Bliss Mallory, a senior cheerleader from Mount Vernon Presbyterian School, was named the Female Student-Athlete of the Month for September. She made the All-American Cheer Squad 
and will have the opportunity to cheer in London with an elite group of cheerleaders from around the nation. She was named Head Captain of the Mount Vernon Cheer Squad, has been the varsity basketball Team Captain the last 2 years, and is a member of the varsity soccer team.
Bliss takes multiple honors and AP courses, while maintaining a 3.97 GPA. She scored a 27 on the ACT. She is the Founder and President of the Business Club and is active with the Green Club, Service Club, and Art Club. She also serves as Spirit Prefect for the Upper School and is a member of the youth group at Peachtree Presbyterian Church. Bliss is hoping to attend UCLA next fall.
When asked what sets this student leader apart from her peers, Coach Kelly Fitzgerald, says, "She is an outstanding young woman, is forever positive and without complaint. She sets an example in and out of practice. I cannot speak highly enough about her. I wish every girl on my squad had these qualities. I wish these qualities for my daughter one day! She sets the bar high. I am so grateful to coach a young lady who makes my life easy!"
The September Male Student-Athlete of the Month is Ryan Kopec, a senior football player from Alpharetta High School. So far, in the 2014 season, he has 15 receptions for 330 yards and four touchdowns. He has made 5 out of eight field goals, with a long of 46 yards, and is 25 of 25 for extra points. He also has an average of 35.5 yards punting, with 6 downed inside the 20.
Ryan is a 3-year Scholar-Athlete who maintains 
a 3.9 GPA and made a 27 on his ACT. He is hoping to continue his athletic career at the college level. Off the field, he is a Raider Ambassador. Only students who are strong scholars and display excellent leadership skills are chosen to represent their school during events and when special visitors are on campus.
Head coach, Jacob Nichols says, "He has a great work ethic and has worked hard for four years to reach his goals on the football field, on the baseball diamond, and in the classroom.
He is truly an inspiration to many with his selflessness and dedication to all aspects of any program that he is part of. Ryan is the type of player that any coach would appreciate, leading by example in every phase of his academic and athletic career, and in life."
"We are tremendously excited to be entering our fifth year of partnering with the GNFCC to present the Student-Athlete of the Month Awards," commented Eric Douglas, XL212 President. He added, "We want to thank Brandon Beach and the GNFCC, Roger Wise and the University of Phoenix, and Bob Mejerle from SpeedPro Imaging for helping to make this award possible."
