The Hershey High School Athletic Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations. 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). 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. Susan and Mary Ann (Boys Swimming) and Chris (Boys Tennis) not only made the teams but earned their varsity letters as well. 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 . August 11, 2021 at 9:28 a.m. Hes a loyal supporter for 70 years and still going. By the time Lynseys KHS career was over, her name was etched atop the Kingston Girls Basketball Record Book. Philip R. Brown Jr. (1977) Track, Wrestling, Coach. The National High School Hall of Fame is a program of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) that honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to high school sports or performing arts. John moved from New York to Boulder, Colorado in 1980, and currently resides in Denver. While at Kingston, Richard coached the Junior Varsity Football, Modified Soccer and Junior Varsity Soccer teams. Tay Fisher, a 2004 grad who remains the all-time scorer and 3-point shooter in basketball. She was the Section 9 Player of the Year in 98 and still holds the school record with 909 blocks. Charlie continued his baseball career at Kingston, twice becoming a First Team All-DUSO performer as a pitcher and outfielder. Vince, along with his wife Jean who is also a 1946 KHS graduate, have shown their support for their alma matter by attending thousands of KHS football games and special events throughout the years. The Hall of Fame Committee announced. She went on to receive the first full athletic womens scholarship from Syracuse. The following is the selection format for individuals who are deserving of honor on the Franklin High School Wall of Fame. Girls Wrestling Section 9 Champion . He was also an All DUSO first team selection in football, basketball, and baseball. Joe then earned a Silver Medal in the High Jump (6-8. He has been involved with sports reporting and broadcasting since 1968, his junior year at KHS. He led both the team and league in scoring his last two seasons. * Ed Mills (1965) Three-sport athlete who went on to become KHS winningest baseball coach. As a player, Charlie possessed a unique and rare quality, the ability to make his teammates better. After maintaining a 95 average in KHS, Doreen went on to attend American University, where she continued to compete in basketball. Heather was a versatile athlete as she also played Girls Varsity Basketball and Softball for three years at KHS. . 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. All games with be played at the USF Softball Stadium, which has a 1,500-seat capacity for fans. KINGSTON, N.Y. >> Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 class of the Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame. 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. In 1997, he founded and became the CEO of Cue Ball LLC, a leading advisory and brokerage firm serving the global media, communications and entertainment industries. Students/Families. . Thomas Maines, a 1938 graduate and four-sport star (baseball, basketball, football, track) regarded as one of Kingstons best athletes. A 1,000-point scorer with the Tigers, he went to to star at Holy Cross and played professional basketball in Germany and Turkey. Andrew Lowery - 1993-2012 Boys Soccer Coach. Thomas would eventually return to Kingston, where he operated a sporting goods store on the corner Broadway and Brewster Street, until he passed away in 1970. 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. During the season both he and Tommy Maines collected the most hits in a one game, four hits each. Dans play-by-play career coincided with Kingstons first DCSL Football Championship in 1976 and continued with titles in 1977, 1978, 1980, and 1981. National High School Hall of Fame Inductees. Wollyung went to Quinnipiac University, where she still holds the record with 1,595 career kills. View the Silver Lake Hall of Fame Booklet here. He won six DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) League Baseball Championships in nine years, 1928, 1930, 1931, 1933, 1935 and 1936. Considered by many to the best basketball player to ever come out of Kingston, Ronnie, dubbed the Kid by legendary KHS basketball coach G. Warren Kias, was a first team all Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Orange (DUSO) selection in 1949 and 1950. Comments (-1) OCIAA Senior . Dedicating herself to the sport she loved, she worked relentlessly to improve her all-around game. The 26th class of the Hamilton High School Athletic Hall of Fame includes 10 people who will be honored at an upcoming banquet. In 1996, this legacy was recognized when M. Clifford Miller School named their softball field, Pat Burke Field in her honor. * Floyd Richard McCormick From 1968-88, McCormick coached the golf team to nine league championships, three section crowns. Genoa-Kingston High School Hall of Fame. After a successful college career, Eileen continued running by participating in local road races. Throughout the years, Dan has been able to interview many from the national spotlight. The game, against Pine Bush, starts at 1:30 p.m. That night, the Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony will be held at the Chateau, 240 Boulevard, state Route 32, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are