The Robert G. Kelly Memorial Award
(Awarded Annually since 1949)

The Robert G. Kelly Award is given for the purpose of honoring Robert G. Kelly, a graduating Senior of the Sherman E. Burroughs High School Class of 1948 who died in an automobile accident during senior activities week prior to graduation. Receiving this award is considered the highest honor that a Burroughs player can achieve. Each year, the head football coach, athletic director, principal, student body president and senior class president choose a recipient from the finalists selected by the players. Recipients are judged based on the following criteria :

• Scholastic Attitude - Nominees are expected to have maintained a high GPA throughout their high school academic career.
• Citizenship - Nominees are viewed based on a combination of involvement with school and community organizations, volunteer service within the community, and/or involvement within their religious affiliations.
• Sportsmanship - Kelly Award nominees are expected to exemplify sportsmanship, coachability, and leadership.
• Value to the Team - A Robert G. Kelly Award nominee must have made a BIG impact on the field.

The following is a list of young men who, since 1949, have exemplified the ideals listed above; young men who have shown sportsmanship, citizenship, leadership, scholastic ability, and an overwhelming football prowess while wearing the Green, Black and White of the Sherman E. Burroughs Burros: