Tressel announced 2017 Agonis Person of Year Please join The Agonis Club of Columbus, its proud members and past OSU greats as we honor OSU Coaching Legend Mr. Jim Tressel (@JimTressel5) as our 2017 Person of The Year On Monday May 8, 2017 at The Medallion Club. Check this website for more details to come! BIO: Northeast Ohio Native, Tressel graduated from Berea High School in 1971. Earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Baldwin-Wallace College (1975) and a master’s degree in Education from the University of Akron (1977). Jim Tressel start his football coaching career as an assistant at Ohio State University, Syracuse University, Miami University of Ohio and the University of Akron. In all of his coaching posts, Tressel also taught in the classroom to remain engaged with the student body. In 1986 Tressel became head football coach at Youngstown State University. Within two seasons, the Penguins were in the NCAA Playoffs. He was named executive director of Intercollegiate Athletics in 1994. In his 15-year tenure as head football coach, Tressel’s teams amassed a record of 135-52-2, appeared in the playoffs 10 times and won four national championships. Tressel left YSU in 2001 to become head football coach at Ohio State University. From 2001 to 2010, he guided the Buckeyes to the 2002 National Championship, six Big Ten Championships, nine bowl appearances, seven 10-win seasons and an 8-1 record against Michigan. His record at Ohio State was 94-21. Tressel has published two books: “The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life” (2008) and “Life Promises for Success” (2011). His lengthy list of awards includes the American Football Coaches Association National Coach of the Year in 1991, 1994 and 2002, the Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year in 1994 and 2002, Chevrolet National Coach of the Year in 1997, 1994 and 1993, the Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year in 2002 and the Sporting News National Coach of the Year in 2002. At YSU, he received the Heritage Award in 2008. He was inducted into the National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame and the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame, both in 2015. He entered the YSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2015, Ellen and Jim Tressel made a $1 million pledge to create the Ellen and Jim Tressel Student Work Opportunity Endowment Fund at YSU, an initiative to help expand student employment opportunities on campus. It was the latest in an extensive list of fund raising and philanthropy activities for the Tressels. They also participated in the YSU campaigns for the Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the expansion of Stambaugh Stadium and the Watson and Tressel Training Site. In 2007, Frank and Norma Watson and Jim and Ellen Tressel donated a combined $1 million to the YSU Centennial Campaign to help fund the WATTS. He also was co-chair of the $110 million campaign for the renovation of Ohio State University’s William Oxley Thompson Library. Along with his university fund raising, Tressel has also been called upon to lead many campaigns for the entire community and its needs. Ellen Tressel is a YSU graduate and an accomplished businesswoman and philanthropist who remains engaged in charitable causes and community organizations in cities where she and her husband have built careers and raised family, including Youngstown, Columbus and Akron. She began her own financial career in her family’s business in Youngstown and served 17 years at Butler, Wick and Co. They are the proud parents of four accomplished adults: Zak, Carlee, Eric and Whitney. SAVE THE DATE- THIS ONE IS NOT BE MISSED!!
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OSU Great Clark Kellogg - 2016 Agonis Person of the Year! Please join The Agonis Club, its proud members and past OSU greats as we honor OSU Legend Mr. Clark Kellogg (@ClarkKelloggCBS) as our 2016 Person of The Year On Monday May 23rd, 2016 at The Medallion Club.
SAVE THE DATE- THIS ONE IS NOT BE MISSED!! Clark 'Special K' Kellogg grew up in East Cleveland, Ohio, attended Chambers Elementary, W.H. Kirk Middle School (both in East Cleveland), and St. Joseph's High School in Cleveland, Ohio, and had a high school basketball career generally regarded as the finest in Cleveland history. His 51 point game in the state championship game is still an Ohio high school state finals record. Kellogg also played in the McDonald's All-American and Capital Classic games.  Ohio State University Head Football Coach Urban Meyer Would you enjoy an opportunity to network with Central Ohioans promoting sportsmanship and youth development?
Do you get fired up for Buckeye Football Season? Do you enjoy golf outings and other social activities? Does the idea of rewarding outstanding scholar athletes appeal to you? Do you like to assist youth with achieving their dreams with financial scholarships? Would you enjoy personal and professional growth through committee work and projects? Would you enjoy "insider" Buckeye Athletic functions? The Agonis Club of Columbus has been doing all this for over 75 years as a 100% Non-profit organization with 100% of member dues going towards scholarships. There are many reasons to become an Agonis Club Member. But maybe the best is that, life rewards those who help others.  A great testimonial from a Great Member!
"These luncheons are so worth it. Getting to hear great speakers, celebrate high school athletes through their academic and athletic achievements and getting to hang out with the best Buckeye fans. Tom and I are going, so get your tickets now and let us know if you can go with us."!! Sharon
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