Duke's Peter Ortale Scholarship

The Duke's are proud to announce a donor has created a Duke's scholarship in honor of Peter Ortale, a Pennsylvania high school player who attended Duke University and was killed on 9-11 in the World Trade Center. For those of us who knew Peter, he was a relentless competitor, an unselfish team player and a compelling leader. He had the qualities that define the consummate Duke's player.

Duke Professor Michael Gillespie recalls a former student who died in the Sept. 11 attacks, and explores the struggle between good and evil. In Remembrance of 9/11 Victim Peter Ortale.

Ted Silary captures Peter in a excellent story he authored in May, 1982 ( You can read it here - www.tedsilary.com).

All of these players exemplify Peter's attributes and richly deserve the award and this recognition. We are proud to announce the recipients of the Duke's Peter Ortale scholarship award: