2024 Marcellus Scholarship descriptions and requirements

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

TOM KUSS MEMORIAL AWARD

The recipient of this scholarship is a Senior who exemplifies the qualities of kindness towards others, has a positive attitude towards life and a caring and cheerful heart. One who delights for playing the game for itself, shows joy in the effort and who shares their enthusiasm for the game, particularly with younger players. One who diligently works to improve their skills. One who shows the same level of effort in the classroom as on the playing field.

MICHAEL CARLSON MEMORIAL AWARD - 2

The recipient of this award is not for the athlete that wins the most accolades and achievements, but to the athlete that best exemplifies the qualities that Michael brought to Marcellus. Those qualities were: a love of sports, a love of participating in the game, a love for his teammates and friends and a love of life itself.

REBOUND SPORTS & ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP

 This scholarship is awarded to an individual who is planning to pursue a career in the healthcare/medical profession, and has a love of sports, music and community service.

BRIAN ROMANO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

 The recipient of this award should possess and pride for Marcellus athletics, show leadership on and off the field, be committed to mentoring younger athletes, have a passion for the game and athletics and a desire to play sports at the collegiate level.

SHARI MUNGER MEMORIAL AWARD

The recipient of this scholarship is an individual who loves to cheer on the team and keeps the sidelines full of enthusiasm and laughter and is a supporting and encouraging team player.  This person exemplifies the qualities Shari brought to Marcellus athletics including a playful sense of humor and a love for life, friends and teammates.  “Turns out, not where, but who you’re with that really matters.” - Dave Matthews Band

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MARCELLUS BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS

Students must have participated in 2 High School sports at the Varsity level for at least 2 years or in 1 High School sport at the Varsity level for at least 3 years. These students have exemplified what it means to be a successful student athlete. Characteristics sought- academically strong, extra curriculars, sportsmanship, leadership, dedication.