Class of 1978: Chris McBee: Class of 1991: James Vess: Class of 2005: In the winter sports season of 1974-75, Richard took over the swimming program at KHS for the highly successful Ron Gabriele, who took the Assistant Director of Physical Education and Athletic Directors positions at Columbia-Greene Community College. Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the PHS athletic program and, in some cases, at both the college and professional levels through their participation as athletes, coaches or administrators are inducted annually at an Induction Dinner as part of the . The Lady Tigers also captured 3 OCIAA (Orange County Scholastic Athletic Association) Division l League Titles during her reign in 2004, 2006, 2007, to go along with a Regional Title in 2007. If you had to describe how good Heather Wollyung Maroney was as a Volleyball player, in just one word, it would be DOMINANT! He went on to star at North Carolina State. A 1986 graduate of Kingston High School, she excelled as a talented three-sport athlete on the KHS girls basketball, volleyball and track and field teams. The year 1971 marked the first time that a KHS swimming team had won, swept both the DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) League and the Section Nine Championships, Susans first year. During the 1947-48 season, Ed helped Kingston to an undefeated 20-0 record, a record 36-consecutive game winning streak, and a two-year combined record of 40-2. The U.S. Olympic Committee had decided earlier to take only two teams. At the Federation Cross Country Championships, she placed 3rd in 1976 and 5th in 1977, along with copping a 4th place finish at the NYSPHSAA Meet in 1977. The Strongsville High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee held the 32nd Annual "Athletic Hall of Fame" Induction ceremony on Thursday October 12th. Going into the hall will be Adrien "Tic" Langlois, the. Several of the many KHS coaches Dan has interviewed are Tony Badalato, G. Warren Kias, Dave Gettleman, Rick Clausi, Ed Mills, Tom Loughlin, Jerry Corrado, Glen Maisch, Jeramie Collins, Mike Rienzo Jr., Ron Kelder, Hugh Spoljaric, Dan McGrane, John Murphy, Joe Stoutenberg, Dick McCormick, Ron Cole, and Jeff Delisio. Charlie led the 12-2 Maroon and White to a 6-0 league record, leading the team in scoring (12.1 ppg.) Ferraro hit .585 his senior year and once scored 53 points as a member of the JV basketball squad. The 1988 graduate, a guard on the 1986 football team that won . The Arkansas High School. He was employed locally by IBM for 36 years and before his retirement earlier this year, he was a Global Procurement Manager. At 6-3, she was an imposing player in the middle and at the net. He followed that by capturing the Two-Mile run in record time (9:31.8) in the Section One (Class A) Meet held at West Point and finished 6th in the Two-Mile at the NYS Indoor Championships (9:34.5). The three dynamos were among the first in the state to break the barrier that for so long barred girls from participating on traditionally male athletic teams. The 1977 graduate went on to set the single-game scoring record at SUNY Ulster. Kelly, ranked as the 7th player in the Eastern Tennis Association, then joined the KHS Girls Varsity Tennis program in the fall of 1991 as a 7th grader. View the Silver Lake Hall of Fame Booklet here. Members of the Lincoln Northeast High School Athletic Hall of Fame board are Chuck Adams, Jeff Pierce, Lori Adams, Cindy Tyrrel-Hennen, Kari Amen, Clayton Heath, Mike Hosek, Marcia Motz. It should be noted that here was a conscious decision to create an objective process that rewards athletes/coaches that are truly outstanding. Lynsey led the team in scoring for three straight years, averaging 14.7 ppg. After a successful college career, Eileen continued running by participating in local road races. DENISE . Join the family! In thirteen seasons at the helm, his teams had a record of 61-41-4. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. A 1962 graduate of Kingston High School, he spent his years at KHS as a dynamic three-sport athlete-having played baseball, basketball and football. He is the current school record holder for most touchdowns in a career (37) and most points scored in a career (249). The Silver Lake Athletic Hall of Fame Committee always welcomes nominations. During those same two seasons, she garnered Player of the Year honors from both the Kingston Daily Freeman (Joining fellow Two-time Hall of Famer Doreen Benes as the only other KHS Girls Basketball player to receive the award twice) and the Middletown Record (Varsity 845), thus becoming the First KHS player to achieve this. Joe McDonald is the most dominant jumper in Kingston history, with his school records in the long, high and triple jumps still standing three decades later. Richard then graduated college and began working at BOCES, but when the Kingston City School District consolidated, some of the schools where he was teaching were incorporated into the Kingston City School system. Rubbing elbows with sport personalities such as NY Yankees Phil Rizzuto, Frank Messer, Bill White, Bucky Dent, Lou Pinella, and Bob Lemon. Doreen Benes Harney, a 1986 grad who became the second 1,000-point scorer in girls basketball