We are celebrating the academic and athletic accomplishments of Adriano Justin Thomas of Inglewood, California, a proud member of the 2025 graduating class of the Student Athlete Scholars (SAS) program.
A multiple-sport whiz at Chadwick High School, Thomas has proved to be a formidable force in football, basketball, and soccer, earning the esteemed title of ‘Best Offensive Back’ in 2023 and leading his football team to secure a CIF Championship. However, it isn’t just his prowess on the field that deserves recognition. Thomas has shown commendable commitment to his academic pursuits, striving for excellence in every arena.
The Student Athlete Scholars program identifies and backs high-achieving student-athletes across state and national levels, helping them to further shine by providing a supportive community, mentorship, and guidance on college admissions. The idea is that high-achievers should be duly recognized by educational institutions. In Thomas, we see a clear embodiment of this merit-based approach.
In joining SAS, Thomas has gained valuable insights and strategies specifically tailored to athletes who also excel acadically. Understanding how to balance grades with sports, ward off burnout, and make a polished college application highlighting his multifaceted abilities has been an essential part of his SAS experience.
Further enriching his high school years, Thomas has deeply involved himself in community building, service, and leadership, reflecting the values encouraged by SAS. He’s been fortunate to have the unwavering support of his parents, coaches, teachers, friends, and teammates along the way, a collective effort that has propelled his journey to success.
This coming fall, AJ Thomas is set to continue both his academic and athletic journey at Syracuse University. The skills and mindset he’s developed as a proactive member of the SAS community is highly likely to guide him as he takes on these new challenges.
We look back in pride at how he has excelled in his high school years, carving a niche in sports and academics, shaping a promising future for himself. And we look forward to hearing about his accomplishments on the field and in the classrooms of Syracuse University.
The SAS community believes that Thomas represents the very best of what student athletes can achieve and serves as an inspiring role model for other high-achieving students navigating their college admissions journey. His dedication and achievements are a testament to the philosophy that guides the SAS – high-achievers ought to be recognized, and with the right mentorship and strategy, the sky’s the limit.
Congratulations, Adriano Justin Thomas. Here’s to your bright future and continued success!
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