30 FSPA scholarship recipients share $72K

Student dependents of Florida pool and spa professionals saw more scholarship money than ever this year through the Margaret M. Brown Scholarship Fund of the Florida Swimming Pool Association. .

Every year, FSPA offers scholarship opportunities to dependents of owners and employees of FSPA member companies.

The program helps members meet the high cost of college expenses for their children.

In most years, an average of $28,000 is distributed to deserving students. This year, however, a total of $72,200 was awarded to 30 students – thanks to a generous donation of $30,000 from Insurance by Ken Brown, as well as a 100% matching funds promise from the Bill Kent Family Foundation.

Dr. Bill Kent, Chief Executive Officer of Team Horner, said, “It is our pleasure to support continuing education for everyone in the swimming pool industry.”.

The Margaret M. Brown Scholarship Fund of the Florida Swims Foundation is made possible through donations of FSPA members. In most years, Insurance by Ken Brown donates $5,000. But this year, he added an additional $25,000 in his wife's memory.

FSPA thanks everyone who donated to support the students of FSPA member company employees.

This year’s winning recipients are: Ayana Kelly: Sponsored by Jason Draime Inc.; attending Eckerd College.

Briana Wildridge: Sponsored by The Pool Works of Florida, Inc.; attending University of South Florida.

Callie Gaetano: Sponsored by Coast to Coast Pools; attending University of South Florida.

Charlotte Greggs: Sponsored by Southern Grouts & Mortars; attending University of Central Florida.

Connor Usina: Sponsored by HornerXpress; attending University of North Florida.

Dakota Egglefield: Sponsored by Mirasol FAFCO Solar; attending CUNY.

Emma Cope: Sponsored by The Better Pool Guy; attending Flagler College.

Eric Norberg: Sponsored by Waterline Pools & Spas, Inc.; attending Seminole State College.

Ethan Parker: Sponsored by Magulick's Pool Co.; attending Florida State University.

Isabelle Starner: Sponsored by Starner Brothers Pools, Inc.; attending University of South Florida.

Jade Knight: Sponsored by Fluidra; attending Florida State University.

Jaden Wildridge: Sponsored by The Pool Works of Florida, Inc.; attending St. Petersburg College.

Jadyn Lumerman: Sponsored by HornerXpress; attending University of Tampa.

Jenifer Tarricone: Sponsored by Aquatic Pool Systems; attending University of South Florida.

Jolie Knight: Sponsored by Fluidra; attending University of Central Florida.

Jordan Hale: Sponsored by Pool Works; attending Georgia Institute of Technology.

Justin Lumerman: Sponsored by HornerXpress; attending University of Florida.

Katie Baumgartner: Sponsored by Holland Pools; attending Eckerd College.

Kennedy Kusek: Sponsored by Mermaid Lagoons, Inc.; attending Flagler College.

Kimberly Hoff: Sponsored by HornerXpress; attending Nova Southeastern University.

Leslie Siciliano: Sponsored by Bellon Pools LLC; attending University of Central Florida.

Morgan Siegel: Sponsored by Southern Grouts & Mortars; attending Nova Southwestern University.

Ninel Lira: Sponsored by Essig Pools; attending Florida International University.

Noelle Knowlton: Sponsored by National Pool Service, Inc.; attending Florida State University.

Oliver DuBois: Sponsored by SCP Distributors; attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Peyton Damewood: Sponsored by All American Pool-n-Patio; attending University of North Florida.

Reygan Carner: Sponsored by HornerXpress; attending University of Central Florida.

Sophia Quickel: Sponsored by New Dawn Electric; attending New College of Florida.

Sydney Bowles: Sponsored by Bowles Custom Pools & Spas Inc.; attending Florida State University.

Vincent Clonch: Sponsored by Shamrock Pool Services; attending University of Miami.