history. The Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce the induction of the 2019 class of the Sparta High School Athletic Hall of Fame: Elizabeth Hanson Junker - 1992, Girls Basketball. Played a doubles match with former Wimbledon and U.S. Open Tennis Champions, Billy Jean King, and Virginia Wade (1994); Ranked number 5 in ETA (1994); Third place finish NYSPHSAA Tennis Championships (1995); Participated in International Tennis Tournament in Miami, FL. The dynamic athlete continued to play basketball when he attended North Carolina State University from 1952 to 1955, helping his team to clinch the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championships in 1954 and 1955. A 1975 graduate of Kingston High School, he was a world champion boxer who left a legacy both in the ring and in his hometown of Kingston. Coach Burke went on to become one the most influential and successful coaches in KHS history. In 1963, G. Warren Kias retired from the Kingston City School District after 36 years of service. At the Section One Championships, Joe jumped to a first-place finish in the Triple Jump with a KHS record leap of 46-8.50 while also setting a new Section One Long Jump Record of 23-0.75. In the 1935-36 season, Charlie, along with his brother Eddie and fellow Hall of Famer Tommy Maines, helped the Kingston Maroons (Schools nickname until the early 70s) to capture the DUSO League Basketball Pennant. As a player, Charlie possessed a unique and rare quality, the ability to make his teammates better. * John Big Ed Weaver (Class of 1948) A two-time All-Star on offense and defense that led Kingston to two DUSO championships. As a Junior (2006) and Senior (2007), Lynsey reached the pinnacle of her sport by being named the Section Nine Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The City of Kingston is thankful for his dedication. In 2011, Mr. Costello passed away from lung cancer but his legacy lives on. Joe reached the pinnacle of his sport once again by becoming the 1987 NYSPHSAA Indoor Triple Jump Champion (48-2), while earning a second-place finish in the Long Jump (22-8.50). * G. Warren Kias Kingstons first athletic director and champion coach in five sports. Jess Gathing reacts after reading the event program with a surprise his name listed as an inductee into the Kankakee High School Athletic Hall of Fame at the school Thursday night.. He became the statistician and halftime announcer on KHS football games on WKNY. The induction ceremony took place at the Strongsville Recreation Center and was well attended by family, friends, coaches and community members.The athletic hall of fame committee annually selects five worthy alumni to be inducted into the Hall . To put this in perspective, only one other player in the top 30 blockers had more than 33 solo blocks. There were no inductees selected in 2019. The legendary athlete lettered in four sports while attending KHS: baseball, basketball, football and track. KINGSTON, N.Y. Kingston High has revealed the 12 individuals and, for the first time, three teams that will be inducted into its Athletics Hall of Fame this November. But, in 1986, Joe not only qualified for three events, but placed an incredible second in both the High Jump and Long Jump, as well as gaining a third-place finish in the Triple Jump. To put this in perspective, no other previous player in KHS history ever scored over 300 points for their careers. winning matches against girls from Indonesia and Italy (1995); Ranked 38th in Nation 18 and under her senior year (1997); Three-time Kingston Freeman Basketball Honorable Mention selection and letter winner; KHS Basketball MVP two-times; 1997 American Legion Post 150 Female Athlete of the Year; Collegiate Academic All-American; Four-time ACC Academic Honor Roll student-athlete; Two-Time University of Virginia Womens Tennis Team Captain and MVP; Participated in two NCAA Tournaments; Helped Virginia win its first ECAC Division l Title in 10 Years; Compiled an overall record of 21-6 as a Junior (13-3 in Singles); Senior year record of 24-11 (Singles) and 23-10 (doubles); 2001 Awarded the Cissy Leary Sportsmanship Award from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association beating out women nominated from 88 other schools; 2005 graduate of UNC School of Law; Assistant Athletic Director at Meredith College (2006-09) in Raleigh, NC where she helped lead the Womens Tennis Team to two NCAA Tournaments and one Conference Championship; 2012 helped organize the London Olympics Torch Relay event while working at Oxford University in England. As of 2019, a total of 482 individuals have been inducted since the first class in 1982. Throughout his eighteen year coaching career, Coach Burke led his football teams to an overall 87 wins, 6 Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Orange (DUSO) titles and watched his team go undefeated for three consecutive years in 1956, 1957 and 1958-setting a school record for the most consecutive wins (20). Genoa-Kingston High School Hall of Fame. Mike Ferraro, a 1962 grad who starred in baseball, basketball and football. As a four-year member of the basketball team under Coach G. Warren Kias, Big Ed developed into one of the best big men ever to play at KHS. When Kingston High Golf Coach, Harold