Bios of all the Lehigh Valley High School Football Scholar-Athletes

http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/ FROM KEITH GROLLER The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Dnner is coming up a month from today, March 3 at the Northampton Community Center and Penn State football coach Bill O'Brien is the main speaker. I don't know if any tickets remain. They cost $30. Call Herb Barrall at 484-515-6530 for more information. This event showcases the best and the brightest from the high school gridiron. Maybe none of them will ever play in the Super Bowl, but they have all been super representatives of their schools. Here's a look at who will be honored at the banquet: William Allen High School – Zakary Joseph Dakes A 6’0” 185 lb. safety and wide receiver, he ranks 18 out of 691 students. He is an Honor Roll student, a member of the National Honor Society, a member of Student Government, and is a staff member of both the yearbook and school newspaper. He is involved in community service at the Allentown Jewish Community Center, and was selected to play in the Blue-Grey National All-Star Game in Tampa, FL as a defensive back. Allentown Central Catholic High School – Kevin Michael Kern A 6’ 180 lb. running back and linebacker, he ranks 56 out of 197 students. He is an Honor Roll student and member of the National Honor Society. He participates in basketball, class plays, the Pennsylvania Math league, and the PA Junior Academy of Science. He volunteers with the Catholic Heart Work Camp, the Parish Youth Group, the Souper Bowl of Caring, and as a youth basketball coach. Bangor Area High School – Brett Joseph Albinson A 6’1” 205 lb. quarterback and defensive end, he ranks 39 out of 274 students. He is an Honor Roll student, and member of the National Honor Society. He participates in baseball and basketball, is a staff member of both the yearbook and school newspaper, and serves as a peer tutor. His community activities include serving for the Knights of Columbus Squires, coaching a youth baseball clinic, and serving as a lifeguard. Bethlehem Catholic High School – Joseph Anthony Ruggiero A 5’11” 205 lb. fullback and linebacker, he ranks 69 out of 190 students. He is an Honor Roll student, Class Officer, and member of Student Government. He is a member of the Becahi THON Committee and the LVC Student Athlete Character Council. He is an Altar Server, active in Dream Come True, Angel 34, and his Church’s food and clothing drives. Catasauqua Area High School – Zachary Barry Stopay A 5’11” 180 lb. tight end and linebacker, he ranks 14 out of 114 students. He earned All Conference honors, is an Honor Roll student, and member of the National Honor Society. He participates in baseball, the Varsity “C” Club, SADD, and is a Student Council Officer. He is active in his Church, a youth sports volunteer, and a Special Olympics volunteer. Louis E. Dieruff Area High School – Steven H. Hunt A 5’9” 260 lb. offensive lineman, he ranks 37 out of 395 students. He is an Honor Roll student, Editor and staff member of the Yearbook, and has been involved in the Latino Leadership Academy for two years. He volunteers at Book Night at a local elementary school and is active in helping with numerous events at his Church. East Stroudsburg North High School – Judson Onkware Kibagendi A 5’11” 186 lb. guard, he ranks 24 out of 286 students. He is an Honor Roll student and participates in varsity track and the Math Club. His community activities include volunteering with the Salvation Army, working with students at an elementary school field day, and he works as a server at Dairy Queen. East Stroudsburg South High School – Tyler Steven McLaughlin A 6’0” 175 lb. quarterback, he ranks 76 out of 396 students. He is an Honor Roll student, National Honor Society member, Student Government member, and participates in baseball. His community activities include serving as a Soup Kitchen volunteer and delivering meals during the Christmas season. Easton Area High School – Kristopher Alan Horton A 6’1” 190 lb. placekicker and punter, he ranks 108 out of 641 students. He is an Honor Roll student, National Honor Society member, and participates in track. He is a member of the SAVE Environmental Club, the Easton Angels, the Technology Student Association, and twice earned first place in the PA Junior Academy of Science. He volunteers with Little League Baseball, the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and is an Altar Server in his Church. Emmaus High School – Robert Dalton Landis A 6’2” 217 lb. placekicker and punter, he ranks 201 out of 634 students. He is an Honor Roll student and earned All Conference honors. He plays Scrub League Basketball and participates in lacrosse and soccer. He volunteers at various youth soccer tournaments, participated in renovating a shrine at a local cemetery and in