Fields of Learning is a non-profit organization (registered 501(c)3) founded by the Ferguson family of Kirtland Hills, Ohio for the purpose of encouraging Ohio High School Students to write and submit essays about something they learned as a result of High School Football.  It is our intent to read and evaluate all essays received, select the best ones, and award scholarship money for continuing education for the winning writers.

For the 2009-2010 school year, we are offering 4 scholarships of either $500 or $1000.  We have created a web site at www.fieldsoflearning.org which contains the complete explanation of our program, how to enter the competition, what scholarships will be awarded for 2009-2010, and how the essays will be judged.

The 2008 Associated Press Division II All-Ohio high school football team, based on the recommendations of a state media panel (Northwest Ohio players bolded):

DIVISION II

First Team

OFFENSE:
Ends--Lance Fanthorp, Morrow Little Miami, 5-foot-11, 175 pounds, senior; Zach Cvelbar, Mentor Lake Cath., 6-3, 190, sr.; Thaddeus Ingol, Barberton, 6-1, 195, sr.; Dan Schneider, Avon Lake,
6-4, 235, sr.

Linemen--Aaron Shelton, Cols. Marion-Franklin, 6-5, 320, sr.; Derrick Stark, Trotwood-Madison, 6-1, 330, sr.; Kyle Cameron, Tol. Cent. Cath., 6-21/2, 285, jr.; Chase Hounshell, Mentor Lake Cath., 6-5, 245, jr.

Quarterbacks--Dominique Brown, Cin. Winton Woods, 6-3, 215, sr.; Patrick Angle, Logan, 6-1, 210, sr.; Clay Cameron, Dresden Tri-Valley, 6-0, 205, sr.; Marcus Fuller, Ashland, 6-0, 195, jr.; Verlon Reed, Cols. Marion-Franklin, 6-3, 205, sr.; Jerrod Ronyak, Mentor Lake Cath., 6-3, 210, sr.

Backs--Devin Clodfelter, Cols. Independence, 5-9, 185, sr.; Antwan Gilbert, Trotwood-Madison, 5-11, 185, jr.; Mike Mansnerus, Avon Lake, 6-1, 185, sr.; Aaron Maslowksi, Medina Highland, 5-10, 180, sr.; Jeremiah Goins, Cin. Winton Woods, 5-10, 230, sr.

Kicker-- Kyle Burkhardt, Tol. Cent. Cath., 6-0, 165, sr.