Penn State Turfgrass Science Students Receive Awards at National Meeting
The Foundation for Safer Athletic Field Environments has awarded scholarships to 13 students who are pursuing a degree that will prepare them to become sports field managers. The Toro Company Foundation funds a major portion of the scholarship program. Students who are in two-year, four-year and graduate programs are eligible to submit an application.
Students were required to fill out a comprehensive application form and information sheet, write a biographical essay, submit recommendations from an employer and faculty advisor, and provide a copy of their most recent transcript. Students are judged on their academic preparation, experience in sports turf management, their professional goals as well as their potential to make a future impact in the industry.
Five Penn State Students were honored with scholarships. Pictured (left to right) Shawn Mahonski, Kriten Althouse, Aaron Fineburg, Andrew Bartley, Kyle Slaton.
Shawn Mahonski has worked for a number of years on the Beaver Stadium Grounds Crew and during the summer of 2004 did his internship with the Boston Red Sox.
Kristen Althouse has worked for various golf courses and has also been a member of the Beaver Stadium Grounds Crew for a number of years.
Aaron Fineburg has worked at the Penn State's Joseph Valentine Turfgrass Research Center for a number of years, the Beaver Stadium Grounds Crew, and will be interning with the Philadelphia Eagles during the summer of 2005.
Andrew Bartley, currenlty works on the Beaver Stadium Grounds Crew and did his internship with the Pittsburgh Pirates during the summer of 2004.
Kyle Slaton did his internship with the Milwakee Brewers during the summer of 2004.