Feb

20

Nominate your Catholic Parish Website as the Best

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Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

Volunteers and staffs at parishes around the US spend countless hours making sure that the website at their parishs URL is the best representation of their community. Liturgical Publications Inc (LPi) has partnered with CatholicTechTalk.com to recognize these webmasters, professional and amateur, who make the sites the best they can be.

This year, LPi celebrates 40 years of helping churches with their communications needs. While much of that history is rooted in print, electronic media is an important part of those connectionsto LPi and the churches that partner with them.

Every day we work with parishioners and staff members who dedicate themselves to doing the best for their parish. We realized that even though there are many Website of the Year awards out there, none of them was for this special corner of the Internet, said Joe Luedtke, Vice President of Interactive Media at LPi.

Luedtke, a regular contributor and editor at CatholicTechTalk.com, continued, Who better to recognize parish sites than CatholicTechTalk.com, where Catholic techies learn about all things technology for their church, and LPi, who helps churches make all of their communications better?

An esteemed panel of judges has been assembled to rate the websites on their quality of content, design and visual appearance, ease of navigation, use of technology, and utilization of search optimization. Submissions will be accepted until April 30, 2012, and the winners will be announced on June 4.

To submit a website or learn more, please visit http://www.CatholicTechTalk.com/Contests.

Since its founding in 1972, Liturgical Publications Inc has offered churches across the United States custom communication solutions backed by industry-leading service. Our years of experience, stability, and quality help us work successfully for over 3,500 congregations and organizations as well as over 100,000 businesses around the country. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, LPi has regional offices around the country to provide local support for your community. More information is available at http://www.4LPi.com.

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Feb

15

Bethesda Doctor Specializes in Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopic Surgery – Named 2011 Super Doctor (Washington Post) and 2010 Top Sports Medicine Provider (Washingtonian)

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Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) February 07, 2012

Dr. Christopher Raffo (M.D. from Georgetown in 1999), with offices in Bethesda and Germantown, practices sports medicine and orthopedics for adult and pediatric patients. My emphasis is on treating my patients in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible; normally this involves a myriad of non-operative modalities, such as medications, exercises and physical therapy, explains Dr. Raffo. Surgery is reserved for injuries that we know can’t get better with rehabilitation, or for cases that won’t get better. His group, Maryland Orthopedic Specialists, is partnered with physical therapy providers who also focus on healing active, motivated individuals.

Dr. Raffo is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. The separate board certification for Orthopedic Sports Medicine is only available to physicians who complete an advanced fellowship in Sports Medicine and have an appropriately focused sports medicine practice.

Dr. Raffo’s most common procedures are knee and shoulder arthroscopy. In the shoulder, all aspects of rotator cuff disease are treated with minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery. The same is true for shoulder instability operations, which generally treat injuries to the labrum and associated conditions. The greatest advance is orthopedic surgery in the past 10-15 years, in my opinion, is the ability to treat rotator cuff tears without making more than a few quarter inch incisions, explains Dr. Raffo. The surgery is virtually painless with this technique; patients are less stiff and recover much faster.

Surgery in the knee usually involves the ligaments (such as the ACL), the meniscus, or the articular (surface) cartilage. The advances in knee surgery have revolved around doing the operations with less invasive fixation and smaller incisions. Along with that comes less pain and quicker recovery.

Dr. Raffo is active in the care of athletes. He is the head team physician for the Catholic University Cardinals and the Quince Orchard Cougars. Recent honors include being named Washingtonian Top Sports Medicine Provider in 2010 and Washington Post Super Doctor in 2011.

Appointments can be made through his website at MdOrthoSpecialists.com or by calling 301-515-0900.

