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Building Better Futures: How SOSA is Empowering Thomasville’s Youth

SOSA's philosophy is embodied in a unique, personally created model called the **SOSA WAY**. This approach prioritizes teaching young people how to transfer the skills they learn "from court, to classroom, to life." For Ruff, sports were always more than just a game. Plagued by injuries during his own collegiate career, he learned early on to view athletics from an academic perspective. "Athletics require perseverance, determination, and integrity," he says. These are the very values he now strives to instill in the next generation.

Still Making Plays: Catching Up with Former Thomasville Football Star Bud Ray

Ray was a standout multi-sport athlete at Thomasville High, excelling in football, basketball, and track. Beyond his athletic achievements, he was also a stellar student, graduating in the top 10 of his class with an impressive 3.9 GPA. For Ray, this academic excellence wasn't just a personal goal; it was a non-negotiable expectation set by his parents. "Education was always a must in our household," he states, crediting his mother and father for instilling in him the seriousness of his studies. This foundation of discipline and dedication would prove invaluable in the years to come.

Holly Hill Memorial Park to host Hurricane Helene candlelight prayer service

Holly Hill Memorial Park is hosting a candlelight prayer service on October 10th at 6 pm for those affected by Hurricane Helene and all first responders. Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, made landfall on September 26th in Florida’s Big Bend, causing a 500-mile path of destruction with deadly force, catastrophic flooding, damaging winds and power outages.