Ron Baker, MASH Class of 1970, was a gifted athlete who enjoyed the sport of baseball as early as he could swing a bat. A talented player on the Mechanicsburg High School team, Ron helped create a championship team. He also played baseball at West Chester State College.
Ron was dedicated to playing on the Mechanicsburg Twilight League Team for years. He loved the game and became a beloved coach for Little League, high school and the Twilight League team. In 2015, Ron was inducted into the Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame for his contributions to the sport.
Ron loved the outdoors, hiking, kayaking, camping, gardening, playing golf with friends, and will be remembered for his knowledge and passion for the sport of baseball.
His family is offering a $1,000 scholarship in his memory to an MASH senior who has been an active member of the Mechanicsburg Area High School baseball or softball team for at least 2 years. Playing in other leagues is a bonus.
Other Scholarship Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrates good character and citizenship through participation in community, academic, artistic, and/or additional athletic activities.
- A student completing graduation requirements at Mechanicsburg High School in the award year.
- Proof of acceptance at a U.S. accredited two-or four-year undergraduate program at a post-secondary institution (college, trade school, or university.
- Demonstrates financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or its equivalent.
- High school academic achievement with a 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrates good character and citizenship through participation in community, academic, artistic, and/or additional athletic activities.