Bradenton Gymnast Named to Academic All-American Team

KANSAS CITY — Bradenton ninth grader Jackson Frey recently received an Academic All-American Award from USA Gymnastics. This prestigious award recognizes academic achievement in junior gymnasts in the USA Gymnastics Men's Development Program.

The Academic All-American Recognition Awards are presented annually at the regional championships. They stress the importance of maintaining a high moral standard that aligns with athletic and academic prowess.

To qualify for the USA Gymnastics Academic All-American award, students must be current members of USA Gymnastics enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applicants' GPAs must be certified by school registrars and/or an accredited independent organization or school system, such as Acellus Academy, where Frey is enrolled.