dedicated to the memory of

Jean L. "Pit" LeBrun

February 2 1974 - December 26 1994

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GOALS

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Pit LeBrun has always been interested in athletics, participating to his fullest in every sport in which he became involved. Throughout his school years, Pit always placed high value on academic achievement.

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As a high school graduate, Pit hoped to become a member of the Army Boxing Team with future aspirations of representing the Army on the 1996 Olympic Boxing Team.  His superior performance in team and individual sports throughout the last twelve years prepared him for the challenge.  Pit believed he would be a great asset to the Army as a member of the U.S. Army Boxing Team

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Volunteer for the Special Olympics

HIGH SCHOOL

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Fernandina Beach High School

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Four-Year Grade Point Average 3.0

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“Most Athletic” – Class of 1992

BASEBALL

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5 years

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as 12 year old 1986 Babe Ruth All Star went to the State Finals, 
pitching a 1 hit game in the semi-final having pitched 6-0 in the season and 3-0 in post-season.

FOOTBALL

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7 years in Pop Warner

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5 years undefeated regular season Pop Warner with 5 teammates who eventually played Div. 1 ball.

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Played 4 years as a Pirate, Established as a leader and Team Captain. 

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Participated and led teammates in prayer before games, led team in tackles as a senior.

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1988-89 - 9th Grade - Junior Varsity Two-way Starter: Cornerback & Quarterback

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1989-90 -10th Grade - Varsity Starting Cornerback.

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1990-91 - 11th Grade - Varsity - Starting Cornerback - Defensive Back of the Year  

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1991-92 - 12th Grade - Varsity - Team Captain - Strong Safety

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                                               Defensive Back of the Year

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                                               Defensive Player of the Year

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                                               News Leader All-County Defensive Player of the Year  

WRESTLING

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Wrestled Varsity 4 years

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Team captain 2 years

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Won 94 Matches, 74 by PINS

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Established the standard on a young team to set high goals.  His desire to be the “BEST“  could not be misunderstood.

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Led the team in wins for 3 years. 

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First wrestler named to the FBHS wrestling Hall of Fame.

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District:                                1989-90 (runner-up), 1990-91 & 1991-92 (Champion)

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Regional:                              1990-91 (#3), 1991-92 (#2)

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State Qualifier:                      1990-91, 1991-92 (Finished 4th in State)

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School Records: Most Pins/Shutouts in one year (29) Most Career wins  (94)

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Most Valuable Player             1989-92      10th-12th Grade

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He was a volunteer coach at the FBHS wrestling team after graduation.

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The FBHS wrestling team names the outstanding wrestler of the year award for intensity & dedication the “JEAN PIT LEBRUN, JR MEMORIAL AWARD", 

WEIGHT LIFTING

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Pressed twice his weight by the age of 16 130/260  

BOXING

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15 years experience 49 Wins / 11 Losses

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starting age 5 won state junior Olympics 6 times in 6 tries

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won Sunshine State Games 9 Times in 9 tries

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won State Golden Gloves and Senior titles

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Advanced to Nationals twice, winning the USA title in 1992 at 147 lbs., which qualified him to represent the USA in the world championship in Oct 92 in Montreal Canada losing to the Russian after suffering a nose injury

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Selected to and competed on the Select Evander Holyfield Team.  

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His goal was to represent the USA in the Olympic 96 Atlanta games.

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Attended all 3 United States Olympic Training Centers

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Attended USA-ABF All-comers’ Camp in Lake Placid, NY – Summer 1990

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He was serving a second 2 year term (elected) as an athlete representative on the board of directors of the Florida Association of USA BOXING, Inc.

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Florida Association USA Boxing awards to the most outstanding boxer of the yearly tournament the "JEAN PIT LEBRUN, JR. MEMORIAL AWARD”.

   

FL Association – USA Boxing  
Age: Jr. Olympics
FL Assoc.
Jr. Olympics
Regional
Sunshine State
Games
Police Athletic League
10 Gold N/A Gold Gold
11 Gold N/A Gold
12 Gold Silver Gold
13 Gold Gold Gold
14 Gold Bronze Gold
15 Gold Silver Gold
Sr. Open
FL Association
Sr. Open
Regional
Golden Gloves World Under 19 Championships
16 N/A * N/A * Gold Gold State / Silver Regionals
17 N/A ** N/A ** Gold Silver State Gold State
18 Silver Gold Gold State / Gold Nationals / Represented US @ World Championships
19 Silver Gold
20 Silver Gold
*  Birthdate (Feb. 1) made Pit ineligible for Senior Open Tournament January 1990 (age 16-up) and J.O Tournament March 1990 (age 8-15)  
**  Did not participate in Senior Open Tournaments due to time conflict with High School Wrestling Regional and State Tournaments.