Raleigh, N.C. (June 23, 2009)- For the sixth 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. Six graduating seniors received $500 each. 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.

All students at each high school were eligible to receive one of six $100 savings bonds awarded. The students were selected for career aspirations in athletic training or the sports medicine field, exemplary academic performance and dedicated volunteer service to the sports medicine program.

Broughton High School athletic director Jack Spain, head athletic trainer Aaron Minger, and ROC physician Dr. Wallace F. Andrew presented $500 to senior Arielle Ocampo and a $100 savings bond to Evan Rakovan 

Garner High School athletic director Dwight Harrell, head athletic trainer Michael Guerrero, and ROC physician Dr. Lyman S.W. Smith presented $500 to senior Jake Faircloth.

Knightdale High School athletic director Guy Blough, head athletic trainer Michelle Iorio, and ROC physician Dr. Keith P. Mankin presented $500 to senior Meaghan Minori and a $100 savings bond to Justin Oddon.

Millbrook High School athletic director Scott McInnes, head athletic trainer Shannon Poole, and ROC physician Dr. Robert T. Wyker presented $500 to senior Katherine Schlotis and a $100 savings bond to Tyler Esqueda.

Sanderson High School athletic director Bob Catapano, head sports safety technician Tracey Cunningham, and ROC physician Dr. David W. Boone presented $500 to senior Genelle Rojo and a $100 savings bond to Christina White.

Southeast Raleigh High School athletic director Gary Powers, head athletic trainer Ryan Hahner, and ROC physician Dr. Keith P. Mankin presented $500 to senior Lance Dunn and a $100 savings bond to Robbie Holliday.

Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic provides sports medicine services to each of the high school’s athletic programs and awards scholarships and savings bonds to support and promote the sports medicine programs at each affiliated high school. Raleigh Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Specialist, a division of Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic, provides rehabilitation services and programs for injured athletes at the high schools.

About Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic

Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic (ROC) is Wake County’s largest and oldest orthopaedic practice. The orthopaedic surgeons of ROC are fellowship trained in their respective subspecialty areas, which 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, orthotics and pedorthics. The Athletic Performance Center, a division of ROC, provides sports physical therapy and sports performance enhancement services for healthy and injured athletes. ROC is the Official Sports Medicine Provider for the Carolina Hurricanes, NC State basketball, the Carolina Ballet, and multiple high school sports programs in Wake County. ROC has offices in Raleigh, North Raleigh, Cary and Garner. Complete practice information is available at www.raleighortho.com.

Media Contact: Karl Stein, Executive Director, Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic, (919) 863-6801