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High school angler Pescitelli signs with SCAD

Noah Pescitelli of Georgia has accepted a fishing scholarship with Savannah College of Art and Design.

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Noah Pescitelli and his family joined with friends, family and sponsors at the Buford Community Center and Theatre for his fishing scholarship signing in his hometown of Buford, Georgia.
Noah Pescitelli and his family joined with friends, family and sponsors at the Buford Community Center and Theatre for his fishing scholarship signing in his hometown of Buford, Georgia.
Pescitelli arrives with his rig.
Pescitelli arrives with his rig.
He wrapped his boat with his
He wrapped his boat with his “Kickin Their Bass TV” logos.
Pescitelli started Kickin Their Bass TV with videos and photos on every social media platform.
Pescitelli started Kickin Their Bass TV with videos and photos on every social media platform.
The Pescitellis brought Noah's first tackle box to show how far he has came as an angler. He began collecting baits at 7 years old.
The Pescitellis brought Noah’s first tackle box to show how far he has came as an angler. He began collecting baits at 7 years old.
A cake to commemorate his scholarship signing.
A cake to commemorate his scholarship signing.
Coach Isaac Payne brought Pescitelli a prototype SCAD fishing jersey that was designed at the College of Art and Design and printed by Valley Fashions.
Coach Isaac Payne brought Pescitelli a prototype SCAD fishing jersey that was designed at the College of Art and Design and printed by Valley Fashions.
Although this is a fun evening, Pescitelli is still working to post videos for his social media platforms.
Although this is a fun evening, Pescitelli is still working to post videos for his social media platforms.
A nice layout of food for the guests in attendance.
A nice layout of food for the guests in attendance.
A crowded room of Pescitelli.
A crowded room of Pescitelli.
Tom Branch, the Lowrance College rep, is in attendance and is also a Georgia native.
Tom Branch, the Lowrance College rep, is in attendance and is also a Georgia native.
A local news reporter stopped Pescitelli to talk for a moment.
A local news reporter stopped Pescitelli to talk for a moment.
Coach Payne talks with friends and family of Pescitelli...
Coach Payne talks with friends and family of Pescitelli…
Including Noah's father, Steve.
Including Noah’s father, Steve.
Everyone enjoys a nice food layout before the party begins.
Everyone enjoys a nice food layout before the party begins.
Pescitelli (middle) talks with high school partner Westin Sachs (left) and other Georgia high school angler Cody Stahl (right).
Pescitelli (middle) talks with high school partner Westin Sachs (left) and other Georgia high school angler Cody Stahl (right).
Dave Mercer made a quick appearance on a video congratulating Pescitelli on receiving a scholarship.
Dave Mercer made a quick appearance on a video congratulating Pescitelli on receiving a scholarship.
Chris Brown from Rigid Industries made the drive from Lake Guntersville to attend.
Chris Brown from Rigid Industries made the drive from Lake Guntersville to attend.
The show is about to get started as some of Pescitelli's supporters talk at the podium.
The show is about to get started as some of Pescitelli’s supporters talk at the podium.
Jim
Jim “Jimbo” Mathley is a friend from Lake Lanier and shares some stories from when Pescitelli was younger.
Larry Brinner, a local tackle shop owner, shares stories as well of a young Pescitelli hanging out at his tackle shop learning every detail he could.
Larry Brinner, a local tackle shop owner, shares stories as well of a young Pescitelli hanging out at his tackle shop learning every detail he could.
Mickey Furr shares some stories and complimented Pescitelli on his achievement.
Mickey Furr shares some stories and complimented Pescitelli on his achievement.
Pescitelli was in awe of the nice things people said about his young fishing career.
Pescitelli was in awe of the nice things people said about his young fishing career.
One of the most important speakers was saved for last as Pescitelli's grandfather said a few words.
One of the most important speakers was saved for last as Pescitelli’s grandfather said a few words.
He laughed about the possibility of chasing Noah around the college fishing circuit and attending as many events as possible.
He laughed about the possibility of chasing Noah around the college fishing circuit and attending as many events as possible.
Then Pescitelli and his grandfather share a special hug and a few words.
Then Pescitelli and his grandfather share a special hug and a few words.
Dad was next to share his emotion and his proud feelings of his sons accomplishment.
Dad was next to share his emotion and his proud feelings of his sons accomplishment.
Mom does, too.
Mom does, too.
Now its the moment that everyone was waiting for...
Now its the moment that everyone was waiting for…
Pescitelli signs his scholarship letter to the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Pescitelli signs his scholarship letter to the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Payne signs his portion.
Payne signs his portion.
Pescitelli is the second signee of Payne's newly formed team.
Pescitelli is the second signee of Payne’s newly formed team.
A photo with the coach and the cake...which disappeared fast.
A photo with the coach and the cake…which disappeared fast.
Payne joins in the family photo as Pescitelli is the first male angler to sign with SCAD.
Payne joins in the family photo as Pescitelli is the first male angler to sign with SCAD.
Proud mom and dad that still couldn't believe that all of the hard work and traveling paid off in a college scholarship. Schools like SCAD that now offer scholarships for fishing can certainly change the way the future of college fishing is shaped and the following that it will receive.
Proud mom and dad that still couldn’t believe that all of the hard work and traveling paid off in a college scholarship. Schools like SCAD that now offer scholarships for fishing can certainly change the way the future of college fishing is shaped and the following that it will receive.
Done deal! Pescitelli signs with SCAD.
Done deal! Pescitelli signs with SCAD.
Coach Isaac Payne wants to make a difference in the college fishing industry as he was once a college angler. Numerous opportunities await the college fishing industry, and this was another step in a positive direction.
Coach Isaac Payne wants to make a difference in the college fishing industry as he was once a college angler. Numerous opportunities await the college fishing industry, and this was another step in a positive direction.

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