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Former Eagles’ Defensive Tackle Delivers Moving Keynote Address at Chester Community Charter School Sports Banquet

Chester, PA., May 28, 2013 - Recently, Chester Community Charter School, the largest K-8 charter school in , held its annual sports banquet, which honored more than 50 student-athletes of its , , and cheerleading teams, and coaching staff. Hollis Thomas, former ’ defensive tackle, current radio personality on Sportsradio 94.1 WIP, and defensive line coach of the League’s Philadelphia Soul, delivered the keynote address to more than 120 students, parents, faculty and administrators, in attendance. Thomas told stories about his childhood, growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, and how athletic programs such as the one at Chester Community Charter School, played a huge role in his life. He shared with students negative comments he received growing up, such as “You’re too short to play football!” and encouraged student-athletes to persevere in spite of any negativity they might face in their athletic careers. Thomas advised student-athletes to appreciate their education and look to their parents, guardians, and coaches as a support system. Remarks were delivered by Dr. David Clark, CEO, Chester Community Charter School, who, during the presentation of trophies and awards, said: “We are very proud to present our students and coaching staff with well-deserved awards. For the students, it takes hard work and dedication to devote time to attend practice while striving towards an outstanding academic record, and that is exactly what Chester Community Charter School’s students achieved this year. For the coaches, we recognize them for giving of their time to instill in our students the importance of outstanding sportsmanship. We also thank them, this evening, for mentoring our athletes, and for maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Tonight, we honor both groups for their commitment to each other, and to our school.” About Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School opened its doors on September 9, 1998, serving 97 students from its modest four meeting rooms, in the lobby of the Howard Johnson Hotel. Since that time, the school has steadily grown to include 3,200 students in nine state-of-the-art-buildings, spanning two campuses. http://chestercommunitycharter.org Photo 1

Caption 1 Recently, Chester Community Charter School held its annual sports banquet, which recognized the accomplishments of more than 50 student- athletes. Hollis Thomas (pictured), defensive line coach, Philadelphia Soul, Arena Football, Sportsradio 94.1WIP personality, and former defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, delivered the keynote address, in which he shared a message of motivation and focus, to the students, coaches, and parents. Photo 2

Caption 2 At the recent Chester Community Charter School (CCCS) Annual Sports Banquet, members of the school’s basketball team were awarded trophies and certificates before more than 120 student-athletes, parents, faculty, and administrators. The team ended the 2012-2013 athletic season with a 16-2 record. The sports banquet celebrated the efforts of members of the basketball, baseball, and cheerleading teams as well as the coaches of the aforementioned sports. Photo 3 Caption 3 Members of the Chester Community Charter School baseball team (pictured) pose with their coaches (rear) at the school’s recent sports banquet, which celebrated their participation in the 2012-2013 season. The event honored members of the basketball, baseball, and cheerleading teams and their coaching staffs. Hollis Thomas (not pictured), Sportsradio 94.1WIP personality, defensive line coach, Philadelphia Soul, , and former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle, delivered the keynote address. Photo 4

Caption 4 Members of the Chester Community Charter School cheerleading squad pose with their certificates and trophies at the school’s recent annual sports banquet, which honored the school’s 2012-2013 basketball, baseball, and cheerleading teams. Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle, Sportsradio 94.1WIP personality, and Philadelphia Soul, defensive line coach, Hollis Thomas (not pictured), delivered a motivational speech to the student-athletes, parents, faculty, and administrators. ### Meaghan F. Washington Millennium 3 Management Tel: (215)-751-0140 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @M3M_PRPros http://m3mpr.com