Garner, Faircloth achieve Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic Awards

Congratulations to Alaina Garner ('08) and Jake Faircloth recipients of the 2008 Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic Awards Scholarships for outstanding service to the sports medicine program at GMHS. Dr Lyman Smith, team physician for the Trojans, Head Athletic Trainer, Mike Guerrero and AD Doc Harrell presented the awards to Alaina and Jake. Congratulations to Alaina and Jake and the fabulous sports medicine team at GMHS for your countless hours of service to our teams!!

For the fifth consecutive year Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic (ROC) has awarded students at six area high schools with scholarships and saving bonds in recognition of National Athletic Trainers Month. The students were selected by the athletic directors and head athletic trainers on criteria including exemplary academic performance and dedicated volunteer service to the sports medicine program. The students were selected for career aspirations in athletic training or the sports medicine field, exemplary academic performance and volunteer service to the sports medicine program. Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic (ROC) is Wake County’s largest and oldest orthopaedic practice, treating patients since 1919. The orthopaedic surgeons of ROC are fellowship trained in their respective subspecialty areas that include foot and ankle, hand and wrist, spine, hip, shoulder and elbow surgery, total joint replacement, sports medicine, and pediatric orthopaedic care. Ancillary services include physical therapy, magnetic resonance imaging, radiology, shock wave therapy, and orthotics and pedorthics.

A very special thank you to our Trojan Club supporter for recognizing these fine students' achievements:
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