converting a convent to a maternity shelter, as well as sending supplies to troops overseas. Freedom High School – Sean Christopher Wrobel A 6’1” 175 lb. placekicker and punter, he ranks 37 out of 440 students. He is an Honor Roll student, a member of the National Honor Society, earned All Conference honors, and participates in baseball. His community activities include Read Across America, park and recreation clean up, and volunteering as a youth football and baseball coach. Jim Thorpe High School – Daniel Hartung A 5’11” 165 lb. wide receiver and defensive back, he ranks 9 out of 120 students. He is an Honor Roll student, a member of the Olympian Learn and Serve, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and is a Peer Mentoring Leader. His community activities include volunteering for the Split Rock Community Organization and as a lifeguard. Lehighton High School – Jacen Michael Nalesnik A 6’2” 215 lb. quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, defensive end, and kicker, he ranks 1 out of 145 students. He is a member of the National Honor Society, earned All Conference honors, and participates in baseball, basketball, and wrestling. He is a member of the Red Cross Club, FBLA, the Carbon County Citizen’s Bee, and is a Peer Tutor. He volunteers with his Church youth group, youth sports, and a food pantry. Liberty High School – Sean A. Frankenfield A 5’9” 155 lb. wide receiver and defensive back, he ranks 25 out of 613 students. He is an Honor Roll student, member of the National Honor Society, participates in track, and is a Student Government Class Officer. He is a member of the Debate, SADD, and Weightlifting clubs, serves on the Spirit Week committee, and is an elementary mentor. He volunteers with his Church youth group, youth sports, and Habitat for Humanity. Nazareth Area High School – Tyler Jeffrey Bray A 6’0” 175 lb. outside linebacker, he ranks 18 out of 355 students. He is an Honor Roll student, member of the National Honor Society, a Class Officer, and a basketball team captain. He is a member of the French Club and the Early Risers. He volunteers with the Interact Club, field weeks at the elementary and middle schools, and youth sports. Northampton Area High School – Imad Mathew Azar A 5’11” 220 lb. center and defensive end, he ranks 30 out of 444 students. He is an Honor Roll student, member of the National Honor Society, participates in wrestling, DECA, and the Math Club. He serves as a mentor at both the Children’s Home of Easton and Wall 2 Wall Urban Youth, and coaches various youth sports. Northern Lehigh High School – Caleb Edward Johnson A 6’4” 215 lb. running back and linebacker, he ranks 9 out of 151 students. He is an Honor Roll student, member of the National Honor Society, earned All State and All Conference honors, and participates in basketball and track. He is a member of the Interact, SADD, Spanish, and Chess clubs, as well as the Student Council. He volunteers at various events at his Church and is a nine year Altar Server. Northwestern Lehigh Regional High School – John Steven Dolinich A 6’0” 185 lb. placekicker and punter, he ranks 44 out of 170 students. He is a member of the National Honor Society and participates in track and soccer. He is a member of the Science, Foreign Culture, and Ski clubs, and the Emerging Health Professionals. Notre Dame High School – Kyle L. Steinmetz A 5’10” 180 lb. offensive guard and defensive end, he ranks 8 out of 123 students. He is an Honor Roll student and participates in varsity lacrosse. He is a member of the Notre Dame Mini Dance Marathon to benefit pediatric cancer. He is active as a volunteer at the Safe Harbour Homeless Shelter. Palisades High School – Michael J. Roszkowski A 5’10” 210 lb. offensive guard and defensive tackle, he ranks 26 out of 171 students. He is an Honor Roll student, National Honor Society member, and participates in wrestling, track, and the band. He is the Ecology Club President, member of the German Club and the German American Partnership Program, and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He is an Altar Server in his Church and is active in Community Days Palmerton High School – Alex Vignone A 5’10” 175 lb. tailback and free safety, he ranks 13 out of 121 students. He achieved High Honors all four years of high school and participates in track. He is a member of the Environmental Club, the Student Council, the Gifted Program, and he is a 2012 Mini Maxwell Award Winner. His community service activities include Special Olympics, a youth sports coach, the SOAR behavior program, and Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts. Parkland High School – Paul C. Tajiri A 5’7” 195 lb. defensive and offensive lineman, he ranks 27 out of 745 students. He an Honor Roll student, member of the National Honor Society, and he is a Class Officer. He is a member of