Office addresses:

6430 Rockledge Drive, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20817

19847 Century Blvd, Suite 205, Germantown, MD 20874

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Feb

11

Haitis Largest Urban Community Garden, Jaden Tap Tap, Inaugurated In Cite Soleil, Haiti

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Port-au-Prince, Haiti (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

Bochika is pleased to announce that the Jaden Tap Tap (Tap Tap Garden) urban community garden was proudly inaugurated on January 22, 2012 in Cite Soleil, Haiti. The Tap Tap Garden is Haitis largest urban garden containing more than 500 brightly painted tire gardens, flower garden, and a nursery of 1,000 trees. Nearly 600 community members, NGOs, and government officials joined Bochika, SAKALA-Pax Christi Ayiti, and SOIL in celebrating the inauguration of the garden, as well as a new community Eco-San Toilet. The crowd was delighted to participate in the daylong event that featured a farmers market, agricultural demonstrations, musical and dance performances by local youth, and special appearance by internationally recognized Haitian recording artist, BelO.

The inauguration showcased the Tap Tap Garden as a model for urban agriculture for the neighborhood, country, and the world – demonstrating that bountiful, nutritious gardens can be grown in even the harshest conditions. The Tap Tap Garden is an acre of former landfill that now symbolizes hope, empowerment, education, and opportunity for Cite Soleil, one of Haitis most impoverished neighborhoods. As part of Pax Christi Ayitis SAKALA youth empowerment program, the garden is also a living classroom, providing 250 at-risk youth with a safe, positive environment in which to learn the basics of agroecology, agroforestry, nutrition, and to develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Food grown in the Tap Tap Garden feeds more than 250 neighborhood youth and residents of the nearby elderly and disabled persons displacement camp, Mitchiko, and will be sold to ensure long-term sustainability of the garden.

Bochika would like to thank everyone who attended and/or contributed to the success of the inauguration, especially our fellow partners in the Tap Tap Garden: Pax Christi Ayiti, Pax Christi USA, SOIL (Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods), Pro-Huerta, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and Onslot Creative. A special thanks to esteemed guests, Ambassador Marcelo Raul Sebaste from Argentina, Ambassador Ivan Gaton from the Dominican Republic, and to all of the performers, especially BelO for their support.

To learn more about the Tap Tap Garden or Get Involved, visit http://www.bochika.org or contact Daniel Tillias in Haiti (509-3649-1493) or Ann Marie Warmenhoven in the United States (305-747-1984). Donations can be made directly to the Tap Tap Garden via http://bit.ly/TapTapDonate.

About Bochika:

Bochika is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization founded in 2010 in Miami FL. Bochikas mission is to empower marginalized and impoverished communities through participatory sustainable economic, agricultural and social development programs. To fulfill this mission, Bochika partners with civil society organizations in the developing world to design and implement programs that strengthen internal capacity through provision of essential resources of training, tools, and technology. Bochikas work was acknowledged by former President Bill Clinton in 2010 and received an award from Miami-Dade County in 2011. Currently, Bochika is administering two major programs, the Tap Tap Garden and youth empowerment program in Cite Soleil, Port-au-Prince, Haiti and the Little Haiti Farmers Market in Miami. To learn more, visit http://www.bochika.org.

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Feb

06

Creighton Graduate Program in Finance Ranked Among Best of its Kind

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Omaha, NE (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

In its ranking of the best masters and MBA programs around the world, Eduniversal has named Creighton Universitys Masters in Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (MSAPM) one of the best finance programs in the world, ranking it at the number 32 position.

Creighton received this honor by scoring well on the three ranking criteria used by Eduniversal: the reputation of the program, salaries of students first jobs after graduating, and their overall level of satisfaction.

The Eduniversal ranking further underscores the quality and prestige of Creightons programs. The university has been ranked the #1 university in the Midwest by US News & World Report for the past nine years. The magazine also named Creighton the #21 best business school for finance in 2011.

For finance professionals interested in jobs at the highest levels in this competitive field, Creightons MSAPM program offers rigorous coursework designed to offer critical, advanced knowledge about investment assessment, security analysis and portfolio management. Creighton is one of only 36 universities in the U.S. that have earned the distinction of being a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA?) Program Partner1 , and the only CFA Program Partner School in the U.S. to offer its program completely online as well as in-residence on campus.

The curriculum of the MSAPM reflects topics covering all three levels of the CFA? exam, offering students the unique opportunity to work towards a prestigious masters degree while simultaneously preparing for the CFA? exams. Whether or not students decide to pursue this designation, they will receive a high-quality, practitioner-oriented masters education in finance that provides the extensive knowledge required of savvy investment professionals.

