E-Mail Story Print Story Text Size:   A   A   A Email Story Scholar Athlete Jammin' 98.3  Recognizes the Milwaukee Area’s Top Scholar Athletes Muhammad Ali once said, "Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them: a desire, a dream, a vision.“ If you know a middle or high school student that excels in the classroom as well as in sports, nominate that student for the “Jammin 98.3 Scholar Athlete.” Each month an exceptional young person will be featured on jammin983.com.  The selected student will also win a gift pack courtesy of Concordia University Wisconsin including a backpack with a stylish hooded sweatshirt, comfortable t-shirt and an exclusive insulated mug. Sponsored by Concordia University Wisconsin and Cass Street School   It’s time to shine the spotlight on the positive achievements of our area teenagers.  Tell us about your Scholar Athlete today. Scholar Athlete Award Rules | WJMR General Contest Rules

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* Name of Scholar Athlete   * Name of person nominating Scholar Athlete:   * School:   * Grade:   * Sports:   * Grade Point Average:   * Why does this student deserve this recognition?   (up to 75 words) * Your email address:   * Your Daytime Phone   * Relationship to student   Please submit a photo of the student you are nominating.    Yes I give WJMR permission to use this photo on the jammin983.com   Questions marked with * are required

Scholar Athlete Winners

March 2010 - Kevon Looney March 2010 Scholar Athlete: Kevon Looney School: Samuel Morse School for thr Gifted and Talented Grade: 8 Sports: Basketball Grade Point Average: 4.0 Why does your scholar athlete deserve this recognition? Kevon is a leader on and off the court. He is a key player on the basketball team and the leading scorer. He consistently makes honor roll with a 4.0 GPA. Kevon is respectful to teachers and classmates. Our goals at Morse are to be safe, be responsible and be respectful. He takes these goals seriously and helps others to achieve them. I am proud to be his teacher. February 2010 - Mykaell Bratchett February 2010 Scholar Athlete: Mykaell Bratchett School: The HOPE School Grade: 11 Sports: Football and Basketball Grade Point Average: 3.6 Why does your scholar athlete deserve this recognition? Mykaell is a phenomenal example of a student athlete. He challenges himself in the classroom by taking senior level mathematics classes. He is a strong leader and a varsity starter on the football and basketball teams since his sophomore year. He is an active participant in the schools top choir. Mykaell's dedication and motivation is unmatched and he continues to prove how determination can achieve goals. He is an excellent example and respected young man. January 2010 - Sherice Hewett January 2010 Scholar Athlete: Sherice Hewett School: Vincent High School Grade: 12 Sports: Track Grade Point Average: 3.2 Why does your scholar athlete deserve this recognition? Sherice is a wonderful daughter and student she gets along with everyone and also she is a team player in everything she does when its comes to sports and class work and we are so proud of her. December 2009 - Jaren Walker December 2009 Scholar Athlete: Jaren Walker  School: Whitefishbay Middle School Grade: 7 Sports: Football and Basketball Grade Point Average: 3.2 Why does your scholar athlete deserve this recognition? Jaren is an awesome player on the field of football and basketball. He put's in the time and energy to be a great team player. He has the respect from his coach and team members because he gives out the same respect. He loves the game and it shows. Jaren also puts the same energy into his school work. Sports are important in his life, but he also understands the importance of a great education. November 2009 - Knox L. Gainer Jr. November 2009 Scholar Athlete: Knox L. Gainer Jr.   School: Milwaukee High School of the Arts Grade: 12 Sports: Football Grade Point Average: 3.00 Why does your scholar athlete deserve this recognition? Knox is an out standing student in music and sports. This your he was nominated U W-Stevens Point jazz festival OUT STANDING JAZZ MUSICIAN, NAACP MILWAUKEE BRANCH ACT-SO CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT 2009. Knox has been Quarter Back for Pulaski High School since freshman year and has been dedicated to his practice and teem mates. I am so proud of him. If he,s not blowing his sax he's throwing the ball. Yes I,m his mother a single parent. Knox is living proof that black boys for single parents can achevie. Love MOM.