The Citadel Experiences Increase in Honor Roll Recipients

Charleston, S.C. – The Citadel placed 158 cadet-student-athletes on the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll for the 2010-11 academic year, according to a release from the league office.

The Citadel was one of seven institutions to increase their numbers from the previous year (139, 2009-10), including Appalachian State, Chattanooga, College of Charleston, Elon, Furman and Wofford.

More than 1,900 student-athletes from 12 member institutions were named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll for the 2010-11 academic year. The 1,985 students recognized is the most honorees since the inception of the honor roll, surpassing the previous high set a year ago.

The average GPA of the 1,985 student-athletes was 3.45, and 44-percent of the recognized student-athletes achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average, including 80 students who posted a 4.0. The Citadel placed four cadet-student-athletes among those with a 4.0 GPA, including Shanna Couch (soccer), John Dunn (tennis), Michael Paul (football) and John Synovec (football).

Those 871 student-athletes who attained a 3.5 GPA or higher were further honored with the Commissioner’s Medal.

On an institution basis, the Bulldogs’ football program led the list with 36 cadet-student-athletes on the SoCon Academic Honor Roll, followed closely by track & field (20), soccer (16) and baseball (15).

Southern Conference athletic directors established the honor roll prior to the 1988-89 athletic season as a way to recognize the league’s outstanding student-athletes. The academic honor roll consists of student-athletes who participated in varsity sports at member institutions and posted a 3.0 grade point average or higher while passing at least 24 hours in two semesters of classes or its equivalent for other academic calendars.

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Citadel SoCon Academic Honor Roll Honorees (by team)
Football--36
Track & Field--20
Soccer--15
Baseball--15
Cross Country--14
Wrestling--11
Volleyball--10
Basketball--8
Rifle--7
Tennis--5
Golf--5