Announcements
ELCHS Jaguars Sign with Walsh
University
ELCHS celebrated its first two students to receive full
football scholarships. On February 4, 2009, National Letter of
Intent Day, East Lee County High School seniors Kendoll Gibson and
Ryan Gambill had a symbolic historic signing ceremony. Due to an
unexpected delay, both students signed their official letters of
intent with Walsh University a few days later.
Walsh University
from North Canton, Ohio, offered Ryan Gambill and Kendoll Gibson, a
full four year football scholarship that includes tuition, books,
room and board. Both athletes are extremely excited about the
tremendous opportunity they worked so hard to earn. According to
both athletes, several universities were scouting them, but both
opted for Walsh University because of the impressive scholarship
package. Although Walsh is quite a distance from Southwest Florida,
both Ryan and Gambill are exited about the prospect of beginning a
new chapter in their lives, even though it means leaving behind
family and friends which will be greatly missed.
When asked what
advice they would give to underclassmen Kendoll Gibson says, “I
would tell them no matter what sport it is, that they can’t just
like the game, they have to LOVE it. The love for the game will take
them far, and they have to get the grades too.” Ryan Gambill agrees,
“Just work hard in the weight room and on the field. But most
important, keep your GRADES up. You can’t go anywhere without the
grades, no matter how good you are.”
No matter how they
got here, the historic event is just the start for the two student
athletes, as well as the beginning of something extraordinary for
the East Lee. Fellow students, teachers and staff are extremely
proud and wish them the best. Kendoll Gibson adds, “I think it’s
going to be a great experience for me. I can’t wait to go. I owe all
my success to God, my family, Coach Jones, and to all the other
coaches and teachers who have helped me through my high school
career. I love East Lee County, I will never forget this experience.
If I could do it all over, I wouldn’t change one thing.”
Athletic Department News
East Lee County High School would like to congratulate Jammi German,
our new Athletic Director. We are all looking forward to a
great year for our athletes and coaches!
Varsity
Jackets are on sale. Prices start at $130.00.
We have exciting news! East Lee
County High School is now the hosting facility of a new youth
wrestling club. East Lee Youth Wrestling is a new U.S.A
Wrestling club for children ages 5-17. Here at East Lee Youth
Wrestling your child will be able to participate in the most
rewarding sport available. Whether your child has never wrestled
before or is an experienced wrestler, East Lee is the place for
you. Our goal is to build champions on and off the matt. East
Lee Youth Wrestling offers the benefits of teaching your child
team effort and individual competition as well. We pride
ourselves in providing a safe environment for children while
continuing the importance of competition and winning as well.
Please visit us on Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the wrestling/aerobics
room for information on our fall registration program. Thank you
and we look forward to seeing your child on the matt.
For more
information, visit the Athletic Department.
Athletic Office
715
Thomas Sherwin Ave.
Lehigh
Acres, Fl 33974
239-369-2932 ext.1116 or
239-369-6104 (Fax)
