MEDIA STATEMENT : Three promising young golfers are getting their schools fees to St. Joseph’s
College next year paid up including stationaries and uniform by Marist organised sponsorship.
Fala Koroseta and identical twins Siefi and Petelo Atonio with receive around $4, 500 for their schooling next year from Marist BIG and SSAB.
Initially, only two scholarships were to be awarded. But SSAB came on board when company CEO Tofilau Fiti Leung Wai heard that only one of the twins was getting a scholarship.
“I have twin sons who are always together. That is why SSAB stepped in to offer a third scholarship as twins should never be separated, especially if they are young,” Tofilau said.
The scholarship recipients are the top students of the Marist Golf Junior Development Program. The program is run by golf professionals, Asiata Van Wright and Bob M. Maifea.
“We want to develop the sport of golf and eventually win Gold for Samoa. The icing on the cake will be these promising young golfers becoming professional golfers and be able to provide for their families.”
Paulo Stowers, Captain of Marist B.I.G. Golf Club added that, “To be competitive in the international arena, our golfers need to be mentally strong. That is why we are sending these young golfers to St Joseph’s College to educate their mind, soul and spirit.”
