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Allen Iverson presents Scholarship
to Saint Augustine’s College
July 15, 2006
NBA superstar Allen Iverson
and Crossover Promotions Incorporated presented
the first Allen Iverson Scholarship to Saint
Augustine’s College on Friday July 14,
2006 during a press conference at the ESPN Zone
in Washington, DC.
The $50,000 award will be given as two $5,000
scholarships on an annual basis to incoming freshmen
from Iverson’s
hometown of Hampton, Virginia and surrounding
areas.
St. Aug Photo
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| Allen Iverson presents
a check to SAC President Dianne Suber (second
from left) |
Scholarships are awarded to students that
exemplify academic and athletic excellence. “Saint
Augustine’s College was selected for the
scholarship because of its membership in the
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
(CIAA), its commitment to student athletes, and
its reputation for maintaining the integrity
of athletics,” said Mr. Gary Moore, President
and CEO of Crossover Promotions.
The inaugural recipients of the award are
Mr. James Scott, Jr. and Terry Thomas, both
of Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia.
The graduating seniors will enroll at Saint
Augustine’s College for the fall 2006
semester.
The press conference kicked off The Allen
Iverson Celebrity Summer Classic featuring
notables from music, sports and entertainment.
Now in his eleventh NBA season, Allen Iverson
is a seven-time NBA All-Star whose accomplishments
include: League MVP, Rookie of the Year, two-time
All-Star Game MVP, numerous scoring titles
and serving as co-captain of the 2004 Olympic
team. In addition to his on-court accomplishments,
Mr. Iverson provides philanthropic support
to youth and communities through Crossover
Promotions and the Crossover Foundation.
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