Posted: May 15, 2024
FAIRFAX, Va. - Saint Mary's student-athletes Haley Angel and Grace Reyda were recognized by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as 2024 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars for their dedication to both academics and athletics.
In order to be considered for the recognition, minority student-athletes must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale through the fall term, be at least a sophomore, have been an active member of an intercollegiate athletic team during the 2023-24 academic year, and have a demonstrated record of service to the campus or community.
A senior on the Belles golf team in 2023-24, Angel was one of 16 women's golfers honored with the recognition. She has earned Women's Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar and MIAA Honor Roll distinctions during her time with the Belles. A sophomore on the soccer team, Reyda was one of 16 student-athletes named to the Second Team for women's soccer honorees. She was also one of 48 total women's soccer players to be listed for their achievements in 2023-24. Reyda earned MIAA Honor Roll recognition last year as a freshman.
According to their website, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education sponsors the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Awards to honor undergraduate students who have excelled in the classroom as well as on the athletic field.
In order to be considered for the recognition, minority student-athletes must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale through the fall term, be at least a sophomore, have been an active member of an intercollegiate athletic team during the 2023-24 academic year, and have a demonstrated record of service to the campus or community.
A senior on the Belles golf team in 2023-24, Angel was one of 16 women's golfers honored with the recognition. She has earned Women's Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar and MIAA Honor Roll distinctions during her time with the Belles. A sophomore on the soccer team, Reyda was one of 16 student-athletes named to the Second Team for women's soccer honorees. She was also one of 48 total women's soccer players to be listed for their achievements in 2023-24. Reyda earned MIAA Honor Roll recognition last year as a freshman.
According to their website, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education sponsors the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Awards to honor undergraduate students who have excelled in the classroom as well as on the athletic field.