2009/2010 Little Scholars
Congratulations to the East River Little Scholars of Green Bay, WI!
Brett Brenwall
Justin Baroun
Connor McKenna-Slapp
Jacob VanRens
Jordan Barthels
Jaret Curtis
Casey Stewart
Collin Kerkhoff
Jacob Benoit
Jaret Jaeger
James Lana
Zachary Zoll
Logan DeGroot
Austin Lasee
Brett Danen
Charles Stathas
Alex Koehler
Will Ark
Mason Kirby
Dylan Campbell
Airon Servais
Jack Kaster
Kyle Kolash
Nathan Wheeler
Corey Wood
Mason Lukas
Nathan Buergi
Chase Kupsh
Zach Meyer
Kendall Moore
Cole Runge
Tyler Renier
Elliot Cornelius
Dylan Verdegan
Jacob Broeckel
William Toonen
Devon Moon
Background
Each year, the most academically accomplished Pop Warner kids compete for Academic All-American status. This process begins at the association level and up through each of the eight Pop Warner regions to the national level. In 2003, approximately 360,000 kids p articipated in Pop Warner. Incredibly, more than 45,000 achieved regional pre-qualifying status for national recognition. As our numbers once again reached record levels, 229 First Team members and over 3,800 Second Team members were named PWLS Academic All-Americans at the National Level in 2003.
The PWLS All-American Program requires a minimum 96% grade point average to apply for All-American status. After the applications have been processed, Pop Warner determines National First Team All-Americans (35 football, 25 cheer per grade) and National Second Team All-Americans.
All-American Selection Process:
* A final score is calculated for each student that consists of up to 100 points (85%) for the student's grades for the prior school year, along with up to 18 points (15%) awarded for the attached Addendum sheet of activities and achievements.
* Once the scores have been calculated, First Team All-Americans are selected. The top 35 football players and 25 cheerleaders per grade (plus ties) are selected as National First Team All-Americans.
* Second Team All-Americans are then determined by Pop Warner based upon the number of applications that were submitted for that year. Last year's total was approximately 3,800 Second Team All-Americans
What Happens Next?
Pop Warner will announce its annual Scholar All-Americans each year on April 1st. Each scholar will receive an informational packet in the mail by the end of April.
Frequently Asked Scholastic Questions:
1. What is the difference between First Team and Second Team All-American?
A First Team All-American is one of the top 35 football players or top 25 cheerleaders for his/her grade nationwide! A Second Team All-American consists of those scholars who are above an annually increasing final score (GPA + addendum), ranging last year from 97.5 -100.5!
2. If my son/daughter makes First Team for his/her region, are they automatically a National First Team All-American?
No. Regional awards and National awards are separate from each other. You must understand that while someone makes First Team at the Region Level, he/she is competing against the entire nation at the National Level.
3. What is an All-American Senior Scholar and are they the only ones eligible for scholarships at the Awards Program in May?
An All-American Senior Scholar is a First Team recipient in grades 8, 9 or 10. Yes, they are the only Scholar All-Americans who are eligible for scholarships.
4. How big of an accomplishment is it to be named as a Pop Warner All-American Scholar?
A very tremendous accomplishment! If your son/daughter is recognized as a Pop Warner All-American Scholar, then he/she is amongst the top 1% of all Pop Warner participants. They are also eligible to attend our Awards Recognition Program held annually which commemorates their achievements on the field, in the classroom and in the community.
