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Fairfax High Student Given Prestigious Honor

Drew Bonner was just announced as the recipient of the 2013 Allstate Foundation-VHSL Achievement Award.

 

A Fairfax High School student has been recognized by the Virginia High School League (VHSL) for his achievements in athletics and academics.

The honor is one of the most prestigious students awards statewide.

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The 2013 Allstate Foundation-VHSL Achievement Award, the highest honor given by the VHSL, is given to students who have excelled in the classroom and in athletic and academic activities.

Fairfax High School's Drew Bonner received the Andrew Mullins Courageous Achievement Award for his continued involvement in baseball and basketball while facing the progressive, life-threatening disease Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). 

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Drew earned four letters in baseball, and three in basketball, serving as the Fairfax team's manager after DMD limited his ability to participate on the field. 

In addition to excelling at sports, Drew is a member of the National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America, and maintains a 4.2 grade point average. 

As an Eagle Scout, Drew is an active member of Boy Scout Troop 1970, and the is most decorated scout in his troop. He is also an active regional participant in the Jerry Lewis Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy. 

Drew plans to attend the University of Virginia to study computer science.

The Allstate Foundation-VHSL Achievement Awards have been presented since 1992 to the outstanding male athlete, female athlete, and academic activities participant in Groups AAA, AA, and A. 

One student each year is recognized with the Andrew Mullins Courageous Achievement Award, which honors courageous achievement in overcoming exceptional circumstances to find success in VHSL activities.

 

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