Courtesy Photo | Ike Powell, a Tifton, GA native, is in Carson, Calif., to play in the Semper Fidelis...... read more read more
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Story by Cpl. Courtney White, 6th Marine Corps District
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Ike Powell is Recognized for Academic and Athletic Excellence; Selected to Play in Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.
The United States Marine Corps is recognizing exemplary student athletes across the country through the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. Now in its third year, the game will feature 90 student athletes selected from across the country based on their athletic prowess, academic success and embodiment of the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment.
Powell, from Tift County High School, Tifton, GA, is among those selected to participate in the nationally televised Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. The game will be broadcast on January 5, 2014, live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. PST from The StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.
“This bowl game is an opportunity I never would have imagined,” said Powell, a long snapper for the East team. “We are learning so many lessons and new techniques, it’s incredible. It’s also nice to be able to experience California; it’s a whole lot different than Georgia.”
The student athletes selected for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl exhibit a drive similar to Powell in that they have more than outstanding athletic ability – they also exemplify youth leadership and are committed to building life skills both on and off the field.
According to Powell, one of the biggest pluses is being able to get to know the other players from around the nation.
“Getting to know the players and coaches has been a thrill,” said Powell. “I trust that the coaches will prepare us enough for the game and that my team will work well enough that we can become victorious in the game Sunday.”
The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl is the culmination of the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis Football Program, which also includes an All-American Selection Tour. Through the program, the Marine Corps purposefully engages with well-rounded student athletes to share leadership lessons that will enable future success.
Powell, who is committed to Vanderbilt University, is most excited to work on his discipline throughout bowl week.
“What the Marines do is so much bigger than we could ever imagine,” said Powell. “Their level of discipline is only something I can dream of and hope to one day match.”
| Date Taken: | 01.02.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 01.02.2014 19:27 |
| Story ID: | 118762 |
| Location: | ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Hometown: | TIFTON, GEORGIA, US |
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