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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. 

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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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