After Football Fame, Morristown Student Heads To Sheriff's Office

MORRISTOWN, NJ — A Morristown student who went viral for an 80-yard touchdown during the 2018 homecoming game at Morristown High School has started an internship at the Morris County Sheriff's Office.

Kevin Hasenbein, 19, started the internship on Feb. 4, and will work with detectives in the Evidence Section. Hasenbein, who has Down's Syndrome, completed his graduation requirements in Chatham and is now part of the Colonial Learning Independence For Employment (LIFE) program at Morristown High School.

"I, along with all members of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, welcome Kevin’s enthusiastic presence. His spirit and energy will make us better people," Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon said.

Hasenbein's internship is part of the structured learning experience component of the Colonial LIFE program, and his job coach, Jonathan Mestell, will accompany him at work. He'll stay busy this spring: When not working at the Sheriff's Office, Hasenbein has a second internship at the Courthouse.

Hasenbein gained local celebrity last fall, when a video of him scoring an 80-yard touchdown when viral.

"The Colonials arranged for Kevin to suit up for the Homecoming game and participate in a dazzling play in which he outran players to carry the ball 80 yards into the end zone to score a touchdown," the Sheriff's office said.

Morristown High School Transition Coordinator Patricia Herbert spoke highly of Hasenbein, whom she said is well-known and "beloved" at school.

"Kevin is very personable. He’s like a rock star at school. He’s always got a smile on his face and is truly a pleasure to be around," Herbert said.

Image via Morris County Sheriff's Office