20 college scholarships awarded to children of GCSAA members GCSAA Legacy Awards announced The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has awarded 20 college scholarships as part of its Legacy Awards program.
Each scholarship carries a $1,500 award. To be eligible, applicants must be a child or grandchild of a GCSAA member. The program is funded by The Environmental Institute for Golf and supported by Syngenta Professional Products.
The awards are based on academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular activities and leadership skills. Applicants must be enrolled full time at an accredited institution of higher learning, or for high school seniors, accepted at such an institution for the next academic year.
2007 GCSAA Legacy Award winners
College
Molly Elmer, University of Arizona
Father: Jeffrey M. Elmer, CGCS, Oakwood Country Club, Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Major: classics/anthropology
Patrick McIntyre, University of California, Santa Barbara
Father: Daniel E. McIntyre, CGCS, Creekside Golf Course, Oakdale, Calif.
Major: business/economics
Ms. Casey Wright, Baylor University
Father: Steven M. Wright, CGCS, Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton, Fla.
Major: architecture
Katelin Flynn, University of Colorado at Boulder
Father: Dennis M. Flynn, CGCS, retired, Katonah, N.Y.
Major: studio art (concentration in photography)
Jaron Andrews, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Father: Marvin R. Andrews, CGCS, Golf Enviro Systems Inc., Albuquerque, N.M.
Major: geology (chemistry minor)
Brianne Smith, Cornell University
Father: Jeffrey A. Smith, assistant superintendent, Springbrook Golf Course, Woodridge, Ill.
Major: biological and environmental engineering
Bethany Brisco, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Father: Curt A. Brisco, Class A superintendent, Fox Prairie Golf Course, Alexandria, Ind.
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Jordan Vickers, Case Western Reserve University
Father: Brian D. Vickers, Class A superintendent, Pine Hills Golf Club, Valley City, Ohio
Major: economics/mathematics
High School
Ms. Devon Barrett, Michigan State University
Father: James David Barrett, Class A superintendent, Whiteford Valley Golf Course, Ottawa Lake, Mich.
Major: pre-medicine
Stephen Kruzick, Rice University
Father: George Kruzick, CGCS, City of Fort Worth Golf Division, Fort Worth, Texas
Major: electrical engineering
Benjamin Anders, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Father: James T. Anders, assistant superintendent, Buncombe County Golf Course, Weaverville, N.C.
Major: business, emphasis in pre-dental
Hallie Mosblack, University of South Carolina
Father: Daniel T. Mosblack, CGCS, Janesville Country Club, Janesville, Wis.
Major: biological sciences
Justin O’Neill, Brown University
Father: GCSAA past president Timothy T. O’Neill, CGCS, Country Club of Darien, Fairfield, Conn.
Major: undecided
Christie Meda, College of Charleston
Father: David A. Meda, Class A superintendent, Arrowhead Country Club, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Major: education
Katharyn Heselwood, University of Montana-Missoula
Father: Jon V. Heselwood, Class A superintendent, Buffalo Hills Golf Club, Kalispell, Mont.
Major: english/library science
Rose Orr, Albertson College of Idaho
Father: Kevin S. Orr, superintendent, Quail Hollow Golf Club, Middleton, Idaho
Major: pre-Med or pre-Law
Pamela Erickson, Iowa State University
Father: David S. Erickson, Class A superintendent, Eagle Valley Golf Course, Lake Elmo, Minn.
Major: civil engineering
Ashley Mueller, Purdue University
Father: Steven M. Mueller, Class A superintendent, Pine Valley Country Club, Huntertown, Ind.
Major: pharmacy
Nicholas Hess, University of Texas
Father: Alan D. Hess, CGCS, Augusta Pines Golf Club, Humble, Texas
Major: business
Christen Kerins, University of Central Florida
Father: Richard T. Kerins, CGCS, Tam O’Shanter Golf Course, Hermitage, Pa.
Major: business/communications
Note: The title "CGCS," after a superintendent’s name, stands for Certified Golf Course Superintendent, which recognizes the achievement of high standards of professionalism through education and experience.
The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of GCSAA, is a collaborative effort of the environmental and golf communities, dedicated to strengthening the compatibility of golf with the natural environment. The Institute concentrates on delivering programs and services involving research, education and outreach that communicate the best management practices of environmental stewardship on the golf course. For more on The Institute, visit www.eifg.org.
GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 21,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org.
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2005 were approximately $8.1 billion. Syngenta employs some 19,000 people in over 90 countries.
Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Further information is available at www.syngenta.com.
Contact:
Jeff Bollig, GCSAA director of communications 800-472-7878, ext. 4430 or jbollig@gcsaa.org
