Monday, September 22, the Office of the President recognized the 2013-14 Warrior student-athletes who are on the academic honour roll. This award is handed out to those students who have maintained an average of 80% and higher while competing for an interuniversity sport. The University of Waterloo annually enjoys one of the highest percentages of academic all-Canadian student-athletes in the country.

This year, 189 student-athletes were honoured for their accomplishment which makes up 34% of the student-athlete population at UWaterloo. Consistently, UWaterloo student-athletes have demonstrated an excellence both in the classroom and on the playing field and it is something to be proud of.

"Within a department and campus culture that stresses the importance of academic excellence, it is great to see the academic success of our student-athletes being celebrated," says Athletic Director Roly Webster. "It is amazing to see our student-athletes model the importance of wellness that contributes to the vibrant student experience inside and outside of the classroom that we want all of our students to experience."

The proud student-athletes received their awards in front of their fellow teammates, influential professors, coaches, and distinguished individuals at the University of Waterloo.

2013-14 Top Achievers:

Four student-athletes were recognized this year as the top academic achievers in the classroom. These students include Jason Elzinga (Men's Volleyball), Adam Neale (Men's Track and Field), Alexandra McDonald (Figure Skating), and Halyna Tepylo (Women's Curling).

Jason Elzinga is a fourth year Kinesiology student now playing in his fourth season with the men's volleyball team who has enjoyed tremendous success on and off the court. Elzinga reached the top grade of all athletes with a 95.4% average and will be looking to lead the Warriors to their four straight OUA final four.

Adam Neale is a fourth year Electrical Engineering PhD candidate who is an integral part of the Warriors track and field team. Adam has been a strong contributor both in competition, as well as in the classroom, posting a 95% average. Adam will be looking to lead the Warriors into their season kicking off in November.

From the women's side, Alexandra McDonald, a second year Mathematics student representing the figure skating team, has shown poise both at the rink and in her academics. Alexandra surpassed a 93% average while representing the Warriors. Alexandra will continue to represent the Warriors for her second season this coming winter.

Joining Alexandra was Halyna Tepylo, the masters recreation and leisure standout who acted as the skip for the women's curling team. Halyna boasted an impressive 90.1% average while completing her graduate degree. Alexandra hopes to lead their team to an OUA championship this winter.

See complete list of honour roll students

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