FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tel: 972-307-8731
National Black Marathoners' Association (NBMA)
Scholarships Awarded
The National Black Marathoners' Association (NBMA) is pleased award college
scholarships to Mr. Nthando Thandiwe (Atlanta, GA) and Mr. Giovanni
Vaquerano (Dallas, TX).
Nthando Thandiwe
Mr. Thandiwe is a National Honors Society graduate of Benjamin E. Mays High
School of the Atlanta (GA) Public School District. He competed in various
distances on the track team. In addition to serving as captain of the cross
country team, he was also active in the Robotics Club, Scuba Diving Club,
Student Council, Band, and the Math Team.
He has also demonstrated his athletic abilities by placing in local road
races, duathlons, and triathlons. He has earned over 75 awards for placing
in various distances from the 5K to the half marathon. Additionally, he has
volunteered for the Sickle Cell Road Race. This race is held by the South
Fulton Running Club. This is one of the nation’s oldest known Black running
clubs.
Giovanni Vaquerano
Mr. Vaquerano is a National Honor Society graduate of Warren Travis White
High School of the Dallas (TX) Independent School District. He ran various
track distances. He was involved with the Art Club, Chess Club, Dead Poet's
Society, Math Club, Yearbook staff, and the Key Club. He was also President
of the French Club.
He is very heavily involved in Tae Kwon Do. In 2003 and 2004, he was the
Kansas State Champion. He is currently a 6th degree blue belt and is a
member of the school's team. He has also participated in the MS Walk since
2003.
Again, we'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate our 2005
scholarship winners and to thank the scholarship donors.
Our Mission
The National Black Marathoners' Association (NBMA) is a not-for-profit
organization. It is open to runners and walkers, regardless of athletic
ability or previous marathon experience. Our objectives are to
- Encourage Black Americans and others to pursue a healthy life-style
through long distance running and walking.
- Serve as a vehicle for Black American distance athletes across the
nation
to meet in mass at a single marathon.
- Provide scholarships to deserving high school boy and girl distance
runners. Donations for the scholarship fund may be made at
www.BlackMarathoners.org.
In reaching the first two objectives, the NBMA selected the September 18
Lewis and Clark Marathon and Half Marathon in St. Charles, MO for its 2005
race.
For More Information Contact:
National Black Marathoners' Association
PO Box 700101
Dallas, TX 75370-0101
Internet:
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