The Board of Directors of the Billy Mason Memorial Foundation has announced Cameron Khuns, Spencerport Class of 2025, 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 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 by awarding a scholarship to like-minded student athletes. In so doing, the Foundation hopes to help young athletes and students fulfill their potential while exhibiting the same characteristics that Billy embodied. The scholarship is open to student athletes who are going to a four-year college, trade school, or are entrepreneurs intending to open their own business.
Cameron, who is a National Honor Society member, plans to attend Duquesne University. Ricky Lipani, Cameron’s basketball coach, says, “A two-year captain on both the varsity soccer and varsity basketball teams, Cam has truly been the definition of a student-athlete during his time at Spencerport, carrying an outstanding 4.7 weighted GPA. He has consistently demonstrated the highest levels of leadership, sportsmanship, and respect.” Jody Wyant, Cameron’s varsity soccer coach, says Cameron is a natural leader who leads by example. “On the field, he is not only a skilled athlete but also a strategic thinker who inspires his teammates to perform at their best. Off the field, Cameron’s leadership extends to his interactions with classmates and peers. He is always willing to lend a helping hand, whether it’s tutoring a fellow student or volunteering for community service projects.”
This year, the Board also honored Michael Soto II with a $1,000 scholarship. Michael is an award-winning four-year wrestler and National Technical Honor Society member who is going to Alfred State for trade school. One of Michael’s wrestling coaches, Christopher Gray, says “Without a doubt, Michael has the desire and determination to not only succeed in athletics but in the classroom and leadership world as well. A true example of high character and focus to ‘be the best’ on and off the mat.” Another wrestling coach, Wesley Woodworth, says, “This season, Michael was awarded our Ironman Award, which goes to an athlete who demonstrates outstanding character, work ethic, and is an overall great teammate.”
The Billy Mason Memorial Foundation is holding a fundraising golf tournament on July 19 at the Timber Ridge Golf Club to continue to be able to fund scholarships in Billy’s memory. To register to play, volunteer, make a donation, or be a sponsor, go to BillyMasonMemorialFoundation.org.
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