David Beck
Lockport High School
Impact Statement
Beck was a three-sport athlete, was a New York State Champ in wrestling, named All-State for football and threw the shot put and discus in track and field.
Biography
The 6″6″ 275-pound Beck, an offensive lineman, was a first team All-State selection. In addition, he was selected All-Western New York and Lineman of the Year. His performance on the offensive and defensive lines this year was critical to Lockport High’s success in 1999, as the team advanced to the Section 6 finals played at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park.
“Athletes like David Beck are among the success stories produced in high school athletics today,” NHSCA executive director Bob Ferraro said. “He has worked extremely hard to develop his skills and has become one of the best football players not only in the state of New York, but the entire nation, and we are proud to be honoring him.”
A three-sport athlete, Beck also was the Section 6 Class A wrestling champion at 275 pounds as a senior and threw the shot put and discus for the Lockport track team. His volunteer work includes two missionary trips to Mexico, two years as a volunteer for the United Way and Helping Hands programs. He will attend Edinboro University of Pennsylvania this fall on a football scholarship.
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Community Service
Volunteer for United Way and Helping Hands
