SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Olympic Club Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the country’s oldest and most renowned athletic club, announced the winners of the 2010-2011 Brian Ohleyer Memorial Awards to SYLVAN GUO, a senior at Lowell High School and JUAN RODRIGUEZ, a senior at Junipero Serra High School.
Sylvan Guo, 17, maintains a 4.4 weighted GPA, is a member of Lowell’s honor and service society (Shield and Scroll), and is President of the Table Tennis and Wild for Wildlife Clubs in addition to holding the position of Treasurer for the Mathletes and Vice President of Make a Difference.
In addition to her impressive academics, she is a member of the US table tennis team – competing in China, Sweden, Denmark, Canada and Colombia as well as playing in three world championships. She ranked 70th in the world in 2008. Guo also works with the Boys and Girls Club and the Indian community center while volunteering at the University Mound Home for Elderly Women. Her goal is to play on the US Table Tennis Team at the 2012 Olympics.
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If life were only a slam dunk, Kevin Restani would still be holding his own on a hardcourt.
But that’s how the ball bounces. For the time being, he’ll have to remain on local legend status, being that he died one year ago this week, a gentle giant with an oversized but weakened heart.
Restani, one of the finest basketball players to ever rise from San Francisco’s streets, wouldn’t have been forgotten any time soon. But his friends are trying to make sure there’s a more permanent tribute to his greatness, one that will also benefit thousands of needy kids like the ones Restani, mentored, coached and inspired.
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This year’s event was once again held in the world class facilities at the Olympic Club, co-chaired by Mark Ohleyer, Olympic Club Foundation Board member and Tevis Martin, former Olympic Club Foundation Board member.
The Olympic Club Foundation Post Up Challenge 3 on 3 basketball tournament was a terrific success, with over 100 elite high school athletes from six Bay Area Counties and some skilled Weekend Warriors participating. The hoopsters were treated to a great day of competitive basketball, shooting contests and sportsmanship that was watched by peers, family and a host of coaches from the high school and college levels.
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