The Swope Rodante Vanguard Award Selection Board is pleased to share that Leto High School senior, Booz Lynce, has been selected as the March Student Athlete of the Month. The mission of The Swope Rodante Vanguard Award is to celebrate outstanding high school student athletes and coaches throughout Hillsborough County. Booz was presented with the award as well as a $1,000 check to be donated to the school’s Athletic Department.
Booz has been a varsity soccer player for three years, a varsity track runner for two years, and a varsity cross country runner for one year at Blake High School. He was nominated by his soccer coach, Aaron Killips, for his positive attitude and ability to stay focused in his goals despite difficult circumstances.
A true example of a Swope Rodante Vanguard Award Student Athlete of the Month, Booz is an active member of the community through his church youth group and is a mentor to underclassmen at Blake High School. Although he has a busy schedule, Booz has excelled in academics and maintained a 3.74GPA. After graduating high school, Booz plans to study at Florida Gulf Coast University.
REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATED STUDENTS
- The student athlete’s name and year (juniors and seniors only);
- Current overall GPA (GPA of 3.0 or above);
- Sport and athletic achievements; Community involvement;
- Any hardships overcome by the student athlete;
- and Plans for continuing education.
