The Seattle Seahawks, CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) and KIRO Radio announced Noah Miles from O’Dea High School as the Week 10 CenturyLink High School Athlete of the Week. Noah will be recognized on the field at CenturyLink Field during the Seahawks vs. Vikings game on December 2.
Noah, a senior at O’Dea High School, was selected the CenturyLink High School Athlete of the Week based on his dedication to academics, community involvement, leadership and athletic performance. Noah maintains a 4.0 GPA while serving as senior class leader and ambassador. In addition to being highly involved in his school’s community, Noah participated in a renowned pre-college program at Oxford University in London where he was enrolled in rigorous academic courses and leadership seminars. Noah also participates locally at the University of Washington’s Young Executives of Color program, which allows him to learn how to navigate careers in business. Athletically, Noah was named captain of the football team after showing leadership through mentoring his younger teammates and acting as a positive figure on the team.
Each student athlete will be recognized at his or her school in front of families, peers and teachers, as well as at a Seahawks game. Each winner will also receive a $1,000 grant to their school’s Athletic Department from the Seahawks along with media recognition, tickets and sideline passes to a Seahawks game, a customized football, and a customized 2019 Seahawks jersey. A total of $10,000 will be awarded to high schools over the course of the program.
For more information and to nominate an outstanding student athlete, visit: http://www.seahawks.com/highschool
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