Noah Gibson Awarded 2021 Kyle E. Wagley Feather of Courage Scholarship
WALESKA, Ga. – With each passing year the legacy of Kyle Wagley through the Feather of Courage foundation continues to impact more and more lives in a positive manner. For a few student-athletes in the men's soccer program, there has been a blessing given to represent the legacy of Kyle Wagley through the Feather of Courage Foundation – which has selected its finalists and 2022 recipient.
The foundation has selected Noah Gibson to be awarded the 2022 Feather of Courage Scholarship and has also honored Raphael Mospanyuk and Salvatore Riggi as finalists for the award. The foundation has generously offered the award winner as well as the two finalists scholarships to honor Kyle's memory.
Graduate student, Trevor Robinson was the first recipient several years ago as the foundation launched its mission to support student-athletes who model strong character, servanthood and commitment to excellence in the classroom and on the field.
"I was inspired by Kyle and his story, and I just want to do my part to carry on his legacy and hopefully inspire some people of my own along the way. Again, I just want to express how grateful I am to receive this scholarship and the honor of representing Kyle's legacy." – Noah Gibson
"We feel blessed with the opportunity to assist young athletes, and more importantly, future leaders, to meet their financial obligations with Feather of Courage scholarships. We are humbled by our son's legacy being shared with this new generation of men, athletes, and leaders." - Richard and Sherry Wagley
The Feather of Courage Foundation was founded by Richard and Sherry Wagley as a medium to honor their son Kyle's legacy through support for student-athletes. This outlet would honor Kyle's memory and allow his legacy to be expanded through investment in others.
Kyle competed for Coach Joey Johnson at a previous institution and was a standout defender with a championship heart for his teammates. He went on to become an outstanding husband, father, and Apache pilot who served his country with distinction and grace.
Johnson said he is humbled by the opportunity to see student-athletes he is entrusted with currently being impacted by Kyle's story.
"I would be proud to have my sons develop the characteristics that Kyle demonstrated through his lifetime," Johnson said. "To see his legacy continue through the Feather of Courage Foundation here with our young men at Reinhardt is truly a personal blessing because of my relationship with Kyle and his family.
"The three finalists were all great representatives from our program, and I want to congratulate Noah Gibson on his selection by the foundation's board of directors as the recipient of this year's award. Also, I would like to congratulate Raphael Mospanyuk and Salvatore Riggi as finalists and scholarship recipients. I am confident they will be great ambassadors for the principles of the Feather of Courage Foundation as they move forward in life." – Coach Johnson
For those who may want more information on the Feather of Courage Foundation, support future scholarship efforts for Reinhardt student-athletes through personal gifts or connect personally with the Wagley family, all are welcome to visit www.facebook.com/FeatherOfCourage or send an email to FeatherOfCourage@gmail.com.
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