Morningside names three to NAIA cheer scholar-athlete list

KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its Daktronics Scholar-Athletes for competitive cheer today, with the honorees being announced ahead of the national championships in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Morningside had three athletes receive the scholar-athlete distinction this year, Claire Sells, Rachel Steinkamp, and Samantha Fister.

In order to qualify for the NAIA scholar athlete program, a student-athlete must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5, appear on a sport's eligibility certificate, and have attended one full year at the current institution.