Two Water Players Earn IHSA All-Academic Awards

By Aaron Brown

Chicago, IL -- Emily Laning of Barrington and Pam Gronkowski of Mother McAuley received IHSA All-State Academic Team status for both their academic and athletic accomplishments in March 2007.

Of the 26 Illinois athletes selected, Laning was the only water polo player selected. Gronowski was an Honorable Mention recipient.

Nomination Criteria

Each IHSA member school is eligible to nominate one male and one female student. Nomination forms are mailed to all principals of IHSA member schools in January.

To be eligible for consideration for selection to the team, a student in an IHSA member school must:

• have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale after the seventh semester;

• have participated in at least two IHSA-sponsored activities (athletics and/or non-athletics) during the last two school years;

• have demonstrated outstanding citizenship during his/her high school career.