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ROSS SCHEUERMANALLENTOWNRoss Scheuerman had already established himself as one of the area’s top footballplayers – a junior season that included 1,717 rushing yards and 22 touchdownstends to do that.But those skills combined with the leadership he demonstrated as a senior took theAllentown program to new heights.Scheuerman again rushed for over 1,700 yards with 26 TDs – and led the Redbirdsto their best record in school history. His play set a standard for future generationsof Allentown players.“He made all of the players around him better and our team was able to perform atthe highest level because of his leadership ability,’’ first-year head coach Jay Grabersaid. “I put a lot of demands on him to be the captain and leader of the team and hereally exceeded expectations.”A third-team, all-state selection by MaxPreps, Ross rushed for over 4,000 yards in his career with over 60 touchdowns.Scheuerman is equally accomplished as a wrestler, where he recently finished his career with over 100 wins.Ross helps to maintain the facilities at Allentown High School and is a caddy at Green Acres Country Club. He is active ina number of activities at Saint John’s Church.“Ross’s hard work and dedication has earned him a lot of accolades around the state of New Jersey,” Graber said. “But moreimportant than any of those is the fact that Ross Scheuerman is a leader on and off any playing field where he performs.”ADAM SCHMIDTFLORENCEOne of the top students in this year’s senior class at Florence, it’s no wonder thatlong-time head coach Joe Frappolli considers Adam Schmidt to be another “coachon the field” for the Flashes.“He’s just so intelligent and such a student of the game,” said Frappolli, who leadsone of the top small school programs in the state of New Jersey. “(Adam) is able torecognize and make decisions on the fly.”Maybe that’s also why Schmidt filled so many roles for Florence. At various timeshe excelled as an outside rush end, linebacker and defensive back. On offense, heplayed quarterback, tight end, and receiver. As a special teams stalwart, he was atremendous rush end and blocked numerous punts in his career.But while Schmidt excelled at football, it was just a small part of what he hasaccomplished at Florence. A standout basketball and baseball player as well, Schmidthad active roles in Student Council, the National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Math Club, Science League, and StudentClass government.Adam also served as an American Legion Boys State delegate and attended the State Police Trooper Youth program. ThisGordon-Masters Scholar Athlete award winner also coaches local recreation league teams in football, basketball, and baseball.“Adam is a super citizen in our school and community and just a class young man in every which way,” Frappolli said.“One of the best of the best that I’ve had the opportunity to coach. One just has to love coaching and working with a studentathlete like Adam Schmidt.”172011DVCProgram.indd 173/9/11 12:02 PM