Moraine Valley Runners Honored for Academic Performance

Two members of the men’s cross country team earned 2011 Academic All NJCAA honors from the National Junior College Cross Country Coaches Association for their outstanding work in the classroom.

Jon Altman (Sandburg) and Phil Culbertson () were recognized for academic achievement for the fall 2011 semester. Altman also was honored in 2010 as a member of the men’s team designated as an Academic All America team.

The Moraine Valley cross country program has fielded 32 Academic All Americans/Academic All NJCAA since the program was reinstituted in 2000.

 “These scholar-athletes are simply outstanding. They attend class full time, work part time, and excel as athletes and students. Their performance on and off the field speaks highly of them. I am very proud of their achievement. It is a tremendous honor for them and Moraine Valley,” Coach Mark Horstmeyer said.