Volume 12, Issue 1 - FootballFoundation.org

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APRIL 22, 2016 • Volume 12 Issue 1
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Allstate Sugar Bowl Chapter Distributes
Impressive $60,000 in Scholarships
The Allstate Sugar Bowl Chapter honored 37 high school scholar-athletes in
the Bienville Club Room at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The honorees are
pictured with Allstate Sugar Bowl Executive Director Paul Hoolahan (center front
left) and Sugar Bowl President Chuck Lapeyre.
The announcement of the six $10,000 scholarships, presented by the Allstate
Sugar Bowl, provided the highlight of the evening. The chapter has distributed
$270,000 during the past six years. Pictured L-R: Executive Director
Paul Hoolahan; Victor Quinonez, Brother Martin HS; Nathan Faciane,
Lakeshore HS; Chase Jenkins, Northlake Christian; Alex Smith,
L.W. Higgins HS; McColl Simons, Metairie Park Country Day;
William Simpson, St. Paul’s; and Sugar Bowl President Chuck Lapeyre.
Darryl Berger (center), chairman of the Board of Tulane University, received the
chapter's Distinguished American Award from Allstate Sugar Bowl President
Chuck Lapeyre and Sugar Bowl committee member Mark Romig.
NFF Chairman Archie Manning annually welcomes the crowd, reading the
bios of each of the 37 scholar-athletes.
The chapter's Contributions to Amateur Football Award was presented to Senator
Edwin Murray (center). Judge Brian Jackson (right) introduced the Senator along
with Allstate Sugar Bowl President Chuck Lapeyre. Judge Jackson is also a
member of the Sugar Bowl Committee.
Presented by
Mike Cleary/Northeast Ohio Chapter
Honors Areas Best Distributing $26,000 in
Scholarships at 28th Annual Awards Banquet
A sold out crowd of more than 500 people saw 26 high school and 13 collegiate scholar-athletes honored for their achievements on and off the field. Cleveland TV
sports personality Jim Mueller emceed the event.
This outstanding group of high school scholar-athletes claimed honors for their achievements
on the field, in the classroom and community.
Former Clemson running back and Cleveland Brown
Pro-Bowler Kevin Mack received the chapter’s Dino
Lucarelli Lifetime Achievement Award.
The collegiate scholar-athletes each received a $2000 postgraduate scholarship, Standing L-R: Jason
Fracassa, Walsh; Nick Flannery, Wooster; Chase Hoobler, Ashland; Kyle Pohl, Akron; Dayton Snyder,
Case Western Reserve; Steve Zaborsky, Youngstown State. Seated L-R: C.J. Ihle, Oberlin; Tyler Moeglin,
Baldwin Wallace; Nick Rodriguez, Mount Union; Andrew Torres, Hiram; Kyle Perkins, Notre Dame
College; April Goss, Kent State. April Goss was the second female in FBS history to record a point in game
with a second quarter extra point.
Youngstown State President and 2015 College Hall of
Famer Jim Tressel welcomes Penguin Head Coach Bo
Pelini who was the featured speaker.
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Central New York Chapter Honors 83 Scholars
and Distributes $40,750 in Scholarships
at 16th Annual Event
An immense dais seated 74 high school and nine collegiate scholar-athletes
during the Central NY Chapter banquet at the Turning Stone Casino.
The chapter has distributed a total of $399,750 since its inception.
Strong leadership has made Central New York a leading NFF Chapter.
Pictured L-R: Ed Ferrante, chapter president; Rick Ranucci, treasurer;
Mike Welch, Ithaca College head coach and Contribution to Amateur
Football Award winner; Bob Campese, board member.
Hamilton College Scholar-Athlete Colin Pastorella proudly displays his
award along with his parents and Hamilton College head football
coach Dave Murray (right).
Chapter board member Barry Lippencott stands behind the US Army color guard
as they opened the evening with the presentation of the colors.