The global nature of the Eduniversal ranking makes it especially meaningful, said Randy D. Jorgensen, director of the MSAPM program. Besides highlighting the value of the MSAPM, it helps publicize the program to finance professionals around the world who are interested in earning a degree that can help them get to the top of their field.

For more information about the online Masters in Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, go to http://www.creighton-online.com or call 866.717.6365.

About Creighton University

Creighton University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution located in Omaha, Neb., enrolls more than 4,200 undergraduate and 3,500 professional school and graduate students. Nationally recognized for providing a balanced educational experience, the University offers a rigorous academic agenda with a broad range of disciplines, providing undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs that emphasize educating the whole person: academically, socially and spiritually. Creighton has been the #1 ranked Midwestern University in the college edition of U.S. News & World Report magazine for 9 consecutive years. For more information, visit our website at http://www.creighton.edu.

1CFA Institute? does not endorse, promote or warrant the accuracy or quality of the products or services offered by Creighton University. CFA Institute?, CFA?, and Chartered Financial Analyst? are trademarks owned by CFA Institute?. The CFA Institute? is the sole grantor of the CFA? Charter designation.

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Feb

01

New Memoir Helps Readers Overcome Their Guilt

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Phoenix (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

Between the years of 1965-2005, half of the 67 million Catholics in the U.S. have stopped attending Church regularly, says Patty Kogutek, author of the new book A Change of Habit: A Spiritual Journey From Sister Mary Kateri To Sister Mary Vodka (published by Balboa Press). There are over 111,000 nuns that dropped out of convents during that time also.all of them guilt ridden souls trying to find God. Having lived through just such a situation, Kogutek delivers her memoir, exploring her reasons for her decision and offering readers respite from the guilt they may feel from living through similar ordeals.

A Change of Habit recounts Koguteks spiritual journey. As she explains, it all started when a religious eddy ostensibly forced her to join a convent. Although she remained in the convent for seven years, Kogutek left that life behind to begin the difficult journey of shedding the habits what she calls the debilitating patterns instilled in her during the time she spent married to God.

Kogutek assures readers that her story is relatable and accessible, and that it will pique their curiosity. Anyone struggling to do the right thing will resonate with my struggles. The mystery of what goes on behind the closed doors of the convent unveils many answers that inquiring minds want to know!

I write as a call to action, moving others to honestly and continuously reflect on their own situations and bravely act to promote and protect their own power and happiness, says Kogutek. Its a story of love, searching, change, responsibility, and hope.

About the Author

A Catholic nun for seven years, Patty Kogutek knows about life behind the convent walls. After leaving religious life, she earned a doctorate from the University of Southern California. Kogutek is on the board of North Valley Hospital Foundation and works with the Authors of the Flathead. She and her husband now split their time between Arizona and Montana.

Balboa Press, a division Hay House, Inc. a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help and the mind, body, and spirit genres. Through an alliance with indie book publishing leader Author Solutions, Inc., authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages the self-publishing model. For more information, visit balboapress.com. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 877-407-4847 today. For the latest, follow @balboapress on Twitter.

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Jan

28

Small Company with Big Heart – Octo Consulting Group Celebrates the Holidays With Over $60K in Charitable Donations

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Mclean, VA (PRWEB) January 14, 2012

Octo Consulting Group, a leading provider of technology and management consulting services to the Federal government, celebrated the holiday spirit by donating $ 60K to 39 different charities. The highest contribution of $ 5,000 went to Covenant House International. Covenant House International is a charity whose mission is to provide immediate and long term support and care to homeless children in crisis. Octo Consulting Group was able to make such a large donation by promoting this cause on Facebook. For every new “Like” posted on Octos Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/OctoConsulting) between December 15th, 2011 and Christmas Day, the company donated $ 10 to Covenant House International. In just ten short days, Octo received just under 500 likes and donated $ 5000 to Covenant House International.

