Message from the President
November 9, 2009

Investing IN THE FUTURE
WITH THE BRL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Babe Ruth League, Inc. is proud of its commitment to provide financial assistance to former Babe Ruth League baseball and softball players.  It is for that reason that we established the Babe Ruth League, Inc. College Scholarship Fund, 

At this time, it is with great pride that I announce the ten winners of the 2009 Babe Ruth League Scholarship program.  Not only were we overwhelmed by the many applications we received this year, but with the incredible quality.  The combination of those two factors made the decision of our Scholarship Committee very difficult.  Congratulations to everyone who applied and especially to the winners.   

TRAVIS BERNARD, from Ocklawaha, Florida, graduated from Shores Christian Academy.  His interests include baseball, basketball, soccer, coaching and volunteering.  His honors and achievements include the Honor Roll, varsity baseball, Basketball 120% Award, High School Golden Glove Award, student council, special awards in English, Chemistry & Physics and Social Studies, and Class Salutatorian.  Travis is currently attending Stetson University in Florida. 

MATTHEW J. CLEARY, from Bordentown, New Jersey, graduated from Bordentown Regional High School.  His interests include baseball, basketball, and all sports; music, including playing the violin, drums, guitar and keyboards, as well as writing and composing music & lyrics; and cooking.  His honors and achievements include the National Honor Roll Society, Presidential Award for Academic Achievement, BMS Academic Athlete Award, student council, varsity baseball, and achievement awards for excellence in math, English, science and music.  Matthew is currently attending Mercer College in New Jersey. 

PATRICK DWYER, from Wrightstown, New Jersey, graduated from Northern Burlington County Regional High School.  His interests include baseball, basketball, umpiring, coaching, leadership activities - such as blood drives and voter registration campaigns, serving as a camp instructor, and volunteering.  His honors and achievements include the National Honor Roll Society, Social Studies – Half tuition for Presidential Classroom, Boys State representing NBC, Student Ambassador for People-to-People, and L.I.F.E./Teen Pep.  Patrick is currently attending Ramapo College in New Jersey. 

KYLE HANSEN, from Tetonia, Idaho, graduated from Teton High School.  His interests include baseball, football, wrestling, scouting, church group, volunteering, singing and music, including playing the tenor, alto and baritone saxophone.  His honors and achievements include the National Honor Society, Eagle Scout, First Team All-Conference in football, two varsity letters in baseball, Athlete of the Week, and various other academic honors.  Kyle is currently attending Brigham Young University-Idaho. 

BRIAN HASS, from LaGrange, Illinois, graduated from Lyons Township High School.  His interests include baseball, basketball, soccer, wresting, umpiring, juggling, church youth group, and community/volunteer initiatives.   His honors and achievements include the Honor Roll, varsity baseball, All Academic Team Varsity Letterman Spirit Award, and many awards for academic achievement.  Brian is currently attending the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. 

AARON W. KING, from Lexa, Arkansas, graduated from Barton High School.  His interests include baseball, basketball, football, umpiring, theater (acting and singing), Habitat for Humanity, and volunteering.  His honors and achievements the Honor Roll, varsity letters in baseball and football, First Place Award in FFA District Speaking Contest, and several other recognitions for academic excellence.  Aaron is currently attending Arkansas State University.

JOSHUA P. McGOEY, from Long Beach, Mississippi, graduated from Long Beach High School.  His interests include baseball, coaching, youth counselor at YMCA, and volunteering.  His honors and achievements include the Honor Roll, varsity baseball, Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award for catcher, Sun Herald Futures All Star Team, and several other honors for academic achievement.  Joshua is currently attending Pearl River Community College in Mississippi. 

JONATHAN MILLER, from Cordova, Tennessee, graduated from Cordova High School.  His interests include baseball, Special Olympics, basketball, skateboarding, coaching, track, wrestling and volunteering.  His honors and achievements include the Honor Roll, community service awards, and awards/honors for academic excellence.  Jonathan is currently attending the University of Arkansas. 

ASHLEA SATTERWHITE, from Bunn, North Carolina, graduated from Bunn High School.  Her interests include softball, youth group, coaching, and community service.  Her honors and achievements include the National Honor Society, Beta Club Sectary – FCA and FFA, All-Conference for Softball, Calvary’s Cross Youth Group Highest Batting Average Award, National Technical Honors Society, as well as several other honors for scholastic achievement.  Ashlea is currently attending North Carolina State University. 

MARSHALL SWIFT, from Manteca, California, graduated from East Union High School.  His interests include baseball, basketball, football, peer counseling, tutoring, community service and volunteering.  His honors and achievements include the National Honor Roll, Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Outstanding Academic Math Award, Student of the Month Awards for algebra and calculus, State of California Assembly Scholastic Achievement Award, United States Army National Scholar Athlete Award, varsity letters in baseball, football and basketball, and several other honors for achievement in academics and athletics.  Marshall is currently attending the University of the Pacific in California. 

These young people are our scholarship winners for 2009.  We congratulate them on their great accomplishments.  We also thank them for honoring the games of baseball and softball, and the much bigger game of life as they continue to grow into productive and responsible adults.  Best wishes to all of you in your educational endeavors.

Steven M. Tellefsen
President/CEO

Note:  The Jaime Horn Memorial Scholarship winner will be announced within the near future.