WELCOME TO THE OCJAAF!: SCHOLASTIC PAGE
This SCHOLASTIC PAGE is dedicated to our "scholar-athletes" (football players and cheerleaders) who grace our fields and competitions. We provide recognition for our student-athletes and their academic achievement throughout the year. We are proud to give honor and recognition to our young student-athletes and encourage them to continue to stay committed to school. These are the doors of opportrunity that can make a difference in the lives of our children! We are committed to the goals and objectives in our Scholarship and our Scholastic Recognition Programs, we hope you are too! This program is under the direction of, BILL ALFORD, OCJAAF Scholarship Director.
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Tuesday, January 6
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OCJAAF ALL ACADEMIC TEAM
Congratulations to all recipients!
2008
2007 Good job to all Chapters with 301 members of the All Academic Team!
2006
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2003
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“By the organization investing more people, time, and money toward the student side of our student-athlete, we will be helping our young people to be better prepared as they enter high school, vocational school, college, and ultimately the workforce.”
Bill Alford,
Scholastic/Scholarship Director
"OCJAAF initiated the Scholarship Program so that our youth will be encouraged to perform well on the football field and more importantly to perform well in the classroom. By the organization investing more people, time, and money toward the student side of the student-athlete, we will be helping our young people to be better prepared as they enter high school, college, and ultimately the workforce."
"While in our youth football & cheerleading program our greatest importance is to challenge the youth to make them well-rounded and assets to society. We must take the challenge to encourage our youth to keep their graades up, to maintain high classroom attendance, and to get involved in school and community activities. They will carry this foundation throughout their lives."
"In OCJAAF there is commitment to ENCOURAGE SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE. The leadership of the OCJAAF staff and the executive council is encouraging everyone to put their support behind this noble cause."
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JASON MANALILI
Jason Manalili is the son of Vivian San Jose. He will be graduating from Corona Centennial High school. He played with the Corona Chapter from 2001-2004. Jason has a 3.9 G.P.A. With the seven honor classes and the two advanced placement classes, his weighted G.P.A. is 4.1. He played four years of high school football. He played outside linebacker and was on most of the special teams. Jason is active with the Associated Student Body (ASB). He volunteered with the church youth group and as an assistant coach with OCJAAF. Jason will attend Whittier College and plans to play this fall on the football team. As a student he will be receiving the Greeneaf Merit Scholarship, which is the highest scholarship offered by Whittier college. His major will be Kinesiology, and will like to become a physical therapist.
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RACHEL McMILLEN
Rachel McMillen is the daughter of Timothy and Elizabeth McMillen. She will graduate from Fountain Valley High School. Rachel cheered for 6 years, 1998-2003 with the Fountain Valley Chapter. Her academic work has resulted in a G.P.A. of 3.9 and a weighted G.P.A. of 4.3. Her curriculum has consisted of 2 honor classes and 6 advanced placement classes. She is a writer for the school newspaper and is the sports editor. She was also an OCJAAF cheer trainer for 1 year. With the Orange County Human Relations Organization, she volunteers to assist in promoting equality and diversity. Rachel is on the water polo team and swim team, where she received the 2008 Water Polo Principal Award and the Coach's Award for swimming this year. The University of Southern California (USC) is her college of choice for the fall. Her major will be Print Journalism or Public Relations, and her goal is to have a career in one of them.
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KYLE WALKER
Kyle Walker is the son of Nick and Andrea Walker. Kyle is graduating from Ocean View High School. He played 3 years, from 2002-2004 with the Huntington Beach Chapter. He carries a 3.8 G.P.A. As a honor student, he was recognized as a academic scholar athlete for 4 years. He has received the Principal award due to his grades. Kyle has volunteered with the city of Huntington Beach to clean up the parks and beach area. He also particiapted in the Boy Scouts 1st through 6th grade. He is a 3-year letterman in football and 4-year letterman in wrestling. He was All-League in both sports. His plan is to enroll at Orange Coast College and then transfer to a university as an Engineering Major. His area of concentration is Civil Engineering. His goal is to have a career in this industry.