Octo Consulting Group also gave each of their employees the opportunity to donate $ 501 to a charity of choice. Octo contributed over $ 60,000 to 39 different charities during calendar year 2011. We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to give back to the community this holiday season.” said Mehul Sanghani, President and CEO of Octo Consulting Group. “Each employee has chosen a charity that is close to their heart with hopes of making a difference in someones life.

The top choices included organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health, the American Cancer Society, World Vision, Red Cross, Toys for Tots and the Humane Society. “This is the second year running that MehuI has provided each of us an opportunity to donate $ 501 to the charity of our choice. said Nick Totten, Associate of Octo Consulting Group. I find it to be representative of the Octo ideals and a genuine reflection of the positive nature of the firm.”

List of organizations for donations chosen by Octos employees:

1.????Covenant House International

2.????St. Judes Childrens Hospital

3.????NIH Childrens Inn

4.????American Cancer Society

5.????World Vision

6.????Red Cross

7.????Toys for Tots

8.????Humane Society

9.????Centerville Fire Dept

10.????St. Francis School

11.????Northern Lights Sled Dog Rescue

12.????Helen Woodward Animal Center

13.????Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America

14.????Whitman Walker Clinic

15.????Toby Dean Foundation

16.????Camp Highroad

17.????Wonder Warrior

18.????Childrens National Medical Centers

19.????Smile Train Organization

20.????Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

21.????Open Door Presbyterian Church

22.????Dare to Care

23.????NRDC

24.????Interfaith Church

25.????Electronic Frontier Foundations

26.????The ALS Association

27.????Holy Trinity Catholic Church

28.????Washington Animal rescue Lead

29.????Room to Read

30.????Kennedy Kreiger Institute

31.????Good Will

32.????MAAP

33.????Share Our Strength

34.????CPF

35.????South County Youth

36.????Calvary Womans Services

37.????Donors Choose Organization

38.????Prostate Cancer Foundation

39.????WARL

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Jan

23

Saint Leo, One of the Top Universities in Florida, Accredited for the Next 10 Years

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Saint Leo, Florida (PRWEB) January 09, 2012

Saint Leo University, one of the top universities in Florida, received reaffirmation of its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) for the next 10 years. The announcement was made December 6, during the SACSCOC annual meeting in Orlando.

SACSCOC is the regional accrediting body for public and private universities and colleges in 11 southern states. In the world of higher education, the standards set by the nations regional accrediting authorities are considered the most rigorous of all oversight agencies. Regional accrediting bodies provide teams of experts from peer institutions to examine in depth the quality and effectiveness of academic programs, faculty and services, as well as the financial soundness of institutions. This oversight is intended to improve continually the educational quality of institutions throughout the region and to serve the needs of students and society as a whole.

Saint Leo University President Arthur F. Kirk, Jr., congratulated faculty, staff and students on the shared accomplishment.

We have worked as a community, guided by our Catholic Benedictine values, to provide our students with an effective model for life and leadership in a challenging world,” Dr. Kirk said. “The reaffirmation from SACSCOC validates our efforts. I am grateful to everyone for their good work and shared sense of responsibility to ensure a quality education consistent with our mission. Saint Leo University is an institution of which we are all proud.

About Saint Leo University

Saint Leo ranks as one of the top universities in the South, according to U.S. News & World Reports Americas Best Colleges” list. Located 30 miles north of Tampa, Saint Leo educates more than 1,900 students. Total enrollment across its campus, regional education centers and online programs exceeds 15,000. Among the oldest Catholic universities in Florida, Saint Leo is one of the nation’s 10 leading providers of higher education to the U.S. military, and is a nationally recognized leader in online education.

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges can be contacted at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30003-4097, or 404.679.4500.

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Jan

19

Saint Joseph’s University Supplements ‘Lean’ Graduate Recruiting Staff with CRM Tool from TargetX

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Conshohocken, PA (PRWEB) January 05, 2012

A CRM system designed specifically for higher education has proved so efficient that two full-time staffers can successfully recruit students for 41 graduate and certificate programs at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.

