LOWER BUCKS LACROSSE ANNOUNCES CREATION OF THE JERRY MIDDLEMISS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AND THE STEPHANIE MAGNONE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
YARDLEY, PA, February 23, 2010:Jack Cowley, member of the Lower Bucks Lacrosse Scholarship Committee, announced today that the LBL Board of Directors has voted to establish two $1,000 scholarships for college-bound high school seniors:The Jerry Middlemiss Scholarship Award and the Stephanie Magnone Scholarship Award, named in honor of the founders of the Lower Bucks Boys and Girls Lacrosse programs, respectively.
Each scholarship will be awarded to the former LBL high school senior (one boy and one girl) heading off to college next September who best exemplifies the traits described in LBL’s mission of emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, respect, and discipline.
“We are thrilled to be able to establish this scholarship program that honors our two founders, who gave so much to our organization, and to be able to help former LBL players achieve their dreams.” said LBL President Jack McDonald.
Applications will be accepted from today through March 31st; the final scholarship award winners will be announced on May 15th.Complete details, including scholarship requirements, and a scholarship application, can be found at the "2010 Scholarship Program" on the home page of our website www.lowerbuckslacrosse.org. Please share with any former LBL player who is now a high school senior heading to college.