The Durham Eagles Athletic Association Excellence through commitment' A commitment to education'

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The Durham Eagles Athletic AssociationExcellenc
e through commitment. A commitment to education.
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Champions in the Classroom
Since 2001, Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. has
recognized the Durham Eagles Athletic Association
50 times for their Pop Warner Regional Scholars
and Academic All-Americans. Players must
maintain an academic grade point average of 96 or
above for the entire school year to be considered
for these awards. A players involvement and
contribution to his school, church and community
is also taken into consideration for these
honors. Only 2 percent of all Pop Warner players
nationwide are named as recipients of these
outstanding honors.
Coach Dave Potter attends the 2006 Pop
Warner Academic All-American banquet In Orlando,
Florida with Eagles recipient, Johnnie Tabron.

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Academic All-American Wes Maloney thanks
those who helped sponsor his trip to the 2007
Academic All-American banquet in Anaheim,
California.
Eight Durham Eagles proudly display their
Academic Honors Certificates at their team
banquet.
Four Durham Eagles proudly display their Academic
Hall of Fame Certificates at their team banquet.
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In keeping with the Durham Eagles ultimate goal
of having a lasting, positive impacton the lives
of young people in our community,we proudly
announce the formation of the DURHAM EAGLES
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONCOLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The 1000 scholarship will be made available
to all that qualify upon enrollment to any
post-secondary institution. To qualify, a player
must be a participating member of the Eagles
program for 5 complete years. It is not a
requirement that the 5 years be consecutive. A
child may also earn the scholarship by
participating for 3 years at the PeeWee, Junior
Midget and Midget Division, with at least one
year at the Midget Division.All players that
meet the participation requirement will receive
this award.There are no predetermined limits to
the number of children that will receive the
award in a given year.Once eligible, the players
award will be reserved in their name until the
DEAA is notifiedthat the player has been
accepted and enrolled at a post-secondary
institution.The fund manager, Triangle Community
Foundation (http//www.trianglecf.org), will
then forward the award to the financial aid
office at that institution.
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The Durham Eagles Pop Warner youth football
organization was founded byDon and Bobetta Jones
in 1994. The organization has grown under
theJones family guidance and has served over
3000 of Durhams youth over the last decade.In
2008, the Durham Eagles Foundation, a 501(c)3
organizationrecognized the potential to link
participation with, and commitment to, the Durham
Eagles Athletic Association with a tangible
reward and incentive to achieve higher
education.The overwhelming majority of Durham
Eagles athletes are minority and come from lower
to middle-class environments. In keeping with
the overall mission of DEAA,the Foundation
recognized the possibility of providing a
positive changein the lives of children by
encouraging Durham Eagles athletes to excel
academicallyand to begin to focus on the goal of
graduating high school and pursuing a college
degree.The Foundation feels strongly that this
award not be based on athletic performance or
outstanding physical qualifications, but rather
on the perseverance and commitmentof young
athletes to pursue the disciplines and rugged,
demanding physical and mental challenges that the
game of football requires of its participants.
The Eagles organizationis long known for the
quality and success of its teams with respect to
wins and losses, but the foundation seeks to add
a legacy that emphasizes and rewards outstanding
performance of Durham Eagles players in the
classroom.
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The Goals of theDurham Eagles College
Scholarship FundProvide young athletes and
their families with a long-term focus on
successful academic performance,which would be
required to ultimately redeem the college tuition
scholarship they have earned.Provide incentive
for 6th, 7th and 8th Grade boys (the highest at
risk population)to continue to participate as a
Durham Eagles athlete while in middle
schoolwhich provides a safe and productive
alternative to gangs, crime and otherwise
unproductiveafter-school activity. In addition,
Durham Eagles football teams require a 4-month,
4-day a week commitment of time while under the
tutelage of strong male role models and while
havinggrades and report cards monitored on a
weekly basis by coaches.Affirm the athletes
self-image and self-worth through their earning
of a scholarshipwhich is used for academic
purposes, but was earned through athletic
participation.Prioritize high school and
eventually higher education as a future goal.
Reward persistent and dedicated participation
over a 5-year period.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What kind of
scholarship is this?An academic scholarship for
college or any post-secondary educational
institution.Who is eligible to claim the
academic scholarship?All children who have
participated in football with the Durham Eagles
Athletic Association (DEAA)for five complete
seasons, or three complete seasons at the PeeWee,
Junior Midget, or Midget Division,with at least
one of those seasons at the Midget Division.Who
donated the seed money to establish the academic
scholarship?Philanthropic efforts by the Durham
Eagles Board of Directors made the original
investment.Can anyone donate money to the
academic scholarship fund?Yes. The Durham
Eagles Foundation will accept donations from
individuals and corporationsthat would like to
help support this worthy cause.Is there a limit
on the number of children who are eligible for
the academic scholarship?There is no annual
limit. Every child who meets the guidelines will
receive the award.Does my childs registration
fee help to fund the academic scholarships?No.
The academic scholarships are maintained
separately by the Triangle Community Foundation.
Only contributions that are made to specifically
to the fund through theTriangle Community
Foundation go to funding the academic
scholarships.
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If five years of participation is required to
receive the academic scholarship,why can some
children be eligible after having participated
for only three years?Some children come to the
Durham Eagles at a later age. While many
children may begin their experience with the
Eagles at the age of 5 or 6,some children first
participate with the Eagles at the age of 12 or
13. How does my child become eligible for the
academic scholarship?Once children complete
their participation requirement and have met the
guidelines,the scholarship will be issued to the
post-secondary institutionof their choosing upon
enrollment.Does my child have to take the
complete lump some all at once?No. If your child
would like to spread the money over more than one
year at the academic institution,it can be
arranged. If my child leaves the DEAA before
completing five years of participation,are they
still eligible for the academic scholarship?Yes,
if they return to the Eagles and meet the
guidelines. Keep in mind that children must
complete an entire season for the year to count.
Quitting before the season has endedwill negate
that year of participation.Who is administering
this academic scholarship?The Triangle Community
Foundation, which is a nonprofit organization
that connectsphilanthropic resources with
community needs, creates opportunities for
enlightened change,and encourages philanthropy
as a way of life.They manage over 150,000,000
in charitable funds for the triangle community.