The Student Recruitment Manager?, a cloud-based customer relationship management system developed by TargetX, is the basis of an electronic communications strategy that facilitates the recruitment of thousands of students to a wide assortment of specialized graduate programs.

“We’ve put in place a comprehensive communications plan for prospective students and a process for managing those communications despite a very, very lean staff,” says Jill Dougherty Cleary, Director of Marketing and Recruitment for Graduate Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Cleary works with one other full-time staff member and several graduate assistants to respond to an enormous number of prospective students, provide the most relevant information based on their interests, lead them through the recruitment process and team them with an academic program director.

And the Student Recruitment Manager makes it possible. “We’re able to be much more strategic and student-focused,” says Cleary. “Prior to our use of the SRM, there was a lot of guessing about where a student was in the process. For example, we didn’t know if a prospect had attended a recruiting event, had traveled to campus for an interview, or even if they had already applied for one of our programs.

“With the SRM, we can see what they’ve done and what else they need. We can respond instantly to their inquiry and then put together a communications stream that’s completely tailored to their interests.”

The result is a highly-effective process that takes advantage of the tools built into the SRM?, including email communication, event management, online chats, custom reports and workflows.

In addition to creating a much more efficient process, the SRM is proving invaluable in measuring return on investment (ROI), highly desirable among marketing professionals, but often difficult to track and calculate.

“With so many niche programs, we have to invest our advertising and promotion dollars in a lot of specifically targeted publications, websites and social networks,” explains Cleary. “We need a way to tie it all together to see what’s working for us, and the SRM is making that possible.”

Cleary, who served as the university’s project manager for implementation of the SRM, is moving from the graduate office into the IT department where she will work on technology projects across all divisions of the university. She sees enormous potential for a CRM system to help in other areas at Saint Joseph’s, including financial aid, student retention and alumni affairs.

“The importance of relationship management has become a huge topic on campus,” she explains, “and I can see where the SRM can have application for all of our key audiences, not just prospective students.”

The Student Recruitment Manager is a groundbreaking CRM system that helps colleges manage, integrate and automate the process of student recruitment from the first point of contact through enrollment. In 2008, TargetX built the SRM on the proven Force.com platform of Salesforce.com, the worldwide leader in on-demand customer relationship management and a pioneer in cloud computing. The result is a cloud-based system that is the most powerful, mobile and customizable recruiting tool in higher education.

The SRM is used by the undergraduate admissions office at Saint Joseph’s as well as the graduate studies office.

About Saint Joseph’s University

Saint Joseph’s is a private independent and comprehensive university founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851. As a Catholic and Jesuit university, SJU advances the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive, educational experience. Saint Joseph’s is home to 4,600 traditional day students, 700 College of Professional and Liberal Studies adult undergraduates and 3,500 graduate and doctoral students. Steeped in the 450-year Jesuit tradition of scholarship and service, Saint Joseph’s was named to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for General Community Service. The University strives to be recognized as the preeminent Catholic comprehensive university in the Northeast.

For more information, visit http://www.sju.edu

About TargetX

TargetX is the leading student-recruiting firm serving higher education. It offers both technology tools and consulting services designed to help colleges recruit todays more sophisticated, web-savvy students. Founded in 1998 on the belief that colleges need to change the way they communicate with prospects and their families, TargetX has been a forward-thinking leader in managing change in higher education and embracing the concept of the experience in higher-ed marketing. More recently, TargetX launched an Education & Training Center (ETC) where admissions professionals can collaborate and brainstorm with colleagues and thought leaders through coursework and office retreats.

To learn more, visit http://www.targetx.com

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Jan

14

Flex Hour Jobs Donates Year-end to Charities

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Las Vegas, NV. (PRWEB) December 31, 2011

Christmas Donation Campaigns were feeling the pinch this year, and with families squeezed by the economy, the kids are the ones feeling the pain. Donations make a big difference for the one in five kids living below the poverty level. In NV, one of the hardest hit states in the US, 13% of all babies, toddlers and teens have been kicked out of their homes because of unpaid mortgages or rent. These kids will suffer academically, environmentally and socially long after their parents have recovered. My five year old came home from kindergarten several weeks ago talking about food stamps. Thats not a conversation children should be concerned with says Jacqueline Sloboda, Founder of Flex Hour Jobs.

