Privateers award $29,000 in scholarships
College-bound mateys left the Anna Maria Island Privateers July 4 post-parade party at Cafe on the Beach with some treasure. The non-profit group presented $29,000 in scholarships to students pursuing post-secondary educations and professional degrees. The total set a new record, topping last year’s 27,000 in scholarships. This year’s winners include: • Jamie Cross, who received the Bridget Miller $1,000 scholarship. • Elise Mundy, who received the Shipreck $2,500 scholarship. • Austin Eason, who received the Whitey Horton $3,000 scholarship. • Dion Shorey, who received the Sandpiper $1,000 scholarship. Privateer $2,000 scholarships went to Eric Whitley, Chris Chawi and Ashley Bishop. Ashley Peterson and Claire Ingram received $1,500 scholarships. Nicholas Gotts and Ashley Stinton received $1,250 scholarships. And Dominix Cox, Kayla Kerns, Drexler James, Jessica Schultzl, Samantha Glodde, Sarah Beth Scott, Kyle Messina, Sarah Norris, Chelsea Sloan and Chelsea Hodges received $1,000 scholarships. AMIP also introduced its new officers, who will begin their terms in August. Officers include Randy “Turkey” Schwartz, president; Kathy “Long Locks” Griffenkranz, vice president; Verna “Woodie” Belliveau, treasurer; Wayne “Wolverine” Collins, secretary; and Ron “Jewels” Luckerman, captain. |
