Rachel Sharkey of Bowie, Maryland Selected for the 2013 North Carolina All-State 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 North Carolina All-State women's soccer team. Rachel, a sophomore, adds this achievement to three All-Conference recognitions in soccer and basketball over the past two years. This season Rachel was also named Conference Player of the Year for the Triad Athletic Conference and has been selected for the Olympic Development team in North Carolina.

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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.