Cardale Jones visits Heights High

Cardale Jones (far right) spells out O-H-I-O with Miyana Williams, administrative assistant, LeAndrew Woody, Heights football player, and Zoraba Ross, administrative principal.

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones stopped by Heights High on Wednesday, Jan. 14 to see his former Glenville coach Scott Niedzwiecki, a Heights science teacher. “I have always kept in touch with Coach Scott and I just wanted to check in with him today,” said Jones.

As he walked through the hallways, Jones drew quite a bit of attention. Fellow Buckeye—and former track team captain—Principal Zoraba Ross congratulated Jones and his performance. “We are all so proud of you and the way you represented our city and state,” said Ross.

Heights High football player LeAndrew Woody was happy to be in the right place at the right time to meet Jones and share in an "O-H-I-O" photo. “Yes, that was cool,” said Woody.

Also on Jones’ agenda was a visit to teacher Shawn Washington, a family friend, fellow church parishioner and wife of a Glenville coach. “It was a great to see him!” said Washington. “We always knew that he was prepared and ready to step up if needed. He worked so hard for this win, we are all so proud of him.”

On Jan. 12, Jones, a sophomore at The Ohio State University, led the OSU Buckeyes to a 42-20 upset over Oregon to win the national College Football Playoff championship.

“He has always been a great kid, and now he is a fine young man,” said Niedzwiecki. “Cardale is a very humble and generous guy—we all saw that today as he took time to talk to so many people.”