The Phillip Rieckert Memorial Award (2023 Winners)
We are excited to announce the winning recipient of the 2nd annual, Phillip Rieckert “Backhand Dropshot” Award : Malachi Gordon (Augusta, Ga - Aquinas, H.S.) Malachi will be celebrated at a private reception, August 7th, 2023 in Augusta. All applicants for the scholarship award are required to submit an essay accompanied with a quote they feel encapsulates their high school experience and overall growth. Malachi selected the following quote by A.A. Milne: “ You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. "Malachi will attend Presbyterian College (Clinton, SC) this fall as a Business Management major, and plans to play football for the Blue Hose. Congratulations Malachi!!!
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The Phillip Rieckert Memorial Award (2022 Winners)
Much Congratulations to our two award recipients for the first year of this award, Lauren Alley (Randolph, NJ) and Aubrey David (Grovetown, Ga). We are proud to recognize these two stellar and accomplished young ladies.
Lauren Alley: Randolph HS, Randolph, NJ
In addition to being on her school’s honor roll every quarter throughout her HS career, Lauren was a member of the Girls’ Soccer and Track & Field programs. She earned numerous athletic honors throughout her illustrious high school career, including county and regional recognition in both sports. Lauren is most proud of being able to balance her academic and athletic achievements as she remained on the honor roll throughout high school. She has been described as curious, observant, and driven. She chose to expand upon a quote from Mark Twain in her submitted essay, “ All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, then success is sure.” Lauren will attend Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, studying biomedical engineering. She aspires to be an orthopedic surgeon.
Lauren Alley: Randolph HS, Randolph, NJ
In addition to being on her school’s honor roll every quarter throughout her HS career, Lauren was a member of the Girls’ Soccer and Track & Field programs. She earned numerous athletic honors throughout her illustrious high school career, including county and regional recognition in both sports. Lauren is most proud of being able to balance her academic and athletic achievements as she remained on the honor roll throughout high school. She has been described as curious, observant, and driven. She chose to expand upon a quote from Mark Twain in her submitted essay, “ All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, then success is sure.” Lauren will attend Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, studying biomedical engineering. She aspires to be an orthopedic surgeon.
Aubrey David: Grovetown HS, Grovetown, GA
Aubrey graduates Grovetown High School as an AP Scholar with Distinction. Additionally, she played varsity tennis for the Grovetown Warriors all four years, as well as being selected for the leadership role of Drum major for the prestigious Warrior Marching Band. Aubrey was chosen for District Honor Band her senior year. She is described as resilient, open-minded and ambitious. Aubrey will attend the University of Georgia, Athens, GA in the Fall as a computer science major. She aspires to receive her Master’s degree in cybersecurity.
Aubrey David: Grovetown HS, Grovetown, GA
Aubrey graduates Grovetown High School as an AP Scholar with Distinction. Additionally, she played varsity tennis for the Grovetown Warriors all four years, as well as being selected for the leadership role of Drum major for the prestigious Warrior Marching Band. Aubrey was chosen for District Honor Band her senior year. She is described as resilient, open-minded and ambitious. Aubrey will attend the University of Georgia, Athens, GA in the Fall as a computer science major. She aspires to receive her Master’s degree in cybersecurity.
The Phillip Rieckert Memorial Award - 2023 Application Process
Phillip “Phil” Rieckert grew up teaching himself the game of tennis on a neighborhood court on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. With no formal tennis training, lessons or instruction, Phil was truly a natural. He was a very proud Woodberry Forest Tiger as a member of the school’s prestigious tennis team. He continued to play and serve as captain for two years on the Division I University of Richmond Spider Men’s tennis team. After college, Phil stayed in the tennis world through teaching and managing various tennis facilities in both the North- and Southeast, along with becoming a true “tennis parent” and accompanying his children to regional and national tennis tourney events. Phil always understood and appreciated the commitment and drive of a high-school student-athlete, as life often presents unexpected challenges and surprises (regardless of the sport).
To honor Phil’s memory, we are pleased to open the second annual (2023) Phillip Rieckert “Backhand Dropshot” Memorial Award. This year’s recipients will be selected early May and announced at a reception mid-May. This award will grant a scholarship to assist with college costs to college-bound student-athletes who have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills through their sport or community. As a seventeen-year-old young man, Phil selected the following quote by Mark Twain to encapsulate his growth and time at the Woodberry Forest School: “A round man cannot be expected to fill a square hole right away. He must have time to modify his shape.” In the spirit of this idea, we ask applicants to submit a brief essay identifying a quote that speaks to their own experience with growth and change. We want to hear how and why this quote defines or inspires you. The essay should be double spaced with Times New Roman 12-pt font. Two letters of recommendations are also required to accompany the essay submission. These recommendations may be from a teacher, counselor, coach or employer. Family members are not permitted to submit. The application portal will open April 3, 2023 and all applications and letters of recommendation are due by May 15th, 2023 by 12:00 midnight -EST, no exceptions. Winners will be announced mid-May, Augusta, GA. For more details/information: please contact [email protected].
Best wishes,
Tracy Mary Rieckert and Family
To honor Phil’s memory, we are pleased to open the second annual (2023) Phillip Rieckert “Backhand Dropshot” Memorial Award. This year’s recipients will be selected early May and announced at a reception mid-May. This award will grant a scholarship to assist with college costs to college-bound student-athletes who have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills through their sport or community. As a seventeen-year-old young man, Phil selected the following quote by Mark Twain to encapsulate his growth and time at the Woodberry Forest School: “A round man cannot be expected to fill a square hole right away. He must have time to modify his shape.” In the spirit of this idea, we ask applicants to submit a brief essay identifying a quote that speaks to their own experience with growth and change. We want to hear how and why this quote defines or inspires you. The essay should be double spaced with Times New Roman 12-pt font. Two letters of recommendations are also required to accompany the essay submission. These recommendations may be from a teacher, counselor, coach or employer. Family members are not permitted to submit. The application portal will open April 3, 2023 and all applications and letters of recommendation are due by May 15th, 2023 by 12:00 midnight -EST, no exceptions. Winners will be announced mid-May, Augusta, GA. For more details/information: please contact [email protected].
Best wishes,
Tracy Mary Rieckert and Family
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Please use the button below for donations to the Phillip Rieckert “Backhand Dropshot” Memorial Award Fund
Portal Open to Submit Until May 15th, 2023. Application: The Phillip Rieckert “Backhand Dropshot”Memorial Award. Please complete and sign the application for consideration of the 2023 Phillip Rieckert “Backhand Dropshot” Award. This application is open to all senior student-athletes attending a high school. All applicants must have competed in the same sport for all four years.
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