j sewell memorial award · 2020. 4. 8. · joe sewell memorial award recognizing elmore county’s...

JOE SEWELL MEMORIAL AWARDRecognizing Elmore County’s Outstanding Christian Athletes and Leaders

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET MAY 7, 2019

05489 Joe Sewell 2019 Program.indd 1 5/2/19 9:20 AM

Purpose of the Joe Sewell Memorial Award

The Joe Sewell Memorial Award is named after one of Elmore County’s professional

athletes who displayed leadership and Christian character both on the fi eld and in his

home community of Titus, Joe Sewell. Sewell still owns two of Major League Baseball’s

records for the single season fewest strikeouts in both 1930 and 1932 as well as the

lifetime record of fewest strikeouts during his 14 year career. While he excelled on

the fi eld, Sewell was known as a quiet man of character and conviction who

gave back to his community as often as he could.

The purpose of the Joe Sewell Memorial Award is to recognize outstanding

high school senior athletes who have consistently represented the highest

ideals of Christian leadership and emulate the character of Joe Sewell. Each

participating high school nominates up to four senior students for this award. The Joe

Sewell Memorial Award Board of Directors names Finalists from that list of nominees.

Students are then evaluated on the criteria of excellence in athletics, academics, leadership,

and church, community, and character, as well as a panel interview conducted by the

Board. One male and one female are selected as the overall Joe Sewell Memorial Award

recipients. Each of those students receives a $3,000 John Sewell Scholarship. One male

and one female are also selected at the Category Winners for each of the four categories

listed above, and each is awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

The Joe Sewell Memorial Award Board of Directors also names 9th Grade Certifi cate

Winners who exemplify the same criteria as the seniors to encourage these youth to

continue to excel. High schools are invited to nominate up to four freshmen who are then

evaluated by the board prior to being named a Certifi cate Winner. Many of our 9th Grade

Certifi cate Winners return as Senior Finalists.

John Sewell ScholarshipJohn Sewell was a cousin of Joe Sewell who was dedicated to the game of baseball and

making a positive infl uence on young people. After a successful business career, John

spent almost all of his available time working with young people. He admitted his greatest

weakness in life by saying, “I just can’t say no to a kid that wants to play ball. I’ll do

anything to help him.” In 2000, John went on a mission to fi nd his cousin’s famous bat.

When it was found in Birmingham, John had the opportunity to hold it and make the

connection to his famous cousin from years past. John continued to coach and be a

part of youth baseball until his death in 2003. He was a resident of Coosada, and his

wife Billie serves with the Board of Directors.

The John Sewell Scholarships presented to

students each year are fully funded by

donations from local businesses and individuals who want to encourage

excellence in Elmore County students and support the furtherance of

their education. The scholarships for students would not be possible

without these sponsors’ participation each year – for their generosity,

we are truly grateful.


Joe Sewell still holds the record for The Hardest Player to Strike-Out in Baseball

Joe Sewell was born in Elmore County’s Titus community in

1898. Most die-hard baseball fans know of the legendary Joe Sewell.

However he stood in the shadows of some of baseball’s giants in the

game – Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and many others. He played for the

Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees in his career from 1920 to

1933. Sewell was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977 and

died in Mobile in 1990.

Joe Sewell still owns two of Major League Baseball’s records, re-

cords which most fans of the game say will never be broken. He

holds the lifetime record for fewest strikeouts at bat during his 14

year pro career – 114 in 7,132 games. Sewell holds the single season

record for fewest strikeouts at bat of just three strikeouts in 640

games in 1930 and 1932. A left handed hitter who threw right hand-

ed, Sewell was a speedy shortstop who led the American League in

fi elding twice and putouts and led the league four times in assists.

When it came to hitting, no one matched Joe Sewell. Few rookies

then and even in today’s modern era faced a tougher assignment

or more pressure than Sewell did in 1920. While Sewell was play-

ing his fi rst professional season in New Orleans right out of college

(Alabama), Cleveland Indians hero Ray Chapman was killed by a Carl Mays’ pitch in August. When Chap-

man’s replacement was hurt on Labor Day, the kid from Alabama got the call and was thrust into one of the

most heated pennant races ever in the American League. “Little Joe” as he was called (5’7’’), proved equal

to the task, batting .329 for the rest of the season in helping the Cleveland Indians to their fi rst American

League Championship pennant.

