Kentucky Youth Soccer Awards Scholarship Winners
LEXINGTON, KY (July 6, 2012) – After weeks of review and deliberation, Kentucky Youth Soccer today announced the winners of the John and Sue Gompper Founders Scholarship. In total Kentucky Youth Soccer will award a sum of $8,000 to help provide financial support to young student athletes faced with rising college costs.
Female
Madison Foley (Union – Belmont University)
Alicia Ducett (Georgetown – Georgetown College)
Megan Poage (Lexington – University of Southern Indiana)
Mary Katherine Schmidt (Louisville – Illinois Wesleyan University)
Macauley Campbell (Owensboro – Transylvania University)
Male
Austin Juniet (Ft Thomas – Northern Kentucky University)
Vince Shaw (Versailles – Xavier University)
William Hillebrand (Prospect – Western Kentucky University)
"After reviewing each application in depth, we were amazed to learn more about the young people in our organization and how they are making a positive impact both on and off the field in their communities," stated Tim Turney, Kentucky Youth Soccer’s President. "We believe that the lessons players learn in the youth soccer system – teamwork, dedication, discipline, passion, and a sense of pride – help to build a strong foundation for all of our kids regardless if they continue playing soccer at the next level or not. We congratulate all of our Scholarship winners, and the entire class of 2012 for their achievements and know that great things are headed their way."
For additional information about the Kentucky Youth Soccer Scholarship Program, please visit KYSoccer.net.
About Kentucky Youth Soccer Association
Kentucky Youth Soccer- a non profit organization founded in 1979 that serves 45,000 players, coaches, administrators, and volunteers throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Kentucky Youth Soccer is a proud member of the US Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. Kentucky Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. For more information, visit www.kysoccer.net.