Lippi scholarship winners announced
(Courtesy photo) Pictured, from left, are Julie Smith, representing Ivano’s; Cody Shepherd, Rebecca Coop, Tina Greimes, Liam Parnell, and Dee Ann Smith, representing Angels Over Sandpoint at a recent scholarship presentation. Not pictured is Skyra Schendel.
Each year, the Angels Over Sandpoint and Ivano’s Ristorante sponsor a September golf scramble to fund the Jim Lippi Family Scholarship.
For many years the Angels and the Lippi family have been very generous with their support to the community. Jim Lippi was known for always helping someone in need, and the Angels have contributed much to countless individuals in the community, the groups said in a press release.
This scholarship continues that tradition, the groups said in the announcement naming the winners of this year’s awards.
The scholarship provides financial help for college or trade school to graduating Bonner County students who exhibit exceptional determination, courage and a desire to continue his or her education in the face of less than perfect circumstances. Bonner County schools and home school provided many qualified and impressive candidates.
These five resilient Sandpoint High School students were chosen from over 40 applicants through an essay and personal interviews to receive between $750 and $1,000 each for the coming school year.
All community members are invited to take part in this coming year’s Ivano’s Italian Open Golf Scramble to be held at StoneRidge on Sept. 7 to continue the tradition of supporting high school seniors through this scholarship. Everyone is welcome.