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Winston-Salem Warthogs Announce Baseball Scholarship

Published on November 30, 2007 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Winston-Salem Dash News Release


WINSTON-SALEM, NC - In order to sustain the legacy of baseball's rich history in the community, the Winston-Salem Warthogs are proud to announce the creation of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Baseball Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes those student-athletes who have demonstrated leadership in the community, success in the classroom, and excellence on the playing field by rewarding them with a one-time financial aid package of $2,500.

Candidates must:

- Be a current senior at a Forsyth County high school

- Be on the baseball roster for the 2008 season

- Maintain an overall 3.0 GPA

All nominees will interview in front of a panel of four Warthogs representatives during the month of January. The recipient of the 2008 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Baseball Scholarship will be announced at the Winston-Salem Warthogs annual Hot Stove Banquet to be held January 31, 2008 at the Benton Convention Center in downtown Winston-Salem. All coaches and nominees will also be recognized on the night of the banquet.

If you have any questions about this scholarship or would like to attend the Warthogs Hot Stove Banquet, please contact the Warthogs front office at (336) 759-2233 and ask for Cass Ferguson. He can also be reached at cferguson@warthogs.com.

The Winston-Salem Warthogs open to 2008 season on Friday, April 4 at Kinston. Opening Day in Winston-Salem is Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. when the Warthogs welcome the Lynchburg Hillcats to Ernie Shore Field for a three-game series.




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