Tate Senior Chase Carroll Honored By Escambia School Board

May 16, 2012

Tate High School senior Chase Carroll was recognized Tuesday night by the Escambia County School Board.

Carroll was honored for winning the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state 2A weightlifting championship in his weight class, as well as numerous academic achievements.

In April, Carroll’s total lift was at 655 pounds with a best bench of 380 and a best clean & jerk of 275. Carroll’s total lift was 20 pounds greater than the second place finisher in the state finals.

It was the third trip to the FHSAA finals for Carroll, who also excels off the bench. He has a 3.7 GPA, and is in the National Honor Society, BETA Club, Rho Kappa, FFA, is FCA president and has participated in football and track.

Pictured above: Tate Senior Chase Carroll is honored Tuesday by the Escambia County School Board. Pictured below: School Board members (L-R) Gerald Boone, Patty Hightower, Jeff Bergosh and Bill Slayton; Chase Carroll and Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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4 Responses to “Tate Senior Chase Carroll Honored By Escambia School Board”

  1. Wendy Meredith on May 16th, 2012 10:20 pm

    Thank you NorthEscambia.com for another wonderful story and coverage!!! We are so proud of Chase!!! His dedication, determination, and drive have put him in the right direction as he graduates and begins his next chapter in life!! Chase has overcome many obstacles, worked hard, stayed focus, and grew stronger mentally and physically as he reached the many goals he set for himself years ago.

    Sister Stephanie…we love you : ) and by the way…Happy Birthday!!!

  2. Tammy Brown on May 16th, 2012 10:18 pm

    Chase proud of you. You are amazing. Keep reaching for your goals.

  3. Mariena Harris on May 16th, 2012 9:41 am

    Chase! You are such an amazing guy! I feel so proud to call you a friend! I hope life brings you nothing but success & happiness! Always remember where you came from to get to where your going,. Stay true to yourself & KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

  4. Stephanie Jordan-Small on May 16th, 2012 8:15 am

    Chase Carroll is truly an outstanding young man. I’m glad that his family is also a part of mine!!!