McNamara Student-Athlete of the Week: Jake Annear

Each week, the McNamara Academic Center for Student-Athletes (MAC) will recognize one University of Minnesota student-athlete for his or her academic achievements. The winner of the McNamara Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending April 10th is Jake Annear from the men’s tennis team.

Men’s tennis coach Geoff Young has noticed the time and effort that Annear has put into his academics this semester.

“Jake has been the most academically improved student on team this semester,” Young said. “He has done a good job in all of his classes and he has really shown his dedication to academics.”

Academic Counselor Chris Cords has been pleased to see Jake succeed this semester in the Carlson School of Management.

“Jake has really been working hard this semester,” Cords said. “He has utilized the skills necessary to be successful in a difficult curriculum. I know that he has the potential to have a great academic career and I look forward to continuing to see him flourish.”

Annear is a freshman in the Carlson School of Management. He is originally from Miami, Florida.