2010 Watkins Recipient Dinners
2010 Watkins Award Recipient’s Individual Dinners
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Elite Five (in alphabetical order):
Devin Gardner, Detroit, MI – Devin received the Principal’s GPA Award, Assistant with the Police Athletic League, Volunteer for the Plymouth Educational Center, Under Armour All American, Ranked #4 Quarterback in the nation, All State Michigan and maintains a 3.4 GPA at Inkster High School.
Eric Reid, Baton Rouge, LA - Eric is the 2010 Student of the Year, Mentor to 6 Freshman, Member of Mt. Gillion Baptist Church, Voted the Most Intelligent Male, Assistant in the LSU Chemistry Lab, Gatorade Player of the Year, US Army All American, #1 Player in Louisiana, 1st Team All District/All Metro/&All Parish, and District MVP. Participates in basketball and football while maintaining a 4.7 GPA at Dutchtown High School.
Evan Washington, Dallas, TX – Evan is member of the DeSoto Student Council, a Volunteer for The Bridge Homeless Shelter, Volunteer for the Ellis Hobbs Special Olympics, Basketball First Team Academic, Basketball First Team All Region/All District, Football First Team All District, Max Prep All American, Offensive Player of the Year, Under Armour All American. Participates in Basketball and Football while maintaining a 3.9 GPA at DeSoto High School.
Brandon Willis, Duncan, SC - Brandon is a volunteer his local soup kitchens, Volunteer for Breast Cancer Awareness, and developed and run several local sports camps for local youth, South Carolina All Area, All Region, All State, #2 recruit in South Carolina, US Army All American. Participates in football while maintaining a 4.0 GPA at James F. Byrnes High School.
David Yankey, Atlanta, GA - David is a member of the PAL’s Club (working with kids who have special needs), Student Venture, High School Campus Crusade for Christ, Volunteer at St. Francis soup kitchen, Scholar Honor roll his entire high school career, National Achievement Award, Received the Excaliber Award for Character, 3 Year Fulton All County Team, All State, Georgia All Star Team, and selected for the Max Emfinger Senior Bowl. He participates in football while maintaining a 4.0 GPA at Centennial High School.
Finalists are chosen based on their unweighted grade point average, their personal statements, extra curricular activities, community service, and letters of recommendation. Each winner will be recognized in Los Angeles, receive an award, ring, and dinner in their hometown.
About the Watkins Award
The Watkins Award is presented annually to African American scholar-athletes since 1992, the Watkins Award is named for Franklin D. Watkins, the coach of championship football and basketball teams in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Previous awardees include Rhodes Scholar Myron Rolle; Atlanta Falcons Justin Blalock; Miami Dolphins Ted Ginn Jr.; Washington Redskins Lorenzo Alexander; Arizona Cardinals Robert Tate; Cleveland Browns Darnell Dinkins; New York Giants LaVarr Arrington; Oakland Raiders Grant Irons and Ronald Curry; Indianapolis Colts Deryck Toles; Jacksonville Jaguars Marcedes Lewis; Detroit Lions Ernie Sims; and Houston Texan Darius Walker.
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