The Board of Directors of the Billy Mason Memorial Foundation has named Mckenna Hussar as the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship awarded in Billy’s memory. Billy was a well-known Spencerport resident and three-sport star at Spencerport High School from 1969 to 1971. After his untimely death in May of 2021, friends and family established the Foundation in his memory.
The Billy Mason Memorial Scholarship Fund honors Billy’s commitment to athletic excellence, leadership, work ethic and personal integrity, and the Foundation hopes to help young athletes and students fulfill their potential while exhibiting the same characteristics that Billy embodied. Ms. Chelsea Antosh, mathematics teacher and girls JV soccer coach says, “Throughout Mckenna’s time at Spencerport and my time of knowing her, three distinct words come to mind: focus, grit, and heart. As an extremely goal-oriented person, Mckenna has consistently demonstrated a tremendous work ethic and drive to achieve both her academic and athletic goals.”
Tara Pittman, girls lacrosse varsity coach, says “Mckenna missed her entire lacrosse season last year due to a torn ACL. She was at every game and practice to support her team in a different role. She worked tirelessly in rehab and physical therapy so she could come back this year stronger than ever.”
Mckenna is on high honor roll and a member of the National Honor Society. She signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Utica University where she intends to study physical therapy.
The Billy Mason Memorial Foundation is holding a fundraising golf tournament on July 15 at the Timber Ridge Golf Club to continue to be able to fund scholarships in Billy’s memory. To register to play, make a donation, or get information about sponsorships, go to http://BillyMasonMemorialFoundation.org.
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