D’Errico named Alberta E. Crowe Award Winner

ARLINGTON, Texas - In her application essay for the Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow Award, Heather D'Errico wrote about how her brother, Marc, won the Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Award back in 2003. Upon accepting his award, Marc predicted that one day his little sister would join him as a Star of Tomorrow.

That prediction has come true as Heather D'Errico has been selected to receive the 2010 Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow Award. The award is presented annually by the United States Bowling Congress to recognize a female high school senior or college student who competes in the sport of bowling.

"Watching my brother's accomplishments growing up, I have looked up to him and was determined to follow his footsteps," D'Errico said. "Not only am I extremely honored to win such a prestigious award, but I am grateful to make my brother and family proud for believing in me all these years."

A junior at Robert Morris University of Illinois majoring in Applied Health Professional Studies, D'Errico is starting her third season on the bowling team. She took over as team captain last season, and her coach, Dale Lehman, said she has been a huge contributor.

During her sophomore season, she took the individual title at the Boilermaker Classic, one of five top-five finishes, and was named to five all-tournament teams.

"Heather has learned how to lead not only with her bowling game, but also by listening to her teammates and offering advice to help them when needed," Lehman wrote in his recommendation letter.

D'Errico also has been performing well off the lanes. She has been on the Dean's List each quarter at Robert Morris and was named to the National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association (NCBCA) Academic All-America team in each of her first two seasons.

This past summer, she earned the American Council on Exercise (ACE) national certification in personal training and works part-time at a fitness club to help pay college expenses.

D'Errico is the 50th recipient of the Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow Award, which is named in honor of the seven-term president of the Women's International Bowling Congress. The award is presented to a female high school senior or college student who competes in the sport of bowling and shows star qualities such as distinguished bowling performances on the state and national levels, academic achievement, and extracurricular and community involvement.

The award winner receives a $6,000 scholarship that will be presented at the annual USBC Convention. This year's convention is scheduled for April 28-May 1 in Reno, Nev.

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ALBERTA E. CROWE STAR OF TOMORROW AWARD WINNERS

Year, winner, hometown

1961 Betty Kuczynski, Cicero, Ill.

1962 Joy Abel, Lansing, Ill.

1963 Judy Soutar, Leawood, Kan.

1964 Ann Bosworth, Belleville, Ill.

1965 Karen Linton, El Paso, Texas

1966 Betty Jo Crow, Fairway, Kan.

1967 Mildred Ignizio, Rochester, N.Y.

1968 Pamela Carver, Phoenix, Ariz.

1969 Janice Sue Reichley, Dallas

1970 Cheryl Robinson, Destrehan, La.

1971 Rosalyn Raab, San Antonio, Texas

1972 Karen Gustafson, Sunland, Calif.

1973 Leslie Ferris, Arlington, Va.

1974 Pam Dusek, Ontario, Calif.

1975 Donna Adamek, Apple Valley, Calif.

1976 Regina Loveall, Amarillo, Texas

1977 Kathy Kirst, San Antonio, Texas

1978 Nikki Gianulias, Vallejo, Calif.

1979 Audrey Gable, Whitehall, Pa.

1980 Tish Johnson, Panorama City, Calif.

1981 Shelley Johnson, Toledo, Ohio

1982 Vicki Parker, Pelham, N.H.

1983 Laura Dulisse, Blauvelt, N.Y.

1984 Kristine Gross, Citrus Heights, Calif.

1985 Becky Kregling, Stratford, Conn.

1986 Lori Benge, Wichita, Kan.

1987 Dionne Lee, Modesto, Calif.

1988 Lynda Norry, Concord, Calif.

1989 Stefanie Marek, Wilmington, Del.

1990 Kelly Everding, Arvada, Colo.

1991 Laura Ross, Mahwah, N.J.

1992 Kari Murph, Dayton, Ohio

1993 Elizabeth Johnson, Niagara Falls, N.Y.

1994 Pamela Inloes, Modesto, Calif.

1995 Kassy Hyman, Dyer, Ind.

1996 Michelle Ewald, St. Claire Shores, Mich.

1997 Kimberly Claus, Mesquite, Texas

1998 Diandra Hyman, Dyer, Ind.

1999 Amy Rocco, Phoenix

2000 Robin Crawford, Hendersonville, Tenn.

2001 Melissa Bellinder, Fullerton, Calif.

2002 Anita Manns, Austin, Texas

2003 Lindsey Coulles, Centerville, Ohio

2004 Amanda Burgoyne, Newport, Minn.

2005 Cassandra Leuthold, Blackhawk, S.D.

2006 Josie Earnest, Vandalia, Ill.

2007 Joi Bell, Pflugerville, Texas

2008 Brittni Hamilton, Webster, N.Y.

2009 Ricki Williams, Wichita, Kan.

2010 Heather D'Errico, Rochester, N.Y.