SPARKS, Md., May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick &
Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor,
announced Jamar Mackell of
Mergenthaler Vo-Tech High School and Natalie Bates of Eastern Technical High School
as the 80th and 81st recipients of the
Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship.
The scholarship winners were chosen from a total of 113 honorees
who were recognized as Unsung Heroes this year. These
student-athletes came from 69 Baltimore-area public, private,
parochial and independent schools, and nominations for the
scholarships were open to all high school sports.
Jamar Mackell is a multi-sport
athlete in tennis and wrestling, and also in football, where he
quickly assumed the duties at center for his team. Mackell's
Football Coach, Patrick Nixon,
remarked that he "served as an inspiration to the entire team with
his toughness, effort, unselfishness, and positive attitude."
Off the field, Mackell serves as a student mentor to ten freshmen,
as well as a peer tutor for other student athletes. In giving
of his time and energy to others to make them better, Nixon said
"Mackell exemplifies what it means to be a great teammate, athlete
and student."
Natalie Bates' willingness to
sacrifice it all for her team gained the admiration of her fellow
basketball players and coaches. She earned respect by always
encouraging younger players as well as the seasoned stars on the
roster. An exceptional student, Bates manages her time very
wisely and teaches basketball to a younger generation of players,
and also assists with preschoolers at her church. In her own
words, she says that "Teamwork is an integral part of my life that
I never want to lose, as it has made me a more compassionate and
communicative person."
Four additional scholarships were also awarded to deserving
student-athletes at this year's Unsung Heroes banquet.
Jordan Johnson of Milford Mill
Academy and Lydia Naughton of
Dulaney High School each received
$7,500 scholarships.
Cameron O'Grady of the Western
School of Technology & Environment Science and A'janay
Nicholson of Baltimore City
College each received $5,000
scholarships.
The keynote remarks were delivered by Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues, a
retired NBA player from Baltimore
and current Ambassador for the Charlotte Hornets. Bogues is
ranked 16th among all-time assist leaders in the
league.
Scott Garceau, a veteran
Baltimore area sports radio
personality, served as the master of ceremonies at the Unsung
Heroes program for the 26th consecutive year. More
than 700 Baltimore area officials,
school administrators, coaches, Unsung Hero honorees and family
members attended the event on May 7,
2018.
McCormick's Unsung Heroes program was founded by the late
Charles Perry McCormick Sr. in 1940.
The mission of the program is to recognize athletes for
unselfish team play and highlight the efforts of those who
contribute to the success of their teams without acclaim. In
1969, the scholarship component of the award was added to the
program in his honor. The Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship
is awarded to one female and one male student-athlete each year and
is worth $40,000 over four years.
About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in
flavor. With $4.8 billion in
annual sales, the company manufactures, markets and distributes
spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to
the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and
foodservice businesses. Every day, no matter where or what
you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick
Brings the Joy of Flavor to Life™.
For more information, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com.
For information contact:
Corporate Communications:
Lori Robinson (410) 527-6004 or
lori_robinson@mccormick.com
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