Columbus Chapter National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame ERNIE GODFREY, FOUNDER presents THE 53rd ANNUAL SCHOLAR - ATHLETE BANQUET Honoring Central Ohio Scholar-Athletes and Orlando Pace, The Ohio Gold Award Winner Monday, February 10, 2014 Ohio Union - The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio Program Invocation Jake Jackson, Board Member Dinner – Silent and Live Auction Welcome and Introduction of Special Guests John Wooldridge, Board Member Live Auction (silent auction closes at completion of Live Auction) Open Microphone Segment Presentation - The 2014 Larry Larson High School Coaching Award Presented to: Coach Jeff Gafford Presentation - The 2014 Tyson Gentry Courage Award Presented to: Grant Reed Presentation – “Where Are They Now?” Greg Bellisari KBK Foundation Recognition John Wooldridge Presentation – 2014 Central Ohio College Scholar-Athlete Awards Presentation - The 2014 John H. McConnell and Worthington Industries Founda- tion High School Scholar-Athlete Awards and Scholarships Presentation - The 2014 Dr. Sol Maggied/Larry Romanoff Award Presentation - The 2014 Ohio Gold Award Presented to: Orlando Pace 1 Columbus Chapter - National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Board Members 2013-2014 President – John Wooldridge Past President – Bill Wells Treasurer – Jeffrey Logan Secretary – Shannon Pierce Steve Schneider, Chairman – High School Scholar – Athletes Jake Jackson, Kirk Barton, Chairmen – College Scholar – Athletes Matt Calhoun Raymont Harris Tyson Gentry Dan Havener Dena Logan Larry Romanoff Mark Stier Lewis VanHoose 2 2014 Central Ohio High School Scholar-Athletes Nominees for the Nationwide Insurance Dr. Sol Maggied and Larry Romanoff Award AMADOU Ndonga Independence Amadou Ndonga represents Independence High School and the Columbus City League–South. He has been named a football Scholar-Athlete of the Week in his league. In addition to football, he is a member of the track, baseball, and wrestling teams, where he placed 6th in the city meet. He also is interested in poetry, song writing, show choir and is a member of REAL young men. A member of the National Honor Society, he is also senior class vice president and a recipient of Independence’s Biology and English student of the year awards. Amadou holds a 3.94 GPA and will attend The Ohio State University. He is the son of Abdou Ndongo and was coached by Maurice Douglas. ALEx Backenstoe Hilliard Davidson Hilliard Davidson’s Alex Backenstoe is the representative for the OCC-Central. The senior captain was named 1st team OCC Central and Central Division Player of the Year in 2013. Additionally, he was 1st team All-State and All-State Defensive Player of the Year. He is also a letter winner in lacrosse and wrestling, as well as a three year academic letter award winner. He has partici- pated in various fundraisers, prayer groups, and is a volunteer Hilliard youth lacrosse coach. Alex has a 4.1 GPA and is undecided on his choice of col- lege. He is the son of Tammy Backenstoe and was coached by Brian White. 3 Remy Powell St. Charles Preparatory School Remy Powell attends St. Charles Preparatory School, which is a member of the CCL-Silver. He was a two-year varsity starter and was named All-CCL and Academic All-Ohio in 2013. In addition to football, he is a four year member of the basket- ball team. He’s served two years on student council, is an Eagle Scout, and a member of the engineering team. He has raised money for cancer research by riding in Pelotonia the past three years. He is also a camp counselor for Recreation Unlimited, working with campers with muscular dystrophy. Remy holds a 4.12 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. He is deciding between the University of Cincin- nati and The Ohio State University. He is the son of David and Nancy Powell and was coached by Jeff Pharion. JOSEPH SIEGENTHALER New Albany New Albany’s Joseph Siegenthaler represents the OCC-Capital. As a senior, he was named 1st team All-OCC and 2nd team All- District. He was also chosen as a Columbus Dispatch player of the week. He is a member of the track team and is also involved with the cancer research foundation Relay for Life. Additionally, he vol- unteers with Special Olympics, Gracetown Church, and the New Albany Walking Classic. Joseph holds a 4.0 GPA. He is currently undecided on where he will attend college. He is the son of Jennifer and Jason Quinn and was coached by Pat Samanich. TYLER Stoyle Centerburg Tyler Stoyle is a scholar-athlete at Centerburg High School, which is a member of the MOAC-Blue. He quarterbacked a team that had an undefeated 10-0 regular season record for just the 2nd time in school history. As a senior, he was 1st team All-Con- ference and the MOAC Player of the Year. He was 1st team All- District and All-Region, where he was also named the Offensive Player of the Year. He is a three-year letterman in basketball, and a member of the FFA. He has volunteered in his community to help renovate a playground and basketball court. Tyler has a 3.044 GPA. He is deciding where to attend college and plans to study exercise science to become a strength and conditioning coach. He is the son of Jim and Natalie Stoyle and was coached by Jim Stoyle. 