Eight Eastern Michigan Gymnasts Shine on Academic Stage
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – In an impressive display of academic excellence, eight standout student-athletes from the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) gymnastics team have been honored as part of the 2025 Academic All-MAC Team, as announced by the Mid-American Conference on April 15.
Celebrating Dual Success: Athletics and Academics
The Academic All-MAC recognition is not just a medal of honor; it symbolizes the hard work and dedication that gymnasts put into both their athletic and academic lives. To qualify for this prestigious accolade, student-athletes must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 while competing in at least 50% of their team’s contests. This rigorous standard underscores the high level of dedication these athletes display.
Meet the Eagles Making History
The remarkable individuals representing EMU this year include:
- Raisa Boris (Brooklyn Park, Minn./Park Center) – Senior, Elementary Early Childhood Comp, 3.93 GPA
- Alana Fisher (Athens, Ala./Alabama Connections Academy) – Senior, Digital Media Production, 3.55 GPA
- Ella Chemotti (Canton, Mich./Canton) – Senior, Elementary Early Childhood Teaching & Learning, 3.98 GPA
- Kyrie Lowe (Lake Worth, Fla./Park Vista) – Junior, Interior Design, 3.76 GPA
- Priya Karle (Canton, Mass./Canton) – Junior, Psychology, 3.69 GPA
- Abby Brushwood (State College, PA./State College Area) – Sophomore, Exercise Science, 3.90 GPA
- Gwendelyn Cantu (Joliet, Ill./Providence Catholic) – Sophomore, General Business, 3.83 GPA
- Katin Childress (Prosper, Texas/Prosper) – Sophomore, General Business, 3.64 GPA
Notably, Boris and Chemotti have now earned this honor for the third consecutive year, showcasing their unwavering commitment to academic achievement. Meanwhile, Lowe and Fisher have made the team for the second time, further underlining EMU’s reputation for excellence.
A Conference Under Spotlight
In the larger picture, Western Michigan University and Kent State University led the charge in the Mid-American Conference with 11 honorees each, setting a commendable standard for academic rigor across athletic programs.
Full List of 2025 Academic All-MAC Honorees
Eastern Michigan (8)
- Raisa Boris, Senior, 3.93
- Abby Brushwood, Sophomore, 3.90
- Gwendelyn Cantu, Sophomore, 3.83
- Ella Chemotti, Senior, 3.98
- Katin Childress, Sophomore, 3.64
- Alana Fisher, Senior, 3.55
- Priya Karle, Junior, 3.69
- Kyrie Lowe, Senior, 3.76
Ball State (10)
- Cai Afalla, Senior, 3.64
- Mary Rose Bellan, Junior, 3.57
- Lindsay Filler, Sophomore, 3.97
- etc.
Bowling Green (10)
- Megan Bingham, Junior, 3.947
- Charniya Brown, Junior, 3.746
- etc.
Central Michigan (7)
- Luciana Alvarado-Reid, Junior, 3.72
- Avah Bootz, Senior, 3.73
- etc.
Kent State (11)
- Nene Alvine, Sophomore, 3.966
- Charlie Behner, Junior, 3.794
- etc.
Northern Illinois (8)
- Alana Anderson, Senior, 3.469
- Jocelyn Harbeck, Junior, 3.374
- etc.
Western Michigan (11)
- Halle Faulkner, Senior, 3.77
- Brooke Gelesko, Sophomore, 3.89
- etc.
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