Honouring CIS Academic All-Canadians
Nipissing University is very proud to celebrate the academic achievements of student-athletes this week during a special breakfast for CIS Academic All Canadians. The Lakers have 50 student-athletes named as Academic all-Canadians. Student-athletes at Nipissing University strive for excellence in sport, academics and in the greater community. They spend over 20 hours per week on school work, while committing at least another 20 hours to athletics, as they practice daily and compete most weekends. On top of this, many student-athletes find the time to volunteer with various community organizations.
In 1988, the CIS introduced its first Academic All-Canadians, those exceptional student-athletes who achieve an academic standing of 80 per cent or better, all while playing on one of their university’s varsity teams. A CIS Academic All-Canadian distinction is one of the highest recognitions a university student- athlete can receive.
The athletes who earn this prestigious honour are inspirational to the Nipissing community and Lakers Athletics congratulate them for their work ethic and determination.
The Lakers will celebrate the accomplishments of these student-athletes at a ceremony on the morning of March 18 at 100 Elements, on the Education Centre campus.
CIS Academic All Canadian student-athletes include:
Cross Country
- Sarah Arendt
- Lynsey Bialkowski
- Stephanie Boland
- Jordan Cascagnette
- Jessica Demers
- Stephanie Leggat
Women’s Soccer
- Carlee Bennard
- Delaney Borsato
- Brittany Burns
- Renee Clarke
- Val Confesor
- Sara Dorval
- Katie Koejner
- Kirstin Loates
- Erin Pomanti
- Shannon Russell
Men’s Soccer
- Gilbert Coyle
- David Ford
- Jesse Moreau
- Derek Petrie
Women’s Volleyball
- Brittany Ardron
- Tabitha Beedle
- Christina Caruso
- Annabelle Harvey
- Victoria Taylor
Men’s Volleyball
- Cam Branch
- Ben MacPherson
- Andrew McWiggan
- Greg Vivian
Women’s Basketball
- Emma Vanderlee
- Leisa Wierenga
Men’s Basketball
- Jordan Roberts
- Women’s Hockey
- Jylelle Carpenter-Boesch
- Kayla Carter
- Brittany Crago
- Zosia Davis
- Lexi Debol
- Taylor Murphy
- Sabrina Picard
Men’s Hockey
- Brogan Bailey
- Brodie Barron
- Colin Campbell
- Sam Gleason
- Cole Holowenko
- Dane Horvat
- Mitch McNeill
- Brendan Mitchell
- Brock Morrison
- Zach Shannon
- Dylan Staples