Scholarship Criteria:
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Must complete the Bill Newman Sportsmanship Essay
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Must show good sportsmanship
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Must be a graduating senior of a Scioto County, Ohio High School
- Must attend an accredited college or university
Bill was an advocate of youth and sports for most of his life. He was a retired OHSAA official for baseball, basketball, football, softball and volleyball. Through his 50-plus years of officiating and his 29 years of coaching American Legion Baseball, he was privileged to mentor and touch many lives. His teams won many league championships and one state championship. Several of his players went on to play major league baseball. He officiated in district, regional, and state tournament games. He was inducted into the OHSAA Officials Hall of Fame and into the Portsmouth High School Hall of Fame. He was honored with the signing of a star on the Portsmouth Floodwall. Bill received numerous honors and recognitions throughout his career for his many sports accomplishments. Bill always believed his greatest accomplishment was the love and support of his family. HOT-CHAMALE!