| KAFMO’s Waddington/Harper Scholarship is named in honor of
Dr. Donald Waddington and in memory of Dr. John Harper, two legends of the Penn State turf
program. The scholarships are awarded to identify and recognize outstanding students who
plan careers in sports turf management and to advance the student’s educational
potential in the science of turfgrass management. Qualifications:
• Must be enrolled at an accredited
college or university in an approved turfgrass program.
• Must have completed a substantial portion of the requirements needed
for graduation.
• Must demonstrate an interest in sports turf management.
• Be willing to accept the scholarship in person at the Annual KAFMO Athletic Field
Conference.
 "Being a scholarship recipient
has not only made me appreciate the generosity of KAFMO but also its drive to include
folks from all levels of the turfgrass industry. As an emerging professional I am looking
forward to my future with KAFMO and am hopeful to be involved in their endeavor to
continue to educate others while strengthening the industry and enhancing
membership."Lisa A.
Guinivan
Waddington/Harper Scholarship recipient in 2005 and current Assistant Sports Turf Manager
with the Altoona Curve |
Requirements:
•  Complete
scholarship brochure
• College transcript.
• Letter of recommendation from faculty.
• Statement detailing applicant’s interest in the field of sports turf
management.
All application materials must be submitted by December 5.
Waddington/Harper Scholarship Recipients
2001
John Fox, Penn State
Ryan Radcliffe, Penn State
Matt Slingerland, Penn State
2002
Logan Dunn, Delaware Valley College
2003
Jeff Borger, Penn State
Preston Kreosovich, Penn State
Jeremy Menna, Penn State
L-R: Dr. Donald Waddinton, KAFMO President Dan
Douglas and the late Dr. John Harper. |
2004
Tim Haverstick, Penn State
Shaun Mahonski, Penn State
Ben Polimer, Delaware Valley College
Jeremy Thomas, Penn State
2005
Kristen Althouse, Penn State
Nathan Bickerstaff, Penn State
Aaron Fineberg, Penn State
Lisa Guinivan, Penn State
2006
Andrew Lutz, Delaware Valley College
Jason Seal, Penn State
Kyle Slaton, Penn State 2007
Ryan Hills, Penn State
Scott Laughman, Delaware Valley College
William Soles, Penn State
2008
Andre Aymar, Penn State
Robert Galdieri, Delaware Valley College
Mitch Tracey, Penn State
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