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| Stephen and Chelsea at her wedding |
We were very privileged to have one of Stephen's best friends, Chelsea Yarbrough McDonald, and Scott Reeves present the 2014 Stephen Elrod Memorial Scholarship at ELCA. Stephen met Chelsea in the first couple of weeks after moving to Georgia in his Sunday school class. When it was time to enter middle school, Stephen wanted to attend ELCA with Chelsea and another friend from the church. It was one of the best decisions he ever made. They remained close throughout school and afterwards.
The scholarship at ELCA was presented to a very special young man, Gib Pounds. Gib was born legally blind, but he never thought of himself as having a disability. He is an outstanding young man with a work ethic to match.
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| Judy, Gib, and Chelsea after the ceremony |
Gib began his career at ELCA in 2001 and attended for 13 years. He played football at a young age in elementary school and won a starting position as the center for the first time as a senior. Gib graduated ELCA with a 4.26 GPA. He is currently attending University of Georgia and majoring in education. The following is an article that appeared in the Henry County Herald after Gib's acceptance of the scholarship.
In spite of being legally blind, Eagle's Landing Christian senior Gib Pounds has never let that take away from his focus.
"Having 2200 vision means I cannot drive but that's my only limitation," Pounds said. "My vision could be worse. I could have tunnel vision but I'm just extremely nearsighted and totally colorblind."
A week ago, Pounds was awarded the Stephen Dale Elrod Memorial Scholarship at ELCA Athletic Awards Ceremony.
"I was completely shocked," said Pounds, who started at center for the football team this past season. "I walked up there speechless. I think I whispered thank you. I didn't see it coming."
Pounds was well deserving of the honor, thanks to his 4.26 grade-point average.
"It doesn't matter if you have a disability or not," Pounds said. "Hard work is going to get you where you want to go. I could've come out of here with a lower GPA if I had not taken the time to spend my time studying."
In spite of being legally blind, Eagle's Landing Christian senior Gib Pounds has never let that take away from his focus.
"Having 2200 vision means I cannot drive but that's my only limitation," Pounds said. "My vision could be worse. I could have tunnel vision but I'm just extremely nearsighted and totally colorblind."
A week ago, Pounds was awarded the Stephen Dale Elrod Memorial Scholarship at ELCA Athletic Awards Ceremony.
"I was completely shocked," said Pounds, who started at center for the football team this past season. "I walked up there speechless. I think I whispered thank you. I didn't see it coming."
Pounds was well deserving of the honor, thanks to his 4.26 grade-point average.
"It doesn't matter if you have a disability or not," Pounds said. "Hard work is going to get you where you want to go. I could've come out of here with a lower GPA if I had not taken the time to spend my time studying."
During his time on the gridiron last season, Pounds helped the Chargers earn an 11-1 record.
"Football has been something I've been glad to play with all of my friends here," Pounds said. "I found the perfect position as a center. Let's face it: I wasn't going to be catching the ball."
This fall, Pounds will pursue a degree in education at Georgia.
During his time on the gridiron last season, Pounds helped the Chargers earn an 11-1 record.
"Football has been something I've been glad to play with all of my friends here," Pounds said. "I found the perfect position as a center. Let's face it: I wasn't going to be catching the ball."
This fall, Pounds will pursue a degree in education at Georgia.
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