East Haven Students Named SCC Scholar Athletes of the Month

East Haven’s Sarah Harkins and Anthony Pepe were among the 12 student-athletes from six high schools to be named The SportsCenter of Connecticut/Southern Connecticut Conference Scholar Athletes of the Month for May — the ninth and final month of the program for the school year.

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.

Harkins, a member of the Yellowjackets’ tennis team, has been an outstanding performer in the classroom.

Ranked third in her class, she sported a 4.61 grade-point average and is a CAPT Scholar. She also captained the pom pom squad and is an accomplished dancer.

“Sarah has a positive, can-do attitude both on the courts and in the classroom,” East Haven girls’ tennis coach David Oshana said. “She is a true role model for her peers.”

Pepe, a two-sport (soccer and baseball) standout for the Yellowjackets, has been an exemplary performer in the classroom with a 3.8 grade-point average. He was the soccer team captain this fall.

“Anthony is a well-rounded individual that excels in the classroom and on the field,” East Haven baseball coach Butch Johnson said. “He is respected by his peers, coaches and opponents and makes our community proud.”