September
14, 2005
(Information from the American Football Coaches Association
(AFCA) and Central College sports information office used in
this release)
CEDAR
RAPIDS, IOWA . . . Central College senior wide receiver
Stephen Barnes (Clarion, Iowa/Goldfield) was
named to the 2005 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)
Good Works Team®.
Barnes,
a biology/chemistry major with a 3.92 grade point average, spent
10 days on a work trip to Reynosa, Mexico through Central’s
Campus Ministries. He also spent a spring break on a work trip
for the Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challege in Columbus,
Ga. Last spring and summer he served as a volunteer in the long-term
care department of the Pella Regional Health Center. On campus,
he’s served as Bible study leader for InterVarsity Christian
Fellowship (IVCF), was an IVCF freshman retreat group leader
and last spring was the promotion chair for the campus Relay
for Life, a student-initiated event which raised money to fight
cancer.
“Stephen is very deserving of this award,” Central
coach Jeff McMartin said. “He does things the right way
in everything he does. As we look to continue to build the Central
football program, Stephen is exactly the type of person we want
to have as a part of our team.”
The
11-man team, combined from Divisions I-AA, II, III and the NAIA,
honor players for their dedication and commitment to community
service. From 1992-1996, the Good Works Team was selected by
the College Football Association. When the CFA disbanded in
1997, the AFCA began selecting the teams.
“It never ceases to amaze me to see the contributions
student-athletes make to their communities,” AFCA Executive
Director Grant Teaff said. “Often times, these young men
are better known for the good things they do on the field. The
AFCA is proud to recognize these student-athletes for the good
things they do in their communities.”
Criteria:
Nominations were submitted to the AFCA by the college sports
information departments. Nominees have to be actively involved
and committed to working with a charitable organization, service
group or involved in other community service activities. Candidates
have to display sincere concern and reliability, while also
having made a favorable impression on the organizations with
which they are involved. Athletic ability is not a criteria.
The
complete AFCA Good Works Team® can be found here.
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