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Sandhill Cove Foundation, going to do with their lives, but also what they were going

Inc. Distributes $173,000 In to do for the world wherever their passions take them.
The foundation is an independent, tax-exempt charity set
Scholarships up by Sandhill Cove residents in August 2015 in accordance
with Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS. To date, it has awarded
By Jackie Holfelder more than $1 million in scholarships to both undergraduate
For the ninth time since its establishment in 2015, Sandhill and graduate students. For additional information about the
Cove Foundation, Inc., presented scholarships to employees scholarship program, call Merrill Snyder, president of the
of Sandhill Cove Retirement Living and/or their children to Sandhill Cove Foundation, Inc. at (772) 283-7775.
use towards furthering their education. This year’s event took Photos by Jackie Holfelder
place on May 9 at which 40 scholarships were awarded, an
increase of 38 percent over last year. Jensen Beach Garden Club
Kathy Garlington, chair of the Scholarship Committee,
introduced each recipient and identified their connection News
to Sandhill Cove, their intended area of academic
concentration and the school each will be attending. The Jensen Beach Garden Club (JBGC) presented local
Several are multi-year awardees. high school senior Emma Giesing with a Scholarship Award
This year, the recipients were Carina Adrasse, Valessa on April 25. She has a remarkable academic and athletic
Alectus, Alesha Alexandre, Alessa Alexandre, Argan record. Her experience in playing and coaching lacrosse
Alexandre, Cherelle Anderson, Whitney Beaucejour, Daria Guest speaker Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch has helped her develop her communication, problem-
Behrens, Daniella Bianchini, Hailee Blanscet, Franke solving, leadership and community involvement skills. Her
Bonhomme, Payton Canipe, Brandin Cher-Aime, Kathy the Curtis Coutts Award, recognizing a student in the impressive commitment to protecting our natural resources
Cher-Aime, David Clark, Belgine Desir, Nathalie Desir, dedicated educator field. Ava Horne was the Student Speaker. and dedication to actively volunteering in the community
Suzzlie Desir, Clifford Dominique, Jayden Dominique, Merrill Snyder, president of the Sandhill Cove Foundation, has influenced her future goals. And Giesing’s lifelong
Shana Donassaint, Wilma Durand, Flory-Anne Eliaza, welcomed attendees to the awards ceremony, asking the students passion for the environment has made her want to pursue
Sandra Emile, Ana Fabian, Megan Flaxman, Taina Francois, to consider “what they will do with their time.” He noted that a career where she can make a positive impact.
Crystal Gray, Caleb Haughie, Maria Hernandez, Ava Horne, “you get to decide what to do with your time and that because Giesing’s achievements and dedication to excellence have
Andre Johnson, Luvrette Johnson, Mia Kerner, Besline the velocity of time increases with age, you should make the made her a deserving recipient of the award. She will attend
Laguerre, Savoya Levers, Loudjina Louidor, Gilda Murillo, effort to prevent your time from getting frittered away.” Florida State University, where she plans to study biology.
Heather Stone and Abichaelle St. Juste. He was followed by guest speaker Jacqui Thurlow- The Jensen Beach Garden Club is proud of Emma and excited
Two honorary awards were also presented. Andre Johnson Lippisch, an educator, public servant and environmental to see her continue to excel. Congratulations Emma!
received the William Holmberg Award, recognizing a student advocate who is a Martin County native. Thurlow-Lippisch
in the technical/industrial field and Taina Francois received asked the students to think about not just what they were

Left to right, Dee Mertz, JBGC member; Emma Giesing;
Linda Menikheim, JBGC member; and Dana von Rinteln,
JBGC president. Photo by Cady Studios

2024 Sandhill Cove Foundation, Inc. scholarship recipients

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