2003 SCHOLARSHIP
WINNERS
The Hugh Fletcher Memorial 2003 Scholarship
A scholarship awarded to any dive master, assistant instructor or instructor
to learn to teach or assist the disabled to dive.
Awarded to: Debra Greenhalgh
Debra Greenhalgh is a Chief Engineer for the U.S. Navy’s acoustic
testing program. Hailing from Rhode Island and an avid scuba diver since
1979, Debra Greenhalgh is an active member in three local dive clubs, and
volunteers for several marine conservation organizations. Having raised a
child with cancer, she is sensitive to the needs of the physically handicapped:
her most ardent goal is to further her dive training and teach handicapped
divers.
Lifeguard Systems (LGS) 2003 Scholarship
Awarded to: Elizabeth Ratliff
Elizabeth Ratliff has been awarded The 2003 Lifeguard Systems (LGS) Scholarship
for the second year in a row. Ratliff received her SCUBA certification at
age 12, worked at her local dive shop during high school, became an EMT at
age 18, a volunteer firefighter at age 19 and graduated from Stephen’s
College at age 22 with a BS in Biology. She is a qualified SCUBA diving instructor
and is the first female diver on the Missouri State Patrol Dive Team. Due
to the support of LGS and WDHOF, Ratliff will receive a full yearlong course
specifically designed to enhance her skills as an Emergency Medical Technician
and member of the Missouri State Patrol Dive Team.
Hillary Viders, Ph.D. 2003 Scholarship
A scholarship awarded to a qualified woman of any age, diver or non-diver,
who is enrolled in an accredited academic or research program in the field
of marine science and conservation.
Awarded To: Anne McCarthy
Anne McCarthy will use the $2500 scholarship to support her studies in a
Masters Degree at NOVA Southeastern University. After moving to the Florida
Keys, McCarthy began working as a marine biologist/diver on a coral restoration
project and as a Research Assistant at the Florida Marine Research Institute.
In 2000, she became the lead on the Damage Assessment & Restoration team
for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary that has developed a specialty
in vessel groundings, freighter anchoring and other events that threaten
the health of coral reefs.
Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF, Inc.) 2003 Scholarship
A scholarship awarded to a deserving woman diver of any age and background
who wishes to begin or further her dive education.
Awarded to: Charlene Glahn
Charlene Glahn, an avid scuba diver and breast cancer survivor, was chosen
for her devotion and energy to promoting early detection of breast cancer
through a unique underwater event that is now being developed for international
expansion. In 2002, Glahn rallied a group of loyal friends to help organize
the “BCD Dive to Survive” fundraiser that involved the diving
community, numerous sponsors and local volunteers in an underwater treasure
hunt and silent auction in Guppy Gulch Quarry (near Delta, PA). The one-day
event raised more than $10,000 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Glahn’s goal is to teach other breast cancer survivors to “dive
in and enjoy life”. |
