Four Tallassee High School students were invited to interview for the prestigious Joe Sewell Memorial Awards recently. The annual awards banquet was held on May 7, 2024 in Wetumpka. Thirty students from across Elmore County were selected to interview.
This award is named after one of Elmore County’s professional athletes who displayed leadership and Christian character both on the field and in his home community of Titus, Joe Sewell. Sewell still holds two of Major League Baseball’s records for the single season fewest strikeouts in both 1930 and 1932, as well as the lifetime record of fewest strikeouts during his 14 year career. While he excelled on the field, Sewell was known as a quiet man of character and conviction who gave back to his community as often as he could.
The purpose of the Joe Sewell Memorial Award is to recognize outstanding high school senior athletes who have consistently represented the highest ideals of Christian leadership and emulate the character of Joe Sewell. Each participating high school nominates up to four senior students for this award.
The Joe Sewell Memorial Award Board of Directors names Finalists from that list of nominees. Students are then evaluated on the criteria of excellence in athletics, academics, leadership, church, community and character, as well as a panel interview conducted by the Board. One male and one female are selected as the overall Joe Sewell Memorial Award recipients. Each of those students receives a $3,500 John Sewell Scholarship. One male and one female are also selected as the Category Winners for each of the four categories listed above, and each is awarded a $1,500 scholarship. https://joesewellaward.com/
Students from THS were Trey Bosch (who received an academic award, $1,500), Brady Mason (who received the Over All Boys Award, $3,500), Macey Stewart (who received an academic award, $1,500), and Jacob Patterson. They are pictured here with Dr. Brock Nolin, Tallassee City Schools Superintendent.