Jay’s Robin Blackman Signs With Troy State

February 4, 2011

Jay High School’s Robin Blackman signed a track/cross country scholarship with Troy  University on Wednesday’s National Signing Day. She also received Troy’s Millennium Scholar’s Award, TSU’s top academic scholarship. The award covers tuition, room and board and is valued at approximately $69,000.

Blackman will become a Trojan in the fall of this year.

Pictured: (front, L-R) Coach and father Stan Blackman , Robin Blackman, Coach Sonya Odom, (back row) Assistant Principal Brad Marcilliat, mother Belinda Blackman, Principal Dale Westmoreland and Athletic Director Lance Youngblood. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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13 Responses to “Jay’s Robin Blackman Signs With Troy State”

  1. Emilie Warren on February 11th, 2011 2:02 pm

    Robin, I am Jorja Agrait’s grandmother and wanted to tell you how impressed I am with your accomplishments! You are a very special young lady and I wish you the very best. Your scholarship is an incredible reward for all your hard work.

  2. Trojan Fan on February 7th, 2011 8:09 am

    Congratulations! Troy is a great institution.

  3. Greg on February 4th, 2011 2:45 pm

    Aunt Ginger and I are very proud of you Robin!!!! Can’t believe that you are already a senior. Where did the time go! You have turned into a beautiful, responsible young woman. We are so proud of your academic and athletic successes!!!! You have continued the Blackman tradition of excellence very well!!!!!! Always remember to take God with you in whatever path that life leads you!!! Again, we are very proud of you!!! Love, Uncle Greg

  4. The Scott's on February 4th, 2011 1:18 pm

    Robin, Congratulations!! To a very sweet girl and may God always Bless you in everything you do! I know your Mom and Dad are proud!

  5. Alesia Gibbs on February 4th, 2011 12:25 pm

    We are so proud of you Robin! You are very deserving of these honors. You are a blessing to all who know you.

  6. jaymomma on February 4th, 2011 10:29 am

    Good job Robin!!

  7. Big D on February 4th, 2011 8:06 am

    My son is in his freshman year at Troy University and he loves it there. He is also a millennium scholar. This is a great scholarship. Congratulations to this young Lady, it is a good thing to see a young person with her head on straight.

  8. Jane Hayes on February 4th, 2011 8:02 am

    Go Robin! :) This just shows what hard work and preserverence in both academics and athletics can do!
    Congrats Belinda and Stan, I know you are sooo proud of her achievements.

  9. smarty pants on February 4th, 2011 6:49 am

    Congratulations Robin! Hey Coach/Dad…where’s the bicycle? : )

  10. Michele G on February 4th, 2011 6:45 am

    Wtg Robin!!

  11. N.Nall- NHS XC Coach on February 4th, 2011 6:30 am

    Congratulations! Your hard work and dedication towards running shows. I’m very excited for you and your family. Way to go coach!

  12. Vicki Gandy Baggett on February 4th, 2011 6:08 am

    Congratulations, Robin! This is such a wonderful thing. I know your mom and dad are so proud. Keep up the good work at Troy!

  13. royal fan on February 4th, 2011 5:49 am

    WTG Robin.Proud of them LADY ROYALS.

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