Flex Hour Jobs gets calls every week from single parents desperate for work. They explain their situations of losing homes and worrying about their kids. Child Poverty is exploding in America and the main reason is the millions of parents unemployed. Its with great pleasure that we donate part of our profits to help those in need says Sloboda. When a person looks back on their life, the days they remember are the days that changed who they are. Giving to kids in need will make a big difference in their lives.

Flex Hour Jobs participated in Tory Johnsons Spark & Hustle Holiday Cheer Campaign which raised donations for people in need. As ABCs Deals and Steals Reporter, Johnson and her crew were able to use coupons and super savings deals to stretch the impact of every dollar donated in buying clothing, toys, groceries, bikes and bedding for people in need.

Starting 2012, Flex Hour Jobs is launching an exciting campaign in January to help returning veterans and their families with job searches. With the support of our communities, together we can make a difference for those veterans who have put their lives on the line to help us. Watch for upcoming details and if you dont have the resources to donate, please consider donating your time. For additional info contact:

Email: Info(at)FlexHourJobs(dot)com

702-407-0738 (office)

http://www.FlexHourJobs.com

Twitter: @FlexHourJobs

As a socially responsible company, FlexHourJobs.com offers free access to Job Listings for Job Seekers and is a certified woman-owned company. Targeted toward Stay at Home Moms and Baby Boomers who are not ready to retire, Flex Hour Jobs focuses on telecommuting, work from home or project work which is not the traditional 9-5 in an office.

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Jan

10

The National Underclassmen Combine & NationalUnderclassmen.com is Proud to Introduce the First Annual Postseason Southeast Regional All-American Team.

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mahwah, NJ (PRWEB) December 24, 2011

The National Underclassmen Combine & NationalUnderclassmen.com is proud to introduce the first annual postseason Southeast Regional All-American Team. Below are those athletes that have caught the eye of NUC President Dave Schuman and Director of National Player Analysis Barry Every. We have selected seniors that have already achieved great things this past season on the gridiron and are considered elite college prospects at their respective positions.

2011 Offensive Skill Player of the Year- Shaq Roland, WR, Lexington, SC

“Not only did he have a stellar season for his high school he also shined in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas by using his silky smooth moves to catch eight passes for 143 yards and two scores.”-Barry Every

2011 Offensive Line Player of the Year- John Theus, OL, Bolles, FL*

“This athletic offensive lineman led his team to the FHSAA 4A State Title. He has the size and footwork to play either tackle position in college.”-Barry Every

2011 Defensive Skill Player of the Year- Raphael Kirby, LB, Stephenson, GA*

“This very athletic and active linebacker had over 20 sacks and 20 TFLs in just 11 games. He has a nose for the ball and a real affinity for contact.”-Barry Every

2011 Defensive Line Player of the Year- Jonathan Bullard, DL, Crest, NC

“Bullard had a dominating week of practice while proving to be an excellent pass rusher in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. He could play either defensive end position at the next level.”-Barry Every

Offense First Team (*Denotes NUC Participant)

QB Jameis Winston, Hueytown, AL ????

This Under Amour All-American selection led his team to a 13-1 record while shining in the AL/MS All-Star Classic.

RB T.J. Yeldon, Daphne, AL ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection rushed for over 2,100 yards on the season while scoring three touchdowns in the AL/MS All-Star Classic.

RB Randy Johnson, Norland, FL* ????

This Under Armour All-American selection rushed for over 900 yards and scored 15 touchdowns in the playoffs while leading his team to the FHSAA 5A State Title.

WR Shaq Roland, Lexington, SC ????

This Under Armour All-American selection was named Mr. Football in South Carolina after catching 79 passes for 1,546 yards and 19 touchdowns.

WR Quinshad Davis, Gaffney, SC ????

This Offense/Defense All-American selection caught 108 passes for 2,009 yards and 25 touchdowns on the season.

