Putnam’s St.
Martin honored
Putnam resident Abby St. Martin was recognized earlier this month for her efforts on and off the playing field as she was inducted into the Worcester State University 2024 class of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society.
St. Martin, a junior forward on the women’s basketball team, is a public health major (with a minor in psychology) with a 3.5 overall GPA. She averaged 7.8 points and 5.2 rebounds this past season while starting 25 of 26 games for the Lancers.
Chi Alpha Sigma recognizes student-athletes who are juniors or seniors in academic standing and maintaining at least a 3.4 GPA.
“They shine not only on the field, court, track and ice, but also in the classroom,” Worcester State Director of Athletics Michael Mudd said in a statement of St. Martin and the 32 other student-athletes so honored. “They are true role models on our campus.”
St. Martin has also been accepted into a study abroad program at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, for the summer of 2024, which she is eagerly anticipating.
“Since high school, I have had the mindset that I would like to experience participating in a study abroad program,” said St. Martin, who is also going to play basketball while she’s there. “This will allow me to expand my education in the health field, learn about different culture’s techniques with regards to their health system, give me the chance to meet other international students that are pursuing their education globally, receive the possibility to experience different excursions that allow me to dive deeper into the culture that is offered in Australia, and possibly bring back some innovated ideas to my faculty and peers. I am excited to have this opportunity to gain a new perspective and educational experience.”

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