Rachel Fox Receives Winston Salem Scholarship
[Updated with video] Teenager Rachel Fox’s athletic prowess has earned her an athletic scholarship from Winston Salem State University in North Carolina. Fox — who will represent Bermuda in the Carifta Games this month in the 400m and 800m — is looking forward to the challenge ahead in Winston Salem.
Winston-Salem Track and Field Head Coach Inez Turner said, “When I first met Rachel at the Russell Blunt meet in North Carolina, and again when she took a visit to our campus with her parents, the first thing I saw was a well brought up young lady.
“One of the most important things I look for in a student athlete is how structured they are when it comes on to discipline. By talking to mom and dad I could tell that Rachel is coachable,” continued Coach Turner.
“I am very happy and excited that she makes her decision to be a Lady Ram at Winston Salem State University. The team is very excited and is awaiting her arrival in August.”
Fox said, “First I give thanks to God for blessing me with the strength and talent. My Parents who have supported and provided for me and help motivate me each day, my brother Scotty. My Bishop Neville Smith and the Radnor Road Christian Fellowship family for all their prayers.
“My first coach, Cal Simons for building my foundation in Track and Field, my current coaches Janine Scott, Norbert Simons and Jerome “Burpy” Richards, who kept asking if I was going to give him a shout out. My Grandparents and all family and friends for their continued support.
The MSA student also thanked Dr. Freddie Evans for his support, Donna Watson of the BNAA for the opportunities, Troy Douglas for believing in her. as well as Melissa Clark, Wayne Raynor and the entire Pacers Track Club family.
Congratulations Rachel. I know your parents are very proud. Continue striving for the best.
Congrats and well done just keep working hard. Kudos to Coach Inez Turner former Jamaica middle distance queen, good choice in offering a scholorship.
Congrats Rachel, the sky is the limit. You have people that will supposrt you, and giving thanks to God shows you are on the right “track”!
This is absolutely beautiful and encouraging. May she continue to glorify God in her endeavours. Congratulations Rachel!
Congrats cousin keep up the good work! Rocky and Lisa you two must be proud and glad your hard work has paid off. Congrats family!
Congrats to Rachael and her future success…..St David’s is Proud of their children of the soil…..
Congratulations family! Truly Proud ….
Congrats to our grannnydaughter Rachel, we are all so proud of you and always will be. Rachel your parents are behind you all the way and so are we. All the hard work and crying lol! has paid off! Go for it and keep listening to God he will show you the way.
Rocky, Lisa and Lawrence I know you are very proud!
Go Bermuda!
Wow – as well as being a wonderful athlete and achieving this fabulous scholarship, I can’t be the only person who read this young lady’s words and thought what a beautiful person she is too. Good luck Ms Fox, I am sure your success will continue – and congratulations to your family for raising such a strong,dedicated, talented and respectful young lady.
good work Rocky n Lisa
a product of good parenting!
Congratulations to the Fox family I know how proud you are of your talented young lady and to Janine. Like Rachel is to you you are to me. I am proud that you are passing on your talent to the next generation. What a wonderful story all around.
Alright Rachel! We’re all very proud of you at MSA
Congratulations Rachel! Way to go!! We are so very proud of you and glad you have kept your focus on your goals and dreams. It’s wonderful news and a great blessing and answer to prayer. Great job Rocky & Lisa and family! Hugs, from our entire family…..mwah!!! The Morris Family
Gongratulations Rachel and continued success. Great Rocky and Lisa. Much love and respect from your cousin. Way to go SDI!