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Phillip J. DiRuocco Scholarship
Westchester County Baseball Umpires Association Inc.
January 17, 2020:
The Westchester County Baseball Umpires Association (WCBUA) would like to announce the establishment of the Phillip J. DiRuocco Scholarship. The DiRuocco Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a graduating senior from a school in the WCBUA coverage area who has been a member of his school’s varsity baseball team. The honoree shall exhibit the following qualities:
1. Leadership
2. Strong Academic Achievement
3. Show a strong “Love “ for the game of baseball
4. Be a great teammate
A written essay reflecting these qualities shall be a part of the application.
Applications for the scholarship will made available to the Coaches at their first meeting, applications will also be available on the WCBUA website www.wcbua.com
The WCBUA has chosen to honor Phil DiRuocco for his over fifty years of service to our association. In that time Phil has served as an Executive Committee member, his leadership provided invaluable guidance. As the long time baseball Coach and Athletic Director at Irvington High School, Phil was a vital partner with the WCBUA in fulfilling its mission to best serve the student athletes of Westchester County. As the Chairman of the Section One Baseball Committee, Phil’s leadership and vision provided and arena for the High School Baseball Players of Section One to fulfill dreams and the greatest of team accomplishments. For these and so many more the WCBUA Executive Board is honored to create the Phillip J. DiRuocco Scholarship to benefit a student athlete while also honoring the legacy of a great umpire, coach and administrator.
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Philip J. Diruocco Scholarship Award Winners
Given annually to a player on team in the WCBUA coverage area
2024
Vincent Salerno
Pelham High School
2023
Michael Gagliardi
Hendrick Hudson High School
2022
Matthew DeRubeis
Putnam Valley High School
2021
Michael Ascanio
Byram Hills High School
2020
Evan Berta
Lakeland High School
Helen Crossin Kittle Memorial Scholarship
Purpose: To provide a $500.00 Scholarship to a Student to further His or Her Education.
Eligibility: MUST be a family member (Son, Daughter or Grandchild) of a Westchester County Baseball Umpires Association Member.
Qualifications: Must be a graduating Senior in good standings of His or Her High School and be able to provide an official transcript. Any potential Applicant must also be involved in extra-curricular activities.
Scholarship Application
Helen Crossin-Kittle Memorial Scholarship
Given annually to a family member of a WCBUA member in good standing
2000
Ben Maron
Jessica Ann LoPriore
2001
Chris Tallarico
Laura Weinstien
2002
Michael Smith
Janette Maron
2003
Lindsey Roma
Joseph Cosenza
2004
Krystine Nardozzi
2005
Danielle Napilone
2006
Richard DePonto
Jonathan Smythe
2007
Matthew Ferrari
Christopher Santos
2008
Brian Vigue
Josh Warhit
2009
Amanda Napilone
Carolann Rivera-Price
2010
Andrea Fox
2011
Michael Murtha
2012
Robert Pagan
2014
Nicole Palombo
2015
Lila Walsh
2016
Shannon Callagy
2017
Jonathan West
2018
Joseph Vaccaro
2019
Stephen Ryder Jr.
2020
Michael Greiner
Matt Andreani
Gabe Baez
2021
Francesca Milanesi
2022
Abigail Umehofer
2023
Phillip Rivera
2024
Emily Hunt
Hendrick Hudson High School
Orlando Ciraco Memorial Service Award Winner
Additional Information
1997 Dominic Cecere
Eastchester High School
1998 Neil Fitzpatrick
Ardsley High School
1999 Thomas Powis
Fox Lane High School
2000 Dennis Robinson
Lakeland High School
2001 Charles Lightsy
Pelham Memorial High School
2002 Joseph DelVecchio
Pelham Memorial High School
2003 Mike Chiaparelli
Mamaroneck High School
2004 Mike Belmont
Harrison High School
2005 Ron Dolan
Brewster High School
2006 Paul Natale
Hendrick Hudson High School
2007 Joseph Mazzella
Mt. Vernon High School
2008 Robert Jordan
Pleasantville High School
2009 Philip DiRuocco
Irvington High School
2010 Hank Roth
Ardsley High School
2011 Frank Miele
Mahopac High School
2012 James Spano
Blind Brook High School
2013 Pat Amendola
Section One Baseball
2014 Jeff Caldara
Ardsley High School
2015 Joseph Wootten
Somers High School
2016 William Casey
Ossining High School
2017 Fio Nardone
Yorktown High School
2018 Rocky Pasquale
Keio Academy
2019 Matt Hillis
Fox Lane High School
2020 No Honoree due to Cancellation of Season due to Covid-19
2021 Marcel Galligani
White Plains High School
2022 Mike Bruno
Rye High School
2023 Scott Saunders
Byram Hills High School
PAST WINNERS
Hendrick Hudson H.S. Senior Michael Greiner
Recipient of The 2020 Helen Crossin-Kittle Scholarship
Lakeland H.S. Senior Evan Berta
Recipient of The 2020 Phillip J. DiRuocco Scholarship
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