Branford Students Named SCC Scholar Athletes of the Month

Branford’s Samantha “Haley” Brown and Alec Janis were among the 14 student-athletes from eight high schools to be named The SportsCenter of Connecticut/Southern Connecticut Conference Scholar Athletes of the Month for April.

Now in its ninth year, The SportsCenter of Connecticut/SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month program honors outstanding young men and women each month during the school year.

“Many thanks to the Sports Center of Connecticut for its support of the SCC and the Scholar Athlete of the Month program,” SCC Commissioner Al Carbone said. “This conference has been proud of its success for the last 20-plus years, and to be able to recognize outstanding young men and women who demonstrate the desire and ability to succeed solidifies what the SCC is all about.”

Student athletes who are selected must be a varsity letter-winner and have a 3.0/B average while demonstrating leadership qualities such as: being a positive role model; helping teammates overcome adversity; showing a commitment to self-improvement; or putting the needs of the team before themselves.

Sports Center of CT/SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month recipients and receive a certificate, commemorative T-shirt and a SportsCenter of Connecticut activity pass.

Brown, the captain of the Hornets’ sailing team, has been a high honors student. She is a member of the National and Latin honor societies, and is the President of Model Congress.

Brown was the lead actress in the school’s fall play, and recently earned the Sons of the American Revolution award.

“Haley’s positive attitude and outstanding skills make her a wonderful leader,” Branford athletic director Sav Synodi said.

Janis, a three-sport (cross country, indoor and outdoor track) athlete, sports a 3.94 grade-point average.

A member of the National Honor Society, he is the President of the World Language Society and Mayor of Model Congress. He has been a three-sport captain, and two-time All-State honoree in indoor track.

“Alec is the consummate student-athlete,” Synodi said. “He excels in both areas and he is a true asset to Branford high school.”