Editor's Note: The Panther Club's Student-Athlete Excellence Fund provides the resources for High Point University student-athletes to become champions in competition, the classroom, and in the community.  It is during this time of year that the Panther Club recognizes the outstanding classroom performances of High Point University's extraordinary student-athletes.  This year we honor 22 HPU student-athletes who have achieved a 4.0 GPA in 2014. 

HIGH POINT, N.C. - Meet Ashton Kirby, a senior from Lenoir, North Carolina.  She competes as a pole vaulter the women's indoor and outdoor track & field teams while majoring in health and physical education. After graduating, Ashton plans on joining a dance company in Texas and teaching dance. 

Ashton is truly a champion in competition and the classroom.  If you are inspired by the extraordinary achievements Ashton has accomplished, please make a gift in her honor to the Student-Athlete Excellence Fund.  The resources gathered by the Student-Athlete Excellence Fund are used to upgrade athletic facilities, provide athletic scholarships, and enhance the student-athlete experience. 

Honor Ashton today with your donation by clicking here!

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