HARRISBURG, Pa.—Sarah Lawrence College rider Emma Nogami (Denver, Colo./Smoky Hill) has been named a 2014 Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation Scholarship Winner. In addition, Nogami joins nine other Gryphons who have been named to the 2013-14 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association All-Academic Team. Award winners were announced in conjunction with the IHSA National Championships at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, May 1-4.

Nogami is one of 23 riders in the country to be selected for an IEF Scholarship. She was selected from among the IHSA's more than 400 teams and 6,500 hunter-seat riders. Nogami was also one of just two recipients representing IHSA Zone 3, which includes 50 teams in Delaware, New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and the New York City area.

Head Coach Lori Rakoczy notes, "Emma has served as Captain of the team this past year, but has been an integral part of the team's success for two years. She helps organizes the team's meetings and has coordinated multiple team fundraisers. Emma has shown dedication, responsibility, leadership as part of the equestrian team at Sarah Lawrence College. She is a wonderful representative of SLC, the athletic department and the program."

The IEF scholarship is awarded based on six criteria: academic performance, involvement in IHSA/equine activities, interest in participation in future equestrian activities, academic and community involvement, financial need, and letters of recommendation.

In addition, a total of 10 Gryphons have been named to the IHSA All-Academic team. To be eligible, riders must be in good standing with the IHSA and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50. Riders with a GPA of at least 3.80 are recognized to the All-Academic First Team, while the remainder are selected to the Second Team

IHSA All-Academic First Team
Viktoria Czaran (Hartsdale, N.Y./United Nations International)
Camille Meder (Dallas, Texas/Greenhill School)
Aileen Phyu (Yangon, Myanmar/Yangon International School)
Jillian Richardson (Austin, Texas/St. Andrews Episcopal)
Victoria Zawadzki (Falls Church, Va./The Ethel Walker School)

IHSA All-Academic Second Team
Millie Chen (Nanjing, China/No. 9 High School of Nanjing)
Alex Dennis-Renner (Omaha, Neb./Brownell-Talbot College Prep.)
Lesedi Ntsele (Johannesburg, South Africa/Interlochen Arts Academy)
Emma Nogami (Denver, Colo./Smoky Hill)
Weronika Kosior (Opole, Poland/Mahindra UWC of India)


Editor's note: Equestrian student-athletes are exempt from NCAA Division III prohibitions on athletic-based financial aid since the sport is not officially recognized by the division.