Volleyball Star Named Player of the Month

Mt. SAC Women's Volleyball Sophomore Kelsey Duling was named the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Female Athlete of the Month (all sports), for the month of September.

Duling has led Mt. SAC's Team to one of the best starts in college history, with a regular game record of 6-3 and a tournament victory at the Santa Ana Volleyball Tournament over powerhouses Cypress and Orange Coast College. In 43 games during the month of September, Duling had 135 kills, 32 blocks, 154 digs and 18 aces, leading the team in nearly every statistical category. She has been dominating opponents with her kills, not only on the front, but also from the back row. Duling is a scholar athlete, maintaining a 3.72 GPA at Mt. SAC.

For more information please visit the CCCAA Website at http://www.coasports.org/althlete-month.asp or contact the Mt. SAC Sports Information Office at (909) 594-5611 ext. 4022.

Summer Bridge Has Record Year

Celebrating 10 years of student achievement in 2008, Mt. SAC's Summer Bridge Program enjoyed its most successful year to date with a 93% program pass rate. Particularly impressive was the English 68 class, which had a retention rate of 100% — meaning every student who signed up for the class finished it with a passing grade.

All together, 263 students graduated from the program and began their fall semester at Mt. SAC with a well-earned sense of accomplishment.

The Summer Bridge Program helps incoming freshmen make a smooth transition into college. The program helps remove the "fear factor" and instill confidence, especially in those high school grads who are the first in their families to attend college.