4 Jack BAESMAN Buckeye Valley Jack Baesman is the captain of the Buckeye Valley football team, which is a member of the MOAC-Red. As a senior, he was named 1st team All-MOAC and 1st Team All-Central District. He also plays tennis, where he is a two-time district qualifier. He’s a member of the drama club and participates in musicals and his church’s bell choir. Jack, a National Honor Society member, has a 4.2 GPA and will attend Northwestern next year. He is the son of Rod and Karen Baesman and was coached by Michael Marshall. Joshua COLEMAN Fairfield Christian Academy Joshua Coleman represents Fairfield Christian Academy and the MSL-Cardinal. He was named as team captain his senior year. In 2013 he was named 2nd team MSL-Cardinal. He also participates in track and field and archery. He is a student representative for the senior class. A member of the media team, he produces a weekly television show called “Knightly News.” The past two summers, he has volunteered at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Joshua is a member of the National Honor Society and has a 3.956 GPA. He will attend Kent State University. He is the son of Dean-Andrew and Danell Coleman and was coached by BJ Queen. DOMINIC GARRIS Bloom-Carroll Dominic Garris represents Bloom-Carroll and the MSL-Buck- eye. As a senior, he was named Honorable Mention MSL, 1st team All-County, and 1st team Central District. He is a member of the baseball team and also participates in the Bloom-Carroll Spanish and Republican clubs. He is a three- year member of the Principal’s 3.5 Club, an academic award at BCHS. Dominic is a member of the National Honor Society and holds a 4.0 GPA. He will attend The Ohio State University next year. He is the son of Joe and Lori Garris and was coached by Phil Mauro. 5 Ryan BEVERIDGE Hilliard Bradley Hilliard Bradley’s Ryan Beveridge represents the OCC-Cardi- nal. His senior year, he was Bradley’s captain and team MVP. He was named 1st team All-OCC and 2nd team All-District. He is also a member of the wrestling and baseball teams. He is a STAR tutor and is part of the engineering club. He is part of a youth group, volunteers with various fundraising events and referees flag football. Ryan holds a 4.159 GPA and has been on the honor roll all four years. He is currently deciding where he will attend college. He is the son of Dawn and Doug Beveridge and was coached by Michael LoParo. JAMES Curry East East High School’s James Curry represents the City League- North. He was elected as team captain and named team MVP. James was also named 1st team All-City his senior year and was Honorable Mention All-District. James is also a member of East’s basketball and baseball teams. He volunteers at school assisting in the office and assisting teach- ers. He’s a member of the Super Honor Roll, is on the Dean’s List, and is a student ambassador. Additionally, he volunteers at Trevitt Elementary School. James has a 3.4 GPA and will either attend Ohio Dominican University or Air Force. He is the son of Anthony Curry and was coached by Lewis Carter. ERIC MAxWELL Bexley Eric Maxwell represents the MSL-Ohio. The Bexley High School student-athlete was a team honorary captain and a Chris Spielman McDonald’s Scholar Athlete as a senior. He was named Honorable Mention All-District. Eric played JV baseball for two years, then became the press box announcer his junior and senior years. He’s a member of the robotics club, the marching and concert bands, and participated in a school trip to Peru. He’s a member of the Cum Laude society, is an AP Scholar and received the school’s peer elected citizenship award. Eric holds a 4.43 GPA and will attend either The Ohio State University of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the son of Dina and Dan Maxwell and was coached by John Smith. 6 COLLIN YOUNG Lancaster Collin Young represents the OCC-Ohio and Lancaster High School. As a senior, he was named his team’s offensive player of the week and 1st team All-OCC.