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Congratulations to Oakton High School
Activities Director Dave Morgan. Each
year, the National Federation of State High School Associations presents
Citations to outstanding athletic administrators in recognition of contributions
to interscholastic athletics at the local, state and national levels. On
December 16, 2003 in Indianapolis, Mr. Morgan received this outstanding honor. As
a teacher, coach and administrator in Northern Virginia for over 29 years, Dave
Morgan has distinguished himself as a leader in athletic administration at the
local, state and national levels. Mr. Morgan has been a member of the
NIAAA for 19 years, served on the Board of Directors, and as president in 1999. He
has spoken at seven National Conferences of High School Directors of Athletics
and was a moderator at six. In 2001, he received the NIAAA
Distinguished Service Award. In addition, Mr. Morgan has been a
member of the VIAAA for 19 years and served as president from 1993 to 1995. He
has served on the VIAAA Board of Directors since 1985, and in 1992, he was
elected VIAAA Athletic Director of the year.
Locally, Mr. Morgan is active in
church and youth group activities, including teaching, coaching and conducting
training sessions for recreation coaches. Altogether, Mr. Morgan's
high school teams have won 48 district titles, eight regional titles and five
state championships. He resides in Vienna Virginia with his wife
Donna and two kids, former Oakton students , J.D. and Crystal. He
truly believes that student activities are essential to support the academic
mission of our nation's schools, and that a well-managed program with vision,
organization and expectations can accomplish a great deal.
Only 212 Athletic Administrators have received this Citation over the years. The
only recipients of this award from the State of Virginia include: Dave
Morgan, John Youngblood, Bruce Patrick, James Omps, Donna King, Jeff Dietze, and
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