UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio — Two student athletes from Upper Arlington High School were recognized as the Week 9 Scholar Athletes of the Week for the central region.
Ava Richard is a tennis player for the Golden Bears.
As a member of the tennis team, Richard placed third in the 2020 OHSAA State Doubles Championship, was a qualifier for the 2021 state doubles tournament, and was a 2022 sectional doubles champion.
She also was the No. 1 singles player on the team while being a two-time team captain.
Off the court, she is in the top 5% of her class with a 4.28 grade-point average.
She also is an ambassador in the International Baccalaureate program, and also president of the Veterans Club, a member of the Medical Club, Blood Club and Ambassadors of Change. She also is a volunteer with the American Red Cross and is a mentor leader and freshmen mentor.
Jacob Hanks is a football player for Upper Arlington.
While being a starting linebacker for the Golden Bears, Hanks was described as a “great practice player” too, and a “leader on and off the field.”
Off the field, he is in the top 5% of his class with a 4.21 GPA.
He is a member of the Cum Laude Society, Ambassadors of Change, is a junior ambassador for the Upper Arlington Civic Organization, is a student representative for the UA Alumni Association and is a volunteer with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank.
