NFM High and Ida Baker named academic state champions
The high academic standards of Lee County Public Schools have been put on full display for schools across Florida. North Fort Myers High School and Ida S. Baker High School have been honored as the State Academic Team Champions for fall sports.
Overall there were four Lee County Athletic Conference schools that were team finalists for academic awards. In addition to the two schools listed above, Fort Myers High and Mariner High were finalists.
The North Fort Myers High Girl’s Cross Country Team was the champion for Class 3A, with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.843. Ida S. Baker High’s Volleyball Team was the champion for Class 4A with a cumulative GPA of 3.658.
The Florida High Schools Athletic Association (FHSAA) recognizes the importance of athletes putting academics first. Awards are given out for all sanctioned sports and their class divisions.
Source: Lee County Schools
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