The Swope Rodante Vanguard Award Selection Board is pleased to share that East Bay High School senior, Matthew Bell, has been selected as the May 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. Matthew will be presented with the award as well as a $1,000 check to be donated to the school’s Athletic Department.
Matthew is the team captain of the varsity tennis team at East Bay High School. He was nominated by his coach for his perseverance in the classroom and in the court. Since his freshman year, Matthew has been on the varsity team as well as 1st Team All Western Conference.
A true example of a Swope Rodante Vanguard Award Student Athlete of the Month, Matthew is an active member of the community by volunteering for Buddy Ball and Relay for Life. He is also part of the National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Although he has a busy schedule, Matthew has excelled in academics and maintained a 3.5GPA. After graduation, he plans to attend UCF and major in engineering.
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.
