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Congratulations to Alannah MacLean, the winner of the 2012 Ski to School Scholarship. Alannah is a member of the Walden Cross Country Fitness Club. In 2011, Alannah made the decision to attend the National Development Centre in Thunder Bay, ON with the sole condition of being able to attend Lakehead University as a full-time student. She is truly an ambassador for student-athletes across Canada that wish to pursue the duality of skiing at a high level and earning a degree in the process.
Alannah was named to the Junior National Ski Team for the 2012/13 season. She continues to pursue skiing at the elite level while pursuing her education. She graduated from her first year of full-time studies at Lakehead University.
Her recent results include the following:
* 2013 Eastern Canadian Championships: 6th Senior Woman (1.5km sprint)
* 2013 Duntroon NorAm: 1st Junior (10km Skate)
* 2013 Thunder Bay Trials: 3rd Junior (1.2km sprint)
* 2012 Haywood Ski Nationals: 3rd Canadian Junior (5km classic)
* 2012 Haywood Ski Nationals: 9th (10km skate)
* 2012 Haywood Ski Nationals: 8th (20km classic)
* 2012 Lakehead Varsity Rookie of the Year
* 2012 CCUNC 2nd overall aggregate
Alannah has been a cross-country skier for the past 18 years of her life, a racer for 7 years and a competitive ski racer for 4 years. She places a great amount of importance on being balanced in both school and skiing as she pursues excellence in both. Congratulations Alannah and good luck with your 2012/2013 ski season and academic year!
Photo: Mary Tribe