From September 13, 1922 to April 30, 1930, he played 1,103 straight games –

a major league record at that time, and only surpassed by his teammate, the great

Lou Gehrig. He and his younger brother, Luke Sewell, are still ranked 8th on

baseball’s Most Career Hits list for brothers. Sewell used a 40-ounce bat called

“Black Betsy’’ during his entire career. That

bat rests now in the Alabama Sports Hall of

Fame Museum in Birmingham.

But for all of his athletic feats, it is the

character of the man that this award seeks

to emulate as well. Joe Sewell was known

as a quiet man of character and convic-

tion. During the depression, Joe was

known on several occasions through-

out the years to bring baseballs, gloves

and bats to the kids of Elmore County. He

loved the game and wanted other poor kids from the

South to have a chance to learn the game and the sportsmanship

that accompanied it.

After retirement he spent several years coaching for the Yankees. He

later was a scout for the Indians. He was head baseball coach at his alma

mater, the University of Alabama, for several years leading the Tide to an

SEC title in 1968. Alabama’s baseball stadium is named for him.


2019 SponsorsThese businesses and individuals have “stepped up to the plate!”

GRAND SLAM

HOME RUN

TRIPLE PLAYADAMS DRUGS • ALABAMA POWER • FIRST COMMUNITY BANK

MILLBROOK MEN’S CLUB • RIVERSIDE CHEVROLET • TALLASSEE REHABWETUMPKA LION’S CLUB

MVPASE CREDIT UNION • CENTRAL ALABAMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

DON DUNCAN’S ALL AMERICAN TIRE • DR. BRIAN BARRETT • JACKSON THORNTON PALOMAR INSURANCE • PRIMESOUTH BANK • RIVER BANK & TRUST

SOUTHERN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS

BASE HITCOLLIER FORD • HOLLEY MARKETING

MARK’S SERVICE CENTER • TALLASSEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Joe Sewell Board Members

JIM ADAMS • BARRY CHRIETZBURG • RON DICKERSON • DON DUNCAN • HARRIS GARNER • JENIFER GLOVER

JOEY HOLLEY • LISA KNIGHT • BILL LEWIS • DAVID LOGAN • MICHAEL MORGAN • JEANINE PITCHFORD

GRIFFIN PRITCHARD • MADISON ROBERTS • MARILYN SPEAKE • RENAE VENABLE

JOHN SEWELL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDWELDON FAMILY • INGRAM FAMILY • MRS. BILLIE SEWELL AND FAMILY

Special Thanks to These Providers: Jenilyn’s Florist

City of Wetumpka and Clay Murrell


Tonight’s Speaker -

Siran Stacy Former University of Alabama Tailback

and NFL Player Siran Stacy was born and raised in Southeast Alabama. His ac-

complishments include exploits such as Hall of Fame running back inductee at Coffeyville Junior College in Coffeyville, KS (1987-1988), a 2nd team All-American tailback at The University of Alabama (1989-1991) and 2nd round draft choice by The Philadelphia Eagles in the spring of 1992. In 1995 he was drafted into The World Football League/ NFL Europe with The Scottish Claymores and became league MVP and All-time leading rusher. During this time he lived in Edinburgh and Glasgow Scotland and traveled throughout Europe playing football. Upon leaving the sports world, he started working in the corporate fi eld with mortgage companies such as Home Town Lenders, Countrywide Home Loans, Wells Fargo Home Banking, and Coastal Commu-nity Bank. Along with working, he had a passion for ministry. Stacy worked fi ve years with Bill Glass Prison Ministry which positively impacts the prison system worldwide. He also spoke with multiple FCA groups as well as speaking at small churches and youth rallies. November 19, 2007, brought about tragic life-changing circumstances that propelled Stacy into full-time ministry in June of 2008. In 2009, with the call of God on his life, Siran was ordained into ministry by Sr. Pastor Steve Vaggalis of Destiny Worship Center in Miramar Beach, FL. Stacy’s Ministry has had a profound impact for God’s Kingdom throughout the United States and fi ve continents. Everywhere God takes him people are inspired, and lives are changed by the power of Jesus Christ.