Hathaway, suddenly passed away in November of 1967, Richard was appointed as the new head coach for the 1968 season. Kingston High School Athletics. He is the Tigers' all-time winningest coach with 372 victories in 28 years guiding the basketball team. Forty-Nine years ago, in September of 1969, Dan began broadcasting Kingston High School Football, joining the WKNY 1490 Radio Team as a statistician and the half-time/postgame announcer. Kelly competed on the Womens Tennis Team for 4 years under Coach Phil Rogers (Martina Navratilovas former coach). For 65 years, Vince worked steps away from Kingston High School on Prince Street, as the owner and operator of DeLuca Cleaners. He is Kingstons All-Time Winningest Coach with a career record of 372 wins and 113 losses in his 28 years of coaching. During the ceremony, he was presented with a monument in his likeness, which is now prominently displayed at Dietz Stadium. In softball, Kerry was named a Daily Freeman All- Star three years in a row and was selected for the All-State team. Doreens notable high school athletic career garnered a multitude of accomplishments and record breaking feats. The 16 members of the Halls Class of 2017 will be officially enshrined in an October ceremony. Please return completed form to: CCHS Athletic Hall of Fame. Next up came the Section One Open Championship Meet, where Joe successfully took home firsts in both the High Jump (6-10 and the Triple Jump (50-3), setting new KHS and Section One Records. Joes accomplishments are even more astonishing when you consider the fact that there were no home meets (Hence, No Home Field Advantage) held at Dietz Memorial Stadium from the years 1985-1989. Joe then qualified for the Pan-America Team in the horizontal jumps with a 23-11.50 leap in the Long Jump and flew 50-7.50 in the Triple Jump. The facility includes a shade canopy, an elevated, shaded hospitality deck and service amenities. A 2004 graduate of Kingston High School, he has been wowing crowds as a Harlem Globetrotter since 2009. A 1,000-point scorer with the Tigers, he went to to star at Holy Cross and played professional basketball in Germany and Turkey. John Edward Weaver, who was better known to both the Kingston fanbase and to his teammates as Big Ed Weaver, was truly one of Kingston High Schools most outstanding athletes to ever don a Kingston uniform. Possessing great timing and a nose for the ball, Heather became a tremendous defensive weapon as a blocker for the Tigers. In 1943, during World War ll, he was a crew member on the B-29s that flew out of Guam until the last day of the war. All told, Eileen won an astonishing 72 of 77 races during her scholastic track running career. The 2020 Inductees are: Bobby Fowler. To no ones surprise, Charlie led the team in scoring (12.9 ppg.) She still holds three records for rebounding and the school record also in the discus. Once again, Susan displayed her versatility as a swimmer. The intention of the Tiverton High School Athletics Hall of Fame is to recognize the athletic achievements and. Joe then competed at the Olympic Level (2001) in the Two-Man Bobsled, narrowly missing making the team by finishing third. In retirement, he stayed active in the sport by being a pro boxing judge. Keith Simmons, a 2003 grad who, with Fisher, spearheaded Kingstons powerhouse basketball teams from 2001-03. * Ed Mills (1965) Three-sport athlete who went on to become KHS winningest baseball coach. After failing to make the Freshman Football and JV Basketball teams as a 9th grader, he decided to give cross country a try as a Sophomore. She was inducted into the NHSACA Hall of Fame in 1998. Dan has been married to his wife Ellen for 31 years and has a step-son, Brian. The school mascot is the Yellow Jackets. In 2007, Keith was named Patriot League Player of the Year and MVP. online ticket portal closes on 10/14/22. He finished his professional boxing career with 40-2 record and was elected into the New Jersey boxing Hall of Fame. * Eileen Casey Pine (Class of 1978) Kingstons premier female distance runner. She had a 131-13 record, including going 85-0 against Section 9 opponents her last year years. In volleyball, the three-time All Star and Section 9 Player of the Year led her team to the state semi-finals for the first time in KHS history. He would remain in the position until his retirement in 1968. The 1988 graduate played six years with the Arizona Cardinals. Susan and Mary Ann (Boys Swimming) and Chris (Boys Tennis) not only made the teams but earned their varsity letters as well. Highly regarded by his classmates, teachers and coaches, Michaels legacy lives on through the Mike Hoffman Memorial Award, a scholarship given to KHS student-athletes who have displayed dedication and leadership in the sport of football. Her 19.2 still ranks #8 on the All-Time list. Joe would even jump over cars. Eileen continued her running career in both Cross Country and Track at Southwest Missouri State University, now Missouri State University, by setting school records as a Freshman in both the 3000 M run with a time of 10:13, and the 5000 M run in 17:49. Her offense and defense helped lead the Tigers to two section titles and their first state final four appearance in 07. . After working hard to rise up from a