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Four Black Bear Athletes Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recently announced its 2023-24 All-Academic Teams, recognizing student-athletes from across the country for their dedication in the classroom.

A total of 12,245 student-athletes have been honored for achieving a GPA above 3.60, including four from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

Student-athletes who recorded a 4.0 GPA were named to the First Team. Second Team honors were given for a GPA between 3.80 and 3.99, while Third Team sits between 3.60 and 3.79. The honorees from Penn Highlands include:

Second Team:

• Christian Haberkorn (Freshman, Johnstown, PA, Cross Country)
• Autumn Montgomery (Freshman, Homer City, PA, Volleyball)

Third Team:

• Will Latuch (Freshman, Somerset, PA, Golf)
• Jeremie Washington (Freshman, Bushkill, PA, Men’s Basketball)

“On behalf of the athletic department, I want to commend our student-athletes for their exceptional performances in the classroom,” stated Sue Brugh, Director of Student Activities & Athletics. “Their dedication to academic excellence, while balancing the demands of training and competition, is truly inspiring and reflects the values of our College.”

Penn Highlands now has 69 student-athletes who earned NJCAA All-Academic honors since athletic programs were reinstated at the College in 2010.