2008 Scholarship recipients

    Maryland - Mr. Dan Godio

            Dan Godio is planning on attending East Carolina University to study sports medicine.             Dan is also planning to make the mens basketball team as a walk-on. Having just             completed his senior year as captain of the 16-6 SPHS basketball team and also having             completely trashed me in a game of one on one, I wouldn't bet against him. Go for             it Dan - we will be rooting for you and looking forward to your next update!

    Update September 2008

            Wow, college life is different! I just moved in on the 15th down here at ECU. I love             it down here so far. The carolina weather is better than ever. Classes started             last week and its already working me pretty hard. My athletic training/sports             medicine major requires my classes to be all early, so I'm up and running at 7am             everyday. I was just assigned to help out with the football team as an observing             athletic trainer, meaning I get to attend practices and games and watch the action first             hand. Basketball is still very much in my heart as well. I've been going to the rec             center everyday, working out, running, scrimmaging, and doing everything I can to             prepare myself. Still unclear about walk on status yet, but I have been in contact with             the club coach who has shown a bit of interest in me. The first of school had me a             bit home sick, as I'm sure it has for many kids, but I'm adjusting and I'm having a             blast. I've met a ton of nice people, my teachers are great, and the atmosphere is             terrific. I hope this email finds you and your family doing well. Hope you had a great             summer too. (Hope you've been working on your jump shot too..just kidding) Hope all             is well and look forward to talking with you soon. Take care.

            Picture of Dan Godio accepting award
            Picture of Dan Godio and his parents Steve and Patty

            2007 Maryland Scholarship Winner - Colleen Ferris

    Florida - Miss Jessica Ramirez

            Jessica is currently attending school at Sickles High School.

            Picture of Jessica Ramirez with presenter Justin Carman
            Picture of Jessica Ramirez with award certificate
            Picture of Jessica Ramirez with her family
            Tampa Bay Tribune newspaper article on Jessica being awarded Eric's scholarship

            2007 Florida Scholarship Winner - Angel Lewis