#11 Chosen as Graduation Speaker

Marcus High School selects two students who are in the Top 20 Graduates to be the Opening and Closing speakers. Jared was ranked 11th, and submitted himself for consideration and was selected to be the Closing Speaker. Watch video of the speech 02:52. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNOiuIFh-iw

Jared Recognized for Christian Lifestyle in Athletics

Jared LeBon was honored as one of 50 semi-finalists for Texas Male Christian Athlete of the Year by Lay Witnesses for Christ International, based in Hurst, Texas. The fifty semi-finalists were chosen from over 1400 nominees, and along with fifty female semi-finalists were honored at a Gala Banquet on Monday, February 16 at the DFW Airport Marriott.

Olympian of the Century Carl Lewis (left) presented Jared with his Medal and Plaque. NBC Olympics Commentator Lewis Johnson was the evening's Master of Ceremonies.

Jared has been a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) at Marcus for four years, and is a member of Life Teen at St. Ann Catholic Parish in Coppell. He has been an altar server at St. Ann for six years. In 1992 he traveled with his family to the Salt Lake City Olympic Games to serve as Catholic Missionaries.

Jared Signs With Bentley University

This morning Jared took part in Marcus' Signing Day and was one of six football players to commit to play college football on National Signing Day. Jared signed his Commitment Letter to Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Jared was accompanied by his parents Paul and Susan, grandmother Theresa Crow, brother Justin LeBon, Head Coach Bryan Erwin (necktie) and RB Coach Fred Jones.

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Jared commits to Bentley University

After months of conversations with numerous college coaches, Jared informed Head Coach Thom Boerman of Bentley University tonight that he was committing to play football for the Falcons beginning in Fall of 2009. Bentley is located in the Boston suburb of Waltham, and is regarded as one of the top business schools in the United States. Highland Village resident and Bentley Hall of Fame Running Back Greg Novarro who helped guide Jared toward Bentley was extremely pleased with the news.

Jared made his final visit to Bentley this past weekend and was impressed by the coaches and his future teammates. Coach Boerman, Offensive Coordinator Darin Colucci, and RB Coach Sean Walsh all had high praise for Jared's 'sting blocks' against much bigger opponents. Jared's teammate, Jr. RB Stephen Hopkins credits Jared with helping him to rush for over 1900 yards this season.
Jared has been recognized as a Presidential Scholar by Bentley and awarded a four year academic scholarship. Jared and his Marauder teammates will sign their Letters of Intent at a Signing Day event at Marcus High School on Wednesday, February 4, National Signing Day.