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Jacob Mainhart was named the winner of the Thomas Whitbread Memorial Scholarship. Left to right: Master Kristin Duethorn, co-owner of Quest Martial Arts in Putnam; Mainhart; and Master Steven Voelker of Old Saybrook, co- founder of the USGTSDA. Courtesy photo.



Jacob Mainhart was  2018 winner of the Thomas Whitbread Memorial Scholarship which was is funded by the United States Goodwill Tang Soo Do Association.   The scholarship process is extensive and includes applicants from martial arts school within the United States.  Master Kristin Duethorn  ( co-owner of Quest Martial Arts in Putnam) is the chairperson of the United States Goodwill Association and was proud to present this year’s award to a student from Quest Martial Arts. Each year the U.S.G.T.S.D.A.  grants a scholarship of  a thousand dollars to a martial arts student.  In addition to recognizing the physical skills of the applicant, the winner must also possess strong character attributes, a commitment to their karate school, and a desire to make the world a better place through their future plans.  Jacob Mainhart graduated from Woodstock Academy in 2018 and is currently attending State University of New York Environmental Science and Forestry. Quest Martial Arts is proud to belong  U.S.G.T.S.D.A, a national organization that promotes the art of Tang Soo Do, and supports young black belts in their future endeavors. Quest Martial Arts is co-owned by Mike Bogdanski and Kristin Duethorn.

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