Mason Roberts '12 and Mandy Ferguson '12 have been honored by the College Swim Coaches Association and the NCAA as Academic All-Americans for the 2012 season!
Roberts led the men's team in 2012 season setting school records in the the 50, 100 and 200 Breaststroke. He qualified for the NCAA Championships in both the 100 & 200 breast placing 17th and 19th respectively at the national meet. A government major, Roberts earned honors in his major while maintaining a 3.65 GPA. Mason served as a team captain for the men in 2012 and was involved in the Blue Lights an a-cappella group on campus.
Ferguson, who also earned Academic All-American honors in 2010 & 2011, served aa captain of the 2012 squad, leading the team for four years from the distance group posting program top 3 times in the 200, 500, 1000 and 1650. She is also a member of the school record team in the 800 free relay.
Mandy was a Sociology major with minors in Education and Human Development where she was recognized with honors in her major and maintained a GPA of 3.93. Mandy was extremely involved within the Colby and surrounding community throughout her four years at Colby including work to raise funds and awareness for several local non-profit organizations involved in educational support for the Waterville community.
The Academic All-American Award recognizes student-athletes for a combined achievement in the classroom and pool. Due to this connection between academics and athletics, it is considered the highest honor a Colby Swimmer or Diver can achieve each season. All members of our program, congratulate Mason and Mandy on their achievement!!!
