CONGRATS TO 2014 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

STUART SAILFISH CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND

2014 Award Recipients

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 up to five scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000 to students who meet the following criteria:

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

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

 

 

Club member Allison Wigley (left) presenting to Kristen Geiger

 Martin County High School Kristen Geiger

 Kristen, after reading her list of awards, accomplishes and ringing endorsements (not only from only those within the community, but her peers) one has to wonder is there anything this young lady cannot do? Strong in science and the environment, Kristen is also a force to be reckoned with on the softball field. At such a young age she has found something most adults struggle with their entire life, finding balance in life to not only accomplish, but excel in all areas. Kristen will graduate High School with the great honor of Class Valedictorian, numerous top places finishes & awards in nationally recognized science fairs. Kristen hopes to major in Biology and/or Global Health with aspirations of not only helping those locally, but the people of the world.
 
 

Club Member Dave Powell presenting to Annie and Sarah

Jensen Beach High School Annie Majette and Sarah Stewart

 Annie, with her roots well-grounded in the ecosystem she has had the privilege to grow up around, Annie spends her spare time volunteering with groups that work hard to protect the very fragile ecosystem we all love. The Environmental Studies Center has been a constant staple in her life from visiting it as a young child to now volunteering there to teach the up and coming generations.  Most if not all here volunteer work has been with groups that are close to her heart like Earth Savers, she has been a speaker at both River Coalition and Everglades Coalition Conferences and as mentioned above she is a staple at the Environmental Studies Center. This fall she will be attending University of South Florida with the expectations of moving on to their environmental program based in St. Petersburg.

Sarah is deeply concern with what is happening to the water ways has grown up on, she has become very active in protecting the environment around the community she grew up. Through her volunteer work she works to help protect and restore the deteriorating conditions in the Indian River Lagoon. She strongly believes that education both for a better solution and to educate those who live around the extremely fragile ecosystem is the key to restoring the once beautiful waterway.  Despite over coming several life changing obstacles at such a young age, through hard work and a good attitude she has been offered a seat at University of South Florida this fall. She is very excited about continuing her education with the hopes of teaching others what she has learned to make this world a better place.

 

Club Member Betty Olliges presents to Andrew and Regina

South Fork High School Regina Murphy and Andrew Holzinger

 Regina, At such a young age Regina has already given so much with aspirations on giving so much more, one can only wonder what such a driven individual can achieve. Winning numerous awards has opened several doors, but the door that open she is most proud of, she opened herself. Reading with Regina is a program she developed to help underprivileged children whose primary langue is not English, to read and become more fluent in the English langue. After weekly story time, Regina then provides each child a book of their own. Books donations and Regina’s love for helping others make this program (which has been highlight in several local publications) possible. Her volunteer work at the Treasure coast Wildlife Center has help given her some direction for life after high school, she will be attending University of Florida, pursuing a degree in Environmental Sciences. With her accomplishments to date including several national recognized awards, there is nothing this young lady cannot do.

Andrew, like most of our recipients has a love for the water, environment and community that he openly shares with those around him. Andrew has become somewhat of a fixture the last three years at the Florida Oceanographic Society, so much so he is the only teen volunteer on the weekly schedule. Because of his local knowledge of the ecosystem, Andrew was asked to help develop and teach several classes at FOS’s Specialty Immersion Summer programs. Putting in more hours than most of his peers do at part time jobs, Andrew receives high marks from all those who work with him. Andrew hopes to start continuing his education this fall at Florida Institute of Technology where he will study Marine Biology.

 

We would like to thank all the members, tournament sponsors and tournament participants whose generous contributions last year allowed us to present these scholarships and enable us to continue to do so. And thanks to all who bought raffle tickets for the Scholarship Fund at the General Meetings.