I Met Some NFL Players!

Players (Rey Maualuga and Domata Peko) from the Cincinnati Bengals football team came to Samoana to speak about the importance of education. They have been going around to the the island's several high schools, but we got an extra special treat since Domata Peko is an alum. After graduating from Samoana in 2002, Domata worked his way off island on a community college scholarship. From there he progressed to a 4-year university, and eventually to the NFL. Knowing the power of education + football, Domata rewarded our Samoana Sharkies with all knew football equipment: gloves, pads, helmets, and cleats. These things were much needed, as some of our players don't own the necessary equipment and a few have even practiced barefoot. 


Seeing the kids so excited is always fun. While I didn't get to personally meet Domata, Rey came up to me a struck up a conversation. My co-worker Rachel was hoping she would live the assembly with a new man :) and I promised to put in a good word for her with my new friend Rey. 

A few stories about their trip: 
http://www.samoanews.com/viewstory.php?storyid=12647 


http://www.samoanews.com/viewstory.php?storyid=12615 


http://www.samoanews.com/viewstory.php?storyid=12553