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How much money will the child receive?Once
accepted and enrolled at a post-secondary
institution, 1000 will be forwarded to the
financial aid office at that institution in the
recipients name.How does the child claim the
academic scholarship?Once the child has enrolled
in the school, he or she notifies the DEAA of
enrollment.When the enrollment has been
verified, the Triangle Community Foundation will
issue a checkfor the amount of 1,000 directly
to that school. The money can be applied to the
cost of classes,books, registration, etc. Is
the academic scholarship interest-bearing? No,
each recipient will receive 1000 at the time of
distribution. If my child plays for two years
and then no longer participates, can he return to
the DEAAat a later date, fulfill the requirement
and still be eligible for the academic
scholarship?Yes.If my child takes a year or
two off from the DEAA, does he lose the years he
has already accumulated?No. Leaving the program
will not cause your child to lose equity in the
organization.If your child plays for three years
and then takes two years off from football,they
can return to the DEAA at a later date and resume
accumulatingthe seasons required for the
academic scholarship. The child does not have to
start all over again. Why is the Durham
Eagles Foundation making this academic
scholarship available? The Foundation believes
that a strong academic base is paramount to a
childs success in life.As such, this academic
scholarship is consistent with the belief of the
Mission Statement of the DEAA.
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TE x c e l l e n c e t h r o u g h C o m m
i t m e n tThe Durham Eagles Athletic
Association is dedicated to creating an
environment of discipline, self-respect and
successto aid in the academic, athletic
and social success of our student-athletes.