the Math, English, Science, and Spanish Honor Societies as well as FBLA and the Key Club. He is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, volunteers at a local hospital and a blood drive, and is an Olympic lifting instructor. Pen Argyl High School – Scott Carl Beltz A 6’3” 210 lb. tight end and linebacker, he ranks 36 out of 141 students. He is an Honor Roll student, earned All State and All Conference honors, and participates in wrestling. He is a member of the Gifted Program and the Life Skills Program. His community activities include volunteering as an instructor at a youth football camp. Phillipsburg High School – Michael Letrel Fitz A 6’1” 200 lb. tight end and defensive end, he ranks 90 out of 331 students. He has a 4.216 grade point average and is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. He participates in varsity track. Pius X High School – Stephen J. Juarbe A 6’2” 293 lb. offensive lineman, he ranks 23 out of 47 students. He is an Honor Roll Student and earned All State and All Conference honors. He is Vice President of the Future Business Leaders of America organization and a member of the Friends of Rachel Club. He is a first degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Pleasant Valley High School – Jordan Marcus Caffrey A 6’ 150 lb. placekicker and punter, he ranks 23 out of 508 students. He is an Honor Roll student, National Honor Society member, and participates in baseball. He is a Math Tutor, a participant in TD’s for Cystic Fibrosis, and event organizer for Bear Shooting Camp. He volunteers for Angel 34, Special Olympics, Relay for Life, the Salvation Army, the Lucy Fund, and is a Community Disaster Volunteer. Pocono Mountain East High School – Evan Fardella A quarterback, he ranks 148 out of 414 students. He is an Honor Roll student, earned All Conference honors, and named to the PA Football News All-Academic Team. He is a Class Officer, Student Government member, participates in baseball, and received a baseball scholarship to Wagner University. He is active as a youth sports volunteer. Pocono Mountain West High School – Jeffrey John Krisiak A 5’10” 170 lb. quarterback, he ranks 46 out of 476 students. He earned All Conference honors and participates in the Weightlifting Club. He volunteers with the Salvation Army, youth sports, and is active in his Church youth group and is an Altar Server. Salisbury High School – Logan Paul Renninger A 5’11” 180 lb. tight end and linebacker, he ranks 8 out of 155 students. He is an Honor Roll student, National Honor Society member, and participates in track. He is a member of the Debate and Key clubs, the Student Advisory Council, and is a Peer Tutor. He volunteers with the Salvation Army Soup Kitchens and Special Olympics. Saucon Valley High School – Christopher Mamay A 5’10” 182 lb. fullback and linebacker, he ranks 43 out of 166 students. He is an Honor Roll Student, member of the School Newspaper Staff, and participates in varsity track and the School Food Drive. He volunteers in the Cops for Kids Program, Special Olympics, the Community Relay for Life, and youth sports. Southern Lehigh High School – Kyle Steven Durics A 5’11” 185 lb. offensive guard and defensive end, he ranks 31 out of 254 students. He is an Honor Roll student, National Honor Society member, and plays varsity basketball. He is Class Treasurer, President of the Key Club, a member of the Spanish, Interact, and Varsity clubs, and participates in Student Council, Student Forum, and the Principal Advisory Council. He is active in his Church, an Altar Server, and community service. Stroudsburg High School – Philip Benjamin Stokes A 6’1” 210 lb. middle linebacker, he ranks in the top 25 percent of his class. He is an Honor Roll student, earned All Conference honors, and participates in varsity baseball and the Sports Club. He is active in his Church and a member of the Church Youth Group. Whitehall High School – Jacob Scott Rex A 5’10” 185 lb. fullback and linebacker, he ranks 2 out of 369 students. He is an Honor Roll student, National Honor Society member, and a National Merit Scholar, where he was honored as a ”Commended Student”. He is a Class Officer in Student Government and a member of the Weightlifting and Ski clubs. He is a Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award winner and was honored as a Chapter Representative at West Point. His community activities include involvement in the Big Brother/Big Sister program. Wilson Area High School – Gregory Kenneth Cahill A 6’3” 235 lb. offensive tackle and defensive tackle, he ranks 8 out of 156 students. He is an Honor Roll student, National Honor Society member, and participates in varsity track. He is a member of the History and International clubs, and serves on the technical crew for drama productions. He is active in his community and serves as a youth sports coach.