NFF 2020 Banquet Program

2020 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETES
Felix Ware
Madison High
Felix Ware is a 6-foot, 1-inch, 185-pound linebacker
and tight end for James Madison High School, where he
played for head coach Rick Jackson. The two-way starter
earned two varsity letters playing football.
The All-Western League Second-Team Defense
selection earned the 2019 Warhawk Award, which is
voted on by his teammates and coaches. The award is
given to the player who represents the Madison
Warhawks Varsity football team for their outstanding athleticism, sportsmanship,
attitude, academics and citizenship.
Off the field, Ware carried a 3.88 GPA. The honor roll student was awarded the
Five Star Student Award for Academics and the Principal’s Honor Roll Award for
academic accomplishment in his junior and senior years. Ware earned a spot on the
San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team two years in a row. In his senior year,
Ware was the ASB Commissioner of Athletics.
Ware has been accepted to several colleges and is leaning towards Chico State,
where he will major in business and finance. He enjoys listening to music, working
out, playing video games and hanging out with friends and family. Felix is the son
of Gina Thomaselli and Randy Ware.
2020 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETES
Jack Wiese
La Jolla High
Jack Wiese is a 5-foot, 11-inch, 195-pound linebacker
and running back for La Jolla High School, where he
played for head coach Tyler Roach. A three-sport athlete,
Wiese earned three varsity letters in football, three in
lacrosse and two playing rugby.
As a team captain, Wiese accounted for 153 tackles,
5.5 sacks and a safety his senior year, helping his team
claim the CIF San Diego Section Division III title and
the Division 4-A Southern Regional championship. His efforts earned him the
Defensive MVP award for La Jolla for the second straight year and he was named
to the All-Eastern League First-Team Defense in 2019.
In the classroom, Wiese carried a 4.61 GPA and scored a 34 on his ACT. He
earned the High Academic Award given out by the football team at La Jolla and
was named to the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team for the third
straight year.
Wiese will continue his football career at Davidson College, where he aspires to
major in neuroscience. In his free time, Wiese enjoys playing sports, working out,
hanging out at the beach with friends, spearfishing and camping. Jack is the son
Rick and Jane Wiese.
Ty White
Borrego Springs High
Ty White is a 6-foot, 168-pound quarterback and
linebacker at Borrego Springs High School, where he
competed for head coach Tim White. Ty earned four
varsity letters in football, four in golf, three in basketball
and one in soccer.
Ty tossed 11 touchdowns on offense and made 67
tackles (2.5 sacks) and had an interception on defense. He
was named to the All-Ocean League First-Team Offense
and was honored by his team as the Defensive Player of the Year. Ty was selected
to play and started in the 2019 LIJUFA International Bowl Game, an event for some
of the top high school seniors from 20-plus countries.
In the classroom, Ty carried a 3.78 GPA and has been on the Principal’s List every
year. He has also been named to the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team
two years in a row for football. Ty has been involved with multiple organizations,
including Interact and ASB. He has also held several offices, including class treasurer,
ASB treasurer and ASB vice president.
White plans to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo or University of Hawaii-Hilo. He
aspires to study astrophysics. In his free time, Ty enjoys babysitting and playing
golf, basketball and video games. Ty is the son of Tim and Carmen White.
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