Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, June 16, 1993 TAG: 9306160056
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: B4 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: RANDY KING STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Sartini became the 10th recipient of the four-year Scott Robertson Memorial Scholarship, and Smith was given the fourth one-year grant, it was announced at a luncheon Tuesday at Roanoke Country Club.
The two winners were chosen from a field of 12 applicants, said Ed Riley, chairman of the selecting committee.
Scott Robertson was a promising student and junior golfer who died in 1982 at age 14 from infectious mononucleosis.
Riley said the awards are based on "academic scholarship, character and citizenship."
"An applicant doesn't necessarily even have to play golf," Riley said.
Sartini, 17, is the recipient of a scholarship worth $6,000, paid over four years of college. Sartini, who played golf and football at Roanoke Catholic, will attend Washington and Lee University.
Sartini was on vacation in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Tuesday and was not available for comment.
Smith, 18, is the recipient of a $1,000 grant. Smith, who played on the Fleming golf team, plans to attend Bluefield College, where he plans to major in music.
Sartini joins a list of winners that includes John Phillips of Northside, who won the first Robertson scholarship in 1984; Lord Botetourt's Stephen Jenkins (1985); Cave Spring's Larry Gwaltney (1986); Glenvar's Gray Roberson (1987); North Cross' Richie Wolf (1988); Patrick Henry's Vickie Linkous (1989); Cave Spring's Rob Wolfe (1990); Glenvar's John Tickle (1991); and Patrick Henry's Troy Jamison (1992).
Smith joins Glenvar's Jamey Watt (1990), Northside's Lewis Conner (1991) and Glenvar's Adam Harrell (1993) as winners of the $1,000 one-year grant.
The 1993 Scott Robertson Memorial tournament will be held Aug. 9-12 at RCC.
by CNB