Wycheck in town Tuesday for Boyd’s spring banquet
On Tuesday night at the McMinnville Civic Center, Boyd Christian School will be holding its 10th annual Spring Benefit.
Boyd’s spring banquet is the school’s largest annual fundraiser. Over the past 10 years the banquet has raised over $250,000, with the money going to the maintenance and upkeep of the school. Funds also buy library books and educational supplies and is used to keep tuition down to a minimum.
Each year the banquet has a featured guest speaker. Names such as Art Linkletter, Jim Morrison, Peyton Manning and Pat Summitt have captivated the audience. This years guest speaker will be former Tennessee Titan’s tight end Frank Wycheck.
A self-described “sports junkie,” he has hosted a popular weekly radio show for the past six years, and with his hand in several charitable projects throughout his career, he is best known for his efforts with Special Olympics of Tennessee. Over a four year span he has raised over $130,000 through his Harley Ride for Special Olympics.
Wycheck and his wife, reside in Franklin with their two daughters.
He is a native of Philadelphia and played three seasons at the University of Maryland, where he became the team’s all-time leading receiver with 134 receptions for 1,195 yards. He left school early for the NFL and was drafted in the sixth round of the 1993 draft by the Redskins.
He played 18 games for the Redskins and was placed on waivers where he was claimed by the Houston Oilers.
His 505 NFL career receptions for 5,126 yards and 28 touchdowns, rank him fourth all-time among tight ends. His reliability earned him respect from teammates, coaches, fans and the media.
The tailgate party begins at 5:30 p.m. with the banquet starting at 7 p.m.