COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Three more former Badgers receive academic honors
MAX OSWALD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 8 months AGO
I grew up in the small town of Orwigsburg, Pa., where I resided all of my life before moving to Sandpoint. I attended Blue Mountain High School, where I participated in cross country and track and field, a sport that I ended up falling in love with. I went on to attend and run for DeSales University (with other brief stints at Susquehanna University and Elizabethtown College) and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport communication with a minor in sport management. I remember just how great it made me feel when I was mentioned in my hometown newspaper. I want to be able to give that feeling to every athlete in Bonner County, no matter how big or small their accomplishments are. As an athlete myself, I know how many hours of work are put in on a daily basis, and that hard work deserves to be recognized. It is my goal to cover as much of the Bulldogs, Spartans and Wampus Cats as I can. I want to work with every athlete, parent, coach, administrator and the community to ensure the best stories are published. | July 30, 2025 1:00 AM
Emma Lucas, Big Bend CC Volleyball
A 2023 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Emma was recently named to the President's List for the 2025 spring semester. To achieve this honor at Big Bend Community College, student-athletes must complete 12 or more graded credits and achieve a grade point average of 3.75 and above. Additionally, the former Lady Viking standout setter signed a commitment to continue her volleyball career at the University of St. Mary (NAIA) in Leavenworth, Kan.
Asha Abubakari, Fresno State Track & Field
A 2024 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Asha was recently named a Mountain West Conference Scholar-Athlete. To achieve this honor at Fresno State, student-athletes must have completed at least two academic terms at their member institution while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above.
Camille Ussher, Lewis-Clark State College Track & Field
A 2022 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Camille was recently named to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team. To achieve this honor, student-athletes must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale through the end of the semester of competition and have achieved an automatic or provisional qualifying mark (individual or relay event) for either the indoor or outdoor season.
Asha Abubakari
Camille UssherARTICLES BY MAX OSWALD
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