Rachel Sharkey of Bowie, Maryland Selected for the 2012 All-Conference Soccer Team

GREENSBORO, NC (05/21/2013)(readMedia)-- The American Hebrew Academy is proud to announce that Rachel Sharkey of Bowie, Maryland has been named to the 2012 Triad Athletic Conference (TAC) All-Conference team for women's soccer. At the end of each season, TAC coaches meet to select the top players from member schools. Rachel plays all over the field, but primarily plays center back for the Academy. She was also named to the All-State women's soccer team for the 2012 season.

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The American Hebrew Academy, America's premier Jewish pluralistic college prep boarding school serves students from 28 states and 13 countries. The state-of-the-art environment fosters academic achievement and strengthens Jewish identity in a residential setting for motivated and high achieving students in grades nine through twelve. The dual curriculum, along with the aquatics center and sports complex, provides a holistic educational experience - nurturing mind, body, and soul. An internationally acclaimed faculty challenges students to excel in a rigorous program that includes Advanced Placement and Jewish studies courses. At the Academy, values and leadership skills are enriched by the culture, customs, and history of the Jewish people. Students graduate thoroughly prepared for college and ready to make a meaningful impact on the world. For more information about the Academy, please visit www.AmericanHebrewAcademy.org.