New England Patriot Chase Winovich Pays Off Lunch Debt For Thomas Jefferson HS Students
JEFFERSON HILLS (KDKA) - A New England Patriot is giving back to the community this year by paying off students' lunch debt at his local alma mater, Thomas Jefferson High School.
On Facebook, West Jefferson Hills School District expressed their "heartfelt thanks" to Thomas Jefferson High School alum and NFL player Chase Winovich.
WJHSD expresses heartfelt thanks to TJ Alum and New England Patriots Chase Winovich for paying off all of our students'...
Posted by West Jefferson Hills School District on Friday, December 20, 2019
"Growing up in TJ, the community has always been so important to me. It's great to be able to give back during the holidays!" the New England Patriots rookie was quoted as saying in the Facebook post.
The post says he paid off all free and reduced lunch debt.
After playing for Thomas Jefferson High School, Winovich went on to play for Michigan. He was drafted by the Patriots in the third round, 77th overall, in the 2019 draft.