PARAGOULD, AR — Former NFL All-Pro center and current Director of Football Development for the NFL, Matt Birk, was the guest speaker Friday, April 10, at the CTE Completer Event “Graduating To College And Career” Arkansas Northeastern College in partnership with Crowley’s Ridge Educational Service Cooperative. About 500 high school seniors from around northeast Arkansas participated in the seminar. Source: CourierNews.net
Archives for April 2015
Matt Birk Named Guest Speaker at CTE Computer Event at Arkansas Northeastern
Jay Novacek Named Guest Speaker at Big Frank’s STX Hunting & Fishing Expo
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Former Dallas Cowboys tight end, Jay Novacek, will be the guest speaker on Saturday April 25, 2015 at Big Frank’s STX Hunting & Fishing Expo. The event takes place on the Lone Star Beers Main Stage at the American Bank Center Convention Center in Corpus Christi. Jay is schedule to appear from 12:30 pm –2 pm. After Jay speaks, he will also sign autographs for fans. See the full schedule of events here.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Named Keynote Speaker at Gallia’s Annual Emancipation Event
BIDWELL, OH — Olympic gold medalist, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, will be the keynote speaker for Gallia County’s 152nd Emancipation Celebration. The event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 at Bob Evans Farm located at 791 Farmview Road in Bidwell, OH where Jackie is scheduled to speak from 2-3 p.m. Source: Michael Johnson, My Daily Sentinel.
Buckeye Alumni Archie Griffin Named Commencement Speaker at Ohio State
COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio State two-time Heisman Trophy winner and president and CEO of the Ohio State University Alumni Association, Archie Griffin, will be the commencement speaker Sunday, May 10, at Ohio Stadium. Griffin will address more than 10,000 graduates, including his son Adam, and families and guests during the ceremony. Source: Cleveland.com.
Join Denver Wide Receiver Demaryius Thomas at the Demaryius Thomas Football ProCamp
DENVER, CO. — Join Denver All-Pro Wide Receiver Demaryius Thomas at the Demaryius Thomas Football ProCamp presented by SunnyD for football instruction and fun on July 18th-July 19th, 2015 at Mullen High School located at 3601 S Lowell Blvd in Denver, CO. The Demaryius Thomas Football ProCamp is 9:00 am to 12:30 pm for grades 1 – 8 on both dates. Cost: $199 for Saturday and $159 on Sunday. For more info, click here.
Miami Marlins Brett Butler Says He Takes Pride in Signing Autographs for Fans
JUPITER, Fla. — Miami Marlins third base coach Brett Butler, a 17-year veteran, says he still finds it shocking when fans ask for his autograph during spring training games, but always takes pride in fulfilling the fans requests. Along with his name, Butler draws a smiley face, something inspired by his wife, who did the same in letters or cards to their kids. He noticed how it brightened their days and wanted to do the same. Source: Fox Sports.