The AJFHL Scholastic Achievement Award: A Commitment to Excellence

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At the Alberta Junior Female Hockey League (AJFHL), we take immense pride in the outstanding achievements of our players, both on and off the ice. We firmly believe in recognizing and supporting our players in all aspects of their lives.
We are delighted to continue our tradition of celebrating academic excellence through the AJFHL Scholastic Achievement Award, which was first introduced last year. This initiative reflects our commitment to acknowledging the hard work and dedication our players invest in their studies alongside their pursuits in the league.
The AJFHL Scholastic Achievement Award is designed to honour players who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. To qualify, players must be enrolled in full-time studies and achieve a minimum 3.5 GPA during the Fall and Spring semesters of the 2023-2024 academic year. The top three players with the highest GPAs will each receive a cash award acknowledging their outstanding commitment to their education.

Congratulations to Our Scholastic Achievement Certificate Recipients

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the AJFHL Scholastic Achievement Certificate recipients for the 2023-2024 season. These players have demonstrated remarkable dedication to their academic success while balancing the demands of their commitments in our league. Join us in applauding the following players for their outstanding accomplishments:

• Alayna Hladunewich, Sherwood Park Steele
• Alexandra Black, Edmonton Wolves
• Brigitte Hetu, Edmonton Wolves
• Jacqueline Cowling, Edmonton Wolves
• Jaycee McNiven, Fort Saskatchewan Fury
• Jenna Demarcke, Calgary Titans
• Juliana Gulayets, Lethbridge Eagles
• Kelsi Dickson, Cochrane Chaos
• MacKena Foisy, Sherwood Park Steele
• Madeline Butterfield, Edmonton Wolves
• Marissa Degenstein, Sherwood Park Steele
• Megan Graham, Sherwood Park Steele
• Nayha Johal, Edmonton Wolves
• Nicole Thomas, Edmonton Wolves
• Paula Hladunewich, Sherwood Park Steele
• Sydney Smith, Fort Saskatchewan Fury
• Sydney White, Calgary Titans
• Taiann Devine, Lethbridge Eagles

Your commitment to academic excellence is truly inspiring and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of you!
This year, we are particularly excited to recognize these three players who have earned the prestigious AJFHL Scholastic Achievement Award. These players have demonstrated exceptional academic performance and will each receive a cash award of $2,000 split amongst the 3 players. Their dedication to their studies and their achievements on the ice serves as an inspiration to all. Congratulations to:

• Kelsi Dickson, Cochrane Chaos
• MacKena Foisy, Sherwood Park Steele
• Nicole Thomas, Edmonton Wolves

As we conclude another incredible season, we reflect on the achievements and growth of our players with admiration. We look forward to welcoming our players back in the Fall and witnessing their continued success both on and off the ice. Here's to another amazing season ahead!
Stay focused, stay driven and keep up the fantastic work!