Tonight’s Emcee - DOUG AMOSDoug Amos has worked in sports media in the River Region for

more than 30 years, having covered the Southeastern Conference for The Montgomery Advertiser for eight years before beginning his radio career. He has hosted a sports radio show in the area since 1993, and has been a two-time recipient of the Associated Press Excellence in Broadcasting Award. He currently hosts The MAX Round Table with former Auburn quarterback Charlie Trotman on ESPN The Ticket, and last year began a new show – Strong To The Finish – which is a faith-based sports interview program about balancing love for athletics and passion for God. He also works for the Troy Sports Radio Network, serving as the studio host and color analyst for Trojan football and basketball games. Doug and his wife, Karla, have a daughter – Reyn, age 11.


Tyler AbernathyEdgewood Academy

Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track & FieldFirst Baptist Church, Wetumpka • People-to-People Ambassador to Australia • Volunteer for Elmore County Food Pantry, Salvation Army, Relay for Life & Tornado Relief • AISA State champion in basketball, football and track • Certifi ed scuba diver • Joe

Sewell 9th grade certifi cate • Multiple scholarships including Wooster, University of the South, Mississippi College, and Jacksonville State. Accepted a football scholarship to Huntingdon College • Son of Ken and Andrea Abernathy

Cory AnthonyWetumpka High School

Cross Country, Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)Mulder Memorial United Methodist Church • Bible Class teacher • Mission trips to Oklahoma, Boston, & St. Louis • Cross Country and Track Team Captain • Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Two time All-Metro Runner of the Year • Holds school records for

fastest times in fi ve events • Beta Club and National Honor Society • Accepted a track and fi eld scholarship to the University of South Alabama • Son of Patrick and Holli Anthony

Bailey BarfootStanhope Elmore High School

Baseball, FootballCoosada Baptist Church • “Kids Own Worship” leader • Wetumpka tornado relief with baseball team • Mission trips, Mission Fuge and DNow • Stanhope Elmore Fire Award for leadership • All County Baseball Honorable Mention • Ignite Christian Club • Member

of National Honor Society and Beta Club • Presidential Scholarship to Faulkner University and Academic Achievement Award to the University of Alabama and Troy University • Son of Austin and Sandy Barfoot

Grace BarletElmore County High School

Volleyball, Soccer, PowerliftingSt. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church • Volunteer for Baptist Medical Center and Tallassee Pregnancy Center • Attended March for Life in Washington DC • All-County Volleyball • AP Scholar Award • Senior Elite • Joe Sewell 9th grade certifi cate • Scholarship off ers

from Auburn, Belmont & Berry College; Accepted scholarship to Sewanee: University of the South where she will play volleyball • Daughter of Brian and Sarah Barlet

Hunter BowdoinEdgewood Academy

Football, Track & FieldCain’s Chapel United Methodist Church • Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Volunteer at Loachapoka Food Pantry and Wetumpka tornado relief • Student Government • Blake Walters Legacy Award • Announcer for softball & baseball • Football team captain • AISA

football championship team member • Scholarship off ers from Brevard College, Birmingham Southern, Auburn Montgomery, University of West Alabama, LaGrange College • Son of Mike and Tammy Bowdoin

Laiken ChampionNew Life Christian Academy

Volleyball, Basketball, SoftballCoosada Baptist Church • Mission Fuge • Children’s Sunday School assistant and Nursery Volunteer • Volleyball ACAA All-State & All Tournament • Basketball ACAA All-State • Leads prayer before games • Beta Club • University of Alabama Early College Director’s

List • Various scholarship off ers to Huntingdon, Tennessee Wesleyan, University of South Alabama & Mississippi University for Women • Daughter of Ken Champion & Ann Champion

Emma Grace Qiaowei CoyleTallassee High School

CheerleadingGrace Point Church, Montgomery • Children’s church, VBS, & nursery volunteer • Students for Christ • Elmore County Conservation Church Clean-up Day • Distinguished Young Women of Elmore County Scholastic Award • Cheer Team

