Winthrop placed 165 out of 270 student-athletes on the prestigious list, including
11 athletes who achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA for the year. Winthrop ranked third on the Presidential Honor Roll among the 11 Big South schools
with its 61.11 percent.
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - Just over 61 percent of Winthrop student-athletes achieved
at least a 3.0 grade point average for the 2015-16 academic year to earn Big South Conference Presidential Honor Roll distinction, the league office announced this week.
Winthrop placed 165 out of 270 student-athletes on the prestigious list, including 11 athletes who achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA for
the year. As a conference, 1,903 out of 3,459 student-athletes-55.02 percent-earned
recognition as Presidential Honor Roll scholars and 138 finished the year with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Winthrop ranked third on the Presidential Honor Roll among the 11 Big South schools with its 61.11 percent. The Eagles were one of five
members to have at least 60 percent on the list.
"Since arriving at Winthrop this month, I've seen a relentless commitment to educational
excellence and am proud of this year's ranking," said Athletics Director Ken Halpin. "As we move ahead, I look forward to continued excellence and academic achievement
by our student-athletes. While they always aspire to compete for championships on
the fields and courts, it is ultimately their successes in the classroom that can
pay lifelong dividends."
High Point led all Big South institutions for the second straight year, as HPU had
74.37 percent of its 238 student-athletes on the Presidential Honor Roll. UNC Asheville
placed 69.10 percent of its 178 student-athletes on the list. Winthrop was third,
reaching 60 percent for the second time in four years.
"The Big South Conference has always taken a lot of pride in the academic accomplishments
of its student-athletes," said Big South Commissioner Kyle Kallander. "To have more than half of all student-athletes make the Presidential Honor Roll
for the second consecutive year is a reflection of the outstanding individuals in
the conference and their priorities, as well as our athletic departments' commitment
to providing support and resources to academic services. We are all extremely proud
of the achievements of these fine young men and women."
For more information, contact Jack Frost of Winthrop Athletics at frostj@winthrop.edu.
