Brookwood Grad and NFL Linebacker Teaches Snellville Kids to Work Hard, Respect Others

Rennie Curran, a 2007 Brookwood High graduate, spoke on Saturday, Feb. 23, to around 150 attendants.

NFL free agent Rennie Curran, a 2007 Brookwood High School graduate, gave back to his hometown over the weekend. On Feb. 23, he and the school district's Community-Based Mentoring program hosted a summit at Curran's former stomping ground that focused on preparing young men in grades 6-12 for career success. He encouraged participants to "dress for success," and offered advice on everything from choosing your friends wisely to performing well academically in order to go far in life.  --For a blast from the past, see the attached YouTube video of a 2006 game featuring Curran. In the video, he also reveals how he hopes to be seen as a man of character more than a sports icon.  Curran met James Rayford, Director of Academic Support for …

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NFL Player and Brookwood Grad Rennie Curran to Lead Youth Program

The program will take place Feb. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Brookwood High.

Former Brookwood Linebacker, GCPS Partner to Host Youth Career Summit

Rennie Curran, an NFL free agent, and Gwinnett County Public Schools' Community-Based Mentoring program will host the summit Feb. 23.

A former Brookwood Bronco and GCPS mentors are bringing a special program to the area to help young men focus on future career options. Rennie Curran, an NFL free agent who graduated from Brookwood High School in 2007, will be among the speakers, confirmed James Rayford, director of academic support at Gwinnett County Public Schools. The district's Community-Based Mentoring program is organizing the career summit, which takes place 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Feb. 23, at Brookwood High School in Snellville. Students are welcome from any area in Gwinnett County. However, there is a registration maximum of 150 students. Registration for the event ends Feb. 20. Young men attending are asked to "dress for success," which means a suit, shirt and …

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