Central Jersey Hawks Richard Conover Memorial
Scholarship Fund
2010 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Chris Jetter Mater Dei High School
(Brookdale College)
Chris Jetter is an original Hawk. As a
fourth grader, Chris donned the blue and white for the
first time…..and he never took them off. He was there
through the excitement of our championship seasons as
well as the frustration of the lean years. Chris is a
Hawk.
In junior high, Chris scored over 1,000
points for St. Joseph’s of Keyport. Chris continued his
career as the starting point guard for Mater Dei High
School for all four years. There he led the Seraphs to
three consecutive winning seasons in division play and
three berths in the New Jersey Parochial B State
Tournament.
Chris adapted to numerous roles with
the Hawks. He fueled the team with his energy coming off
the bench as sixth man; he worked hard to break into the
starting line-up as a shooting guard; and eventually
became our captain and starting point guard. Although
our team was under-sized, Chris’s competitive nature and
work-ethic always helped us to over-achieve, even
against the toughest of opponents.
Chris was
named to numerous all-tournament teams including an
“Honorable Mention” in the Albany Gym Rat tournament.
For his loyalty to his team and the organization,
for his pure love of the game of basketball, and for his
determination to succeed against any odds, Chris is
well-deserving of the Rick Conover scholarship award.
Chris will continue his education and basketball career
as a freshman at Brookdale College.
John
McGuckin Central Jersey Hawks
Lauren Clarke Colts Neck High School (Brown University)
When Lauren Clarke first steps out on a basketball
court, she looks like any other 5’6” guard. However,
once the ball is thrown in the air, you can see that
there is nothing ordinary about this player. Blessed
with an unmatched ability to understand the game and an
intense competitive spirit, Lauren has put together a
basketball resume that anyone would envy: - 3 time
1st Team All- Shore selection - 3 time selection All- Monmouth
County - 4 time selection All- District - Colts
Neck H.S. all- time leader in points (1772), free throws
made, 3 pointers made - Her #10 retired by her High
School
While her individual accomplishments are
impressive, team success is what ultimately defines a
player:
2004- 2009 Central Jersey Hawks
-
1 State Championship, three 2nd place finishes - 3
Top 25 finishes at Penn State - 1 US Junior National
Championship, one 2nd and one 3rd place finish
High School
- NJ State Tournament of Champions
Finalist - Group IV Champions - 2 time Central
Jersey Group IV Sectional Champs - Shore Conference
Championship
I have had the pleasure of coaching
with and against Lauren for the past eight years. As an
opponent, she is nearly impossible to stop with her
ability to shoot the basketball or drive to the basket
with equal effectiveness. As a teammate, she provides
quiet leadership and is a calming influence during the
most intense parts of a game. Even though she possesses
the ability to score, she also led our team in assists
and can rebound with anyone.
Lauren is one of
five children and spends much of her time playing big
sister to her siblings. Despite the time she puts into
the family, Lauren has been able to excel academically-
graduating High School with a 4.2+ GPA and in the Top
10% of her graduating class. After evaluating offers
from a number of colleges Lauren has decided to attend
Brown University in September.
Lauren continues
to be involved with the Hawks by helping me coach the 9U
girls’ team that just won the State Championship. The
girls look forward to seeing her at practices as she
provides my players with a positive role model.
Lauren’s basketball, academic and personal achievements
make her the perfect candidate for the Rick Conover
Scholarship.
Bob Martorelli Coach Central
Jersey Hawks
For further information, contact:
Central Jersey Hawks Richard
Conover Memorial Scholarship Fund Central Jersey Hawks,
P.O. Box 314, Holmdel, NJ 07733 c/o Randy Westrol
Previous Winners
BOYS
GIRLS
2006 - Chris Misiaszek Middletown North High School
2007 - Marcus Roberson Freehold Township High School
(Rochester University)
2007 - Christine Kilmurray Wall High School (NYU)
2008 - Gary Foster Neptune High School (Rowan U)
2008 - Kimberly Fiorentino Holmdel High School (Amherst)
2009 - Kenny Reid Christian Brothers Academy (Providence)
2009 - Alexa Ryan Raritan High School (Ramapo)
"The Central Jersey Hawks Richard Conover Memorial Scholarship"
named in the memory of long-time Hawks' coach Rick Conover,
is awarded annually to a male and female player who:
are in their Senior Year of High School
have been a Hawk for a minimum of 4 years
are in good academic standing
have demonstrated Dedication, Teamwork, and Perservance
- not necessarily the team's best player
have been recommended by their coach(es) to Melissa
Conover and Randy Westrol for final approval