TE Kent Taylor, Land O’ Lakes, FL ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection caught 30 passes for 480 yards and five scores in only seven games.

OL John Theus, Bolles, FL* ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection led his team to the FHSAA 4A State Title.

OL Avery Young, Palm Beach Gardens, FL ????

This Under Armour All-American selection helped guide his team to the third round of the playoffs in Florida’s largest classification.

OL Ty Darlington, Apopka, FL* ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection played every offensive line position and deep snapper for his team.

OL D.J. Humphries, Mallard Creek, NC ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection led his team to a 13-1 record in North Carolina’s largest classification.

OL Jessamen Dunker, Boynton Beach, FL ????

This athletic offensive tackles was selected to participate in the Under Armour All-American game.

Defense First Team (*Denotes NUC Participant)

DL Jonathan Bullard, Crest, NC

This U.S. Army All-American selection had two sacks in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

DL Carlos Watkins, Chase, NC ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection had a stellar performance in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

DL Darius English, McEachern, GA ????

This GACA All-Star selection led his team with 17 sacks this season.

DL Dalvin Tomlinson, Henry County, GA ????

This two-way starter lead his team with 109 tackles and nine sacks while also playing offensive tackle and offensive guard.

LB Ukeme Eligwe, Stone Mountain, GA ????

This U.S. Army-All American selection is so athletic he played quarterback for his high school.

LB Raphael Kirby, Stephenson, GA* ????

This U.S. Army-All American selection had over 120 tackles and over 20 sacks on the season.

LB Jamal Marcus, Hillside, NC ????

This Shrine Bowl selection led his team with 17 sacks on the season.

DB Landon Collins, Dutchtown, LA* ????

This Under Armour All-American selection led his team to a (11-1) record.

DB Geno Smith, St. Pius X, GA* ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection led his team to a (12-1) record.

DB Travis Blanks, North Florida Christian, FL* ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection led his team to the FHSAA 2A State Title.

DB Tracy Howard, Miramar, FL ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection led his team to the FHSAA 8A Finals.

ATH Josh Harvey-Clemons, Lowndes, GA ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection led his team with 105 tackles and three picks while playing receiver, quarterback, and running back.

Offense Second Team (*Denotes NUC Participant)

QB Anthony Alford, Petal, MS ????

This U.S. Army All-American Selection led his team to the 6A State Title game by throwing for over 2,000 yards and rushing for over 1,700 yards on the season.

RB Keith Marshall, Millbrook, NC* ????

This Under Armour All-American selection rushed for over 1,800 yards and 25 touchdowns on the season.

RB Todd Gurley, II, Tarboro, NC ????

This Semper Fidelis All-American selection led his team to the 2A NCHSAA State Championship and was also named Offensive MVP in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

WR Drae Bowles, Jackson Christian, TN* ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection had 519 yards receiving, 474 yards rushing while for 17 touchdowns.

WR Chris Black, First Coast, FL ????

This Under Armour All-American selection had 55 catches for 881 yards to go along with 220 yards rushing while leading his team to the FHSAA 7A State Title game.

TE Sean Price, North Marion, FL ????

This Under Armour All-American selection caught 25 passes for 530 yards and six scores this past season.????????????

OL Javarius Leamon, Woodruff, SC ????

This Offense/Defense All-American selection looked like a natural left offensive tackle in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

OL Jay Guillermo, Maryville, TN* ????

This Under Armour All-American selection led his team to its second consecutive 6A State Title.

OL Ereck Flowers, Norland, FL* ????

This Offense/Defense All-American selection led his team to the FHSAA 5A State Title.

OL Jeremy Ward, Pottsville, AR* ????

This Semper Fidelis All-American selection led his team to a (11-1-1) record this season.

OL Mark Harrell, Charlotte Catholic, NC ????

This Shrine Bowl selection led his team to a (13-1) record this season.

Defense Second Team (*Denotes NUC Participant)

DL Leonard Williams, Mainland, FL ????

This Under Armour All-American selection led his team to a (12-2) record.

DL Terrell Lathan, West Monroe, LA

Lathan led his team to their 24th State Title in school history.

