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Britt Martin earns scholar athlete award

State Farm agent Chuck Osborn congratulates Britt Martin.

State Farm Insurance has named Whitehouse High School student Brit Martin a 2006-2007 State Farm Scholar Athlete. Britt received this recognition due to his extraordinary success achieved in the classroom , as well as on the playing field.

Britt is ranked third in his class of 286 with a 99 average.

He participates on the basketball and football teams, as well as National Honor Society, Foreign Language Club, and numerous AP and Dual credit courses.

Britt exhibits strong leadership skills and serves as a positive role model for youth in the Whitehouse community.

As a State Farm Scholar Athlete, Britt will be recognized on the "High School Xtra" television show, have his photos and

bio on www.texasscholarathlete. com, receive a certificate of recognition and a check for $250.

State Farm Insurance has supported the scholar-athlete program for five academic school years, and will be awarding 100 scholarships this year to deserving student athletes in Texas.

"State Farm is committed to education and is pleased to award scholarships to such a talented group of students. Britt has chosen a path of great success and leadership. We want to recognize these outstanding efforts and support his goals," said Chuck Osborn, State Farm agent.

To be selected as the State Farm Scholar-Athlete of the week, a student must exhibit leadership and good citizenship in both academics and athletics. The individual should actively participate in academic competitions, as well as sporting practices, games and competitions on a daily basis. Most importantly, a scholar-athlete is an individual whose academic progress and success serves as a priority.

Over the last five years, State Farm Insurance has awarded 175 scholarships, making the State Farm Scholar-Athlete program the largest state wide athletic scholarship program.

Britt is the son of Stan and Mary Martin.