AMY WILBER Recieves Dr. Indyk Scholarship
By Suz Trusty
Amy Wilber has been awarded the four-year Dr. Henry W. Indyk Scholarship, which is administrated by Te Lawn Institute (TLI). Amy is the daughter of Gary and Melanie Wilber, Oakwood Sod Farm, Inc., Delmar, Maryland. She is completing her freshman year at Te Ohio State University, majoring in Sustainable Plant
Systems with an emphasis on Turfgrass Science.
Amy’s years in Delmar High School, Delmar, Delaware, reflect her abilities and drive. A four-year Merit Honor Roll student, Amy excelled academically while taking Advanced Placement classes as well as dual enrollment classes through the school’s program with Delaware Technical and Community College, Wilmington University and the University of Delaware, resulting in 26 hours of college credit to apply toward her degree.
In her letter of recommendation, Ashley Legg, Agriscience Teacher and FFA Advisor at Delmar High School, reported Amy was “an outstanding student and FFA member.” She also stated, “One of Amy’s strengths is being able to balance and be successful with many things.”
Amy was a member of the cross-country team and served as manager for the boy’s lacrosse team for four years, lettering in both sports. She was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. A leader among her peers, Amy was elected to officer positions in the National Honor Society, the Student Government Association, FFA and 4-H; rising to president in the last three. She earned first place in extemporaneous speaking in Wicomico County 4-H in 2014 and 2015. She was part of the Delmar’s FFA Nursery Landscape Team that captured the Delaware state title and advanced to represent Delaware in competition at the FFA National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. Amy worked as a swim instructor and a lifeguard for the past 3 summers. In addition, for the past six years, she assisted with office duties and mowing of the bentgrass field at Oakwood Sod Farm.
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Amy is stepping up to the challenges of college. She found the need for a more rigorous study schedule to continue her academic achievement, which she instigated. By doing so, she made the OSU Dean’s list.
Amy is exploring career options in sports turf and golf and has been an active participant in Te Turf Club. One Club fundraiser was installation of Terraplas plastic flooring for a political rally and ESPN College GameDay. She reports the Terraplas sheets were so heavy she couldn’t lift them. Humbled, she contributed to the group effort by locking the flooring pieces together. It’s no surprise the Turf Club recently elected her its president.
She chose Te Ohio State University for its strong turfgrass program in sports turf and golf and its stellar record for internship and career opportunity placements. Tis summer she’ll intern at Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club in Shoal Creek, Alabama, southeast of Birmingham.
In one of her essays, Amy wrote, “Te turfgrass industry has shaped my character in several aspects. I learned to be respectful as a child and it is a core trait of my character. Different experiences from the industry have made me responsible. More recent experiences have made me humble.” Tat’s a great combination for her future—and the Industry’s.
Suz Trusty is co-editor of Turf News. 43
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