National Forensics League Honors Mauldin Couple

The National Forensic League Speech and Debate Honor Society recognized Mauldin residents Chuck and Gail Nicholas by awarding them the NFL Distinguished Service Plaque – Seventh Honors and the NFL Distinguished Service Plaque – Eighth Honors respectively.

In receiving the NFL Distinguished Service Plaque – Seventh Honors, Chuck Nicholas received 400 credited citations and is one of only 6 out of tens of thousands of NFL coaches to earn this award since 1925. During his 28 years at BJA, Chuck has taught performing arts, public speaking, debate and drama.

Gail Nicholas, who received the NFL Distinguished Service Plaque – Eighth Honors, has received 450 credited citations and is one of only 4 out of tens of thousands of NFL coaches to earn this remarkable honor since 1925.  During her 32 years at BJA, Gail has taught American Government.

The Distinguished Service Award was initiated by Bruno E. Jacob, NFL Founder, to reward exemplary coaches who sponsor new chapters, serve as a district or national officer, write for Rostrum, host and/or manage tournaments, and speak or write about speech education.

“These awards only confirm what we already know about Chuck and Gail,” stated Dan Nelson, administrator of BJA. “They bring depth of experience, a wealth of knowledge and focused passion for teaching young people about speech and debate.”

Founded in 1927, BJA is the largest Christian school in South Carolina. BJA strives to produce academic and spiritual excellence in the lives of its K4 through grade 12 students.