ALWYN JOINS BIG LEAGUE
(Courtesy
Education Views and Gatton Star)
Lowood
High School student Alwyn Simpson has entered the big league,
following his winning of a Brisbane Broncos’ scholarship.
The 1998 Year 9
student, one of the youngest to receive the honour, was presented
with his
first instalment of a $1000 cheque last year at a school assembly
by Broncos’
talent scout and former assistant director of secondary
education, Mr Cyril Connell.
Presenting Alwyn with his cheque and a Broncos’ tracksuit,
Mr Connell said of
scholarship recipients, the selection involved assessment of the
student’s character
and performance at school, as well as playing ability. He said
the Broncos placed
great importance on players having a career other than football.
The scholarship
will help cover Alwyn’s school and football expenses for the
next few years.
Alwyn presently plays centre for Redbank Plains in the Ipswich
junior league.