by Thomas Edson and Maddy Scullion<\/p>\n
<\/span>Jamesville-DeWitt High School has a reputation as a strong school both academically and athletically. So far this year, all fall sports teams at J-DHS have been recognized as scholar teams by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. NYSPHSAA Scholar\/Athlete Team Award Program is a system that recognizes teams for their academic achievements. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI think it shows that academics are number one at our school,\u201d said J-D Director of Athletic John Goodson. \u201cIt shows that academics, as well as athletics are important to students, teachers, coaches, and parents in the J-D Community,\u201d said Mr. Goodson. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>The academic success achieved by this year\u2019s fall teams is not a new trend at J-DHS, especially since Goodson has taken over as Athletic Director. According to Goodson, a maximum of three or four teams have failed to make the list as scholar teams since he came to the position. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>This year\u2019s winter sports are in the midst of being reviewed as scholar athlete teams, though Goodson predicts another strong showing. J-DHS has yet to have all teams make the list as scholar athlete teams, but Goodson is hoping that trend will come to an end very soon. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n