STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC and the Ibis Foundation are pleased to announce that Angel Andreucetti and Arianna Miller are the first recipients of the JonPaul Gonzalez Scholarship. In addition, the scholarship will fund new equipment to benefit the whole Academy. The annual scholarship was established by the Ibis Foundation in memory of the late TFC Academy player.
Andreucetti will compete with the Tormenta FC Academy 2006 Boys Ibis team while Miller will compete with the Tormenta FC Academy 2011 Girls Ibis team.
“JonPaul loved the game of soccer and being a part of Tormenta. His teammates were like family, and we have so many memories of watching them grow on and off the field for over 10 years. We are honored that the money raised in memory of JP will provide scholarships and equipment for Tormenta players.”
Christina Galbreath-Gonzalez, Mother of JonPaul
JonPaul, a Bluffton, South Carolina native, passed away in a tragic car accident on December 4, 2021. JP was a member of Tormenta FC Academy for a decade, and his family has been heavily involved with the club since its founding.
“A great friend, leader, and soccer player; JP stood for all that is good in growing up in an amazing family that is committed to each other’s successes. We loved having JP as a member of the Tormenta Family and will forever cherish the warm memories we all made together on and off the soccer field.”
Brad Nein said, Tormenta FC Academy Vice President
The Ibis Foundation continues to accept donations in memory of Gonzalez which will go towards funding player scholarships and equipment for the academy.
“The Ibis Foundation is honored to provide this scholarship in memory of JP Gonzalez. We felt it was important to hear from the Gonzalez family on how to make the biggest impact. At the family’s request, this scholarship will provide opportunities for Tormenta FC Academy players for years to come.”
Francis Desidero, President of The Ibis Foundation
Tormenta FC Academy and The Ibis Foundation work together to promote the sport of soccer throughout South Georgia and the Low Country by providing resources and training opportunities to local youth at a significantly lower cost.
