Author: The Orthopaedic Center (TOC)

Seth Brown – Athlete of the Week / November 2019

Congratulations to Seth Brown from St. John Paul II Catholic High School. Our Athlete of the Week for November 2019!

 

Seth Brown

St. John Paul II Catholic High School

Football / Basketball / Baseball

3.97 GPA

 

-3-Year Varsity Football Captain & Letterman / All-State – Honorable Mention / 3-Year Letterman – Varsity Basketball

-National Honors Society Member / A/B Honor Roll / Student Council / Retreat Team Leader

-Boys State “State Auditor” Race Winner / Local Church Camp Counselor / Asst. Middle School Basketball Coach

Kyasia Farrar – Athlete of the Week / November 2019

Congratulations to Kyasia Farrar from Lee High School. Our Athlete of the Week for November 2019!

 

Kyasia Farrar

Lee High School

Basketball / Soccer

4.2 GPA

 

-Varsity Starter for Ladies Basketball and Soccer / Selected “All-County” at previous school / “Most Improved” Team Player

-Salutatorian – Class of 2020 / Carter G. Woodson Legacy Scholar Nominee (Berea College) / Highest Avg. – AP Math & English

-Veteran Home Volunteer / Animal Shelter Volunteer / Assists Feeding the Less Fortunate & Hands Out Free School Supplies

Blake Daniel – Athlete of the Week / November 2019

Congratulations to Blake Daniel from Huntsville High School. Our Athlete of the Week for November 2019!

 

Blake Daniel

Huntsville High School

Soccer

3.65 GPA

 

-4-Year Varsity Soccer Letterman / Led Team in Assists in ’18-’19 / M.V.P. – Huntsville High School Varsity Soccer

-A/B Honor Roll / National Honors Society / Top 78th percentile ACT Score (Compared to National Avg.)

– Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation Representative / Alabama Boys State Delegate / HOSA Pre-Med Club Member

Kaylee Hawkins – Athlete of the Week / November 2019

Congratulations to Kaylee Hawkins from Buckhorn High School. Our Athlete of the Week for November 2019!

 

Kaylee Hawkins

Buckhorn High School

Softball

3.6 GPA

 

-Lettered in Varsity Softball as a Freshman / 2x AHSAA State Champion / Member of “All State” Team 1

-A/B Honor Roll / Peer Helper / Spanish Tutor

-Can Drive Volunteer / Fundraiser Volunteer for Softball Team / Christmas “Adopt A Family” Program Volunteer

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Calvin Ninh – Athlete of the Week / October 2019

Congratulations to Calvin Ninh from Hazel Green High School. Our Athlete of the Week for October 2019!

 

Calvin Ninh

Hazel Green High School

Bowling & Soccer

3.7 GPA

 

-4-Year Bowling Starter / Rookie of the Year (Bowling) / Varsity All-County (Soccer) / 2019 Trojan Leadership Award

-Honor Roll / Highest Average in Mathematics /

-Hazel Green Trojan Ambassador / Soccer Camp Volunteer

Morgan Embrey – Athlete of the Week / October 2019

Congratulations to Morgan Embrey from Ardmore High School. Our Athlete of the Week for October 2019!

 

Morgan Embrey

Ardmore High School

Volleyball & Soccer

3.89 GPA

 

-3x All-County Volleyball Player / Most Improved Player – UNA V-Ball Camp / All-County Soccer Player & Team Captain

-Maintained “A” average in core & AP classes / 4-Year BETA Club Member / Health Occupational Students of America VP

-Public Library Volunteer / Blood Drive Volunteer / Can Drive and Special Needs Volunteer

Zachary Thompson – Athlete of the Week / October 2019

Congratulations to Zachary Thompson from Woodville High School. Our Athlete of the Week for October 2019!

 

 

Zachary Thompson

Woodville High School

Football / Basketball / Baseball

3.97 GPA

 

-4-Year Starter – Football / 4-Year Starter – Basketball / Varsity Baseball Team Member

-President – Senior Beta Club / Senior Class Treasurer / Alabama Boys State / Junior Leadership Member

-Christmas Charities Volunteer / Food Bank Volunteer / Assists elderly with house work

Alana Cowan – Athlete of the Week / October 2019

Congratulations to Alana Cowan from Hazel Green High School. Our Athlete of the Week for October 2019!

 

Alana Cowan

Hazel Green High School

Soccer

4.423 GPA

 

-Team Captain – HG Women’s Soccer / Defensive Player of the Year / Trojan Award Recipient for sportsmanship

-Straight A’s throughout academic career / Highest Average Honors – AP Chemistry & AP Statistics / ACT: 31

-National Honors Society / Trojan Ambassador / Downtown Rescue Mission and Manna House Volunteer