Finalists named for 2018 Student-Athlete of the Year awards
In an effort to promote and celebrate the student-athletes of its county, the Marengo County Parks and Recreation Board in conjunction with The West Alabama Watchman will host the third annual Student-Athlete of the Year Banquet, Tuesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at the Demopolis Civic Center.
The event is a celebration of the academic, character and athletic prowess that epitomizes the role of the student-athlete. As part of the festivities, the hosting entities will recognize 12 student-athlete award finalists from throughout the county. Two student-athletes – one male and one female – will take home the award of Marengo County Student-Athlete of the Year. The Marengo County Parks and Recreation Board will make a donation of $500 to the athletic department of each winner.
The initiative’s selection committee has worked alongside athletic directors and principals from each of the six high schools in Marengo County to compile a list of finalists.
Finalists for the 2018 Marengo County Student-Athlete of the Year are:
| Girls | School | Boys |
| Amya Collins – So.. | A.L. Johnson High School | Robin Harris – Jr. |
| Napoleon Roberson – Sr. | Demopolis High School | Russ Logan – Sr. |
| Dajia Miller – Sr. | Linden High School | Isaiah Scott – Sr. |
| Brittan Davis – Sr. | Marengo Academy | Cody Cobb – Sr. |
| DaVonyae Lashae Miller – Sr. | Marengo High School | Roosevelt Thompson – Jr. |
| Sara Irvin – Sr. | Sweet Water High School | Luke Davis – Sr. |
Tickets for the event are $15 each and include a catered dinner. Those seeking to purchase tickets are encouraged to contact The West Alabama Watchman at WestAlabamaWatchman@gmail.com or Meredith Hammond, Marengo County Commission Administrator, at 334-295-2203. Ticket quantities are limited.
In addition to the celebration of the honorees and announcement of the winners, the event will feature guest speaker Brittany Wagner, the former academic counselor of East Mississippi Community College who rose to national prominence as part of the Netflix series Last Chance U. Wagner now consults and inspires through her latest endeavor 10,000 Pencils.