Sylvia Hatchell Inspires Young Women and Presents Coaches 4 Character Award to Christian Taylor
Over her 30-year career, University of North Carolina women's basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell has won three national championships and over 700 games. She would have won twice as many by now with a team full of players like Christian Taylor. For her consistent display of compassion even in competition, Taylor, an eighth grader at League Academy, was presented with The Greenville News Character Award at the Coaches 4 Character program held on Tuesday night, May 19 at the Carolina First Center. Taylor was selected for the award by her classmates and the League faculty. After being showered with praise from League Academy administrative assistant Jay Grady, Taylor was presented with the award by Hatchell.
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ECU's Holtz and Wade Hampton's Halvorsen Highlight Coaches 4 Character Program
Skip Holtz, East Carolina University head football coach, delivered a high-energy address about choices on January 22 as the seventh speaker in the Coaches 4 Character series. He touched on a number of personal experiences and drew on his years as a member of the South Carolina staff with his father Lou Holtz, as head coach at the University of Connecticut, and as a student at Notre Dame. " I believe the greatest gift God gave us is the power to choose," said Holtz.
During the evening he met Ethan Halvorsen, a senior at Wade Hampton High School, who seemed to embody Holtz's message. Halvorsen, a two-sport athlete and honor student, was recognized by Wade Hampton head football coach Kent Haltiwanger for the inspiration and leadership he imparts to his teammates. "He leads with his character," Haltiwanger said, "and his character, values and morals are impeccable." Ethan was then presented with The Greenville News Coaches 4 Character Award.
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Despite shaky weather, our Potential Youth Foundation second annual Tee It Up Golf Tournament was successfully held at Green Valley Country Club on May 11.We owe a special thank you to the 56 golfers who braved the elements and remembered the cause. Great food and beverage -thanks to Atlanta Bread, Chick-Fil-A, Budweiser and Pepsi - wonderful hostesses, and terrific raffle prizes contributed to a fun day for all!
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 Sheronda Witter Fills Academic Coordinator Position
We are delighted to announce that Sheronda Witter has been hired as the new Potential Youth Foundation Learning Center Academic Coordinator. While managing the learning center, Sheronda will focus on building relationships, organizing computer skills classes, establishing a math and English tutoring program, supervising SAT/ACT prep work, and monitoring grade reports and academic progress. A native of Beaufort, South Carolina and a recent Furman graduate, her leadership skills, love for kids, and experience working with disadvantaged youth make her a great fit for the position.
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