Two EFSC scholarships awarded at youth golf camp
High school seniors Saniya Hunlen and Juan-Diego Jordan were both recipients of the Eastern Florida State College scholarships during the 32nd annual PJ Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp ceremony on Wednesday
The 32nd annual PJ Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp wrapped up with a couple of young golfers receiving a scholarship to Eastern Florida State College on Wednesday.
High school seniors Saniya Hunlen and Juan-Diego Jordan were both recipients of the scholarships during the ceremony.
Jordan has been attending the youth golf camp since he was eight years old and the Merritt Island High School senior was excited to hear his name called.
"This means a lot to me, I am technically the first person to go to college in my family, to pursue my dreams and go into aerospace welding, it is big! I thought I would have to go to the military or something, but now I get this jump start," Jordan said. "This camp made me fall in love with golf. The coaches, the whole style of how they coach and golf."
Hunlen attended the camp for the first time and the Viera High School senior could not believe she was chosen.
"I am very grateful, I was just so nervous and I am grateful to even be able to come here. To be able to come to this camp and learn more about golf for free and it comes with so many perks. It is a blessing," Hunlen said.
Hunlen wants to be a humanistic therapist and eventually a psychologist.
Nine other kids were award winners during Wednesday morning's ceremony:
Andrew Stephenson Jr., Marcus Jefferson Jr. and Tyson Adrian were named the Most Improved golfers while Emma Williams, Jake Harden and Taylor Mitchell were given Sportsmanship medals. Gwen Miskin, Marcy Schell and Alina Coleman were awarded with Best Attitude medals.
The two-week camp had 120 young golfers learning about the game of golf, course etiquette, conduct, and sportsmanship at the EFSC Fred Gay Golf Academy in Cocoa.
The camp began in 1992 under the guidance of former EFSC President Dr. Maxwell King with assistance from Scott and Wilson, two African American golf professionals in Brevard County. For years it was known as the Minority Golf Camp because of its efforts to reach out to minorities, but it has always been open to all young players.
Wilson passed away in 2000, Scott in 2002.
The camp continues with the support of EFSC President Dr. Jim Richey and the EFSC Board of Trustees as well as sponsors Thrifty Specialty Produce and Meats as well as Train To Succeed.