Saint Martha School 6th Grader "Drafted"  to College Lacrosse Team

Enfield resident Emily Rougeot became the newest - and- youngest member of the women's lacrosse team at American International College (AIC) in Springfield recently.

Emily, a sixth grader at Saint Martha School in Enfield, was "drafted" to join the lacrosse team through Team Impact, a program that matches college athletes to children who suffer life-threatening or chronic illnesses.

The team's coach, Ashley Casiano, said that Emily has been a great addition to the team. "She was just who we needed this year," Casiano explained. "Emily looks up to the team, who serve as role models, and they look to Emily for great support. It also means a lot to Emily's family, who attend games on a regular basis."

Saint Martha School is currently enrolling students K through Grade 8 for the 2017 - 2018 academic school year. Although Saint Martha School is a Roman Catholic School, students do not need to be Catholic to attend.

Saint Martha School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Saint Martha School is also honored with a U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence distinction, which recognizes public and private elementary, middle and high schools where students perform at very high academic levels.

Pictured in a gray sweatshirt, Emily Rougeot, sixth grader at Saint Martha School in Enfield, poses with her teammates, coach, older brother (Stephen) and younger sister (Sarah). The team surprised Emily with a pizza lunch at her school.