Academic All Stars

Throughout the school year, WBNG presents a weekly profile of an outstanding high school student who excels in the classroom and in their chosen sport or sports. Each Thursday during Action News at 6pm, we’ll introduce you to the week's Academic All-Star.

If you have a student you would like to nominate please use our electronic emailable form, or you can also print out a hard copy and mail or fax it to the Sports Department.

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Academic All Star - Erin Smith
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She's the leading scorer for an undefeated team set to play for a sectional title this weekend. But Greene senior Erin Smith is more than that. She's a 3 sport star who also is ranked 12th in her class with an average in the 90's. And an easy pick for this week's academic all star. Read more »

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Academic All Star - Amy Farro
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This week's Academic All Star has a rare distinction... She's the second one in her family to earn the award Maine-Endwell's Amanda Farro was a three-sport athlete and was recognized in this 2007 story. Today, little sister Amy continues the tradition as a three-year starter on the Spartan field hockey team. Read more »

Academic All Star - Yuliya Pecheny
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Yuliya Pecheny's school day just flies by. " I take a lot of college courses to get a step up in that. I'm taking a couple... Read more »

Academic All Star - Max Straneva
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The high school cross country meet really heats up in the next few weeks with the conference meets and the section four... Read more »

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