Copiague's Jonathan Morgan tapped for Golden 11 award

Shown, left to right, are Assistant Principal Kevin O'Connell, Dean of Students and Head Football Coach Bruce Muro, Jonathan Morgan, and Coordinator of Athletics Pete Cesare.

Jonathan Morgan, a senior wide receiver and outside linebacker for the Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School Eagles was named to Suffolk County's prestigious "Golden 11" - the best scholar-athlete football players in the county by the Executive Board of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. Jonathan is the first student in Copiague history to receive this prestigious honor.

The "Golden 11" is comprised of the top 11 players throughout the county based on their ability on the field and achievement in the classroom. Each "Golden 11" member receives a $500 scholarship award toward the college of their choice.

"You have exemplified excellence not only on the athletic field, but also in the classroom and in your community," stated Leonard Genova, President of the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in a letter to Jonathan. "You truly are a role model and embody all that is right about scholastic sports."

Jonathan is ranked 18 in his class out of 348 students, has received a full scholarship to SUNY Albany and is being looked at by Stony Brook University, Sacred Heart University, Bucknell University, and Marist College.

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