The Iowa Golf Association (IGA) is pleased to announce the 2007 recipients of the Herman Sani Scholarship Awards. Meghan E. Young of Boone, Brian J. Wagamon of Solon, Ross J. McLaughlin of Cedar Rapids, and Grant Feilmann of Marshalltown, will receive the prestigious four year, $2,000 per year scholarship.
The scholarships were presented during the annual Herman Sani Invitational Golf Tournament held at Hyperion Field Club in Johnson, IA on August 10th.
Meghan E. Young is the daughter of Michael and Ann Young and will attend the University of Iowa to major in pre-medicine.
Brian J. Wagamon is the son of Tim and Yolanda Wagamon and will attend the University of Northern Iowa to study Business.
Ross J. McLaughlin is the son of Julie and Larry McLaughlin and will attend Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Meyers to major in Resort and Hospitality Management, with an emphasis in Professional Golf Management.
Grant Feilmann is the son of Mark and Ann Feilmann and will attend Ferris State University to major in Professional Golf Management/Marketing.
Herman Sani Scholarships have been awarded by the Iowa Golf Association since 1958. Including the 2007 recipients, one hundred thirty-four Iowa high school graduates have received Sani Scholarships to assist them with their college educations. The awards are named in honor of the longtime IGA volunteer who served as the Association’s secretary until his death in 1957.
Also honored at the Sani Banquet was longtime Sani Selection Committee Chairman Jim Mitchell. Mitchell was given the George Turner Award for his distinguished service on the committee. Mr. Mitchell has spent countless hours over the years in both the selection process and escorting "his kids", as he refers to all Sani Scholars, around Hyperion during the tournament.
Each year the IGA awards from one to four scholarships to outstanding Iowa high school students. Contributions to the Herman Sani Scholarship Fund may be made by sending a check made out to the fund to the IGA office at 8515 Douglas Ave., Ste 25, Urbandale, IA 50322.
The 2007 Sani Scholars (from L): Brian Wagamon, Ross McLaughlin, Grant Feilmann, Meghan Young
George Turner Award Winner Jim Mitchell (L) with IGA Board Member Ron Peterson