GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Thirty-five outstanding students in the College of Health and Human Performance were honored at the annual Scholarship Convocation Friday, Feb. 4, 2005 at Emerson Alumni Hall.

The college hosts this event annually to honor scholarship recipients and donors. The event featured a catered luncheon and an awards ceremony.

Senior Natalie Whitney, who wants to become a doctor, said she is very grateful for the scholarship.

“I don’t even know how to say thank you to someone who is giving you money to help with your education,” Whitney said. “It’s really something I’m appreciative of, and I hope the donors recognize it and know how I feel.”

Scholarship recipients and their families, faculty and staff, and friends of the College were among the 200 guests.

“I think we should have these events several times a year to allow us old folks to see each other again,” alumnus M.B. Chafin said. “We can also meet the new folks and admire how terribly smart they are nowadays.”

The generosity of former college graduates and friends of the college has made it possible for these scholarships to exist.

“Because I had so much visibility while I was here, especially as an athlete, my name was plastered all over the community as well as the state,” alumnus Perry McGriff said. “It opened doors for me and allowed me to do things that I would’ve never been able to do without the recognition of the University of Florida. I’m proud to be able to give back.”

If you would like to establish a scholarship for HHP students, please contact Melissa Wohlstein at 352.392.0578.