Women's Track and Field | May 30

For Immediate Release
May 30, 2018
Contact: Hannah Ossman, hossman1@niu.edu
 
 
 
Eight NIU Track & Field Student Athletes Named to Academic All-MAC Team
 
CLEVELAND ­­– The Mid-American Conference released the Academic All-MAC team on Wednesday including eight of Northern Illinois University track & field student athletes.
 
"The athletic department does not rest on just the athletic ability of our student athletes," said NIU Director of Track & Field Connie Teaberry. "We have an obligation to make sure our athletes are progressing toward goals to become Champions in life as well. Our athletes understand the importance of preparing for life after athletics."
 
The honor is given to student athletes who excel in both academics and athletics. To qualify, the student must record a 3.200 grade point average and have participated in at least half of the team's competitions for the season. Freshman and junior transfers are not eligible. The following Huskies were named to the 2018 Outdoor team:
 
Nora Finegan (Palatine, Ill./Fremd), So., 3.952, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Doshawn Franks (Los Angeles, Calif./Palisades Charter), Sr., 3.419, Psychology
Grace Harris (Dousman, Wis./Alpha Omega Academy), So., 3.780, Nutrition, Dietetics & Wellness
Mercer Mack (Eureka, Ill./Eureka HS), So., 3.863, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Lorena Martin (Salamanca, Spain/IFS Fray Luis de Leon), Sr., 3.415, Marketing
Chennel Palmer (Kingston, Jamaica/St. Andrew), Sr., 3.580, Rehabilitation Services
Ashley Sicard (Wheeling, Ill./Wheeling), Sr., 3.615, Rehabilitation Services
Jehvania Whyte (Kingston, Jamaica/Vere Technical), Jr., 3.235, Communications
 
"These eight Student Athletes are a prime example of how time management plays an important role in academics and athletics. Their dedication to both is unwavering, and the team celebrates their success. We thank them for their positive representation of Northern Illinois University, the DeKalb Community, and the track and field program. We expect them to continue on their path to academic excellence, and pleased that their academic achievements are being honored. These ladies are extremely deserving."
 
Finegan, Franks, Harris, Mack, Martin, Palmer and Sicard each were also named to the Indoor list, while Whyte was named for the first time in her career to the Academic All-MAC team. Palmer, Sicard, and Martin have each earned the recognition multiple times between the indoor and outdoor seasons with Sicard tallying three previously as well as two each from Martin and Palmer.
 
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