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A record 62 St. Thomas University Tommies earned the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) National Scholar distinction for 2024–2025, recognizing their outstanding performance in academics and athletics. 

 

The National Scholar Award, one of the highest honours for student-athlete achievement in Canada, recognizes those who achieve honours standing in academics while competing in varsity athletics.  

 

Brayden Bruce (men’s volleyball) and Kaitlyn Hamming (women’s cross country running) were among the Tommies recognized for their hard work. 

 

“Being named a CCAA National Scholar means a great deal to me, as it represents the recognition of the hard work and dedication it takes to be a well-rounded student-athlete,” said Bruce, who is double majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice and Human Rights. 

 

Bruce said being a student-athlete has helped him develop strong habits and a clear path to success.  

 

“Being part of a smaller, close-knit community has allowed me to build meaningful relationships with professors, teammates, and peers who have supported me throughout my journey,” he said. 

 

Hamming, who is majoring in Anthropology and Fine Arts, said being a student-athlete at Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ has shaped her personal growth. 

 

“It reminds me that I am capable of more than I think and gives me the drive to keep going and push myself to be the best person I can be,” she said.

 

Her experiences in sport have taught her valuable lessons that she said carry into the classroom and everyday life. 

 

“It’s taught me how to overcome challenges, be encouraging when others face their own, and become a better team player—skills that translate into group projects where everyone can share their ideas and contribute,” she said.  

 

The following Tommies student-athletes earned the CCAA National Scholar Award for 2024–25: 

 

Cross Country Running 

Maria Jose Anaya 

Rochelle Clutchey 

Arjun Godara 

Kaitlyn Hamming 

Warren McArthur 

Itamar Santos Filho 

 

Men’s Basketball 

Owen Amos 

Zachary Dool 

River Lanz 

Kaden Lavallee 

Noah McCarthy 

 

Men’s Soccer 

Brady Chapman 

Samuel Choiniere 

Luke Ewen 

Luca Foianesi 

Adam Loewen 

Chidubem Nkoloagu 

Matthew Oprea 

Jason Scott 

Brett Springer 

Elias Stiphout 

Wesley Strang 

  

Men’s Volleyball 

Thomas Blizzard 

Brayden Bruce 

Raphael Fiset 

Alex Frederickson 

  

Women’s Basketball 

Briana Bartley 

Charlee Connors 

Ella Delorme 

Mckenzie Giesbrecht 

Michaela Hansen 

Alyssa Jeffrey 

Reegan Kerr 

Paige LeBlanc 

Marlee Oulton 

Kathleen Quinlan 

Kayden Schriver 

Claudia Steeves 

Kathryn Vidito 

  

Women’s Soccer 

Lily Breneol 

Avery Erb 

Olivia Fillmore 

Leana Graham 

Delaney Hancock 

Ella Mercer 

Jayci Peck 

Virginia Phillips 

Cassidy Price 

Brooklynn Saunders 

Avery Scott 

Isabella Sharpe 

Caitlyn Steeves 

Erika Swinamer 

Zoe Vautour 

  

Women’s Volleyball 

Julia Campbell 

Chloe Little 

Megan MacDonald 

Samantha Messer 

Jenna Murphy 

Ava Slipp 

Jill Stanger 

Wendy Zhao