SEATTLE and RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks, CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL), Q13 FOX (KCPQ), and Sports Authority announced today Alex Paget of Steilacoom High School as the week eight CenturyLink High School Athlete of the Week. Alex will be at CenturyLink Field during the November 15 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Alex, a senior at Steilacoom High School, was selected to be the Athlete of the Week based on his dedication to academics, community involvement, leadership, and athletic performance. Alex has earned a perfect 4.0 GPA while being enrolled in numerous AP courses. He is a National Merit Commended Scholar and ASB President. Alex is not only the founder and editor of the school newspaper, but also co-teaches journalism four times a week. He has served as a Model UN Delegate and has served his community with over 250 volunteer hours. He was named All-South Puget Sound League Honorable Mention for his play at linebacker as a sophomore and junior.
As the CenturyLink High School Athlete of the Week, the student-athlete will also be recognized at their school in front of their family, peers and teachers. They will also receive a $1,200 gift card supported by Sports Authority from CenturyLink and the Seahawks for their school's ASB fund, in addition to media recognition, tickets and sideline passes to a Seahawks game, and a customized Nike Seahawks jersey.
For more information and to nominate an outstanding student athlete, visit:
http://seahawks.com/highschool