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TOMMY FINLEY
Tommy Finley is the son of Tom and Tina Finley and is a graduating senior at Laguna Hills High School. He played 5 years, from 2000-2004, for the Mission Viejo Chapter. His academic work has resulted in a G.P.A. of 3.7 and a weighted G.P.A. of 4.2. His curriculum has consisted of 6 honor classes and 4 advanced placement classes. After serving as Class President in his elementary and middle schools, he went on to high school and served as Freshman, Junior and Senior Class President. While eager to improve his leadership skills, Tommy attended UC Santa Barbara Leadership Camp for the last 4 years. Tommy is a multi-sport athlete. He played 4 years on the football team and is a 3-year varsity leterman. His community services have consisted of over 300 hours of services with the Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Club, Meals On Wheels, Youth Lacrosse Coach, among others. Tommy will be attending the University of California at Santa Barbara and plans on playing on the Lacrosse team. His major will be Marine Biology and would like to be an Environmentalist and have a career in an organization like the United states Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He loves the concept of preserving our natural resources.
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RONALD PERRANOSKI, JR.
Ronald Perranoski, Jr. is the son of Ronald Sr. and Kim Perranoski. He will graduate from Villa Park High School. He played 2 years with the Orange Chapter. Ronald has achieved a 3.3. G.P.A. and a weighted G.P.A. of 3.7. His classes have consisted of 7 honor classes and one advanced placement classes. Ronald played football for 4 years and was a 3-year starter on the varsity team. This past season he served as Team Captain and was voted team Defensive MVP. At the end of the season he was selected All-League First Team defense. His head football coach said Ron is the most accomplished, well rounded student athlete he has coached. He has volunteered with the Key Club to deliver food and make Thanksgiving baskets. He helped with the school's Youth Football camps. He will receive the Eric Bartrom Memorial Football Scholarship at the Senior Awards Assembly. Ron will attend the University of San Diego and will play on their football team. He has not declared a major but he will pursue a major that will lead him to medical school. His goal is to become a medical doctor.
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ERIC HOOVER
Eric Hoover is the son of Tony and Alicia Hoover, and he is graduating from Capistrano Valley High School. He played with South Orange County chapter for 3 years, from 2002-2004. Eric has a 3.5 G.P.A. and a weighted G.P.A. of 3.7. His classes included 1 honor class and 3 advanced placement (AP) classes. He volunteered as a summer assistant coach with the Youth Lacrosse Team. He did two summers of internship at the Family Orthodontist's Office in order to learn about the profession. Eric's love for lacrosse had him playing all 4-years of high school. The last 2 years he was selected as Team Captain. He is planning on continuing his lacrosse play in college. Eric will be entering San Diego State University this fall as a Pre-dental student majoring in Biology. Upon finishing undergradate school, he plans to enter dental school to become an Orthodontist.
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KLARIZZA SANCHEZ
Klarizza Sanchez is the daughter of Sandra Razo. She will graduate from South East High School. She cheered for 8 years, from 1996-2002 and 2004 with the South Gate chapter. Klarizza has a G.P.A. of 3.2. She currently serves as Vice President of the Visual Academy of Performing Arts Council. Klariza is a member of the Student Council (ASB). She was a member of the Varsity Spirit (cheerleading) squad for all 4 years. Each year she was voted as Co-Captain or Captain of the group. Also, she has volunteered to assist coaching the South East Middle School Cheer Team. She has volunteered during the weekends over the last year to help patients at the Del Amo Behavioral Health Center. Klariza will be attending Mount Saint Mary's College to study Nursing. She will like to have a career as a Registered Nurse.
Wednesday, August 19
JOSE TORRES, JR.
Jose Torres, Jr. is the son of Jose ad Lisa Torres, Sr. Jose will graduate from Valencia High School. He was a OCJAAF player with the Tri-City chapter from 2001-2004. Jose carries a 3.3 G.P.A. of 3.4. His curriculum included two honor classes and two advanced placement classes. Jose played 1 year of basketball and 4 years of football. His last 2 years on the varsity football team was as a Fullback/Linebacker. He has also enjoyed being an assistant coach for the youth football and basketball teams of his younger brother. Jose has been accepted at the University of California at Riverside where he will major in Biology. Upon completing his Bachelors Degree, he is planning to enter Medical School to become an Orthopedic Surgeon.
