National bowler Jazreel Tan who is currently pursuing her Sports Management degree in Wichita State University in US was named as one of the student-athletes this year to receive the Academic All-American award, a high academic honours accorded to student-athletes who achieves a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. Jazreel who was named Rookie of the Year in 2010 received the academic All-American award then as well.
“I am happy to receive the award as it gives recognition to student-athletes like me who have put in the hard work on both studies and sports.” Said Jazreel.
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| National bowler Jazreel Tan during last year;s Singapore Int'l Open |
Student-Athletes in Wichita State University like Jazreel are required to balance the demand of academics and sports achievements which are rather demanding. “I feel it is important for one to be disciplined to manage both sports and studies well,” said Jazreel. “It is not easy due to the tight schedule hence time management is an important aspect for one to excel in both. This semester will be more difficult but I hope to continue to manage my time well and maintain my grades.”
Although Jazreel did not medal in the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou last November, she achieved an average of 200 pinfalls last year and was leading the nationwide rankings for first-year keglers in US. For 2011, Jazreel hopes to help the shockers team bring home a national championship in April.
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| Jazreel (left in front row) with the Shockers Team Photo: Jazreel Tan |
“It is definitely not easy to be away and yet achieve good results in both studies and sports. I am thankful to my family for supporting me in everything I do, and also to SingaporeBowling & our sponsors and the shockers bowling program.” Said Jazreel.
Our heartiest congratulations to Jazreel for her achievements in US and look forward to hearing more good news from her.