Captain • All-American Cheerleader • Women’s Intermediate Choir • Academic Excellence Team • Joe Sewell 9th grade certifi cate • Multiple scholarships to UAB, Faulkner & Auburn University • Daughter of John and Rebecca Coyle

Jelauryn A. CrenshawStanhope Elmore High School

CheerleadingLighthouse Baptist Church • Relay for Life and Field of Dreams volunteer • Youth Leadership Elmore County 2017 • Emcee for youth programs • Member of FBLA & Jr. Civitan • Cheer Coach for Jr. Mustangs • Varsity Cheer captain, UCA All-American, and Camp

Jump-Off Winner • Accepted to The University of Alabama, UAB, Auburn University, University of South Alabama and Troy University • Daughter of Sonya Crenshaw and Anthony Crenshaw

Ansley MacKay DrummondsEdgewood Academy

Basketball, Cheerleading, SoftballCenterpoint Fellowship Church • Multiple missions trips • Leader for children’s ministry • Volunteer for Adullam House, 21 Days of Prayer, First Priority, See You at the Pole, and sports camps • Five time UCA All American cheerleader • Wendy’s Heisman School

Winner • National Youth Leadership Forum • Congress of Future Medical Leaders • Class President • Scholarship off ers from Troy University and The University of South Alabama • Daughter of Brandon and Pam Drummonds

Kirsten ElskyNew Life Christian Academy

Volleyball, Softball Real Life Church • Small group leader for 7th & 8th grade girls • Drama team leader • Volunteer at Baptist Medical Center for Love Your Heart Day • University of Alabama Early College Director’s List • Member of Beta Club • Various scholarship off ers to Auburn

University, AUM, UAB, Samford, Faulkner & The University of Alabama • Daughter of Joey and Melanie Elsky


Donovan GreenStanhope Elmore High School

BowlingChurch at the Brook • Church Choir and Youth Praise Team • Host for Millbrook teachers • Volunteer with Alabama Angels pageant • Boys State House of Representatives • ROTC Squad Leader • 3rd place South Regionals Bowling Tournament • Honor societies for

English, Spanish and Math • Grandview YMCA Camp Counselor • YMCA Counselor of the Month • Scholarship off ers to The University of Alabama • Son of Dorothy DeRamus

Kennedy GrierHoltville High School

Soccer, Cross CountryShoal Creek Baptist Church • Participated in a mission trip to Nicaragua • Leads prayer before soccer games • Girls’ State • HOSA President • Member of Beta Club and Spanish Club • Joe Sewell 9th grade certifi cate • Spirit of Auburn Scholarship, University of

Alabama Honors College, Athletic & Academic Scholarship to Faulkner University • Daughter of Jim and Lisa Grier

Gabriel HankinsWetumpka High School

TennisFirst Baptist Church Wetumpka • Worship Praise Team • Volunteers for Good News Club, Gideons, & Food Bank. • Multiple mission trips • National Merit Scholar • Alabama All State Choir • WHS Choir • Tribal Tones Acapella Ensemble • Tribal Council

Ambassador • Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta & FCA • Scholarship off ers include the University of Alabama, Troy, Montevallo, UAB, and the Spirit of Auburn Founders Scholarship • Son of Thad and Gigi Hankins

Tucker JonesHoltville High School

Soccer, Cross CountryProspect Baptist Church • Volunteers with Eclectic Christmas • Member of Disciple Dawgs and Bulldog Ambassadors • Soccer Team Captain • Two time area champion team in soccer • 1st place Behavioral & Social Sciences Senior Division Regional Science fair

• Boys State Senate • Treasurer of Jr. Civitan, Student Government and Senior Class • Joe Sewell 9th grade certifi cate • Spirit of Auburn Scholarship to Auburn University • Son of David and Rachel Jones

Mary Kate LackeyTallassee High School

VolleyballFirst Baptist Church, Tallassee • Helps with church pre-school ministry & Good News Club • Distinguished Young Women Spirit Award • Volunteer with Life Choice Pregnancy Center and Community Hospice • Volleyball team captain • Tallassee

