The 11th Annual Vincent J. Dooley Awards and Scholarships Recipients for school year 2017-2018

Sadie Frame of First Presbyterian Day School, and Wesley Simpson of Union Grove High School were named as the recipients of the four-year scholarship of $1000 per year by legendary Coach Vince Dooley on May 12, 2018 at a ceremony held at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.  More than 550 student-athletes and guests attended the event which featured inspirational messages from Coach Dooley, Executive Director of the Georgia High School Association Dr. Robin Hines, and ABW Founder/President Fred Northup.  All enjoyed a breakfast meal, compliments of The Chick-fil-A Foundation.  The Hudgens Family Foundation was once again the Presenting Sponsor for the event.

Ms. Frame distinguished herself as a four-sport athlete, including leading her team to the school’s first-ever Softball State Championship, and was a first place champion two years in a row in the State 100 meter and 300 meter hurdles.  In school, she carries a 4.0 GPA with AP classes, was Senior Class Treasurer, was the 2017 Wendy’s High School Heisman winner, and was an inaugural member of the Student Athletic Board, among other activities.  In the community, she has participated on mission trips to orphanages in Mexico, was the School Leader for the Tim Tebow “Night to Shine” Foundation, and was the Grade Leader for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, among other pursuits.  Sadie was crowned the 2017 International Cherry Blossom Festival Queen based upon poise, intelligence, involvement in the community, and extracurricular school activities.

Mr. Simpson was the basketball team Captain for three years, leaving Union Grove as the school’s all-time leading scorer and all-time leader of assists.  He will continue his basketball career at Georgia College and State University.  Wesley maintains a 4.0 GPA while taking AP and Honors classes.  On campus, he is on the Yearbook Staff, is a member of the Athletic Director’s Athlete Leadership Council, and was voted best all-around for his senior year.  In the community, he volunteers at the food pantry, in a nursing home, and for Special Olympics, all while tutoring underclassmen in math on weekends.

The two scholarship recipients will also each receive $500 to donate to the charitable organization of their choice.

The 2018 Scholarship Finalists were:

Girls

Sadie Frame, First Presbyterian Day School

Emily Harrison, Trinity Christian School

Margaret Henry, Lamar County High School

Destiny Henson, Baker County High School

Kasey Kaiser, Tattnall County High School

Lauren Krotz, Landmark Christian School

Diarra Oden, Marist School

Laney Pollock, Baconton Community Charter School

Karah Straub, Forsyth Central High School

Regan Troy, Union Grove High School

Boys

Matteo Castile, Cedar Shoals High School

Christopher Cochran, River Ridge High School

Keaton Coletti, North Oconee High School

Jacob Henderson, Armuchee High School

Truman Jones, The Westminster Schools

Sammy Martin, Stratford Academy

Sam McRae, Grace Christian Academy

Wesley Simpson, Union Grove High School

Spencer Smith, Pierce County High School

Grant Williford, Etowah High School

Congratulations to all the 2018 Dooley Award Recipients