disappointing season his junior year, Varsity football coach, Frank Modica, put his faith in the young player and named him quarterback for the 1968 season. Began his career at Kingston High School in 1946, when he was recruited from Highland High School to resurrect the struggling KHS football program. and ran away with his third DUSO League scoring crown (16.0 ppg.) This performance earned him an All-American Honorable Mention Selection and an invite to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado. During his junior season (1971), John continued to build on his success, running to victory in every regular season meet, compiling a sparkling 11-0 record. Heather was named her teams MVP while carrying a 3.97 GPA during her second season in 2000, while leading the conference in kills per game: 4.39. Thomas Maines, a 1938 graduate and four-sport star (baseball, basketball, football, track) regarded as one of Kingstons best athletes. Silver Lake Regional High School Hall of Fame. The current record holder for most points scored in a single game (44), Ertha was selected for the Dutchess County Scholastic League (DCSL) first team three years in a row and was the top scorer for her team. Marissa Hewitt 1999. He won the WBC light welterweight championship in 1984 and fought a nationally-televised title defense in the Midtown Neighborhood Center. We are proud to acknowledge those who have contributed to Pioneer pride, their community and to society at large. As a Freshman in 1999 for the Bobcats, she was selected to the All-Northeast Conference Second Team. Following graduation, Kerry continued playing softball when she attended Colgate University to study mathematical economics. Athletic Hall of Fame Recipient Galleries Class of 2018 Inductees Class of 2019 Inductees Class of 2020 Inductees Championship Teams Recognized The Plattsburgh High School Athletic Hall of Fame was started in 1993, and inducted its first class in October 1994. A music historian and failed drummer, hes written for numerous print and online publications and has shared with his son Ian and daughter Marguerite a love of reading, writing and record collecting. Nomination forms are available from the school office of the Athletic Director, or by continuing below on this page. A 1977 graduate of Kingston High School, she set the bar for generations of KHS girls basketball players to come, when she became the first woman in KHS history to score over 1,000 career points. While at Kingston, Richard coached the Junior Varsity Football, Modified Soccer and Junior Varsity Soccer teams. In 1971, he won the Rawlings Silver Glove Award while playing with the Rochester Red Wings, setting an international league record of 61 consecutive errorless games at third base. Dan has often stated that the key to why he has continued in the broadcasting profession is because he has thoroughly enjoyed working with the Radio Kingston 1490 WKNY family. He also coached the baseball team to two championships in the 40s and also was Athletic Director in the 60s. The Milford High School Hall of Fame Committee announced the Class of 2021 inductees into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame. It is here that Dan keeps the Kingston Sports Community informed of both the local and national sports scenes. Lynsey was more than just a scorer. Ed Parker, a 1984 Kingston High graduate and the 1983 Freeman Football Player of the Year, in an August 1987 photo. Following graduation, the multi-faceted athlete brought his talents to the prestigious Harvard University, where he continued his impressive football career. John stayed busy after the cross country season by competing in Winter/Indoor Track, though KHS did not have an official team. KINGSTON, R.I. - After a 12-day layoff, Rhode Island will return to action with five games at the Bulls Invitational hosted by South Florida. In track, she won 72 of 77 races. On October 27, 2015, the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame announced that Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball coach Bo Ryan and Green Bay Packers all-time leading wide receiver Donald Driver were selected for induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame's 65th Anniversary Class. He began his basketball career under the tutelage of Kingston High School Hall of Fame Coach G. Warren Kias in the 1934-35 season. From 1984-1987, Joe jumped his way onto the top spot of the Kingston High School Boys Track and Field Record Books. includes ceremony & reception dinner. At the Section One Class A Indoor Championships, he broke a 20-year old record in the Triple Jump with a leap of 48-5.50. He is the Tigers all-time winningest coach with 372 victories in 28 years guiding the basketball team. Depending on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event could be moved to spring 2021 or held online. At the NYSPHSAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Joe jumped his way to a State Title in the Triple Jump, breaking his own school record with a leap of 47-11.25 He also placed 7th in the Long Jump. About Consent. Three undefeated Tigers football teams are also being honored, from 1915, 1977 and 1978. The mission statement of the Hall of Fame Foundation, according to napahighhof.org, is