Blauvelt Resident Named Pop Warner Scholar Athlete

From Pop Warner Little Scholars

Orangetown Patriots Pop Warner Football Player Sebastian Leone, of Blauvelt, NY, was recently recognized by Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the nation’s oldest youth football, cheerleading and dance organization, for his accomplishments in the classroom and in the community.

Sebastian, who plays middle linebacker, guard and kicker for the Orangetown Patriot team, was selected as a two time Pop Warner Second Team All-American Scholar in April 2018, a program recognizing the nation’s top student-athletes. In 2018, more than 6,100 scholars qualified for the Pop Warner All-American Scholar program, representing the top 2% of all scholar-athletes across the country.

The Pop Warner All-American Scholar Program requires a minimum 96% grade point average to apply, and students are ranked by grade level (5th, 6th, 7th & 8th and Above) using a scoring system determined by GPA and community service involvement.

Sebastian, along with his fellow athlete scholars, were honored at the annual Pop Warner All-American Scholar Weekend, which took place this past Memorial Day weekend in Orlando. The event featured two Tribute to Scholars events, followed by a formal dinner banquet. The banquet recognizes the scholar-athletes as well as deserving sports professionals who have contributed to the advancement of academics and athletics.

Sebastian will be attending Don Bosco Preparatory High School in the fall, where he was awarded the Savio Scholarship to continue his education. Academics are his main focus, but he will also be trying out for Don Bosco’s freshman football team.

About Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc.

Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Langhorne, PA, Pop Warner Little Scholars is the nation’s oldest youth football, cheerleading and dance organization and the only youth sports organization that emphasizes academics as a prerequisite for participation. Pop Warner participants enjoy the opportunity to learn and compete in their sports in an atmosphere that emphasizes fun, safety, academics and character. For more information on Pop Warner and its programs visit popwarner.com or follow Pop Warner on Twitter @Pop_Warner, Facebook @PopWarnerLittleScholars, Instagram @popwarnerlittlescholars