Hookers award seven ‘Hooked on Education’ scholarships

The Matlacha Hookers proudly awarded seven 2023 "Hooked on Education" scholarships to very deserving local students This brings the total scholarship funds awarded by the Hookers to over $250,000

The following students received a $2,000 scholarship to be used for furthering their training and education:

■ K e l b y B o w s e r - n u r s i n g a t F l o r i d a G u l f Coast University

■ Audrey Carignan - phlebotomy at The Medical Institute of Kentucky

■ Jayson Ford - biology at FGCU

■ Armando Perez - business management at FGCU

■ Corin Scrudato - chemical engineering at University of Florida

■ Grayce Smith - criminal justice and forensics at South Eastern University

■ Logan Suria - massage therapy at Florida Academy

The Hookers congratulate all recipients and their parents for their accomplishments and wish them the best for continued success. Just one more way the Hookers are making a positive difference in the community

The Hookers would also like to express their appreciation to the 2023 Hooked on Education Scholarship committee - Natalie Gazda, Dee Hanks, Lynn Hewitt, Cindy Walton, Christy Rau, Laura Suria, Gail Landis, Sonya Leonard and Lorie Tidwell

For more about the Matlacha Hookers, please visit www.matlachahookers.org for information.