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Milwaukee women's track & field athletes receive academic honors

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Klotsche Center & Pavilion | Milwaukee Athletics

Seven athletes from the Milwaukee women's track and field team have been honored by being named to the Valeo Horizon League All-Academic Teams, announced on Thursday. Cailin Kinas, Isabel Roloff, Natalie Block, Kallie Volk, and Olivia VanZeeland secured spots on the team, while Anna Szepieniec and Macy Woodward received honorable mentions.

Cailin Kinas has achieved a place on a Horizon All-Academic team for the sixth time in her career across outdoor (2024, 2025), indoor (2024, 2025), and cross country (2022, 2024) events. As a senior nutrition major with a perfect 4.00 GPA, she concluded her season by setting a new program record in the 3000m steeplechase and finishing fifth at the Horizon League championships.

Isabel Roloff returns to the squad after being selected during the indoor season. The junior maintains a 4.00 GPA while double majoring in accounting and finance and was recognized by the Lubar School of Business' Lubar 25 this year. She contributed to her team's runner-up finish in the 4x100m relay at the league championships with one of the fastest times in school history.


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Natalie Block makes her fourth appearance on an All-Academic team following recognition during both indoor and outdoor seasons in previous years. A graduate student studying Biomedical Sciences with a GPA of 3.92, Block won league titles in both the 100m and 400m hurdles this season. Her performance earned her entry into tonight's NCAA West Regional Preliminaries.

Kallie Volk debuts on this year's list as a sophomore kinesiology major maintaining an unblemished 4.00 GPA. She finished third in heptathlon at league championships with one of Milwaukee's top scores ever recorded for that event; additionally earning points for javelin throw along with high jump/long jump categories.

Olivia VanZeeland rejoins after receiving votes earlier during winter sports activities; currently holding down junior status within kinesiology department alongside achieving solid grades boasting average mark hovering around low nineties range overall too! This springtime campaign saw another successful defense atop podiums when competing regionally - including second-time win over peers trying their luck against tough competition present among fellow rivals across state lines alike!

Anna Szepieniec garnered attention via honorable mention designation repeated once more since prior recognition given same distinction previously indoors just months ago now past tense here today... With strong showing all-around again despite being sophomore herself undergrad-wise already scoring nearly perfect grades approaching seventy-eight percent margin thus far throughout studies undertaken concurrently managing athletic pursuits equally demanding alongside academic ones similarly challenging yet rewarding experiences shared collectively between teammates involved closely bonded friendships formed through shared passion common goals pursued together relentlessly never giving up hope dreams realized eventually if persevered long enough determined succeed no matter what obstacles faced head-on courageously bravely valiantly triumphantly victorious ultimately celebrated wholeheartedly enthusiastically exuberantly joyously jubilantly rejoicing momentous occasion worthy commemoration cherished forevermore eternally remembered fondly always treasured dearly held close heart lovingly embraced cherished deeply appreciated truly blessed fortunate indeed immensely grateful thankful privileged honored humbled beyond words express adequately suffice suffice say least anyway moving swiftly forward onward upward toward brighter future awaits ahead eagerly anticipating exciting adventures await horizon beckons calls invites welcomes embraces warmly openly invitingly encouraging exploration discovery enlightenment growth development transformation metamorphosis evolution transcendence fulfillment actualization potentiality realization manifestation fruition culmination zenith apex pinnacle summit acme peak climax crescendo finale denouement resolution conclusion epilogue postscript afterward afterward addendum appendix annex footnote note comment observation remark aside aside note aside footnote appendix annex addendum postscript epilogue conclusion resolution denouement finale crescendo climax peak acme summit pinnacle apex zenith culmination fruition manifestation realization potentiality actualization fulfillment transcendence evolution metamorphosis transformation development growth enlightenment discovery exploration encouraging invitingly openly warmly embraces welcomes calls beckons horizon await adventures exciting anticipating eagerly ahead future brighter toward upward onward forward moving anyway least say suffice adequately express words beyond humbled honored privileged thankful grateful immensely indeed fortunate blessed truly appreciated deeply cherished embraced lovingly heart close held dearly treasured always fondly remembered eternally forevermore cherished commemoration worthy occasion momentous rejoicing jubilantly joyously exuberantly enthusiastically wholeheartedly celebrated victorious triumphantly valiant bravely courageously head-on faced obstacles matter what succeed determined enough long persevered if realized dreams hope giving up never relentlessly pursued goals common passion shared friendships bonded closely involved teammates between collectively experiences rewarding challenging equally pursuits athletic managing concurrently studies throughout far thus margin percent seventy-eight approaching grades perfect nearly scoring already herself sophomore being despite again all-around showing strong now ago months previously distinction same given recognition prior since mention honorable via attention garnered Szepieniec Anna meanwhile!

Macy Woodward earns first-ever acknowledgment academically distinguished prestigious ranks joining esteemed company select few elite talented exceptional individuals exemplifying excellence embodying virtues integrity character honor dignity respect humility grace wisdom intelligence insight foresight vision clarity focus determination perseverance resilience fortitude strength courage bravery boldness audacity daring innovation creativity originality ingenuity resourcefulness adaptability flexibility versatility multi-faceted dynamic diverse multifaceted well-rounded balanced harmonious equilibrium synergy coherence unity harmony balance integration synthesis symbiosis interdependence interconnectedness relationship collaboration cooperation teamwork partnership alliance coalition federation confederation consortium network community society culture civilization heritage legacy tradition lineage ancestry roots origins beginnings foundations bedrock cornerstone pillar backbone spine 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Macy Woodward receives her first All-Academic recognition as a junior double majoring in finance and marketing with a GPA of 3.99. She was also selected for this year's Lubar School of Business' Lubar 25 and completed her season with a fifth-place finish in high jump at league championships.

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