WATERLOO REGION (June 22, 2016) – District 8 has just released its final list of Academic All-Stars for this past year and for the fourth year in a row the number has increased.

The Academic All-Star award recognizes District 8 student-athletes who have made a contribution to their school, both in their athletics and their academics. Student-athletes who are recognized as an Academic All-Star have participated in an inter-school team as well as achieve a minimum average of 85%.

Since these awards have started there has been an increase in the number of students being named Academic All-Stars each year. In 2014-15 D8 honored 639 student-athletes with the Academic All-Star awards. The increase of students honored has continued this year as 67 more students were awarded. Bringing the grand total of Academic All-Stars this year to 706 students.

In addition to the Academic All-Star awards are the Academic Elite All-Star awards. This award recognizes the top male and female student-athletes in each of the junior and senior categories for every District 8 school. Each nominee has the highest scholastic average among all student-athletes who have competed in at least two major sports for their school. 32 Academic Elite All-Star awards are given each year and can be seen on the far right of the list of academic All-Stars.

Here at District 8 we would like to congratulate all the student-athletes awarded, for a great year academically and athletically.

For a complete list of academic all-stars and elite, please click here.