Blue Jays Broadcast Intern Al Hernandez Wins FSL Scholarship
July 24, 2014 - Florida State League (FSL1)
Dunedin Blue Jays News Release
DUNEDIN, FL - The Florida State League Scholarship Committee has awarded twelve $1,500 educational scholarships to applications from each team in the league, and the Dunedin Blue Jays are proud to honor Broadcast Intern Al Hernandez as this year's representative. The Miami Marlins have sponsored this program for fifteen years and have contributed a total of $148,500.
Hernandez has played a pivotal role in developing the D-Jays Radio Network, working tirelessly to produce daily game notes, acquire player interviews and provide analysis on the nightly broadcasts.
"I cannot thank the Florida State League and the Miami Marlins enough for this opportunity," said Hernandez. "My time with the Dunedin Blue Jays has helped me grow not only as a broadcaster but also as a young adult."
The award is based both on financial need and grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students eligible for this award must be an employee of, or the child or grandchild of an employee of the participating club and must be at least a high school junior by the 2014 Fall Term.
Florida State League President Chuck Murphy stated, "This program is one of the great things we do in the League and I again congratulate the Directors and General Managers on their dedication and enthusiasm in administering this program." The purpose of the program is to send a message that an education is key to success in life.
The scholarship winners will be guests of the Miami Marlins in pre-game ceremonies on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 1:10 PM.
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