Just to prove that PT faculty do have real, honest-go-goodness lives outside of the campus, RU PT Chair Brian McKiernan can often be found behind the microphone as the P.A. announcer for athletic events at Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kansas.
In recognition of his accomplishments, the National Association of Sports Public Address Announcers (NASPAA), the professional association for sports public address announcers, recently selected Brian as the 2011 High School P.A. Announcer of the Year.
In announcing the award, the NASPAA press release stated, "Brian McKiernan has been the voice of the Bishop Ward High School Cyclones for 15 years where he has announced football, basketball, soccer and baseball. His state championship P.A. announcing resume includes seven Kansas State High School Activities Association Regional Baseball Tournaments.
“Brian takes his roles as the "Voice of the Cyclones" very seriously and is a true professional,” said Gregory Duggins, Dean of Students/Athletic Director for Bishop Ward High School. “He has a commitment to excellence and his love and passion for Bishop Ward Athletics only enhances his effectiveness in his many roles. He is so very deserving of this award. We could not be more proud of him.”
“His style of announcing exudes class and professionalism,” commented Brad Rumble, NASPAA Executive Director. “For his high standards and representing the best in P.A. announcing, we are pleased to honor him as our high school P.A. announcer of the year.”
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