RECENT SSC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT NEWS: Anthony Hernandez Receives 2012 SSC Scholarship

Monday, June 18, 2012

Anthony Hernandez Receives 2012 SSC Scholarship

A 2012 Scholarship was awarded to Anthony Hernandez of South Fork High School. In addition to meeting SSC’s requirements, Anthony has been very active in the Marine Industry and has donated many hours of his time to Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center, and Beach Clean Up activities. He is also a member of the Oceanographic Club and has served as Vice President.

Anthony has attended summer courses at Indian River State College studying Environmental Science and Marine Science. He plans to get a PHD in Marine Biology and begin a career as a Marine Biologist.

Pictured here with Anthony is Stuart Sailfish Club’s vice president, Curt Croteau.

Stuart Sailfish Club Scholarship Fund

Ed Rossi was the principal sponsor of the Stuart Sailfish Club Scholarship Program in its inception. His generous contributions made up almost the entire fund amount in the early years of its existence. Ed never asked for recognition for his generosity, he only wanted to help the scholarship program to succeed.

Our Scholarship Program is also a means by which we can ensure our precious resources for future generations. We go a long way toward practicing sound conservation principles by encouraging and financially assisting those young men and women whose career interests lie in the field of Marine Science.

The Stuart Sailfish Club now offers three Scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000 to students who meet the following criteria:

> Must be in upper one third of his/her class.

> Must be entering a field of endeavor in the area of Marine Sciences. (i.e., Oceanography, Marine Biology, Fishery Management, Seamanship, Boat Building, etc.).

Scholarships are awarded near the end of each senior year and are funded upon enrollment in a university and provided directly to the school in the name of the student.

We would like to thank all the members, tournament sponsors, and tournament participants whose generous contributions, as well as all who buy raffle tickets at Tournaments, General Meetings, and other Club events. This has allowed us to present these scholarships and enables us to continue to do so.

Thank You!