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July 18, 2014 • Volume 10 Issue 1 Presented by NFF Chapters Celebrate Success and Achievement

The Allstate Sugar Bowl Chapter honored 32 high school standouts, recognizing them for their achievements in the classroom and on the football field. The top four scholars each received a $10,000 college scholarship. Joining the scholars is new Sugar Bowl President Judge Dennis Waldron.

Continuing a legacy of excellence, the Columbus (OH) Chapter celebrated their The Brian Piccolo Chapter in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., welcomed Notre Dame head 53rd Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet at the Ohio Union on the campus coach Brian Kelly as their guest speaker. Coach Kelly spoke about the upcoming of Ohio State University. The chapter recognized 14 high school and seven Irish season, and he congratulated the scholar-athletes on their success. collegiate honorees. The chapter distributed more than $17,000 in scholarships. Pictured are the collegiate scholar-athletes along with chapter president John Wooldridge (left) and 2013 College Hall of Famer . Pace received the chapter’s top honor, The Ohio Gold Award.

The Penn Stater Hotel was the site of the 17th Annual Scholar-Athlete Banquet of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter. The chapter honored 22 of the best and brightest scholar-athletes from a 20 county area, and the group collectively claimed $22,000 in scholarships. National Football Foundation Presented by

The Metro Chapter hosted their annual scholar-athlete awards ceremony at the famed Halas Hall, which serves as the Chicago Bears headquarters and practice facility. A fierce snow storm could not keep the capacity crowd from enjoying the event. Pictured are L-R: Chapter President Chris Kearney; Northwestern and College Hall of Famer Pat Fitzgerald; former head of marketing for the New Orleans Saints Connie Kowal; West Texas A&M head coach Mike Nesbitt; and Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill.

2013 Campbell Trophy winner John Urschel (right) was honored by The Jack Grinold/Eastern Mass Chapter celebrated their 39th Annual the Central Pennsylvania Chapter for being recognized as the top collegiate Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner in Newton, Mass. Thirty-three outstanding scholar-athlete. Presenting the award is former Penn State standout QB, high school scholar-athletes were recognized for their overall accomplishments NFF National Scholar-Athlete and current director of the Penn State on the field, in the classroom and community. College selections for the group Letterman’s Club, Wally Richardson. included Brown, Harvard, MIT and West Point.

The Brian Piccolo Chapter has long had a close relationship with the Orange Bowl Committee who helps promote the chapter’s banquet and annual activities in Broward County. Here Orange Bowl Committee members congratulate award winner Nathaniel Kirchmier who will be playing for Harvard in the fall. L-R: Doug Wiley, Eric Poms (CEO), Kirchmier, and Orange Bowl President & Chair Luis Boué. National Football Foundation Presented by

Celebrating their 51st Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet, the Los Angeles Chapter honored 67 high school standouts in front of a packed house in Culver City. Kneeling in front is sports agent Leigh Steinberg who served as the guest speaker. Also addressing the crowd was John Huarte, a College Hall of Fame inductee and Heisman Trophy winner from Notre Dame.

NFF Chairman Archie Manning addresses the crowd at the Allstate Sugar Bowl New Penn State Head Coach James Franklin shakes hands with longtime chapter Chapter event. Each year, Manning introduces each of the scholar-athlete board member Bill Nichol at the Central Pennsylvania Scholar-Athlete banquet. honorees, giving a brief list of their accomplishments. A Pennsylvania native, Franklin welcomed the Penn State faithful and inspired the sold-out crowd.

Eight high school and two collegiate honorees received impressive awards at the Chicago Metro Chapter Awards ceremony at Halas Hall. The chapter distributed a total of $24,000 in scholarships at the event. National Football Foundation Presented by

The Lehigh Valley Chapter celebrated their 54th Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards dinner in Northampton, Pa. Pictured are the 35 high school scholars. Six collegiate standouts were also honored. Each scholar-athlete receives a one-year NFF membership from the chapter.

The Allstate Sugar Bowl Chapter honored Dennis Lauscha (left), the president Longtime Lehigh University head football coach Andy Coen was the guest of the New Orleans Saints, presenting him their Distinguished American Award. speaker at the Lehigh Valley Chapter’s 54th annual Scholar-Athlete He is joined by chapter president Judge Dennis Waldron (center) and longtime Awards Dinner. New Orleans sportscaster Jim Henderson, who received the Contribution to Amateur Football Award.

Columbus Chapter President John Wooldridge and College Hall of Famer Orlando Pace celebrate the achievements of the stellar class of high school scholar-athletes. National Football Foundation Presented by

The Jack Grinold/Eastern Mass Chapter annually presents the Jack Daly Award 2013 College Hall of Famer Orlando Pace received the Columbus Chapter’s for Academics, Citizenship, and Football. This award is presented to a college highest award, the Ohio Gold Award, from board member Jeff Logan. player who has excelled in all these areas. This year’s winner was John Moriarty from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Pictured are Jim Seavey, MMA SID; Bob Corradi, MMA athletics director; Moriarty; and Jeremy Cameron, MMA head coach.

The Joe Mewhiney/Central Mass Chapter hosted its 32nd annual Scholar-Athlete Awards brunch in Marlborough. Chapter leaders pictured, L-R, include: Dutch Holland, Jeff Long, chapter president Jason Costa, and Ritchie Lewis.

The Allstate Sugar Bowl Chapter presented a $10,000 scholarship to each of its top four scholar-athletes, L-R: Sean O’Brien, Pope John Paul II HS; Tyron McLemore, Bonnabel HS; Jordan Nami, Archbishop Rummel HS; Jack Hebert, Jesuit HS.