EPHS Tyler Lockard Named Silver Scholar Athlete

The Rhode Island Chapter/National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame named Tyler Lockard of East Providence High School as a Silver Scholar Athlete at its' 28th annual awards dinner in May. The dinner, held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, honored students who have excelled on the football field and especially in the classroom. Athletes were chosen based on outstanding academic performance, superior football performance and exemplary school leadership and citizenship. "These students are truly representative of our nation's best and brightest," said Chapter President, Tom Centore. Tyler also plays on the Townie baseball team. He will be attending Boston College in September.