ITHACA, NY – An Emmetsburg native has earned academic honors at Cornell University.

Justin Kerber, the son of Jeff and Robin Kerber, was named to the 2009-10 National Wrestling Coaches Association All Academic Team, ranking fourth nationally on the list with a 3.85 grade point.

Kerber, who is majoring in Applied Economics and Management, made the honor team for the third straight year in a row. He is a two-time NCAA?national qualifier and also received his second All-Ivy honors this season.

As a member of the Cornell Big Red and former E-Hawk standout, Kerber has amassed a career mark of 21-11.