Bobby Sandell Scholarship Program
Bobby's Inspiration
What is the Bobby Sandell Scholarship Program?
Each year the Athletic Department at Hilton Head High School selects a student who unveils great character, determination and the motivation to succeed and excel in life. This student receives a $5000 scholarship from Bobby Sandell towards his/her college expenses. In 2005, Bobby announced an expansion of the program to cover two students, one boy and one girl, who will be entitled to receive this award.
Back in 1999, I started thinking about the best way to give back to my community and I contacted the local high school's Athletic Department and set up a scholarship program. I have always been fascinated by sports, which have taught me integrity and principles in my life. Remembering my own high school and college days, I thought that it was important for me to reward kids, who have a great potential in athletics, so that they could concentrate and focus more towards achieving their goals in life.
I feel proud to be associated with these fine and hard working personalities, who are the future of our society. These students belong to really fine families and are a perfect example of how sports, discipline, teamwork and constant efforts take people to a level of great success.
Past Recipients
2008
Alex Paris
Alex is the son of Scott and Maureen Snyder. A member of the National Honor Society, he was on Principal’s Honor Roll all four years and a member of Strive to Excel. While at Hilton Head High School, he played football and was the lower state champion in the discus for the Track & Field team. Paris will attend Clemson University in the fall of 2008 to study Electrical Engineering.
2007
Charlie Schramm
Son of Chuck and Obie Schramm. Charlie played football, as a senior was a state qualifier in wrestling and played on the lower state championship baseball team. He was a member of Strive to Excel and on the Honor Roll. Charlie will wrestle at Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina and major in Sports Marketing and Management.
2006
Katie Pfeil
Daughter of Mark and Kathy Pfeil. Katie played volleyball, was Captain in her senior year and also played Lacrosse in the spring. She was elected Homecoming Queen and worked on the yearbook staff. She is currently studying Business with a minor in Science at Clemson University.
2005
Ashley Spaulding
Daughter of Mark and Cindy Brown, Ashley is currently a senior at Hilton Head High School. She was the captain of the Varsity Cheerleading Squad. She was also a member of the Varsity Softball team. She actively participated in Strive to Excel, the Interact Club, as well as a committed member of the Minstry team at Low Country Community Church. She plans to go to Taccoa Fall College as a freshman in the Fall of 2005 and graduate in Early Childhood Education and Counseling.
2005
Kyle Scanlin
Son of JV and Nancy Scanlin, born and raised in Hilton Head Island, Kyle is a graduate of HIlton Head High School. He was a Honor Roll student and a member of the National Honor Society. He participated in JV Baseball, Varsity Football, Varsity Wrestling and Varsity Soccer. He will be attending the University of South Carolina in the Fall and plans to pursue a career as an Athlethic Trainer. He also aspires to be a Gamecock football player by "walking onto the team".
2004
Natalie Schembra
Daughter of Andrew and Kim Schembra, Natalie is currently a freshman at Coker College. She is a straight-A student and is currently a member of the Coker Volleyball team. She is currently deciding between Business and Finance or Pre-Med major.
2003
Jennie Odom
Daughter of Craig Odom, Jennis is currently a sophomore at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. She is a Pre-Med student and plans to get into Sports Medicine.
2002
Shawn Cunningham
Son of Bobby and Linda Cunningham, Shawn is currently a junior at the University of South Carolina. In 2004, he won the Most Improved Award for track. He has been training hard and has set his goals up high for the 2005 season. He is planning to go to a graduate school for Mathematics so that he can become a teacher and a coach.
2001
Bobby Collar
Son of Bob and Brenda Collar, Bobby is currently a senior at the University of South Carolina. Bobby has a double major in Education and Criminology. He is a member fo the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Wants to work with disadvantaged youths.
2000
Olivia Brown
Daughter of Oliver and Carolyn Brown, Olivia is currently a senior at the College of Charleston. She has a double major in Biology and Sociology. Olivia played rugby for three years at the College of Charleston and also played in a national tournament. She plans to do an intership for a hospital for a year and then apply to medical school. Her goal is to become a pediatrician.
1999
Jeff Mullis
Son of Rocky and Carol Mullis, Jeff was the first scholar of the program. He finished in 1999 as the most outstanding athlete of the high school. Jeff chose to join the University of South Carolina, where he majored in Retail Business and minored in Spanish and Business Communications. Jeff played on two bowl teams for the Gamecocks.
