Elwood Football Player Signs Letter of Intent

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School senior Dareus Smith will take his football career to the next level by attending Long Island University Post this fall on a full scholarship as he works to obtain a degree in business.

Family members, coaches and district administrators surrounded the talented Elwood Knights football player as he finalized his commitment during a National Letter of Intent ceremony at the high school on Feb. 3.

Passionate for the sport, Smith dedicated six years to the Elwood football program, playing two years on the middle school team and four years on the varsity team. Given the title of captain in his senior year, Smith worked hard as a defensive and offensive tackle. During his athletic career, he has been named to the All-State, All-County and All-League teams.

In addition to his athletic accolades, he is attentive to his schoolwork and currently holding an 84 GPA. In his spare time, Smith volunteers with the Special Olympics New York.

Story by Syntax, Photos courtesy of the Elwood Union Free School District

1: Elwood-John H. Glenn High School senior and football player Dareus Smith signed his National Letter of Intent to attend Long Island University Post in the fall on a full scholarship.

2: (From left back row) Elwood-John H. Glenn High School Interim Principal Dr. James Ruck, Director of Athletics and Physical Education David Shanahan, Assistant Principal Carisa Burzynski, Coach Todd Schwartz, and (front center) student Dareus Smith.