Carolyn Wang (Basking Ridge) awarded $2,500 annual scholarship
Bedminster, N.J., July 6, 2017…The New Jersey Golf Foundation (NJGF), the charitable arm of the New Jersey Section, PGA of America (NJPGA), announced the recipient of the prestigious Peter A. Famiano Memorial Scholarship. Junior golfer Carolyn Wang of Basking Ridge was awarded the scholarship and honored at the 9th Annual New Jersey Golf Foundation Peter A. Famiano Memorial Pro-Am on June 29, 2017, at Crestmont Country Club, in West Orange, N.J.
Peter Famiano was the Head Golf Professional at Crestmont Country Club for over 35 years. In honor of Peter, the NJGF created the Peter A. Famiano Memorial Scholarship, which recognizes worthy New Jersey junior golfers for their professionalism, integrity, volunteerism, and willingness to help others. It is a $2,500 annual scholarship that is open to college students of any class year, provided they continue to meet the standards set forth by the Scholarship Committee. The NJGF Scholarship Committee reviews all applications using the following criteria: scholarship achievement, qualities of character and leadership, financial need, volunteer history and future in golf.
“While Carolyn has distinguished herself in the classroom and on the golf course, it’s truly inspiring to see her commitment to giving back through volunteer work in the community,” said Chris Hunt, Executive Director, New Jersey Golf Foundation. “Peter Famiano was always committed to helping others, and it’s rewarding for us to support the continuing education of a remarkable young women who shares Peter’s passion to give back.”
A standout student-athlete while at Ridge High School, Wang served as captain for the Girls’ Varsity Golf team for the past two seasons. She earned many awards and accolades as the leader of the team, including being named Golf Athlete of the Month on 5 occasions. A member of the National Honors Society and a Ridge High School NJSIAA Scholar Athlete, Carolyn has also been an active volunteer throughout the community, highlighted by her work at Fellowship Village, where she participated in a breadth of activities with the elderly. Wang also served as a regular volunteer during youth golf clinics at New Jersey National Golf Club.
Wang will be attending Lehigh University this fall, majoring in computer engineering.
About The New Jersey Golf Foundation
Founded in 2004, the NJGF is the charitable arm of the New Jersey PGA Section. With a focus on 3 core pillars (youth, military, special needs), the NJGF is committed to impacting lives and communities through the game of golf. Led by PGA Professionals, the NJGF hosts a dynamic line-up of programming that provides access for individuals from all backgrounds to experience the game of golf. Signature programs include, Golf In Schools, which is run annually at more than 200 schools, impacting more than 110,000 boys and girls (K-8), PGA Junior League featuring more than 60 teams throughout New Jersey, and PGA HOPE, the flagship military program that introduces golf to Veterans with disabilities. For more information, visit www.njgolffoundation.org.
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