The Lou
Manzione
Scholarship
Application
Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association
Scholarship Committee
C/O Flyers Skate Zone
Dear Applicant:
It is with great honor that the Atlantic District (AAHA) of USA Hockey has agreed to setup two high school scholarships in the name of Lou Manzione.
Lou was a very important part of our District. Not only was Lou the Vice President of the District for Rules and Regulations for 4 years, but also was President of the New Jersey Youth Hockey League for over 10 years.
In addition to his roles within
the Atlantic District and the New Jersey Youth Hockey League, Lou had an active
coaching career both at the high school and travel levels. His high school coaching duties included
Toms River High School East from
1998 – 2003, and
Lou gave up many hours of his day to help players of all ages. However, his true passion rested in coaching
the high school player, where he hoped not only to impact on-ice development,
but more importantly the continuation of the player’s education during and after
high school.
Lou will not only be missed by his wife of 33 years and his three children, but also by the entire hockey community in the Atlantic District.
Lou
Manzione
1944 -
2003
The Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association, known as AAHA
and the Atlantic District of USA Hockey, is pleased to offer a scholarship
program to students who plan to continue their education beyond the
12th grade. A
total of two (2) one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarships are available, one to
a New Jersey High School Senior and the second to a High School Senior from
Selection Criteria
The applicants must be high school seniors who are registered with USA Hockey.
Selection will be based on applicants essay score, scholastic achievement, coaches recommendation, teacher evaluations and extracurricular activities without regard to race, sex, religion or financial need.
The scholarships are not
renewable.
The application form must be accompanied by an essay of 500 words or less on “The Value of High School Hockey to My Personal Development”. It must also be accompanied by the applicant’s high school transcript showing grades, SAT score, GPA and class rank.
Selection of recipients will be the responsibility of the Scholarship Committee.
All selections are final.
Procedure
Students must have their scholarship application, teachers and coaches recommendation postmarked by May 1.
Selection will be made by June 15. Only applicants selected to receive a scholarship will be notified.
Each recipient must respond to his or her acceptance, in writing, by July 15.
Presentation of the scholarship will be made to each recipient at the August meeting of the Atlantic District.
Before issuance of the monetary awards the recipients will provide a copy of the letter of acceptance to the school they plan to attend.
Note: To help out your coach and teachers and expedite their responses, give them a stamped self-addressed envelope made out to the Scholarship Committee with your name on left hand bottom comer.
Atlantic Amateur Hockey
Association
Scholarship Committee
C/O Flyers Skate Zone
Coaches Recommendation
Players Name ______________________________ High School Name__________________________
Coaches Name_____________________________ Team: Varsity JV
Coaches Telephone Number: _________________________________________________________________
Background Information:
How long have you coached this player?
Ratings: Compared to other players you have coached, how would you rate this player?
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Evaluation: Please write whatever you think is important about this player, include a description of skills and mental attitude. Mention the players’ motivation, relative maturity, integrity, originality, intuition, leadership potential, growth, special talents and enthusiasm. Specific information that will help to differentiate this player from others is appreciated.
Signature _______________________________________ Date________________
Atlantic
Amateur Hockey Association
Scholarship Committee
C/O Flyers Skate Zone
Teacher Recommendation
Players Name ______________________________ High School Name__________________________
Teacher’s Name______________________________ Subject Taught_____________________________
Background Information:
How long have you known this student?
Ratings: Compared to other college bound students whom you have taught, check how you would rate this student in terms of academic skills and potential.
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Evaluation: Please write whatever you think is important about this student, including a description of academic and personal characteristics. Mention the candidate’s intellectual promise, motivation, relative maturity, integrity, independence, initiative, leadership potential, special talents, and enthusiasm. Specific information that will help to differentiate this student form other’s is appreciated.
Signature_______________________________________ Date________________________________
Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association
Scholarship Committee
C/O Flyers Skate Zone
Teacher Recommendation
Players Name ______________________________ High School Name__________________________
Teacher’s Name______________________________ Subject Taught_____________________________
Background Information:
How long have you known this student?
Ratings: Compared to other college bound students whom you have taught, check how you would rate this student in terms of academic skills and potential.
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Evaluation: Please write whatever you think is important about this student, including a description of academic and personal characteristics. Mention the candidate’s intellectual promise, motivation, relative maturity, integrity, independence, initiative, leadership potential, special talents, and enthusiasm. Specific information that will help to differentiate this student form other’s is appreciated.
Signature_______________________________________ Date________________________________
Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association
Scholarship Committee
C/O Flyers Skate Zone
Application
Date _______________
Name ____________________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________
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Telephone Number ______-______-__________
High School ______________________________________________________________________________
Team Varsity JV
High School Address ________________________________________________________________________
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High School Telephone _______-_______-____________
Date of Graduation_________________________
Teacher Recommendation (2 required)
Have teachers fill out and forward to committee
List any High School Activities & Awards
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List any awards or other forms of recognition you have received (sports, community)
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List employment held and/or volunteer work you have done
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School you plan to attend __________________________________________________________________
Address of school __________________________________________________________________
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Have you been accepted? Yes _____ No _____
I understand the selection procedures and acknowledge that any misrepresentation of the facts on this application will be cause for cancellation of the scholarship, if received.
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Applicant’s Signature Date
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Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date
Mail completed
application to:
Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association
Scholarship Committee
C/O Flyers Skate Zone
Voorhees, NJ 08043