April 29, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Westlake (Atlanta, Ga.) high school standout Robert Butts has signed to play at Johnson C. Smith University. Coach James Cuthbertson is elated at the prospect of Robert joining the Golden Bulls.

"Robert will help us contend for top honors in the CIAA Conference," said Cuthbertson. "We are extremely happy. His one handed and two handed backhands are awesome. He is also a good server."`

At Westlake he was tennis team captain and MVP of the tennis team. He also was Mr. SGA, Mr. Orchestra and a member of the student government association, the chorus, and the Future Business Leaders of America. This year's edition of the team will be playing in the state playoffs for the first time in ten years.