Andrew Guinart awarded FSL scholarship
August 8, 2009 - Florida State League (FSL1)
Sarasota Reds News Release
Daytona Beach, FL - The Florida Marlins/Florida State League Scholarship Committee awarded 12 recipients with $1,500 educational scholarships on Friday. The committee made the awards after a review of the applications submitted by Florida State League Teams. League President Chuck Murphy stated; "This program is one of the best things we do in this League and I congratulate the General Managers on their dedication and enthusiasm in administering the program."
The Florida Marlins have sponsored this program with the Florida State League the past ten years. Nancy Olson, Florida Marlins Community Fund Executive Director, plays a key role in this program and is responsible for the continued success of this project.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be an employee of or the child or grandchild of an employee of the participating club during the 2009 Florida State League Season, and must be at least a high school junior by the 2009 Fall Term.
Andrew Guinart was selected as this year's winner representing the Sarasota Reds. Guinart, entering his junior year at Sarasota Military Academy is in his third year as an employee with the Reds. "Andrew has been a very loyal and dedicated addition to our staff here in Sarasota," said general manager Dan Wolfert. "He is such a great young man who no doubt will be successful in whatever he puts his mind to down the road. We wish Andrew only the best of luck in his future endeavors, added Wolfert."
All 12 winners from each FSL team will be guests of the Florida Marlins on Sunday, August 30 at Land Shark Stadium and will be recognized on the field during pre-game ceremonies. The game is at 1:10 PM and the visiting team will be the San Diego Padres.
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