For the first time since 2019, the top academic performers from across all 32 Warriors varsity teams gathered in person to celebrate their academic achievements. The celebration was held at Fed Hall as 398 student-athletes were named to the 2021-22 President's Academic Honour Roll.
This distinguished recognition is given to student-athletes who have maintained an average of 80% and higher while competing for a varsity team. The University of Waterloo has one of the highest percentages of Academic All-Canadian student-athletes in the country on an annual basis.
"It was a very special morning on a bright and beautiful October day to be able to gather all in one room once again," said director of athletics and recreation,
Roly Webster. "These student-athletes are leaders on their teams, in the classroom, and in the community and it is always so rewarding to celebrate their successes."
"Academic performance continues to be a top priority for our department and it is very rewarding to see so many of our student-athletes performing at the top of their class year after year."
The 398 student-athletes honoured represents 57% of the student-athlete population at UWaterloo. In addition, 26 of the 32 Warriors varsity teams have at least 50% of their student-athletes represented on the Honour Roll.
"Earning the opportunity to attend the University of Waterloo is one thing, and earning an opportunity to represent Waterloo is another," commented president and vice-chancellor Vivek Goel. "I am so proud of the way our student-athletes conduct themselves on the field of play and in the classroom."
"What has really impressed me over the past couple of years, is how our student-athletes have been able to persevere through the uncertainty of the pandemic. With so many hurdles thrown in their paths, each of them found a way to remain focused on their studies and athletic pursuits."
Top Academic Student-Athletes
Four student-athletes were honoured for their outstanding achievements, earning the highest academic average of all 398student-athletes.
Mandy Zeng from women's golf and MacKenzie Strong from baseball were the top undergrad award winners thanks to their staggering averages of 97%. Zeng is in her third year of Civil Engineering and Strong is in his fifth year of Chemical Engineering.
Zeng and Strong were also recipients of the Fairfax Financial Award along with Jenny Lei (Computer Science) from badminton and James Hinsperger (Civil Engineering) from football.
See the full recipient list of the 2021-22 President's Academic Honour Roll
