The Pete Antimarino Scholarship Fund

Thank you for your interest in The Pete Antimarino Scholarship Fund and Award. This program was established to honor the memory of Gateway’s legendary football coach Pete Antimarino, a dedicated educator and mentor who believed in the power of education to transform lives. Click the button above to learn more about the program, eligibility, and see the list of award winners.

We are proud to have supported these outstanding individuals in their pursuit of higher education. If you meet our eligibility criteria and share a similar passion for academic excellence and community engagement, we encourage you to apply for The Pete Antimarino Scholarship.

Funding the scholarship

Consider donating to The Pete Antimarino Scholarship Fund and help support student-athletes pursue their academic and athletic goals. Your donation provides financial assistance to deserving football players, allowing them to focus on their studies and athletic performance as the continue to the college level. By contributing to the scholarship fund, you directly impact the lives of these student-athletes, enabling them to excel both on and off the field. Your support plays a vital role in fostering the growth and success of these young individuals as they strive to achieve their educational and athletic aspirations. Join us in making a difference and invest in the future of student-athletes today. The Pete Antimarino Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization.

Our annual golf tournament brings together golf enthusiasts and supporters of the cause for a day of friendly competition and giving back. This not only helps raise money for the scholarship fund but also increases awareness and visibility in the community. Additionally, participants often have the chance to win prizes through contests and raffles, adding to the excitement of the day.

These outings can serve as a great way to engage with donors and supporters in a relaxed setting, fostering strong relationships and a sense of camaraderie. The funds raised from the event go a long way in supporting the mission of the scholarship fund and providing educational opportunities to deserving students.

Our Mission

Coach Walter “Pete” Antimarino was the head football coach of Gateway High School from 1958 through 1990. His accomplishments were many and his coaching touched hundreds of Gateway alumni. When Coach Antimarino passed away in 2017, an initiative began to fund a scholarship in coach’s honor. The award will foster and promote the values and character traits that were so important to Coach Antimarino and his loyal coaching staffs, along with thousands of former Pitcairn and Gateway High School alumni.

The Pete Antimarino Scholarship Fund is dedicated to the support and advancement of student athletes as they strive for both academic and athletic excellence. Our core mission revolves around offering financial aid to deserving student athletes, enabling them to pursue higher education while excelling in their sport. Through our comprehensive scholarship program, we are committed to empowering young aspiring athletes to realize their full potential both on and off the field, thereby fostering a culture of academic accomplishment, sportsmanship, and active community engagement. At the heart of our endeavors is the dedication to investing in the future leaders of our society and nurturing the next generation of well-rounded, accomplished individuals.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS OF COACH ANTIMARINO

• 38 Years as a Teacher and Coach at Pitcairn and Gateway High Schools

• 36 Years as Head Football Coach

• 32 Years Head Football Coach at Gateway with a .725% Winning Percentage

• Career Record of 256 Wins, 93 losses, and 13 Ties

• 7 WPIAL Appearances and 5 WPIAL Championships

• 18 Conference Championships

• Voted #1 in the State in 1969, 1972, and 1986

• First AAAA team to record 13 Wins in a Season

• 5 Undefeated Teams: 1965, 1969, 1972, 1974, and 1986

• 1986 Team Ranked #3 in the Nation in USA Today’s Final Rankings

• 3 Time Big 33 All Star Team Coach, Head Coach in 1975 and 1985

• Monroeville Dapper Dan Man Of The Year – 1975

• Numerous Local, Regional, and State Hall of Fames

• Pitcairn Citizen of the Year 1983

• Bishop Wuerl’s “Manifesting the Kingdom Award” 2001