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By Christian Oldale

Pronghorns recognize top academic student-athletes for 2023-24

Aug 21, 2024 | 3:21 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The University of Lethbridge (U of L) Pronghorns have announced the recipients of the President’s Award for the 2023-24 academic year.

The award recognizes the student-athlete with the highest academic standing while competing full-time in varsity sports. For 2023-24, the award was given to Danielle Nadeau from the Women’s Basketball team and Anneke De Klerk from the Women’s Soccer team.

Nadeau is entering the fourth year of her Bachelor of Science degree, while De Klerk recently finished her Bachelor of Science program. Both athletes finished with a 4.0 grade point average (GPA).

Spencer Pommells, Director of Pronghorn Athletics said, “Both Dani and Anneke have represented everything it means to be a Pronghorn student-athlete over their time with us and to see them recognized with this award is both very fitting, and a glimpse into their bright futures.”

In addition to the two student-athletes, the U of L has announced the Women’s Basketball team as the recipient of the Team Academic Award for the highest overall team GPA. The team had a collective 3.51 GPA.

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