Flushing, Mich., August 20, 2012 – King Par announced today that Dylan Straka from Flushing, Michigan was this year’s recipient of its King Par Scholarship.
The King Par Scholarship was started in 2009 and is awarded to an employee or family member of an employee of King Par. The $2000 scholarship is open to students entering their first year of college. The scholarship selection process is based on academic, extracurricular activities and an essay each applicant is required to write.
“The scholarship program is just a small way for us to help an employee defray the cost of college,” said Ryan Coffell, CEO, King Par. “Dylan works for King Par in our ice cream shop and has an excellent work ethic and attitude. We wish him all the best in college.”
Straka will attend Mott Community College in the fall and then enroll in Michigan State University in January, 2013. He attended Flushing High School and graduated with high honors. Straka participated in several clubs and organizations throughout his four years. He served as second President of his class and second Vice President of Student Council. He was a member of the Board of Directors for Rotary Interact, Spirit Club Chair, and a District Board Member for Health, Drug and Safety and was also on the Youth Advisory Council. He has been the assistant manager of King Kone for the past two years. His father has worked for King Par for the past 25 years.
King Par LLC is a privately held company headquartered in Flushing, Michigan. King Par LLC produces and distributes golf clubs, equipment and accessories under the brands Orlimar, Affinity, Intech, Knight, and TiTech and is the exclusive North American distributor for Hi-Tec golf footwear. Also under the King Par LLC umbrella is King Par Superstore, with a 22,000 square foot retail location in Flushing, Michigan and an online retailer. For information on King Par, visit www.kingpar.com.
Contact:
Jackie Beck
King Par
860.304.3643
jackiebeck00@hotmail.com
