Ashley Campbell named 2011 Sandy Alomar, Jr. Scholarship Recipient

On Monday evening Saint Martin graduate Ashley Campbell was the recipient of the 2011 Sandy Alomar, Jr. Scholarship. In a pregame ceremony, Ashley was presented with the $2,000 college scholarship. Ashley will be attending John Carroll University in the fall.

There were several members of the Saint Martin community at the ballpark Monday evening including Molly Vaughan, Mary Grasela, Susan Hren (with her son Will!), and fellow graduates Adam Trotter, John Williams (in seats given to them by Corporate Work Study Partner, Shurtech) as well as Lauren Harvey, who was thrilled to attend her first baseball game.

The Indians held an early lead but the Rockies staged a six-run rally in the fifth inning against pitcher Fausto Carmona, with Troy Tulowitzki's grounder to third bouncing off the base for a game-tying double. That set the stage for Jason Giambi, who hit a go-ahead homer in his return to Designated Hitter. Despite the 7-8 loss, it was a very exciting evening for Ashley and the Saint Martin Community!

The Cleveland Indians, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, announced the creation of the Sandy Alomar, Jr. Scholarship Award in 2009. The scholarship, created as part of the Sandy's induction into the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame, is given annually to a graduating Saint Martin de Porres High School senior who meets scholarship criteria and demonstrates academic excellence, community service/volunteerism and has a financial need.

In recognition of his achievements both on and off the field throughout his 11-year career with the Cleveland Indians, Sandy Alomar, Jr. was the 33rd player to be inducted into the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame in August '09. The six-time All-Star lead the Indians to five consecutive (1995-1999) AL Central Division titles. Sandy Alomar, Jr. was also a 1990 Gold Glove and AL Rookie of the Year winner and a 1997 All-Star MVP. Sandy was the heart and soul of championship teams and shared those leadership skills while participating in numerous community outreach initiatives benefiting NE Ohio.

Thank you to the Cleveland Indians, especially Sandy Alomar Jr. for your continued support of our school community. Go Tribe!