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By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee, Submarine Force Pacific Public Affairs
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) – The Pacific Fleet Submarine Memorial Association awarded $75,000 in scholarships to
20 awardees from Hawaii-area submariners and their families during an award ceremony hosted by the USS Bowfin
Submarine Museum and Park, April 29.
Capt. Richard Seif, commander, Submarine Squadron One (SUBRON 1), was the guest speaker and presenter.
“As submariners, we know the importance of a well-trained and educated crew,” said Seif. “We also know the importance of
taking care of shipmates, keeping them on the right path, providing opportunities and helping them achieve their full
potential.”
“It’s truly humbling to see this submarine spirit on full display here today, as the Bowfin scholarship program allows twenty
highly deserving, ‘bowfin tough’ students to invest in their knowledge and realize their dreams.”
Since 1985, the Bowfin Scholarship Program has invested more than $800,000 in scholarships to provide financial aid for
tuition, books, and fees in support of higher education.
Chuck Merkel, USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park executive director, thanked members, sponsors and the many
supporters of the Bowfin scholarship selection committee for their commitment to the scholarship program.
“In the beginning, this money came from our operations account,” said Merkel. “Depending on how tourism went in Hawaii,
so went the strength of our scholarship program. Due to the exceptional efforts of our Bowfin team, our education endowments
continue to grow and we will award $75,000 in scholarships today.”
All members of the Hawaii-area submarine community, active duty or retired, their family members, and family members of
deceased submariners who reside in Hawaii, and who are attending an accredited college, university or vocational school are
eligible for the scholarship program.
This year, scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 were awarded to the family members of twenty Hawaii-based
submariners. One of the top awards, the Rear. Adm. Paul Lacy scholarship, was awarded to Tyler LaBonte, son of Cmdr.
Matthew LaBonte.
“I’m really honored to achieve the Paul Lacy scholarship,” said Tyler LaBonte. “I would just like to thank them very much for
this opportunity. To me, the Bowfin scholarship is a way to help out all the people who have worked so hard during their high
school years and have goals they want to accomplish in college.”
For more news from the Pacific Submarine Force, visit www.csp.navy.mil .
| Date Taken: | 04.29.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 05.02.2017 17:02 |
| Story ID: | 232320 |
| Location: | PEARL HARBOR, HI, US |
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