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5/20/05

The National Association of Sports Public Address Announcers (NASPAA), the professional association for sports public address announcers, has selected Alan Longley, The Voice of the Milford Foran High School Lions in Milford, as the 2004-2005 NASPAA Connecticut High School Announcer of the Year.

Selections were based on a variety of criteria including years of experience, number of sports being announced, as well as sportsmanship, competency and professionalism. Longley has been announcing for 4 years. He was nominated by Robert Tait CAA, Foran High School’s Athletic Director.

“Announcing is about more than just having a good voice,” commented Brad Rumble, NASPAA Executive Director. “It’s about passion, commitment and professionalism—qualities inherent in the really good announcers, like Alan Longley.”

“Announcers play such an important role in athletics,” remarked Joerg Hermsen, Director of Marketing Communications for Telex Communications, sponsor of the NASPAA Announcer of the Year Awards Program. “Telex is delighted to have the opportunity to help pay tribute to the individuals who have distinguished themselves among their peers.”

For a listing of the 2004-2005 NASPAA Announcer of the Year Award Recipients, go to www.naspaa.net

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