Vad Lee & High School Teammate Are Making a Real Difference

Vad Lee was a beast on the field for JMU last year. We all know this. He not only led the Dukes back to the playoffs, he set school records for passing yards, completions, passing touchdowns, and total offense. Which makes it all the more impressive that he might be having a greater impact off the field.

Lee and his former high school football teammate Myer Krah have both been fortunate to play football in college. Lee at JMU obviously, and Krah at the Naval Academy. After winning a North Carolina state championship together at Hillside High School in Durham in 2010, the two decided they wanted to give something back to their community. They collaborated with their former coach, to create the “All in Scholarship.” They started in 2013 by raising $500 that was awarded as a scholarship to a Hillside graduate who used the money to attend Elizabeth State University. The amount awarded has doubled each year, so that this year two $1,000 scholarships were offered to individual graduates attending UNC and Campbell.

In addition to creating the scholarship, Lee and Krah have also created the “All In Reunion” that brings back former Hillside players for a celebration. It’s sounds like a great event that really has a positive impact on the community. You can read all about it here. It’s definitely worth your time and will give you yet another reason to be proud Vad Lee is a Duke.