Paul Bowers Scholarship

"The more honor and respect among the players, the greater the team."
       -Unknown

History of the Paul Bowers Scholarship

 Each year, the Somers Lacrosse Association presents two scholarships dedicated to the memory of Paul Bowers, a young man who loved lacrosse and exemplified the spirit of sportsmanship and participation.

 Paul played lacrosse before it was part of the Somers High School sports program. He played several years for the Somers Lacrosse Club while attending Somers High School. Paul was dedicated to the sport and often helped to coach younger boys who were just entering the program.

Although he played competitively and hard, Paul derived his pleasure from participation. He enjoyed the competition, the hard work, and the social aspects of the game. A team player on and off the field, Paul was liked and respected by his teammates, his classmates, and all who knew him. He died tragically in an automobile accident on March 5, 1985 at the age of 18.

Sportsmanship, as defined in the Webster Dictionary:

Conduct becoming to one participating in a sport (as fairness, respect for one’s opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing)

 Qualifications

 A scholarship award for one male and one female student is available this year based upon the following criteria:

 (Amount to be announced by the Somers Lacrosse Assoc. Board of Directors)

• Must be a graduating senior from Somers High School
• Must have participated in at least one (1) year of lacrosse at the varsity, junior varsity or Somers lacrosse youth level
• Must be furthering their education at an accredited college, university or vocational/technical school
• Must have demonstrated good sportsmanship in athletics and maintain a good academic standing
• Scholarship recipients shall be selected, based on completed application, by the Scholarship Committee of Somers Lacrosse Association

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:

SOMERS LACROSSE ASSOCIATION

P.O. BOX 722

SOMERS, CT  06071

DEADLINE:  May 1, 2010