The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Issue date: 7/16/08 Section: News

Media Credit: Aaron Montoya Mountain West Conference Athlete of the Year April Thomas recently graduated from CSU with a degree in biology. Thomas is now living in Breckenridge where she works at a realty office and participates in local trail runs to stay in the habit.

After two years of pushing through pain and tears with a blind love for her sport, April Thomas was honored with one of the most prestigious titles a student-athlete can receive last month: the Mountain West Conference Female Athlete of the Year

While carrying a 4.0 grade point average and taking care of several injuries throughout each season, the cross-country runner became the second student in CSU history to obtain the conference's highest honor.

The Mountain West Conference Athlete of the Year honor is given to two student athletes who have shown excellence in both academics and athletics. Thomas, a Dean's List honoree and President's Honor Roll recipient, also received the MWC's Scholar-Athlete award for the past three years.

Thomas was unable to run during the first two years of college due to injuries. Chronic hip pain, stress fractures and muscle strains plagued the former Eaglecrest High School standout, causing her to miss cross country practices and meets.

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