Georgia athletes impress in classroom this spring

ATHENS -- A total of 258 University of Georgia student-athletes earned a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher for spring semester, and Georgia's 508 student-athletes posted the school's highest ever cumulative GPA with a 3.01, according to figures released by the University of Georgia Athletic Association. The 258 athletes were honored for their accomplishments by being named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

Included in the 258 student-athletes were Drew Butler (football), Courtney Cripps (soccer) and Bridget Lyons (track & field) who were named Presidential Scholars for earning a 4.0 average. A total of 32 were named to the Dean's List for having an average between 3.50 and 3.99.

The women's golf team earned the highest team GPA with a 3.41, and the men's golf team had the highest GPA among men's sports with a 3.28.


The student athletes named to the Director's Honor Roll are:

*Presidential scholar (4.00)
+Dean's List (3.50-3.99)

BASEBALL: Steve Esmonde, Lilburn; Chase Hawkins, Snellville; Trevor Holder, Birmingham, Ala.; Jason Leaver, Springfield, Ohio; Kevin Ruiz, Alpharetta; Matt Cerione, Alpharetta; Justin Grimm, Bristol, Va.; Zach Laughlin, Columbus; Colby May, Guyton; Alex McRee, Gainesville; Robbie Oâ

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