now available: $30 for adults, $20 for children under 12. During her career under Coach Sandy Mancuso Lopez, Heather developed into one of the most feared Volleyball players in the area and across the state. Fax: (618) 351-9603. As of 2019, a total of 482 individuals have been inducted since the first class in 1982. For the next twenty years, her softball teams would go on to win four Division, six League and eight Section titles-with five of those Section titles being consecutive wins, from 1977 to 1981. After a brilliant career at Siena, he would join the Harlem Globetrotter in 09. He helped the Maroons to their first solo DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) Championship since Tommy Maines led Kingston to the title in 1936. When he graduated, he had eclipsed Bock as all-time scorer (973). Its here where Kelly made her mark for the next six years becoming arguably the greatest tennis player in KHSs history. During that same three-year span, she scored 1147 points. A sub-committee of coaches approved this selection format on March 3, 2004. . Rubbing elbows with sport personalities such as NY Yankees Phil Rizzuto, Frank Messer, Bill White, Bucky Dent, Lou Pinella, and Bob Lemon. KHS Athletic Hall of Fame The purpose of the Athletic Hall of Fame is to honor and recognize men and women athletes, coaches, or community members who have made significant contributions to Kirkwood High School athletics. As Lynseys College Coach, Karen Haag, stated, Lynsey has always been a leader and a winner. * Leon Randall (1950) Undefeated golfer in school and the all-time winner in the Ulster County Mens Amateur Championship (Herdegen). Costello, who died in 2011, will be inducted into the Kingston High School Hall of Fame in October. 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. Following graduation, Kerry continued playing softball when she attended Colgate University to study mathematical economics. There, on a full basketball scholarship, she became the starting point guard for the next four years. She earned varsity letters all four years and was honored in 1976 for her sport by receiving the Lucille H. Verhulst Sportswoman Award. 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. Kelly continues to give back to her community by volunteering whenever possible in helping children learn the game of tennis. in as many years. She was a pioneer for girls running as she became the first KHS female to earn a trip to the New York State Cross Country Championships in 1975 as a member of the newly founded Kingston Cross Country team. In softball, Kerry was named a Daily Freeman All- Star three years in a row and was selected for the All-State team. Coming from a long family line of accomplished athletes, Lynsey didnt disappoint. 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Billy Costello, left, punches Alexis Arguello in a 1986 fight. Ed graduated West Point in 1954 as a Second Lieutenant, then spent four years in the U.S. Air Force until 1957 and was promoted to Major in 1963 in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. She became the schools first female state champion when she won the 3000 in 78. 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. The Maroon Linksmen were the reigning DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) Champions and a three-peat Section Nine Titlist in 1965, 1966, and 1967. In addition to being the second woman in KHS history to score over 1,000 points in her KHS basketball career, Doreen holds the current record for most career rebounds (822), most rebounds for a single season (366) and most rebounds per game in a single season (16.7). Coach Holloway was the first female elected President of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) and served in that role in 1992. 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. Eileen was a three-time DCSL (Dutchess County Scholastic League) Cross Country Champion in 1975, 1976, and 1977 and a two-time Section One titlist in 1975 and 1977, with a second-place finish in 1976. His career has taken him to more than 60 countries around the globe. They had a share of the DCSL Titles as well in 1977, 1981, and 1982, winning both the League Meet and Section One Championships in 1981. He led the basketball team in scoring as a sophomore and recovered three fumbles and getting an interception in the 1952 Army-Navy game. Kingston High School Athletics. 212. Charlie was also an accomplished bowler in the area. 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. 1301 E. Walnut St. Carbondale, IL 62901. He finished his college basketball career as the programs second leading rebounder of all-time. The award is named after Kathy Stewart Holloway. Ticket availability to be announced. 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.. Susan is a three-time cancer survivor who competes on a national level in the U.S Master Swimming Program and is ranked nationally in her age-group. * Phil Brown (1977) First KHS wrestler to make the state tournament and who went to become a collegiate All-American. Its a feat that has never been duplicated in DUSO Basketball League history (1923-1971). On offense, Heather excelled in serving and kills, scoring many service aces and hitting scorching, but precise, kill shots. Their mission is to honor past teams, athletes, coaches and contributors of Bethel School District.