Senior Emily Horgen Named to Dairy Farmers All-State Team

Senior Emily Horgen was named to The Florida Dairy Farmer’s Academic All-State Team. Horgen joins 23 other student-athletes from the state of Florida who earned the prestigious distinction. 

 

In order to be eligible, student-athletes must be a graduating senior with an unweighted GPA of at least 35. Candidates must also have earned at least two varsity letters in two or more sports during their junior and senior years.

 

Horgen first joined the varsity cross country and soccer teams in 8th grade. In addition to bearing 13 varsity letters, she is a member of the Environmental Club, Chinese Club, and the National Art Honors Society.

 

Athletic Director Ryan Smith ‘93 said the All-State award is one of the most prestigious athletic awards given annually.

 

“The award recognizes a very small number of seniors throughout the state who have excelled at the highest level in their academic, athletic, and community service pursuits. We were pretty confident when we nominated Emily that she had a very strong resume to compete for the award. Our intuitions were correct, and we are so very proud and honored to have a student representing The Benjamin School and the Class of 2020,” said Smith.

 

“Emily has worked tirelessly during her high school career in many areas. As a three sport athlete and a student who gives an incredible amount of time to the community she is pulled in many directions, but she is still able to balance her time to maintain one of the highest GPAs in the senior class. She is such a kind, hard wording, compassionate and deeply committed student-athlete; we could not be more proud of her many accomplishments,” said Smith.

 

Student-athletes were chosen for the team based on their athletic participation, academic achievement, extracurriculars and community service. Of the 24 members that were selected for this team, one boy and one girl will be selected as the Ronald N. Davis Scholar Athlete of the Year.