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Thanks to the Leon Owens Foundation, and other supporters, Kaliya Johnson’s first year as a sophomore at NAHA is nearing an end. NAHA Coaches report that she is one of two top defensive players (out of six) on her team. 

Kaliya is doing well academically, earning 4 A’s and 3 B’s. 

She has played in 75 games. Her team is 46-17-12.  By the time her regular season is over with NAHA, she will have played in 90 games.  In the February 4 game, Kaliya scored her first “hat trick” (three goals in a game)!  She is invited by her coaches to represent NAHA with the older team to play in the First Annual Prep School National Tournament, March 12th-14th, 2010.  Of the 40 girls at NAHA, Kaliya was one of 18 selected. She’ll be playing with three U18 US National Team players. Kaliya hopes to become a member of the national team one day. 

Kaliya has a chance to earn a Gold Medal at the Prep School level and at the 16U level this year.

Henry Vildosola is now a senior at Woodcrest Christian High School in Riverside, California. In 2008, Henry was selected to participate with an elite group of Woodcrest students to visit the White House in a civic government “hands-on” program. Henry eloquently shared his White House experience at a 2008 Leon Owens Foundation scholarship banquet. Henry excels in basketball, track & field, and strives to maintain good grades. At this year’s Mt. Sac Relays held May 30-31, 2009, Henry placed very well in all decathlon events. As Henry prepares for college, the Leon Owens Foundation continues to be a supportive educational partner. Best wishes Henry!

The Leon Owens Foundation sponsored Henry Vildosola in the Swift Performance Youth Track and Field Team performance in the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, held in Greensboro, North Carolina, June 27th to July 2nd, at North Carolina A&T University. Henry placed first in the 4 X 800 meter relay and placed in the relay, high jump, and pentathlon.