The MPSSAA honored the 18 recipients of the 2016 MPSSAA and The Allstate Foundation Minds In Motion Scholar-Athlete Scholarships at a luncheon at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday, June 2nd. In addition to receiving a $1,000 scholarship, the recipients received some sage advice from the guest speakers. University of Maryland Head Wrestling Coach Kerry McCoy talked to the scholar-athletes about setting goals, readjusting those goals, and having no regrets in life. Anna Davis, a 2012 Minds In Motion Scholarship recipient and recent Davidson College grad also gave three focal points for the award winners as they head to college in the fall which were commitment, opportunity, and heart. The honored student-athletes are as follows:
Amber Claire Allen, Old Mill Ikechukwu Ogwuegbu, Northwestern-PG
David Dzambasow, Edgewood Alexandria Okon, Laurel
Craig Hamilton, Leonardtown Rachel A. Paroby, Oakdale
Casey Harkins, Poolesville Vaughn Parts, Towson
Thomas Heck, Baltimore Poly Sam Ranck, Arundel
Elizabeth Hite, Calvert Michael Robinette, Smithsburg
Alicia Kozlowski, Hereford Calvin Sempebwa, Paint Branch
Claire Macatee, North Harford Nateja Stanley, Dunbar
Connor McCormick, No. Caroline Grace Steffens, Queen Anne's
"The Allstate Foundation is proud to reward outstanding students in Maryland for their stellar performance in the classroom along with their extracurricular activities," said Kyla O'Brien, The Allstate Foundation spokesperson. "Strong young leaders are the future and it is an honor to support them in their endeavors for higher education."
Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 unweighted overall GPA and have participated in interscholastic athletic activities sponsored by MPSSAA during their high school careers. Due to the generosity of The Allstate Foundation, we are able to award 18 total scholarships this year to a male and a female from each of our nine MPSSAA districts! Thank you Allstate Foundation!!
Students with an immediate family member (spouse, mother, father, sister, brother, ward, daughter or son and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) employed by The Allstate Foundation ("Sponsor"), Allstate Insurance Company, any Allstate Insurance agency and persons living in their same households, whether or not related, are not eligible to enter or win this scholarship. An eligible minor must have his/her parent's or legal guardian's permission to enter. Void where prohibited by law. Program is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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