Grace Knudson Named Presidential Award of Excellence Scholar Athlete
May 1 | Rowing
DALLAS (SMU) - Rowing senior Grace Knudson was honored as a Presidential Award of Excellence Scholar Athlete this past weekend at the Hilltop Excellence Awards.
The presidential awards for excellence were designed to recognize students who excel academically in addition to demonstrating outstanding ability in one of three specific areas, athletics, leadership, and volunteer service. Grace helped lead SMU to its 4th consecutive conference championship and to a 7th place finish at the NCAA National Championships. She is a member of the SAAC and a rowing representative to the ACC. She serves as a student representative to the board of trustees athletics committee. Her nominators describe her as smart, mature, and persistent.
"We are so proud of Grace's accomplishments and can't wait to see what she does next," said head coach Chase Graham. "Grace embodies what we want our team striving for: excellence in the boat and classroom, while also taking part in larger conversations around campus to enhance everyone's experience at SMU."
Knudson and the Mustangs are preparing for the ACC Championship May 16-17 in Clemson, S.C.
The presidential awards for excellence were designed to recognize students who excel academically in addition to demonstrating outstanding ability in one of three specific areas, athletics, leadership, and volunteer service. Grace helped lead SMU to its 4th consecutive conference championship and to a 7th place finish at the NCAA National Championships. She is a member of the SAAC and a rowing representative to the ACC. She serves as a student representative to the board of trustees athletics committee. Her nominators describe her as smart, mature, and persistent.
"We are so proud of Grace's accomplishments and can't wait to see what she does next," said head coach Chase Graham. "Grace embodies what we want our team striving for: excellence in the boat and classroom, while also taking part in larger conversations around campus to enhance everyone's experience at SMU."
Knudson and the Mustangs are preparing for the ACC Championship May 16-17 in Clemson, S.C.
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