SCC Womens Track Team Excels On and Off the Field for 2008 Season!

Scottsdale, AZ (July 17, 2008) – The SCC Womens Track and Field Team had a fantastic 2008 season.  With an average GPA of 3.16, the Lady Artichokes earned the title of NJCAA All American Academic Team!

Individually, Kimberly gunning was named an Academic All American. Additionally, both Gunning and Emily Gallagher were recognized for their academic accomplishments at the 2008 Excellence Under the Stars event.

These Lady Artichokes also had tremendous success on the track.  Indoor Track advanced to the NJCAA Championships in Lubbock, Texas where Kimberly Gunning, Amanda Holly, Emily Gallagher, and Sabrina Nelson placed 8^th in the Distance Medley Relay. Outdoor Track placed 10^th in the 4X4 and Janelle Richardson finished 8^th in the pole vault.

Congratulations to SCC Womens Track and Field and Coach Trask!

In other news, student athlete orientation for the women’s athletic department will be held in the Turquoise Room on August 16^th from 1:30 - 3:30PM.  Enjoy this kick off to the 2008-2009 academic school year with the opportunity to mingle with athletic staff members and student athletes, gain insight and information on athletic programs, and honor student athletes and staff for past accomplishments.  Please RSVP by August 8th.

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About Scottsdale Community College:
Scottsdale Community College offers over 1,500 academic and non-credit classes each semester. Located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the campus is known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful plant and wildlife. With nearly 12,000 students, Scottsdale Community College is proud to offer high-quality, affordable programs in small class settings. From Motion Picture/Television Production and Culinary Arts to Nursing and American Indian Studies, students have a wide variety of programs from which to earn credits for university transfer, launch their careers, train for new ones, or pursue a special interest. The SCC Business Institute offers customized programs to meet the needs of local business. Scottsdale Community College is one of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges.

To learn about the many academic programs at Scottsdale Community College, call us at (480) 423-6000 or visit our website at www.scottsdalecc.edu.

Media contact:
Denise Kronsteiner
(480) 423-6567
denise.kronsteiner@sccmail.maricopa.edu

Womens Athletics contact:

Darcel Coco

(480) 423-6605

darcel.coco@sccmail.maricopa.edu

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