Brooklyn Tech Football
ADAM J. CIRILLO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
History of the Adam J. Cirillo Foundation
The Adam J. Cirillo Foundation was formally established on June 19th, 1968 as a charitable trust. It was named after the legendary football coach of Brooklyn Tech, Adam J. Cirillo.
With a donation by Arthur R. Stelljes, the Board of Directors began its quest to assist worthy and deserving graduating football players of Brooklyn Technical High School to acquire a college education.
Adam Cirillo felt that football players were disadvantaged in their quest to compete with other students who solely devote their time to study while performing no extra-curricular activities for the school. Conversely, Adam felt participating in football enhanced both mind and body while developing leadership qualities and the work ethic necessary to succeed in life.
His players and friends believed so strongly in Adam’s philosophy, that they established the Adam J. Cirillo Scholarship Foundation to honor the impact he had on so many of his player’s lives. The first recipients of the scholarship were awarded $100 in 1968. Gradually, over the years, the scholarship was increased and today the award to a graduating Tech football player is $30,000.
The AJC Scholarship Foundation oversees two major fund raising activities, the Brooklyn Tech Football Hall of Fame and the Joe and Pat Cuzzocrea Annual Golf Outing. Additionally, the AJC Scholarship Foundation participates in the Team Awards Dinner and the Adam J. Cirillo Classic Homecoming Game.
The founding members of the Adam J. Cirillo Scholarship Foundation were Norman Carney, Arthur R. Stelljes, Dr. Joseph DeVita, Vincent A. Dioguardi and of course, Adam J. Cirillo.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Adam J. Cirillo Scholarship Foundation is to award educational scholarships to worthy and deserving Brooklyn Tech High School football players in their pursuit of a college education.
Additionally, the AJC Scholarship Foundation seeks to award grants to deserving community and /or organizations that further charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational pursuits.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Foundation is to award educational scholarships to worthy and deserving Brooklyn Tech High School football players in their pursuit of a college education.
Additionally, the Foundation seeks to award grants to deserving community and /or organizations that further charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational pursuits.
Adam J. Cirillo Scholarship Foundation Organizational Chart and Committees
Board of Trustees
Co-presidents: Pat Cirillo Cuzzocrea, Joe Cuzzocrea
Trustees: Joe Macchia, Phil Bellino, Rick Turnbull, Rina Cuzzocrea, Joe Cuzzocrea, Charlie Pomaro
Hall of Fame Committee
Co-Chairs: Joe Cuzzocrea, Jim DiBenedetto
Members: Pat Cuzzocrea, Charlie Pomaro, Phil Bellino, Rina Cuzzocrea, Tom Wieboldt
Additional Members: Chris Colombo, Vic Dasaro, Oneil Williams, Mike Halkitis, Eric Smith
Nominating Committee: Joe Cuzzocrea, Jim DiBenedetto, Tom Wieboldt
Selection Committee: Joe Cuzzocrea, Jim DiBenedetto, Tom Wieboldt
Scholarship Committee
Co-Chairs: Pat Cuzzocrea, Joe Macchia
Members: Brian Pugh, Eric Smith, Phil Bellino, Joe Cuzzocrea, other available members
Journal Committee
Chair: Charlie Pomaro
Members: Rina Cuzzocrea, Tom Wieboldt
BTHS Hall of Fame Construction Committee
Chair: Vic Dasaro
Members: Tom Wieboldt, Charlie Pomaro, Rick Turnbull, Chris Colombo
Jacket Committee
Chair: Rina Cuzzocrea
Members: Jim DiBenedetto, Herve Damas
Historians: Tom Wieboldt, Paul Pisano
Website: Rick Turnbull, Chris Colombo
Communications: Eric Smith
Name Tags: Mike Halkitis