Auburn Celebrates 85 Student-Athletes on the Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – In an impressive display of academic excellence, 85 dedicated student-athletes from Auburn University have been recognized for their achievements on the Winter Southeastern Conference (SEC) Academic Honor Roll for the 2024-25 year. This announcement, made by the SEC office on Wednesday, underscores the synergy between athletics and academics at Auburn.
Highlighting Academic Excellence Across Sports
The Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll recognizes outstanding student-athletes from various sports, including basketball, equestrian, gymnastics, and swimming & diving. The awards are determined based on academic performance during the 2024 Spring, Summer, and Fall terms, showcasing the commitment of Auburn’s athletes not just to their sports, but to their studies.
Leading the Charge in Academics: Top Teams
Let’s break down the remarkable achievements across the different sports:
- Women’s Swimming & Diving topped the list with 25 selections, reflecting a strong emphasis on academic achievement within the program.
- Following closely, Men’s Swimming & Diving secured 20 spots on the honor roll, showcasing their diligence in the classroom.
- The Equestrian team also shone brightly with 17 honorees, a testament to their balance of academics and competitive excellence.
- Gymnastics contributed with 11 student-athletes, while Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball added seven and five respectively.
Honorees by Sport
In case you want to find out who these remarkable student-athletes are, here’s the complete list:
Men’s Basketball (7)
Women’s Basketball (5)
Equestrian (17)
- Genevieve Ahlstedt
- Holland Barnet
- Caroline Buchanan
- Kaitlyn Ferguson
- Ellie Ferrigno
- Caroline Fredenburg
- Avery Glynn
- Lauren Hall
- Callie Hogg
- Brooke Jolstad
- Charlote McLaughlin
- Mary-Grace Segars
- Alexis Seiden
- Sophee Steckbeck
- Sydney Swallom
- Alexia Tordoff
- Victoria Zember
Gymnastics (11)
- Bryn Bartman
- Emma Boyd
- Olivia Greaves
- Sophia Greaves
- Sophia Groth
- Hannah Hagle
- Anna Hill
- Julianne Huff
- Hailey John
- Caroline Leonard
- Jersie Woolsey
Men’s Swimming & Diving (20)
- Whit Andrus
- Talan Blackmon
- Benjamin Chateigner
- Tate Cutler
- Grant Davis
- Liam Heary
- Avery Henke
- Drew Jordan
- Collin Klingman
- Mason Mathias
- Josh Noll
- Harrison Ranier
- Jacques Rathle
- Danny Schmidt
- Andrew Simmons
- Briton Spann
- Nate Stoffle
- Lucas Thomas
- Logan Tirheimer
- Jon Vanzandt
Women’s Swimming & Diving (25)
- Avery Bargeron
- Aislyn Barnet
- Morgan Carteaux
- Jade Castro
- Casey Cullen
- Olivia Dinehart
- Abigail Farrar
- Lawson Ficken
- Abby Gibbons
- Rebekah Hamilton
- Wyllo Hanson
- Michelle Kaner
- Kyleigh Kidd
- Anastasia Makarova
- Kyla Maloney
- Maggie McGuire
- Lexie Mulvihill
- Polina Nevmovenko
- Carissa Rinard
- Katie Russell
- Jenna Smith
- Ellie Waldrep
- Kayla Walsh
- Kara West
- Zoey Zeller
A Commitment to Balance
This recognition not only highlights the individual efforts of these student-athletes but also illustrates the institution’s commitment to fostering a culture of excellence both in and out of the arena. Auburn University continues to prove that success in sports need not come at the expense of academic prowess.
As we look forward to the next seasons, let’s celebrate these scholarly athletes who exemplify the spirit of dedication, intelligence, and triumph—both in the classroom and in their respective sports. War Eagle!
