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NFL Players Present Super Bowl Footballs To Alma Mater
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
A group of Pennsauken High School alumni who played professional football on the biggest stage returned to their alma mater May 13 for a special presentation of several gold footballs from the National Football League in honor of Super Bowl 50. Dwight Hicks,’74, John Taylor,’80, and Billy Griggs,’79 – representing his late brother, David, ’85 – presented gold footballs for the three former student-athletes from Pennsauken High School who played in a Super Bowl.
Student-Athletes Inspired By Super Bowl Alumni
By Eric Mossop, Athletic Director, Pennsauken High School
This past month, Pennsauken alumni John Taylor, Dwight Hicks, and Billy Griggs came back to their alma mater to present PHS with three gold footballs in honor of alumni who have played in the Super Bowl as part of the NFL’s celebration of Super Bowl 50. During the school day, former San Francisco 49er Dwight Hicks met with student-athletes and delivered a powerful speech about his life; how persistence and competition ultimately led to his success. Weeks later, I still have student-athletes coming into my office telling me how Dwight’s speech – and how he took the time to talk with them one-on-one – has made such a difference in their daily attitudes and motivation. I can’t thank Dwight enough for the time he took out to help motivate our student-athletes.
Phifer Girls Lacrosse Celebrate 2016 Season
The Phifer Girls Lacrosse Team made great strides for the 2016 season. First year coach, Jennifer Worrell had a great turnout for tryouts back in March. Over 60 girls in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades tried out for the team. The girls worked very hard to improve with each game. Coach Worrell is very excited to see what the future brings for Pennsauken Lacrosse.
Phifer Girls Lacrosse Team
Ruby Anyanwu, Ciara Carver, Leishmillie Cedeno, Ramsha Chowdhary, Alema Gadson, Emine Gunaydin, Kiara Haywood, Arianna Hernandez, Rebecca Hudson, Elizabeth Knaus, Leslie Knaus, Satta Massaquoi, Jhocelin Morquecho, Nyla Nasir, Colleen Nguyen, Nancy Nguyen, Geoliana Nieves, Angelia Pho, Laila Porterfield, Melinda Queensbury, Eurdine Robinson, Aliyana Santiago, Aigner Settles, and Vanessa Terreros.
Team managers: Arinnett Minaya, Leslie Palmero, and Tiffany Toch.
PHS Alum And Super Bowl Champ Speaks To Student-Athletes
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
“So when you dream, dream large. Dream extra large.”
Those are the words of Dwight Hicks ’74, a PHS alum who played defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers and is a two-time Super Bowl champion. Hicks, who returned to his home town to participate in the special presentation of several gold footballs from the National Football League in honor of Super Bowl 50, spoke to student-athletes at Pennsauken High School about his experiences growing up in town and has path to playing in college and the NFL.
Hicks explained that when he made the decision to play football at the University of Michigan, some thought that the school was too big and he would get lost. But he persevered and played in the Rose Bowl twice. Selected in the sixth round in the NFL draft after graduation, Hicks was cut not once, but twice, finally sticking with the San Francisco 49ers, one of the worst teams in the league at that time. But he worked hard and never gave up. The result: his outstanding play led him to four consecutive Pro Bowl appearances and two Super Bowl rings.
Hicks told the students that they should set big goals for themselves and visualize success in order to achieve their dreams.
“Visualization of your dreams can make them reality. It’s up to you on what you will become. Strive to be the best and challenge yourself. I am you. If I can do it, you can do it.”
PHS Senior Marquan Jones Signs Letter Of Intent
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On April 21, Pennsauken High School senior Marquan Jones made a commitment to further both his academic and athletic career in college, accepting a track and field scholarship at Division I Rider University. With his parents and coaches present, he signed his national letter of intent during a special media event at Pennsauken High School.
Pennsauken Resident Wins State Championship Free Throw Contest
Ten-year-old Will Hatley, a Pennsauken resident and student at Saint Peter’s School in Merchantville, was a winner at the 44th annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship, held April 3 at St. John Vianney Parish Center, Colonia, N.J.
Created in 1972, the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship attracts hundreds of thousands of young competitors each year; the organization estimates 350,000 youngsters participate in local rounds throughout the nation.
The championship is set up to have the contestants compete within their own gender and age group. All competition starts at the local level. Winners move on to the district, regional, and state or provincial levels. From there, some make it to the international level for championship competition in their group.
Spring Sports Show Promise In Early Scrimmages
By Eric Mossop, Athletic Director, Pennsauken High School
Arguably, no sport brings more excitement to the PHS gymnasium than Coach Jack Killion, Jr.’s boys volleyball team. The team has made deep playoff runs each of the past five seasons, and looks to make another deep run behind the talented senior class of Malek Maddah, Robert Macauley, Andy Tran, and Jared Jordan. Junior Tuan Nguyen is also slowly becoming one of the better setters in South Jersey!
Pennsauken Native Inducted Into CCHS Hall Of Fame
Pennsauken native Maureen Lee Behm is one of 13 individual inductees into the Camden Catholic Hall of Fame for 2016.
Pennsauken native Maureen Lee Behm is one of 13 individual inductees into the Camden Catholic Hall of Fame for 2016. Behm will be installed in the Green and White Hall of Fame for Athletics.“We are pleased to announce the tenth class of inductees into the Camden Catholic High School Hall of Fame for 2016,” says Hall of Fame committee chairperson Jack Wixted ’72. “Beyond the celebration of this year’s inductees, we anticipate welcoming back many of our past inductees who together represent the ideals of Camden Catholic High School.”
“It’s an honor to be recognized by my high school. It’s a little overwhelming,” adds Behm. “It’s a little embarrassing to be singled out because I really had such great teammates and played on such great teams with excellent coaches. None of it would have happened without them.”
Jones Becomes 400 Meter State Champion
By Eric Mossop, Athletic Director, Pennsauken High School
The Pennsauken High School indoor track team put together another solid performance at the NJSIAA Group III State Championship meet in Toms River. In the 400 meter race, senior standout Marquan Jones took home a state championship, and junior Martin Booker finished fifth. In the 55 meter dash, junior Martin Booker ran a time of 6.4 seconds to finish second in the state, followed by Marquan Jones in fifth, and Nazhir Russell in sixth. All now qualify to run in the prestigious Meet of Champions!
With his state championship run, Marquan Jones also became the first male individual indoor track state champion in our school’s history. Congratulations, Marquan!
Board Of Education Recognizes Two PHS Student-Athletes
Four years of hard work on the track and in the classroom have paid off for two of Pennsauken High School’s finest student-athletes. Amanda Bakley, one of the most heavily recruited steeplechase runners in the country, signed a full scholarship to attend the University of Toledo. Group III Sectional Cross Country star Briana Roberts signed a full tuition scholarship to attend the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.
In addition to the countless medals these student-athletes have won while competing for Pennsauken High School, both student-athletes are also champions in the classroom.
Click on the photos for more information about these great student-athletes!
