Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Press Release

Released By:
Tyler Cundith
Sports Information Director
Johnson County Community College

Johnson County Tennis Athlete Named to All-USA Academic Team

OVERLAND PARK, KS -- Johnson County Community College sophomore Viktoryia Schnose of the women's tennis team was recently honored as part of the USA TODAY's All-USA Academic Team for Community and Junior Colleges. Schnose was selected to the first team and is currently majoring in political science with a 4.0 GPA. Schnose was one of 1,500 students from 849 community colleges in 50 states and beyond who were nominated for the award, but only 20 students were named to the first team. Approximately 12 million students attend community colleges in America. Sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges, Phi Theta Kappa and USA Today, the All-USA Academic Team consists of outstanding two-year college students who are selected based on the nominations from their community colleges. Twenty first-team members each receive stipends of $2,500. Members of first, second and third teams and their colleges receive national recognition through coverage in USA Today. Last year, former JCCC cross country and track athlete Tren Qu was named to the All-USA Academic Team. This is the first time a community college has had a student named to the first team for two consecutive years. At JCCC, Schnose is involved in Phi Theta Kappa, Model United Nations, Cavaliers Leadership Development program and the tennis team. She has been on the President's Honor Roll and National Dean's List and is the recipient of an Honors scholarship. On the court, Schnose scored key points at the Region VI Tournament to help JCCC finish in the top three and advance to the NJCAA?National Tournament last season. She finished runner-up in the Region VI and Jayhawk Conference at the No. 6 singles spot. She also recorded a runner-up finish in the region and conference with teammate Jennifer Ackerly at No. 3 doubles. At nationals, Schnose won her opening match in the singles bracket before falling in the round of 16. This season, Schnose has seen action at both the No. 5 and No. 6 singles slots.