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 Alyssa Palenchar, a junior from Bradenville, Pennsylvania, on the women's track & field team.  She competes in the pole vault while majoring in health and physical education.  After she graduates, Alyssa says she would like to inspire others to be active and healthy by teaching health and physical education to high school students, while hopefully coaching track & field at the high school level.  Alyssa currently holds the school records for pole vault in indoor track with a 12'2.5" (3.72m) vault and in outdoor track with a 12'1.5" (3.70m) vault.    

Alyssa is truly a champion in competition and the classroom.  If you are inspired by the extraordinary achievements Alyssa 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 Alyssa today with your donation by clicking here!

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