Dance Team • Youth Ambassador for Tallassee Chamber of Commerce • Show Choir • Joe Sewell 9th grade certifi cate • Multiple scholarships to Auburn University Montgomery, Troy & UAB • Daughter of Chris Lackey and Wendy Lackey

Jacoby LightfootNew Life Christian Academy

Football, Basketball, BaseballGoodship Missionary Baptist Church • Youth Usher & Boys Step Team • Youth Choir & Young Men’s Crusader group • ACAA All-Star Basketball • Football & Basketball team captain • Basketball team MVP • Boys Scouts • University of Alabama Early College Director’s

List • Member of Beta Club • Various scholarships to Faulkner, Troy, Huntingdon, AUM, Mississippi State, and Alabama A&M University • Son of Bobby and Mary Lightfoot

Anna Kate NortonWetumpka High School

Softball, VolleyballUniversity Church of Christ • Lads to Leaders • Inner City Ministries • Alabama High School Rodeo Association & Professional Cowboy Association • Champion breakaway roper & barrel racer • Softball Best Defensive Player • Teaches children basic horseback riding

• Wetumpka High School Indian Warrior Princess • Joe Sewell 9th grade certifi cate • Softball Scholarship to Freed Hardeman University; Accepted to UT Martin & Southern Arkansas • Daughter of Phillip and Debra Norton

Lindsey Haven OwingsNew Life Christian Academy

Volleyball, Basketball, SoftballChurch of the Highlands • Over 200 community service hours at Camp Hope Alabama • Spokesperson for interracial adoptive families • Volleyball: ACAA All-State, Team MVP • Basketball: ACAA All-State, Team MVP • Softball: MVP and All-Tournament •

Beta Club President • Joe Sewell 9th grade certifi cate •Scholarship off ers to Auburn University at Montgomery and Faulkner University • Daughter of Jeromy and Beverly Owings

Michael Logan PierceTallassee High School

BaseballEast Tallassee Church of Christ • Peer mentor at Tallassee Elementary School • Volunteers for youth baseball camps and Tallassee Dixie Youth Baseball league • Senior Class Homecoming representative • Men’s Choir • Yearbook Staff & Library Aide •

Member of Mu Alpha Theta and National Honor Society • Presidential Scholarship to Southern Union State Community College • Son of Brett Pierce and Michael Pierce

Bailey SharpTallassee High School

BaseballFirst Baptist Church Tallassee • Peer mentor and reader at Tallassee Elementary School • Volunteers for Discipleship Now, youth baseball camps and yardwork for elderly citizens • Superintendent’s Advisory Council • Golden Glove Infi elder Award

• Men’s Concert Choir • Prom Committee • Member of Student Council, Mu Alpha Theta and National Honor Society • Spirit of Auburn Scholarship • Son of Matt and Jill Sharp


Pearson ShawHoltville High School

GolfShoal Creek Baptist Church • Elmore County Automotive Student of the Year • Founder & President of Disciple Dawgs • Leader for Youth Celebrate Recovery and See You at the Pole • Local and foreign mission trips • President’s Award for Academic Excellence

• Member of DECA, Jr. Civitan, FCA, First Priority and Bulldog Ambassadors • Scholarship off ers to the University of Alabama, Cedarville University, and the University of Mobile • Son of Dan and Kristy Shaw

James Allen Singleton, Jr.Elmore County High School

Baseball, Basketball, FootballRock Springs Baptist Church • Volunteered at Vacation Bible School, Kindness Ministry and Upward Basketball • Baseball & Basketball Team Captain • Bryant Jordan Regional Winner • Vice President of Beta Club • President of National English Honor

Society, and Mu Alpha Theta • Senior Elite • Spirit of Auburn Scholarship, Trustees’ Scholarship & Ever to Conquer Scholarship to Auburn University • Son of James Singleton and Kristy Singleton

Mary SmithStanhope Elmore High School

SoccerCoosada Baptist Church and Crossroads Community Church • Volunteer at Closet of Hope & Family Promise Homeless Shelter • Church Welcome Team • Leadership & Planning team for Take 3 outreach project • Soccer: Team captain, Coaches Award, Most

