FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2014 South Berwick, ME - The Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival recently awarded six student athlete scholarships to Marshwood High School students. Brittany Bossi, South Berwick; Hannah Folger, South Berwick; Brynne DuBois, Eliot; Johnna Kashmer, South Berwick; Hannah Bossi, South Berwick and Samuel McPherson, Eliot; were all awarded the Sixth Annual Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival Student Athlete Scholarship Award in the amount of $500. These students displayed not only high academic achievements but also displayed leadership on the playing field and within their communities through their volunteer efforts. Each recipient was a varsity level athlete for a minimum of two years, displayed an exemplary record of positive athletic and non-athletic citizenship through volunteerism, as well as success in the classroom. Event Director, Kat Donatello, of Eliot, Maine praised these local student athletes. “In this very busy environment where so many students lose focus, it was exciting to see how diligent these six students were in maintaining such high academic standards, as well as being incredible leaders on both the playing field and within their communities.” Since its inception in 2007, the Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival has awarded and donated over $300,000 back to the communities in Southern Maine. The Festival which takes place on September 6 & 7, 2014, hosts over 1200 multisport athletes and 2000 spectators! Its success is due in part to the participation and volunteerism of over 250 local volunteers. For more information regarding the event visit pumpkinmantriathlon
Posted on: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 20:09:16 +0000
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