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Hedgecock Family Builds EFSC Tradition – Cont .
scholarship ,” said Randy Hedgecock . “ I studied hard and every minute of spare time was used for practice . When I graduated in 1976 , I received an athletic scholarship to play golf at Troy State University .”
To this day , he credits his success to his start at Eastern Florida State College .
“ The business education foundation I gained has been put to use in my job as the Head Golf Professional at the Vero Beach Country Club where I have worked for 34 years .”
“ EFSC is an asset and important for both parents and students . Each of our daughters chose to attend “ junior colleges ” and have saved us and them from a mountain of student debt .
A Family Tradition . Randy , Kendall and Mark Hedgecock
Our youngest , Kendall , attended EFSC on a basketball scholarship and has no debt . With the rising cost of higher education , EFSC remains one of the best and most financially sound ways to obtain a college degree .”
“ EFSC played an important part in my education and in my life ,” said Kendall Hedgecock , agreeing with her father .
Graduating from Vero Beach High School , she accepted a scholarship to play basketball at then Brevard Community College . During her second year , the college became Eastern Florida State College .
“ For some like me , a four-year university can be intimidating . I liked the fact that EFSC offered smaller classes and more personalized attention with instructors . I also loved being closer to home and the opportunity for my parents to be there for all the home games .”
In 2014 , Ms . Hedgecock graduated from EFSC with her A . S . Degree in Criminology . She is employed by the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners as the Assistant Gold Professional and Pro Shop Manager at the Sandridge Golf Club in Vero Beach . She is working to become a Class A Golf Professional through the PGA Education Program .
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