The American Mustache Institute South Florida Chapter has awarded its 2^nd annual American Mustache Institute Scholarship to Curtis Berger, a senior at Jensen Beach High School in Jensen Beach, Fla.

The annual scholarship, created by AMI South Florida Bureau Chief & President Hans Heinz, is given each year to a deserving senior who can grow a thick and luxurious lip cabana, and vows to uphold all things that are, as the Dutch say, “mustachey.”

The scholarship contest is open to men and women who will graduate in the calendar year, and judged by AMI’s Heinz and a blue ribbon panel of Mustached American culture experts.

The winner of the honor is given a certificate of achievement, a photograph with AMI’s Heinz, a copy of Hall & Oates’ Greatest Hits,  and of course, the scholarship totaling $5 which can be used toward tuition, room and board, books, or to purchase films featuring midgets.

“Never has there been a more deserving recipient of this award,” said Heinz, who’s panel chose the winner among a field of twenty seniors this year.  “The scholarship keeps gaining speed and popularity and I hope to see this thing go national in the future.”

Berger, as expected, was humbled by the experience and honor.

“It is really icing on the cake,” he said. “I had already received a full ride to Tusculum University on a soccer scholarship, which was due partially to me growing a mustache for my junior and senior years.  The stache greatly enhanced my athleticism and my overall manliness.  Besides that, it got me lot’s of chicks.”

When asked what he planned to do with his scholarship money, Berger added, “I plan to use the money to get myself a Double Down from KFC!”

Well played Curtis… well played.

Carry on.