Springfield-Montco 2023 midfield-defender Shannon Meder has been named the Pansini Law Group Scholar-Athlete of the Week.
The award recognizes senior and junior lacrosse players that excel in academics, service, and athletics.
High School: Springfield-Montco
Grad Year: 2023
Position: Midfield, Defense
College choice: Millersville University
Club Team: Reign
Expected College Major: Early Childhood Education
Academic Honors:
Principal’s Honor Roll (first honors) – all 4 years
GPA: 3.9
Service:
Volunteer as a coach for Spartan youth girls’ lacrosse team past two years.
Interact; a volunteer based club through Springfield HS (4 years)
Student Council (4 years)
Sustainability Club (3 years)
Athletic Honors:
Captain for lacrosse and soccer, 2022/2023
Honorable Mention Suburban One American Conference 2022 soccer
Varsity all 4 years for both teams
Starter on 2023 Tri-Champion lacrosse team, Suburban One American
Honoree Questions:
How do you define leadership: “I define leadership as connecting and understanding all of your teammates. Not only being a voice on the field, but off the field as well. Also, I define it as supporting the morale of the team and helping to resolve issues that may arise.”
How do you balance academics, service, and athletics?
“I try to have good time management. I do it by prioritizing my tasks and making sure my academics are taken care of, which gives me time to focus on other services/events that I would like to participate in.”
What are your future goals?
“In the future, I hope to excel not only in academics, but in lacrosse as well. I also hope to grow as a player and person.”
Coaches’ comments:
“Shannon is that dream captain you always hope for. She’s a quiet leader always pulling (all) girls to model drills during practice. She encourages everyone around her to be better. She is coachable and carries herself so well! Shannon is our strongest defender and is great on draw controls. She is so passionate about the sport and mentors on and off the field to younger players in the district. We are proud to know her and excited for her future!”
High school coaches from the 5-county area, Delaware, South Jersey, the Lehigh Valley and Central PA may nominate a player (junior or senior) for the Pansini Law Group Scholar-Athlete of the Week by e-mailing us at golax@phillylacrosse.com. Each honoree receives a scholarship cash award from Pansini Law Group.
