Kristen Coyne, Rudolph Maag and Gary Finnigan Jr. were named 2009-2010 scholarship winners by the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey
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Coyne, the daughter of trainer Ronald and Regina Coyne of New Egypt, New Jersey, won the top award of $5,000. She will be starting Rowan University in the fall and hopes to be a history teacher.
Maag and Finnigan will each receive $2,500 awards. Maag, the son of Meadowlands stall man Rudy and Leonila Maag of Old Bridge, New Jersey, starts Rutgers University in the fall. Finnigan, son of trainer Gary and Mary of Wall, New Jersey, is a Dean’s List student majoring in history and entering his senior year at Rowan.
The SBOANJ Scholarship Committee evaluated nine applications based on academic standing, community service, financial need as well as eligibility.
The scholarship winners will be presented their checks in the winner’s circle at the Meadowlands on July 31, 2009.
(SBOANJ)