HIGH POINT, N.C. -- The High Point University baseball team is recognizing 37 student-athletes as Millis Scholar-Athletes for their performance inside the classroom, which comes out to be nearly the entire Panthers' roster.
 
"The Millis Scholar-Athlete program is named in honor of High Point University friends and supporters Mrs. Jesse E. Millis and Mr. James H. Millis," HPU Athletic Director Dan Hauser said. "During their lives, Jim and Jess made an incredible impact on High Point University and many other worthwhile causes in the city of High Point. They were passionate about High Point Athletics, attending many HPU events, and making the lead gift to the Millis Athletic and Convocation Center. The Millis Family legacy of philanthropy and good works continues through their four children."
 
The Millis Scholar-Athlete Award distinguishes student-athletes, cheerleaders, dance team, and band members who achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 or a grade point average of 3.0 or higher for either of the previous two semesters. This award has been presented annually since 1989.
 
HPU is recognizing the following members of the baseball team for this achievement: Chris Apecechea, Evan Bergman, Will Bowles, Peyton Carr, David Coleman, Parker Dean, Dylan Decker, Vince DiMauro, Justin Ebert, Trent Harris, Nick Hernandez, Travis Holt, Cameron Irvine, Joe Johnson, Mason Kearney, David Keith, Charlie Klingler, Tyler Leach, Grey Lyttle, Teddy Merritt, Ohjiro Motoki, JP Murphy, Jack Nathan, CJ Neese, Trevor Omahen, Brady Pearre, Dawson Place, Brian Rall, Ryan Russell, Carter Sheppard, Cole Singsank, Adam Stuart, Blake Sutton, Justin Wilkins, Trey Willis, Bryan Woelfel, and Sam Zayicek.
 
Of these student-athletes, the following achieved a GPA of 4.0 in one or both of the previous two semesters: Blake Sutton and Adam Stuart.
 
Throughout the past few weeks, High Point University Athletics has recognized the Millis Scholar-Athletes on each of the Panthers' 16 teams in lieu of the traditional ceremony at halftime of a basketball game in the Millis Center.