Scholarships
Gary Hill Memorial Scholarship
The Niagara Junior Purple Eagles (NJPE) Hockey Organization issues the Gary Hill Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who exhibit evidence of dedication to Niagara Hockey, extracurricular activities, humanitarianism, and academic achievement. Since 1998, the total scholarship awards given by NJPE and the Hill family total $85,100.
The scholarship is named in honor of Coach Gary Hill who lived his life through these qualities. As a coach and friend to many young aspiring hockey players, he served as a respected role model by the hearts he touched. NJPE has given generous scholarships to our hockey organization since 1998. A plaque commemorating the scholarship winners is placed at Niagara University’s Dwyer Arena.
Scholarship forms will be placed in school guidance offices and at Dwyer Arena in March or April or you can contact Judy Villani at 278-4440 (work) or 716-579-3438 (cell) for more information.
Past Scholarship Winners
Grand Niagara Hockey Scholarship
1998 - Gary Terrana, Gene Carella
1999 - Joseph Connally, Nick Larratta
2000 - Jermy Lymburner, Michael Carella, Christopher Cavese, Michael Hamner
2001 - Michael McCarriagher, Martin DeRosa
2002 - Kevin Kramarz, Michael Maj, Jonathan Mercer
2003 - Nicholas Talarico, Ryan Schaal
Niagara Junior Purple Eagles Gary Hill Memorial Scholarship
2004 - Erin Andrejcak, Andrew Ingham
2005 - Russell Daniels, Melissa Jeckovich, Patrick Baker
2006 - Dan Dykstra, Robert Ultz
2007 - Brendan Bowers, Brandon Harbridge, Matthew Lalonde
2008 - Justin Dritschel, Daniel Peters, James Mills
2009 - Christopher Kulbago, Tyler Krulisky,Thomas Bullock, Sean Casilo
2010 - Joseph Grozio, Eugene Momgeon, Davis Kok, Nathan LaBarbera, David Evert
2011 - Matthew Koroschetz, Ryan Walerowicz, Michael Bos, Brandon Washburn, Kurt Beehler, Joshua Long
2012 - Richard Minicucci, Alexander Ahne, Dylan Gagnon, Sarah Stanczyk
2013 - Mark Grozio, Stephen Zafuto, Adam Stanczyk, Antonio Guerrucci
2014 - John Conti, Joseph Corio, Tom Corrao, Joseph Dobmeier, Lucus Hurtt, Joseph Langer, Mike Laurendi, Jake Schoelles
2015 - David Morgan, Evan Asklar, Robert Carroll, Nicholas Frame, Brandon Pratt, Angelo Vilardo, Alex Filicetti, John Nichols, Zachary Long, Michael Mokhiber
2016 - Austin Blair, Morgan Von Hedemann, Keegan Miller, Connor Daly, Michael Englert, Lila Toczek, Kaitlyn Dolan, Michael Sillett
Current Deadline is May 5, 2024
The above form can be used for current Applications
2014 Winners
John Conti
Joseph Corio
Tom Corrao
Joseph Dobmeier
Lucus Hurtt
Joseph Langer
Mike Laurendi
Jake Schoelles
2010 Gary Hill Scholarship winners pictured above from left to right: Dave Evert, Eugene Mongan, David Kok, Joe Grozio, Nathan LaBarbera.
2009 Gary Hill Scholarship winners pictured above from left to right: Sean Casilio
2008 Scholarship Winners
Justin Dritschel, Dan Peters, James Mills
Brenden Bowers, Brandon Harbridge and Matthew LaLonde