Rams’ Williams to Speak on Academics

Former Rams Tight End Roland Williams will speak to students at Williams Ninth Grade Academy about the importance of academic achievement and goal setting.

The pep talk will begin at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 9 at the school, located at 3955 St. Ferdinand.

“We not only want to prepare our young people for tenth grade but we want to encourage them to attend college,” said principal Amy Phillips. Williams, a member of Youth Lifeline Foundation, will speak for 30 minutes and sign autographs. Youth Lifeline Foundation’s mission is to teach youth valuable life skills necessary to become productive citizens. The foundation includes celebrity athletes, entertainers and business professionals.