Inaugural Scholarship Winners Announced
At the Fall 2009 general meeting, it was decided to begin a scholarship
fund for area athletes. This program, which will award two $500 scholarships
each year, began in the Spring of 2010. The scholarships are non-gender specific, and the winners
are voted on by the membership. We are pleased to announce the first two
recipients of this award:
- Kristen Fitzsimmons, Cassopolis High School
- Leigh Ann Ives, Lake Michigan Catholic High School
Both girls have plans to attend the University of Michigan. Miss
Fitzsimmons participated in volleyball, tennis, junior varsity basketball
and was a cheerleader through her sophomore year. Miss Ives participated in
volleyball and tennis. In addition to their contributions through athletics,
both young women were active in other school-related extra-curricular
activities as well as several community service projects.
The young ladies are pictured below with FOA President Bruce Arter. The students
personally applied for the scholarships, and were chosen as our first
recipients from a list of over 40 candidates. They were selected based on
the strength of their applications, grade point average, and display of the
highest standards in sportsmanship, citizenship, dedication and determination.
We wish the very best to these fine young ladies as they continue their
educations.
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| Kristen Fitzsimmons of Cassopolis High
School receives her Scholarship Award check from FOA
President Bruce Arter. |
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| Leigh Ann Ives of Lake Michigan
Catholic High School receives her Scholarship Award check
from FOA President Bruce Arter. |