Each month, the Southwestern Conference will recognize student-athletes who are excelling in the classroom as well as those who have demonstrated the highest levels of integrity and sportsmanship. For September the SWC recognizes the following student-athletes:
Scholar Athletes of the Month
Maddie Fada
Senior
Elyria High School
Girls Cross Country / Girls Track & Field
Maddie Fada carries a 4.5 cumulative grade point average into her fifth semester. The National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member is currently enrolled in all CCP classes through LCCC. She will graduate with an Associate of Science & Associate of Arts in addition to high school diploma in May.
Outside of running, Fada is active in the Rotary Interact Club, Student Council, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Spanish Club, Key Club, Link Crew, Animal Awareness Club/APL Volunteer while also holding down two jobs.
Luca Santori
Senior
Berea-Midpark High School
Boys Golf / Boys Soccer / Baseball
Luca Santori carries a 4.3587 cumulative grade point average into his fifth semester. The National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society member is enrolled into AP Calculus, AP Physics and AP Psychology.
Sportsmanship Athletes of the Month
Ryan Kemer
Senior
Midview High School
Boys Golf
Ryan Kemer is an outstanding representative of what it means to be a Middie. Off the course, he is active in LOVE Club, Link Crew, National Honors Society and Hot Stove Baseball. He has participated in the following community service projects: Moose’s Mission, Wreaths Across America, Brownhelm Christmas, St. Mary’s Food Pantry, First Tee Golf, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County, Multiple Breed Rescue and A Special Wish of Northeast Ohio.
“Ryan displays what sportsmanship is all about day in and day out on the golf course. He greets opponents and shakes their hands after the completion of a round. In a sport where the players are their own refs, he is honest about scoring and ruling. As his coach, when I am not around him on the course, whether its at practice or a match, I can trust that he is always doing the right thing.”
– Head Coach Kyle Zimmer
Nathan Bright
Senior
North Ridgeville High School
Boys Soccer / Boys Track & Field
Nathan Bright fits the mold of what North Ridgeville Athletics is seeking in its student-athletes. He is a team leader who is always positive and encourages others to do their best. He models sporting like behavior in competition and represents his school in a commendable manner.
