The Board of Directors of the Billy Mason Memorial Foundation has selected Kyle Milburn 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, and the Foundation hopes to help young athletes and students fulfill their potential while exhibiting the same characteristics that Billy embodied.
Mike Marcone, varsity soccer program assistant, says, “As a coach, you are always looking for that one player who can lead by example, lead vocally and always push himself and those around him to be better. Kyle sets the bar high for those around him and even higher for himself. He is intrinsically motivated to be the absolute best that he can be and he takes it upon himself to lead his team to victory. Kyle is the first person to celebrate his teammates’ success and always gives credit to others when he is successful himself. He loves his teammates and they love him back.”
Chris Somers, boys soccer program assistant coach, says, “Kyle has a natural curiosity and a thirst for knowledge that is truly inspiring. He has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and has earned his place among some of the best soccer players in Spencerport history. Kyle has always had the unique ability to be a dominating presence on and off the field. While he will lead the team in goals and assists for his career; he also did so with dignity and respect for his peers, coaches and opponents.”
After graduation, Kyle plans to continue his education at SUNY Cortland.
The Billy Mason Memorial Foundation is holding a fundraising golf tournament on July 20 at 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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