On Thursday, May 19, 2016, Quakertown seniors Rob Burns and Tom Garlick were recognized for committing to continue their football careers at the collegiate level. To view photos of the event, please visit the Photo Gallery.
Rob Burns – Valley Forge Military Academy & College (Football)
Reasons for choosing Valley Forge Military Academy & College: “The amount of opportunities it will give me.”
What was the progression that led you to competing in football at the collegiate level? “I played football my whole life and was blessed to be successful along the way. As I began my high school career and was able to get collegiate-level attention, then I realized I wanted to continue playing.”
Coach George Banas says: “Rob is going to commit and do ROTC and then go on and earn a four-year degree and then also put in four years to the service. That on top of going to play college football and academically is just something to be said about Rob and his work ethic and how he will give back to us as citizens, and I applaud that.
“Rob has broken basically every record for us, so there’s not a whole lot that needs to be said. If you followed Quakertown football the past two years, his name has been mentioned in just about every single win, loss or article that’s ever been written or posted on line about Quakertown football. I want to wish him luck and congratulate him on all his accomplishments here at Quakertown.”
About Rob:
Favorite food: 5 Guys Burger
Favorite movie: Step Brothers
Favorite music: Rap/Country
Tom Garlick – Ursinus College (Football)
Coach George Banas says: “Tom came back to us last year and really stepped in and set the tone that he just wanted to do whatever he could do for the team just to get on the field. I think that shows a lot about his character, and coincidentally, going to Ursinus, he’s going to be able to play with one of his best friends, Alec Vera. He’s got a great opportunity right away to step in and play for them under center. Tommy’s work ethic matches Robbie’s and a lot of the other seniors on the team. That’s why we’ve been successful for the last couple of years moving forward because of gentlemen like this and their work ethic, persevering on Friday nights to be able to get wins.”
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