SAL1 Hagerstown Suns

Suns, HMS Technologies, Inc. announce 2007 scholarship winner

Published on September 10, 2007 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release


Hagerstown, MD - HMS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a leader in advanced IT Systems Integration, and the Hagerstown Suns are pleased to announce Alisha Commer as the 2007 recipient of the "Son or Daughter of a Serviceman Overseas Scholarship Fund." The scholarship was developed as a way to provide college financial assistance to an area high school student whose parent has served overseas in the armed forces.

As part of the Suns "Serviceman Overseas" promotion, HMS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. donated $5 into the scholarship fund for each run the Suns scored during the 2007 season. This season the Suns scored 635 runs for a total donation of $3,175. HMS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. rounded the total up to an even $3,200.

To qualify as a potential candidate for the scholarship, Commer met several standards. All applicants must attend a public or private high school in Washington, Jefferson, or Berkeley County, have at least a 3.0 G.P.A and have a parent who has served overseas in any branch of the United States Armed Forces or Active Reserves. Eligible students submitted a three-page essay along with SAT scores, transcript of grades and three non-family member recommendations on why they were "deserving" of the award. Commer, a recent graduate of Clear Spring High School was selected as the recipient following an extensive interview process. She was honored as part of an on-field ceremony prior to the Suns final home game on September 1st.

"HMS TECHNOLOGIES INC was proud to present this award to Alisha Commer," said Harry M. Siegel, President and CEO. "Of all of our candidates this year, she far exceeded our expectations of the caliber of person we wished to win the award and represent the type of individual we believe will make a difference in our society. The fact that the Suns had an awesome win also made the event totally enjoyable. We are proud to be partnered with the Hagerstown Suns and wish them continued success."

HMS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is an established Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) that integrates technology, partners, and clients for the common goal of teamed success in both the Federal and Commercial environments. Their mission is to be the most responsive SDVOB Systems Integrator in the world that is recognized for award -winning quality and value of their work while living the priorities of the organization thru the five C's in the following order: Country, Clients, Colleagues, Corporation, and Cost-Control.

The Hagerstown Suns, of the South Atlantic League, are a Class A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Ticket packages and sponsorships are available by calling 301.791.6266. The Suns are owned by Los Angeles based Mandalay Baseball Properties.

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