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May 19, 2009 See Below For Winners Announced! "The Ilio DiPaolo Memorial Golf Classic" June 8, 2009 |
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Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Awards Night Winners Announced On May 19, 2009! These scholarships are awarded to individuals who excel in academics as well athletics, while contributing to their family and community. This idea to create an Award and Scholarship in the name of Ilio DiPaolo was through the efforts of Bud Carpenter, Randy Ribbeck, Jim Kelly and the entire Buffalo Bills Organization. They felt that his strong belief in education, athletics and family were essential for success. Ilio also believed that as your success grew so should the support you give your community. The first year we were fortunate to give 2 scholarships through the financial support of many friends, organizations, businesses and individuals we didn’t even know. Then came “Legends”, the idea of Mark Stone, to bring Pro Wrestling back to Buffalo in the name of Ilio DiPaolo raising over $350,000 for Children’s Hospital, Buffalo Police Athletic League, Hunters’ Hope and many other organizations. The Scholarship Fund has also grown through the South Shore Rotary Club Memorial Golf Outing, the Romulus Club Sports Nite and the Celebrity Chef Dinner. A special recognition goes to all the people who have volunteered their time to make the “Scholarship Fund” a successful reality! 2009 Scholarship Award Winners 2009 Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Award Winner: Jared Messina Cheektowaga High School In honoring the memory and the high ideals of Ilio DiPaolo, we are proud to announce this award providing recognition and financial aid to this deserving college bound athlete, who has become an accomplished wrestler through dedication, skill and sportsmanship, while maintaining scholastics and citizenship. 2009 Gary Castanza Award Winner: Carlene Sluberski Fredonia High School The Gary Castanza Award is named after the legendary Martial Arts Sokie and owner of Universal Martial Arts Academy, Gary Castanza. He was revolutionary in his field, training police and security forces along with Green Berets. His audiovisual tapes were just the beginning and led to training NFL players. His endless support of charitable organizations and individuals showed his belief in community and family. 2009 “Destroyer” Wrestling Award: Kenneth Betts Fredonia High School The “Destroyer” award is named after Pro Wrestling Hall of Famer Dick Beyer. Dick wrestled for and captained the Syracuse football team to their 1 st Bowl appearance. Recently inducted into the Greater Buffalo Hall Of Fame, his tireless and endless effort to support our community is legendary! The Destroyer still takes high school wrestlers back to Japan every summer to compete in the National Tournament. Ryan Needle, past award recipient, traveled in his early youth with the Destroyer to Japan. 2009 Bill Hein Award Winner (Most Dedicated): Matthew Peters East Aurora High School The Dedicated Wrestler Award honors Bill Hein whose love and dedication to wrestling promoted our sport on all levels nationally and in our area. This award goes to a wrestler who displays that love and commitment to wrestling. 2009 Cauliflower Alley Club Award: Clayton Reeb Cheektowaga High Schooli> The Cauliflower Alley Club is an association of past, present and future champions, combatants and allied personages joining in celebration and recognition of fellowship within the wrestling world. 2009 St. Francis Captains Award Brandon McLean In the late 1980’s St. Francis High School wrestling tournaments began honoring Ilio DiPaolo and awarded the Ilio DiPaolo Award annually. Upon Ilio’s passing the football program dedicated their season to Ilio DiPaolo and proceeded to win their league championship. They still continue to name their captain after Ilio DiPaolo. 2009 Tom Sestak & Tom Day Lineman Award John Urshel Canisius High School This award is named after two of the best and most popular lineman to ever wear a Buffalo Bills uniform through the AFC Championship years. These two owned the line of scrimmage. The Buffalo Bills Alumni, a major sponsor of the Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund, are proud sponsors of this award. |
