Siena named cross-country seniors Faith Skowvron and Colin Brunelle its October Leo and Jeannine Dufort Student Athletes of the Month, recognizing achievement in both academics and athletics. Skowvron pairs a 3.73 GPA with strong performances in the women’s 6K, while Brunelle has a 3.36 GPA and earned All-Metro honors for the second straight year.

By the Numbers
  • Skowvron: 3.73 GPA; 22:51.3 in the 6K at the IC4A Cross Country Championships & College Open.
  • Brunelle: 3.36 GPA; 24:32.8 personal best at the ECAC Cross Country Championships & College Open.
  • Brunelle placed eighth in the Metro Championships’ 8K in 25:10.5.
  • The award is presented 9 times each academic year, from September through May.
Bottom Line

The award highlights Siena student-athletes who excel in competition without losing sight of the classroom—and honors Leo and Jeannine Dufort’s enduring connection to the college and its students.