- April 22, 2024
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West Orange Babe Ruth baseball and softball teams took to the field for the ceremony.
Young athletes stood at attention for the national anthem.
West Orange Babe Ruth League President Tom Hardy welcomed everyone to the ceremony.
The Vandergrift family was present for the sign unveiling ceremony.
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Johnson spoke about Scott Vandergrift’s impact on youth baseball and the community.
Former Ocoee City Commissioner and league president Gary Hood talked about how deserving Scott Vandergrift is of the park renaming.
Ocoee City Commissioner George Oliver III shared some stories about Scott Vandergrift.
Mayor Rusty Johnson reflected on the impact Scott Vandergrift had.
Scott Vandergrift’s grandson, Brent Deitrick, far left, and his daughter, Donna Deitric, and son, Lee Vandergrift, far right, were thrilled with the revealing of the new park sign.
West Orange Babe Ruth baseball and softball teams lined up along the field for the opening day ceremony.
Mayor Rusty Johnson threw the opening softball pitch.
Scott Vandergrift’s grandson, Brent Deitrick, threw the opening baseball pitch.
City Commissioner George Oliver III, City Commissioner Richard Firstner, Mayor Rusty Johnson, Brent Deitrick, Dawson Deitrick, Donna Deitric, Lee Vandergrift and City Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen posed for a photo with the sign.
The Ocoee community and the West Orange Babe Ruth League honored the memory and legacy of Mayor Scott Vandergrift Saturday, Feb. 29, by officially renaming Central Park as Vandergrift Central Park.
Before baseball and softball action got started for the season, a ceremony was held at center field on one of the baseball diamonds. Elected officials spoke and members of the Vandergrift family were recognized before a new sign was unveiled.
Mayor Rusty Johnson threw the opening softball pitch, while Scott Vandergrift’s grandson, Brent Deitrick, threw the opening baseball pitch.
