Apr 1

Apr 1 Greene Central Seniors selected as NC Farm Bureau “Heart of a Champion”

Photos from Greene Central High School

CHAPEL HILL—A total of 35 student-athletes from North Carolina High School Athletic Association member schools will be honored for their outstanding sportsmanship as winners of the “Heart of a Champion” Award recognition.

The sportsmanship recognition is part of the program offered by the NCHSAA Student Services Division. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there will not be a luncheon this year. However, the award winners will be honored through the NCHSAA’s social media and online platforms in addition to receiving the awards. These awards are sponsored by NC Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company. Mark Dreibelbis, NCHSAA Associate Commissioner, and Director of Student Programs and Sports, Chiquana Dancy, administer the program.

Each of the NCHSAA member schools had the opportunity to nominate one male and one female student-athlete for the recognition. The students must have participated in at least one varsity sport or activity, including cheerleading, during the 2019-2020 school year, have not been ejected from any contest, and must have demonstrated outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship during their high school careers.

The students filled out an application questionnaire and then a school official, such as the principal or athletic director, also provided an evaluation.

"We are thankful for the North Carolina Farm Bureau’s continued partnership with us and appreciate their support to honor the outstanding character of these athletes,” said NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker. "We are honored to recognize this group of 35 student athletes that have consistently demonstrated the values and traits that we hope all student athletes learn through our programs. Now more than ever, our society is in need of young people like this group of award winners that are dedicated to excellence in sportsmanship and citizenship."

Patrick Greene, principal of Greene Central stated, “We are extremely proud of Madalyn and Perry. Each of these student athletes has been an excellent representative of our school during the game and as a student leader. We are excited to see their hard work being recognized by the NCHSAA.”

Madalyn Radford said, “Being the female student athlete chosen to receive the ‘Heart of a Champion’ award is very exciting and gives me so much confidence as a student athlete from Greene Central. I would like to thank NC Farm Bureau and David Bryant for providing this opportunity for me, its truly an honor."

Perry Tingen said, “It is an honor to receive this award and I am very grateful to have received it. I want to thank God for providing me with the abilities to play and thank Greene Central and my coaches for teaching me so much and providing me the opportunities to play.”