BIDDEFORD, Maine -- As part of the recent virtual University of New England Commencement celebrations, three Nor'easter student-athletes were recognized on Sunday (June 14) by the Westbrook College of Health Professions for academic success within their major or the College.
- Maroon Award (highest undergraduate honor in WCHP): Sarah Andrews, women's cross country
- Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for Applied Exercise Science: Sarah Andrews, women's cross country
- Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for Athletic Training: Chelsey Caron, women's ice hockey
- Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for Health, Wellness, & Occupational Studies: Meagan Accardi, women's ice hockey
Sarah Andrews becomes the second student-athlete to receive the Maroon Award, following field hockey's Brooke Marshall '17.
Meagan Accardi was also previously named as the Female Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year by the Athletics Department.
The major award for Andrews meant student-athletes within both undergraduate colleges landed the respective top distinctions in 2020. Back in late April,
Zachary Benoit of men's cross country was presented with the Jacques Downs Award from the College of Arts & Sciences, joining past student-athlete recipients in Aidan McParland '15 (men's soccer), Lindsay Forrette '13 (women's cross country), Michaela O'Rourke '07 (softball), and Ian Paquette '00 (men's golf).
In addition to Benoit, five other student-athletes received leading accolades within a CAS major:
- Jacques Downs Award (highest graduating honor in CAS): Zachary Benoit, men's cross country
- Outstanding Student Award for Business Administration: Cody Kennedy, men's soccer
- Outstanding Student Award for Global Studies: Katie Marsh, women's volleyball
- Outstanding Student Award for Marine Affairs: Kayla Burdick, women's volleyball
- Outstanding Student Award for Secondary Education: Melissa Jakubowski, women's swimming
- Outstanding Student Award for Sport & Recreation Management: Alex Huff, football