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Past Scholarship Winners 1996 - 2008 ILIO DIPAOLO AWARD 1996 Greg Bentley (Ripley) 1997 David Guarino ( Lake Shore) 1998 Ryan Bentley (Ripley) 1999 Greg Tompsett (Falconer) 2000 Brian Tatar (Sweet Home) 2001 Chris Purtell (Pioneer) 2002 Chris Terranova ( Lancaster) 2003 Ryan Needle (Newfane) 2004 Joe Calderon (Eden) 2005 Kane H. Smith (Salamanaca) 2005 Matthew Mazgaj (Southwestern) 2006 Alexander Siedlecki (Clarence) 2007 Matt Mariacher (Iriquois) 2008 Christopher Conti (Fredonia) BILL HEIN AWARD 1998 Chris Fairbank (Southwestern) 1999 Andy Johnson (Southwestern) 2000 Joseph Glinsky (Iroquois) 2001 Dan Uderitz ( Albion) 2002 Ryan Felz (Springville) 2003 Daniel Murrrer (Williamsville East) 2004 Brandon Monin (Lancaster) 2005 Errick Cholewa (Starpointe) 2006 Michael Bunn (Eden) 2007 John Taylor (Lockport) 2008 Mark Lewandowski(Lancaster) GARY CASTANZA AWARD 1997 Dan Dixon (Niagara-Wheatfield) 1998 Adam Kampff (East Aurora) 1999 Brian Hanselman (Sweet Home) 2000 Robert Truman (Allegany-Limestone) 2001 Michael Sebaaly (Lancaster) 2002 Dan Faden (Amherst) 2003 Jamie Minner (Salamanca) 2004 Bradley Penhollow (Fakoner) 2005 Mike Rozbowski (St. Joseph's) 2006 Jamie Ott (East Aurora) 2007 Jacob Koshinski (Niagara Wheatfield) 2008 Matt Metzler (Salamanca) WRESTLING RECOGNITION AWARD 1996 Alonzo Roane ( Niagara Falls) 1997 Anthony Calandra (Sweet Home) 1998 Adam Brunner (Clarence) 1998 Sean Deland (Williamsville East) 1998 Joe DeBarbieri (Portville) 1998 John DeBarbieri (Portville) 1999 Dan Thrush (Canisius) 2000 Adam Rowe (Ripley) 2001 Brandon Booker (St. Francis) 2002 Derek Ostrowski (Lancaster) 2003 Larry Aceti (Niagara Falls) 2004 Jeremy Stopa (Newfane) 2005 Stephen Sanderson (N. Ton.) 2006 Reece & Lucas Mariacher 2007 Tom Rozborski (St. Joseph Colligate Institure) 2008 Eric Velez (Medina) “DESTROYER” WRESTLING RECOGNITION AWARD 1997 Josh States ( Lockport) 1998 Rashad Evans (Niagara-Wheatfield) 1999 Ryan Fralick (Falconer) 2000 Bill Prince (Frewsberg) 2001 Victor Arena (Salamanca) 2002 J.R. Roberts (Medina) 2003 William Sidey (Fredonia) 2004 Kevin Rosplock (Cassadaga) 2005 Justin Walp (Lewiston-Porter) 2006 Daniel Audy (Clarence) 2007 Salvatore Montesanti Jr. (Medina) 2008 Robin Broda (Eden) ST. FRANCIS CAPTAINS AWARD 1996 Peter Talty 1997 Robert Crummet 1998 Dan Puckhaber 1999 Nathaniel Suchyna 2000 Michael Radon 2001 William Seychew 2002 Adam Hass 2003 John Lambert 2004 Ralph Pignataro 2005 Nick MacDonald 2006 Pat Garvin 2007 Luke Tasker 2008 Corey Balcerzak |
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"Mike & Dennis, Just wanted to let you know that John Taylor, one of your 2007 scholarship recepients would have made you proud over the last two weeks of competition. He took 2nd at the Brockport Open and 3rd at the incredibly competitive U.B. OPen last weekend. In the semis, he feel 5 -4 to the 197 pounder who took 2nd in the Nationals last year. To be awarded the Most Dedicated Wrestler Award was by far one of the nicest things that ever happened to him. We'll keep you posted on all his doings in college." E-Mail Quote from: Mary & John Taylor Sr. November 7, 2007 |
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Ilio DiPaolo's - 3785 South Park Avenue, Blasdell, NY 14219 "A Family Restaurant with a Gourmet Touch!" Reservations: 716-825-3675 Serving Lunch Tuesday - Friday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Serving Dinner Tuesday - Friday 3:00 pm - Close Saturday from 2:00 pm & Sunday from 1:00 pm MONDAY ONLY OPEN FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS Click Here For Interactive Map and Directions SITE NAVIGATION Home - Restaurant Menus - The Champ & Legends Banquets - Catering - Store - Gift Cards - Customer Testimonials - Taras Mall - Contact Us - Scholarship Fund SITE MAP FIRST GROUP WEBSITE Copyright 2009 Ilio DiPaolo's all rights reserved No text or images can be used from this site without permission Site Developed by WNYWebsites web site development and hosting services, Cheektowaga NY 716-668-5223 X 8180 |
