FREDERICK, Md. – Two members of the Hood College Equestrian Team earned a spot on the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association All-Academic Teams. Senior Taylor Polito earned a spot on the First All-Academic Team, while senior Susannah Noppenberger earned a spot on the Second All-Academic Team.

The purpose of the IHSA All-Academic Teams is to recognize the individual academic achievements of participating undergraduate or alumni member each year. Each member gets named to the All-Academic First Team or Second Team by being nominated by a coach, advisor, or designated representative.

Each team member had to meet the following criteria:

First Team- achieving a grade point average of 3.8 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale).

Second Team- achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale).

Each undergraduate or alumni member who participate in IHSA from across the country who earned All-Academic Honors will be displayed in the Nationals Program Book.