• 2009 - 2010 Scholar Athletes
Michael Morganstern-Feb scholar athlete

February's male scholar athlete is Michael Morganstern from Cheektowaga High School. A track and football standout, Michael has been honored as one of the best

Justine Brennan is Jan. scholar athlete

A high school student from the southtowns is serving up a lot of success on the court and in the classroom.

Kyle Briggs is a Dec. scholar athlete

December's scholar athlete is Kyle Briggs, a senior at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute who won the Phil Scaffidi Scholarship.

Jen Mikolajek is a Dec. scholar athlete

December's scholar athlete is a volleyball and softball standout at Cheektowga Central. Thanks to her love of math, Jen Mikolajek has all the angles covered -

Ben Brucker is a Nov. scholar athlete

November's male scholar athlete is one of the area's top distance runners and Hamburg High School's top student.

Julia Wright is a Nov. scholar athlete

When Newfane's Julia Wright isn't slamming a volleyball, turning a fast lap in the pool or reaching new heights with a pole vault, she's dominating the

Marah Maycock is Oct. scholar athlete

Whether she's spiking a volleyball or sliding into home plate, nothing seems to hold back a star player from Randolph.

Benjamin Haas is Oct. scholar athlete

Wrestling is his best sport, football next. But while he's an outstanding athlete, Benjamin Haas is an even better student.

2 scholar athletes awarded scholarships

The school year is ending and it's time to honor all of our scholar athletes from this year.

Mallory Clark is a May scholar athlete

Mallory Clark comes from Allegany-Limestone High School. On the track, or on-track for college, she's a winner.

Nikolas Akbarran is a May scholar athlete

Recently, City Honors High School was named one of the best in the nation. One of their shining stars is a four-sport athlete and outstanding student named

Brianna Robbins is an April scholar athlete

Brianna Robbins plays soccer, basketball and lacrosse at Nardin Academy. While the rain has kept her and her team off the lacrosse field, it hasn't slowed down

Eric Chadderdon is an April scholar athlete

Our April scholar athlete comes from Hamburg High School. Next year, Eric Chadderdon is headed to Ohio State on a lacrosse scholarship. He is one of the best

Ashley Fields is a March scholar athlete

She's sprinting her way toward a stellar college career. This month's female scholar athlete is from Amherst.

Jabari Gordon is a March scholar athlete

He didn't let a knee injury cut short his achievement on the field or in the classroom this year. Lafayette High School's Jabari Gordon maintained his high

Darius Edwards is a February scholar athlete

February's male scholar athlete comes from Frontier High School. Darius Edwards if a leader in the school hallways, and especially on the basketball court.

  • News 4 Sports Scholar Athletes

It’s time to nominate your favorite high school senior for the News4 Scholar Athlete program for 2011-12  As you begin your school year, the News 4 Sports department will begin our annual program which recognizes the outstanding efforts of students who excel in academics and sports.

 

 

 

Every month, beginning in October, News 4 Sports will select one male and one female high school senior to honor for excellence in both the classroom and in sports.  Monthly winners will be featured at News 4 at 5 the last two Tuesday's of each month through May 2012.  In June of 2012, two outstanding scholar athletes will be awarded a $1,500 tuition scholarship.

 

 

 

 

This years Scholar Athlete is sponsored by Milk for Health on the Niagara Frontier, Inc.

 

 

Nominate a High School Senior today - click here

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