to honor the school and its department of athletics by recognizing the achievements of former. Along with her college team, she played in the NCAA tournament and as a senior, was named Patriot League All-Star. In Track, Coach Kias produced championship teams in both the DUSO (1940, 1941, 1942, 1949, 1950, 1951) and Section Nine in 1949, 1950, and 1952. In the summer of 1934, Charlie pitched the American Legion Post 150 Junior Baseball Team to the NYS Championship. Check-in and cocktail hour begins at 5:30 with the dinner and ceremony scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person and $30 for children under 12. Most athletes dream of breaking records. In 1994 as a sophomore, Kelly became the first female in Section Nine to win a NYPHSAA title in her sport. We appreciate your patience while we work on the new and improved KSHOF . After graduating KHS, Lynsey took her talents to the College of Saint Rose, a Division ll school in Albany, NY. He set a meet record in the Long Jump (23-1.75) at the Arlington Relays while winning all three jumps for the second consecutive year. In a profession where change is the norm, (Moving on up the line), Dan has chosen to remain local and give back to his hometown by sharing his many talents in the broadcasting profession. Following high school, Mike began a career in professional baseball when he was drafted by the New York Yankees. After college, Mr. Drake caught the attention of the NFL and signed with the Arizona Cardinals, where he would play for six years. 15 best Super Bowl LVII parties in and around Ulster County, Stockade FC will play at Marist Colleges Tenney Stadium while Dietz Stadium is being renovated, After 18 seasons and a state championship, Mike Groppuso steps down as Kingston High School baseball coach, Town of Ulster revises policies for dealing with sports injuries, Soccer coach celebrates 50 years in Saugerties, Paltzonians gather at September 11thMemorial to honor the fallen,16 years later, Eight students injured in Kingston school bus accident, Father and son arrested for manslaughter in Saugerties, Kingston Highs 2023 commencement ceremony expected to be held much closer to home than originally feared, Update: Five Kingston students transported to hospital after suspected pepper spray incident at school, New Paltz officials concerned about large-scale development proposal. * Phil Brown (1977) First KHS wrestler to make the state tournament and who went to become a collegiate All-American. For additional information, contact the Athletic Director, Linwood Jerald at (336) 624-3563, Mackie Thompson at 336-813-4073. Ed was a first baseman for the 1947 and 1948 Baseball DUSO Champions. Richard "Dick" England, Class of 1950. and repeating as the leagues scoring champion (16.0 ppg.). Showing his versatility as a broadcaster, Dan also covered the Kingston High School Baseball games for several years during the 1990s. He then added two more DCSL (Dutchess County Scholastic League) titles in 1975 and 1976. c/o Athletic Director. This time, as an intercollegiate swimmer, she competed in the 50 and 100-yard backstrokes, 100-yard individual medley and was a member of the 200-medley relay squad. Known as a tenacious, ball-hawking defender, she combined exceptional anticipation along with quick hands to set the career steals record with 334 thefts, a record which still stands today. Attendance. * Heather Wollyung (Class of 1999) Kingstons dominant player at the net, leading the Tigers to back-to-back Section 9 volleyball titles in 1997-98. The high point in his rowing career was in Poughkeepsie when his boat, the favorite to win, lost to a tough Washington State team. There will be a dinner and meet-and-greet event in honor of the . The NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. KINGSTON, N.Y. >> The second class of Kingston Highs Athletic Hall of Fame has been announced. She was instrumental in leading the team to what was, at the time, its only two sectional titles in school history (2005, 2007) as well as its first appearance in the New York State Final Four (2007). The AAA Hall of Fame was created in 1995 behind the joint effort of the Arkansas High School Coaches Association and the Arkansas Officials Association. * Dan Reinhard (Class of 1970) THE voice of Kingston sports. Received the "Certificiate of Merit in Recognition of Outstanding achievements in the Fields of Athletics" from the Green and White Club of OU in 1967 and 1988. As a JuniorIn 2001, Heather led all of NCAA Division l in blocks per game averaging 2.13 and in solo blocks with an incredible 81. John quickly discovered running as his natural sport, having immediate success and as the saying goes, the rest is history.. Its a feat that has never been duplicated in DUSO Basketball League history (1923-1971). A league champion in track, he still holds the school record in the 3200. The Mike Hoffman Memorial Football Award is a scholarship given to those who best display dedication and leadership. We hope this journey today will spark your interest to come and visit the Hall in person. During his three-year varsity career, John developed into the premier distance runner in KHS history in both Cross Country and Track, breaking school and course records wherever he went.