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June 17, 2010 - Vol. 6, Issue 10 Building Leaders Through Football University of Georgia Chapter Holds Silver Anniversary Scholar-Athlete Banquet

An annual shrimp broil is held the evening before the event for everyone to gather and reminisce. Seated L-R: Lynn Hughes; Jimmy Orr; College Hall of Famer Charley Trippi (Georgia); and Art Demmas. Back row L-R: Gene White; Rabbit Smith; Guy McIntyre; Hall of Famer John Majors (Tennessee); Wally Williamson; Pat Hodgson; Len Hauss; Gary Danielson; and Fred Barber.

Special awards are given to individuals who have contributed greatly to Five elite high school award winners were selected from nominations throughout football and the community. Pictured are award winners and presenters L-R: Northeast Georgia and personify the student-athlete ideal. L-R: Laster Porter, Gary Danielson, keynote speaker; Tom Strickland, Distinguished American Jefferson HS; Jacob Owens, Madison County HS; Adam Erickson, Clarke Central Award; Tom Johnson, Distinguished American Award; Dr. Thomas Lawhorne, HS; Colin Glasco, Hart County HS and Joseph Sanders, Commerce HS. Contribution to Amateur Football Award; Woody Chastain, chapter president; In the back row special guests included Gary Danielson, CBS college football and Georgia head coach Mark Richt, who introduced the award winners. analyst; Art Demmas, South Region Coordinator; Terry Wingfield, Wilson Foundation and Mark Richt, UGA head football coach.

Covering more than 4,800 high schools and 400,000 student-athletes, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) Chapter Network distributes nearly $1 million in scholarships each year during its award season. At the events, more than 3,300 student-athletes accept recognition for their combined excellence on the gridiron, in the classroom, and as leaders in the community. Many chapters also pay tribute to notable individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport, their local communities or the nation. The NFF Chapter Network Newsletter, presented by Sprinturf, captures some of the highlights from many of these events and the other local activities of the organization.

www.footballfoundation.org Page 1 June 17, 2010 The National Football Foundation’s Chapter Network Presented by Mike Cleary/Northeastern Ohio Chapter Celebrates 22nd Annual Awards Banquet

Twenty-four standout high school scholar-athletes were recognized for their accomplishments on the field, in the classroom and in the community.

Ohio State Athletics Director Gene Smith (right) presents the chapter's In one of the evening's many light-hearted moments, Ohio State University head Distinguished American Award to Archie Griffin. Smith was the 2008 recipient coach Jim Tressel puts on a cap signed by Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly. of the NFF's John L. Toner Award. Griffin, the only two-time Heisman Trophy Kelly was on hand to receive the Lee Tressel Ohio College winner, is a member of the NFF Board of Directors. Coach of the Year Award.

A total of $22,000 in postgraduate scholarships were distributed to the top area collegiate performers. To date the chapter has given over $238,000.

www.footballfoundation.org Page 2 June 17, 2010 The National Football Foundation’s Chapter Network Presented by East Tennessee Chapter Holds 49th Annual Scholar-Athlete Luncheon Prior to Orange and White Game

Twenty-five outstanding student-athletes were honored at this much anticipated event.

New Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley stopped by the luncheon to give Chapter President Dick Williams (left) presents the Distinguished an update on the 2010 Volunteer squad. American Award to General Carl Stiner. General Stiner, a native Tennessean, is a retired United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Special Operations Command from 1990 to 1993.

Carson-Newman College (Tenn.) head coach Ken Sparks (right) receives Dick Williams presents the Contribution to Amateur Football Award to the Robert R. Neyland Award given for contributions to intercollegiate Terry Brown, who was a 4 year starter at UT before an injury shortened athletics. The award is named for General Robert Neyland, the College NFL career. Brown now serves as an NFL official and field judge. Football Hall of Fame coach and athletic director from Tennessee. Presenting the award is Robert Neyland Jr. www.footballfoundation.org Page 3 June 17, 2010 The National Football Foundation’s Chapter Network Presented by

Northern Connecticut Chapter Continues Strong Tradition with 44th Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner

Chapter honorees and special guests include L-R: John Capodice, Coach of The fourteen high school scholar-athletes honored by the chapter include L-R the Year; Scott Hagelin, Youth Football Award; Chris Palmer, Contribution to bottom row: Nicholas Volpe; Joseph Ghergurovich; Mike Vitrano; Martin Football Award; Dr. Gil Boisoneau, chapter president; Frank Scelza, Ralph Pomykala; Michael Buonocore; and David Campagna. Top row: Michael Worth Memorial Award and chapter executive director; Michael Savage, Mancini; Robert Esposito; Hung Do; Anthony Szwez; Michael Trapp; Qendrim Distinguished American Award; and Howie Vandersea, Qeriqi; Niall Garrahan; and Justin Strid. NFF northeast region coordinator. Crowd of Over 400 Honor Top Scholar-Athletes at Schuylkill County (Pa.) Chapter's 49th Annual Banquet

Each scholar-athlete receives an NFF crested blazer to wear in recognition of their achievement. B ottom row L-R: Brook Gosch; Andrew Tucker; Cale Hoover; Matthew McGinley; Evan Fink; Daniel Merva; Michael Gurcsik. Back row: Peter Stanakis; Zachary Hogan; Adrian Albertini; Michael Klazas; Joseph Kloap; Eric Leymeister; and Dylan Smith. Auburn Chapter Holds 11th Annual Awards Presentation at Jordan-Hare Stadium

Five Auburn Tiger players were recognized for their academic achievements L-R: Ryan Pugh; Zaccheus Etheridge; Craig Stevens; Aairon Savage; and Joshua Bynes. Congratulating the group is chapter president, Trey Johnston. www.footballfoundation.org Page 4 June 17, 2010 The National Football Foundation’s Chapter Network Presented by