Improved Player • Soccer coach for YMCA youth teams • YMCA Camp Counselor • Scholarship off ers to The University of Alabama, Jacksonville State University, & Auburn Montgomery • Daughter of Kelli Smith and Chad Smith

Madison TraylorElmore County High School

Basketball, Volleyball, SoftballFirst Baptist Church, Eclectic • Volunteer at Eclectic Public Library, Upward Basketball & VBS • Class 4A Bryant Jordan Scholar Athlete State Winner Volleyball: Elmore County Player of the Year; All Metro & All Area Basketball: Player of the Year; MVP, All State &

All Metro Senior Elite Class Treasurer • Joe Sewell 9th grade certifi cate • Scholarship awards from UAB, Troy, and University of South Alabama • Daughter of Shane Traylor and Allyson Tatum

Hunter Scott WallaceWetumpka High School

Baseball, Cross CountryMulder Memorial United Methodist Church • Serves weekly at Autumnwood Village satellite church • Cross Country Coaches Award two years • Cross Country Leadership Committee • Member of Beta Club, National Honor Society, and Fellowship of Christian

Athletes • Scholarship off ers from Mississippi State University, Jacksonville State University & Auburn University • Son of Kim Wallace and Michael Wallace

Thomas Parker WattsElmore County High School

Football, Powerlifting, Track & FieldSantuck Baptist Church • Youth band and worship leader • Multiple mission trips • Volunteers at Santuck Saturdays Cup of Living Water Ministry, Food Pantry, Fall Festival & Children’s Ministry • Beta Club President • Boys’ State representative •

Football: Team Captain; All Area, All Metro, All Region Off ensive Lineman • Joe Sewell 9th grade certifi cate • Raymond & Eleanor Loyd Engineering Scholarship to Auburn University • Son of Ted and Keri Watts

Amelia WelchEdgewood Academy

Cheerleading, TrackCrossroads Community Church • Worship leader & disciple group leader • Multiple mission trips • Volunteers with Elmore County Food Pantry, VBS and Disciple Now • AISA All-Star Cheerleader • Class Chaplain • Teaches guitar lessons to children • Joe Sewell

9th grade certifi cate • Scholarships off ers from Mississippi College, Auburn University at Montgomery, Troy University and Southern Union • Daughter of Clint and Celeste Welch

Hannah WestbrookHoltville High School

SoccerCrossroads Community Church • Kindergarten Sunday School teacher • World Changers • Delivers meals to elderly & volunteers at local senior center • Soccer Team Captain • Member of Beta Club and DECA • Multiple scholarships off ers to Troy University, The

University of Alabama Birmingham, Faulkner University, and Auburn University at Montgomery • Daughter of Larry and Stephanie Weatherly

�


Edgewood AcademyJake Allison

Emma BrownColton Jones

Emma Weldon

Elmore County High SchoolJack AtkinsonSean Darnell

Pari Claire HallCheyenne Thornton

Holtville High SchoolMikey ForneyCooper Mann

Brae Lee MorrisErin Wilson

New Life Christian AcademyAubrey Allen

Nathan GoldenMary Beth MerrellAnnabelle Tucker

Stanhope Elmore High SchoolAbbie Deason

Anna Grace DeasonKelbi Johnson

Madison McElrath

Tallassee High SchoolChloe Baynes

Woodrow DeanBelle HaynesCaleb Mason

Wetumpka High SchoolAvery ThomasAustin TurnerKylie WilsonTracy Wright

The Joe Sewell Memorial Award and John Sewell Scholarships are projects under the auspices of the Elmore County Community Foundation (ECCF) which is an affi liate of Central Alabama Community Foundation.

Contributions to the Joe Sewell Fund are tax-deductible.Donors may give online at cacfi nfo.org or by mail toECCF/Joe Sewell Fund, P.O. Box 743, Wetumpka, AL 36092

Joe Sewell Memorial AwardElmore County’s prestigious award for high school seniors – Since 2005

PO Box 743Wetumpka, AL 36092

Joe Sewell Memorial Award

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”- Proverbs 22:6 KJV

hild in tthhhhhhee way h


Aaron Smith

Elmore County High School

Football, Powerlifting, Track

Patty Holley


Volleyball

Kirkland McWhorter

Tallassee High School

Cross Country, Soccer, Track & Field

Madison Roberts

Wetumpka High School

Cheerleading

Elissa Brown


Softball, Basketball, Track & Field

Benjamin Todd Buck, Jr.

