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Hoose Named Recipient Of Frank Hyde Memorial Scholarship

Giuseppe Hoose

Frank Hyde valued student-athletes who worked hard, not only in their chosen sport, but also in the classroom. He also admired those who gave of their time and talents to others, and achieved success while overcoming obstacles along the way.

That’s why Hyde, The Post-Journal sports editor from 1945-79, would have been a big fan of Giuseppe Hoose.

And that’s why Hoose, who received his diploma Friday night during Southwestern Central School’s commencement exercises at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, is the recipient of the 34th annual Frank Hyde Memorial Scholarship.

The $1,000 award is presented to the outstanding college-bound student-athlete in The Post-Journal’s circulation area of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Warren counties.

Hoose joins Southwestern alumni Jackson Rohm (1989), Matt Mazgaj (2006), Natalie Thorpe (2007), Jordan Powers (2015) and Wyatt Perry (2017) in an exclusive fraternity of which Hyde, who died in 1984, would have been most proud.

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Hoose plans to attend Hofstra University this fall where he intends to major in health sciences with designs on pursuing a career in the medical field. He will also be a member of the school’s Division I wrestling team.

If history is any barometer, the son of Joe and Johneen Hoose, should perform well on both fronts.

On the mat, Hoose posted a 178-57 record, including a third-place finish at the 2018 New York State Public High School Athletic Association championship in Albany. A three-year captain for the Trojans, Hoose also was a six-year letter winner, a three-time Section VI qualifier, a sectional finalist and a sectional champion. Owner of a school-record 178 career victories, Hoose also set a season takedown record (106), won multiple tournament titles and was named first-team all-league his senior year.

When he wasn’t wrestling, Hoose was also a team captain on Southwestern’s cross country team and also was a member of the track & field squad.

Scholastically, Hoose was an active member of the National Honor Society, ranked in the top 20 of his graduating class and maintained a 96 average. Along the way, he was recognized as Student of the Month and achieved honor-roll designation for eight consecutive semesters. As a leader, Hoose was the vice president of his class and a four-year student council member.

Away from school, he was involved in many organizations, including serving as a volunteer for the Red Cross and Heritage Nursing Home, and teaching Sunday school at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church.

Armed with those credentials, Hoose received the Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship last month at a banquet in Blasdell. The award is presented each year to a Western New York wrestler who excels on the mat, in the classroom and in the community.

Hoose checked all those boxes.

“Walking through the halls of Southwestern, you will hear peers teachers, administrators and coaches gleam with a sense of pride when talking about Giuseppe,” wrote Mark Arnold, Southwestern wrestling head coach, in his letter of recommendation. “His willingness to help others, volunteer his time in multiple organizations and be part of the community to help the youth or the elderly further exemplifies his outstanding character and leadership skills.”

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PJ Wendel is the chairman of the Chautauqua County Legislature. He is also a Southwestern alumnus and its current assistant wrestling coach, who has had a decorated high school, collegiate and international mat career that spans 30 years. In other words, he knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a champion.

Wendel includes Hoose in that category.

“I know we will see great things from him and he WILL put Chautauqua County on the map,” Wendel wrote in his letter of recommendation.

But, in many ways, Wendel believes Hoose already has.

“What I think stands out the most … is the path ‘Seppe’ has traveled the last three years,” Wendel said, “and how each setback forged the mettle of a young man who was not going to let anything stand in his way.”

Wendel noted that injuries derailed Hoose’s postseason goals during his sophomore and junior wrestling seasons, leaving him determined that Nothing would stand in the way of his goals as he prepared for this season.

“In the offseason, Seppe traveled anywhere to train, while making sure that every aspect of his wrestling was complete,” Wendel added. “As the season began, Seppe had a new vision and a new outlook, knowing not only was he working toward his personal goal, but the younger wrestlers on our team, and his workout partner – his younger brother, Dontae – would all look up to him for guidance and leadership.”

Added Wendel: “Seppe never turned away an opportunity to help or explain technique to another team member. As Seppe’s goal of a state title fell a bit short with a third-place finish, it was the respect and leadership that he gained and exuded that makes him a hands-down winner of this scholarship.”

Southwestern secondary principal Scott Cooper echoed those comments, describing Hoose as bright, energetic and incredibly well balanced.”

“He has been a significant contributor here at Southwestern, and I expect he will continue to do the same in all of his future endeavors,” wrote Cooper in his letter of recommendation.

Past winners of the Hyde Memorial Scholarship are: 1985, Steve Penhollow, Cassadaga Valley; 1986, Rich Crane, Sherman; 1987, Nancy Dornsife, Randolph; 1988, Mary Mansfield of Pine Valley; 1989, Jackson Rohm, Southwestern; 1990, Pam Crowell, Pine Valley; 1991, Cory Emory, Sherman; 1992, Ken Davenport, Falconer; 1993, Jennifer Tate, Falconer; 1994, Justin Johnson, Jamestown; 1995, Andy McMaster, Jamestown; 1996, Patrick Swanson, Sherman; 1997, Adam Beckerink, Frewsburg; 1998, Matthew Baideme, Westfield; 1999, Leigh Baumgart, Falconer; 2000, Craig Swanson, Jamestown; 2001, Trevor Cable, Frewsburg; 2002, Kathy Baum, Ripley; 2003, Ashley Kulju, Maple Grove; 2004, Rob Prinzi, Jamestown; 2005, Matt Mazgaj, Southwestern; 2006, Natalie Thorpe, Southwestern; 2007, Michael McGinnis, Falconer; 2008, Nicole Frederickson, Jamestown; 2009, Jennifer Andrews, Randolph; 2010, Mallory Deuink, Clymer; 2011, Joey Campion, Jamestown; 2012, Shannon Murphy, Falconer; 2013, Zachary Eklum, Jamestown; 2014, Jordan Powers, Southwestern; 2015, Zack Panebianco, Jamestown; 2016, Matthew Marsh, Jamestown; and 2017, Wyatt Perry, Southwestern.

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