DL Tyriq McCord, Jefferson, FL* ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection had 11.5 sacks and 14 receptions this past season.

DL Quay Evans, Morton, MS* ????

The Semper Fidelis All-American selection recorded 72 tackles and five sacks this season.

LB Noor Davis, Leesburg, FL

This Under Armour All-American selection had over 100 tackles and eight sacks this season.

LB Keith Brown, Norland, FL* ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection led his team in tackles with 124 while winning a FHSAA 5A State Title.

LB Reggie Ragland, Bob Jones, AL ????

This Under Armour All-American selection led his team to a (10-2) record.

DB Chris Bivins, Gainesville, FL ????

Bivins led his team to the third round of the FHSAA 6A playoffs.

DB Joshua Holsey, Creekside, GA* ????

This Under Armour All-American selection had nine picks on the season.

DB Eddie Williams, Arnold, FL ????

This Under Armour All-American selection was a two way star for his team.

DB Deon Bush, Columbus, FL* ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection led his team to the FHSAA 8A semifinals.

ATH Nelson Agholor, Berkeley Prep, FL ????

This Under Armour All-American selection rushed for over 1,900 and 28 touchdowns this season.

Offense Honorable Mention

QB Chad Voytik, Cleveland, TN ????

This U.S. Army All-American Selection threw for over 1,593 yards and accounted for 18 touchdowns on the season.

RB Mike Davis, Stephenson, GA ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection rushed for over 1,900 yards and 21 touchdowns in just 11 games.

RB Brian Kimbrow, Memphis East, TN ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection averaged over 10 yards per carry while rushing for over 1,800 yards on the season.

WR D’Arthur Cowan, Olive Branch, MS ????

Cowan recorded 63 catches for 1,255 yards and 15 scores for 6A State Championship team.

WR JaQuay Williams, Sandy Creek, GA ????

This Semper Fidelis All-American selection recorded 48 catches for 728 yards and ten scores.

TE Darrion Hutcherson, AL ????

This Offense/Defense All-American selection recorded 30 catches for 572 yards and six touchdowns.

OL Vadal Alexander, Buford, GA* ????

This Under Armour All-American selection led his team to the GHSA 2A State Title game.

OL Andrew Jelks, Henry County, TN ????

Jelks led his team to the Tennessee 5A State Title.

OL Brandon Greene, Cedar Grove, GA ????

Greene was selected for the Under Armour All-American game.

OL Cordale Boyd, Ridgeway, TN* ????

Boyd led his team to the third round to the Tennessee 5A playoffs.

OL Evan Goodman, Lakeland, FL ????

Goodman led his team to a (13-1) record and the FHSAA 7A semifinals.

Defense Honorable Mention

DL Channing Ward, Aberdeen, MS ????

This Under Armour All-American selection recorded over 130 tackles on the season.

DL Jordan Jenkins, Harris County, GA* ????

Jenkins is an Under Armour All-American selection.

DL Dante Fowler, Lakewood, FL ????

This Under Armour All-American selection recorded over 30 TFLs this past season.

DL Jacoby Briscoe, Carencro, LA ????

Briscoe recorded 13 tackles in the LHSAA 5A State Championship game.

LB Shakeel Rashad, Episcopal, FL* ????

Rashad is one of the most decorated athletes in NUC history.

LB Jeremi Powell, Pinellas Park, FL ????

Powell was selected for the Offense Defense All-American Bowl.

LB Dillon Lee, Buford, GA ????

This U.S. Army All-American selection had nine sacks and five picks this season.

DB P.J. Williams, Vanguard, FL ????

This Under Armour All-American selection was a two-way star for his school.

DB Adrian Burton, Ely, FL* ????

Burton made a surprise commitment to SMU.

DB Marcus Maye, Holy Trinity, FL ????

Maye is an Under Armour All-American selection.

DB Brian Poole, Southeast, FL ????

Poole is an Under Armour All-American selection.

ATH Chris Casher, Davidson, AL ????

This Under Armour All-American selection recorded 10 sacks and 22 receptions this past season.

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