Holtville High School

Football, Soccer, Baseball,

Basketball, Wrestling

Ty Naquin

Stanhope Elmore High School

Baseball, Wrestling

Sarah Staton


Soccer, Cross Country,

Bowling

�

Robert Broom


Cross Country, Soccer

Hannah Traylor


Basketball, Powerlifting,Track & Field, Volleyball

05489 Joe Sewell 2019 Program.indd 1005489 Joe Sewell 2019 Program.indd 10 5/2/19 9:20 AM5/2/19 9:20 AM

Cody Arant


Football, Baseball

Jordan Nickols


Football, Baseball

Evan Miles Venable


Football, Powerlifting, Basketball, Golf

Thatcher Pinkston


Football, Tennis, Wrestling

Kelsey Baker


Cheerleading

Ashley Colquitt


Cheerleading, Soccer

Hannah Elizabeth Weldon

Edgewood Academy

Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Track, Cheerleading

Taylor Veazey


Basketball, Tennis, Cross Country

Chris Glover


Football, Baseball

Josh Cain

Edgewood Academy

Football, Basketball, Track

Thomas Luke Rowe


Football, Basketball, Track

Chas Worthy


Football, Basketball, Baseball

Kelly McWhorter


Cheerleading

Heather Finklea


Softball, Basketball

Rachel Virginia Powell


Volleyball

Ashley Hicks

Stanhope Elmore High School

Cheerleading

Colton LaDon Campbell


Baseball, Basketball, Football

Carter Singleton


Basketball, Powerlifting, Soccer, Track

05489 Joe Sewell 2019 Program.indd 1105489 Joe Sewell 2019 Program.indd 11 5/2/19 9:20 AM5/2/19 9:20 AM

Fifteenth AnnualJoe Sewell Memorial Award Banquet Program

Wetumpka Civic CenterMay 7, 2019

Call to Order & Welcome ~ Jenifer Glover, Joe Sewell Memorial Award Board Chair Marilyn Speake, Joe Sewell Memorial Award Vice Chair

Senior and 9th Grade Student Entrance

Dinner Instructions ~ Jenifer Glover

Invocation ~ Ron Dickerson, Joe Sewell Memorial Award Board Member

Dinner

Sponsor Recognition ~ Michael Morgan, Joe Sewell Memorial Award Board Member

Introduction of Emcee ~ Harris Garner, Garner Electric, Inc., and Joe Sewell Memorial Award Board Member

Special Recognitions ~ Doug Amos

Board Members

Past Award Winners

Senior Finalists who were 9th Grade Certifi cate Winners

Recognition of 9th Grade Certifi cate Winners ~ Doug Amos~ Millbrook Men’s Club

Introduction of Senior Joe Sewell Award Finalists ~ Doug Amos~ Elmore County Commission

Introduction of Speaker ~ Damon Rowe – Neptune Technology Group

Keynote Speaker ~ Siran Stacy, Siran Stacy Ministries

Honoree Selection ~ Joey Holley, Joe Sewell Memorial Award Board Member

Senior Category Award Winners ~ Doug Amos and Sewell AlumniGirls Leadership Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Community BankBoys Leadership Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wetumpka Lions ClubGirls Academic Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alabama Power CompanyBoys Academic Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adams DrugsGirls Church, Community & Character Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tallassee RehabBoys Church, Community & Character Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riverside ChevroletGirls Athletic Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weldon FamilyBoys Athletic Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ingram Family

Girls Overall Joe Sewell Award and John Sewell Scholarship Winner . . Billie Sewell and Barry Mask~ Sewell Family

Boys Overall Joe Sewell Award and John Sewell Scholarship Winner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billie Sewell ~ Lee’s Auto Repair

Adjourning Remarks ~ Jenifer Glover


j sewell memorial award · 2020. 4. 8. · joe sewell memorial award recognizing elmore county’s...

Documents