Neuhaus Named CSCAA Scholar All-American
She is the only swimmer in the NEC to be honored
Central Connecticut swimmer Helene Neuhaus was named to the College Swimming Coaches Association of America Scholar All-America team, it was announced earlier this week. Neuhaus helped lead the Blue Devils to the 2015 Northeast Conference Championship in her senior season. This spring she was honored as one of three recipients of the Gail Rutz Award at CCSU, honoring the top female student-athlete in the senior class.
Neuhaus is the only NEC swimmer on the list. She earned Honorable Mention honors and is the fifth Blue Devil to earn the award.
"Helene continues to show us why she was one of the top student-athletes in the NEC during her career," head coach Bill Ball said. "Her drive, commitment and perseverance were second to none during her time at CCSU, and she has proven that hard work and dedication can overcome the biggest obstacles. We are all extremely proud of Helene and her accomplishments, and we know she will continue to do remarkable things."
To be selected to the CSCAA Scholar All-America Team, swimmers and divers must have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and have participated in their respective NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. Honorable Mention selections have similarly achieved a GPA of 3.50 and achieved a "B" time standard or competed at their respective qualifying meets.
"Swimmers and divers truly embody the student-athlete ethos and are well-known for earning some of the highest GPAs on campus," said CSCAA executive director Joel Shinofield. "With nearly half of all national championship qualifiers producing GPA's higher than 3.50, you see swimming and diving adds so much to value to a campus community. These accomplishments are impressive and a sign of the success they will carry on through life, positively representing their schools along the way."
