The Crock-Pott Scholarship began in 2001 as a way to give back and encourage young musicians to pursue their dreams. The music teacher of the Long Branch High School, who knows the students best, decides the winner. Students must have not only exceptional talent, but good academic grades and be accepted to a college. It is not required that they major in music. The 2011 winner is Nick Smentkowski.

Other talented scholarship recipients are:
Chanta Ellzey 2001 - to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and state university
William C. Kelly II 2002 - to Rutgers University
Edward Bastelli 2003 - to Lehigh University
Gilbert Brynes 2004 - to Montclair State University in New Jersey
Christopher Johnson 2009 - to Montclair State University in New Jersey

If you would like to contribute to this worthy fund, please send your checks or money orders to: Larry Crockett, 14 Dolan Ave. Matawan, New Jersey 07747. Mark clearly that the check is for the scholarship. Your donation will be added to the award amount and given to the winner.

I and the next scholarship recipient thank you! They are our future.