The hall. KINGSTON, N.Y. The third class for the Kingston High School Athletics Hall of Fame, originally selected in 2020, will finally be honored on Friday, May 20. He continued his standout play in both sports at Army, earning All-American honors. . Overall, the team swam to a 12-3 record, including an undefeated DUSO League mark of 8-0. In the 1936 season, Charlie twirled his way to a 4-0 league record (5-0 Overall). The newest members of the Kingston and District Sports Hall of Fame were officially introduced on Tuesday night to city council. Eric Reese - 2003, Baseball, Football, Basketball. In 2007, Keith was named Patriot League Player of the Year and MVP. 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. JHS Athletic HOF Information | High School Athletics The Stonington High School Athletic Hall of Fame was established in January 2004. Willard Burke, who guided the football team to six titles, including three consecutive undefeated seasons from 1956-58. Ed Parker, a 1984 Kingston High graduate and the 1983 Freeman Football Player of the Year, in an August 1987 photo. On offense, Heather excelled in serving and kills, scoring many service aces and hitting scorching, but precise, kill shots. For Steve Porter, getting elected to the Vintage High School Athletic Hall of Fame involved a handful of stars aligning and subplots. * G. Warren Kias Kingstons first athletic director and champion coach in five sports. The school mascot is the Yellow Jackets. KINGSTON, N.Y. >> The second class of Kingston Highs Athletic Hall of Fame has been announced. and captured yet another DUSO League Scoring Title (14.6ppg.). The Hall, established in 1995, wasn't able to officially induct its 2020 class until last fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 ceremonies. He then moved to becoming the Color Analyst in 1973. KINGSTON, N.Y. >> The Kingston City School District has revealed the inaugural class of its new Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The 77-78 teams were coached by new inductees Tony Badalato and Ed Mills plus Dan McGrane. The intention of the Tiverton High School Athletics Hall of Fame is to recognize the athletic achievements and. She was a three-time ALL-NEC First Team Selection in 2000, 2001 and 2002, and led the NEC in hitting percentage, blocks for those seasons, as well as in kills for her last two years. The team was also honored as First Team All-Patriot League for three years. The Induction dinner and ceremony are currently scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Chateau in Kingston. Creating an athletics hall of fame by Liam Frawley High school gyms across the nation are filled with banners and plaques noting memorable events in school history championships, All-State performances, 1,000 point and 100 goal careers. G. Warren Kias was Kingston's first athletic director and champion coach in five sports. Attendance. Nomination forms are available from the school office of the Athletic Director, or by continuing below on this page. After graduating with a degree in Economics from Princeton, John worked for 20 years as an executive for media companies MCA, Ziff Davis, CBS and Rodale. Hall of Fame - Washington High SchoolWashington High School Home Athletics & Activities Athletics Hall of Fame Athletics & Activities Since 1988, Washington High School has inducted outstanding Warrior athletes into the Washington Hall of Fame annually. The Athletic Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization, established in 2012 to recognize and honor former student-athletes, coaches, and boosters/supporters who have made significant contributions to high school athletics in EMS ISD. The City of Kingston is thankful for his dedication. Inducted into the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame . 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). 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. Coached baseball at Lancaster High School for 12 seasons with a record of 172-45. He continues to run for fitness, while adding mountain biking, cycling, skiing, and fly fishing to his list of outdoor activities. Not one to rest on his laurels, Joe competed in August of 1986, in the NYS Empire Games Scholastic Division where he took home two Gold Medals for the Long Jump (23-11) and Triple Jump (48-11), setting new meet records. Basketball standout Willie Deane picked to run Schenectady parks At the time of his graduation, Ronnie shared the KHS record in basketball for most points scored in a single game (37) and had been selected for the All- DUSO first team two years in a row. She is married with two children and graduated with honors in biology at Syracuse, earned a masters degree from Harvard University, and a Ph. In 1994 as a sophomore, Kelly became the first female in Section Nine to win a NYPHSAA title in her sport. KHS finished the season with a superb record of 22-1. The inductees will be introduced during halftime of the Oct. 5 Homecoming football game vs. Middletown at Dietz Stadium. Athletics / Bethel Athletics Hall of Fame - Bethel School District Joe recorded the areas best jumps with leaps of 6-9 (High Jump), 24-1.75 (Long Jump) and 49-3 (Triple Jump). During the season both he and Tommy Maines collected the most hits in a one game, four hits each. All-time Herdegen wins leader Leon Randall holds up trophy after his win in 1980, one of 16 career victories in the tournament. Class of 2020: Denise Bates, Rick Butler, Jennifer Dicarlucci, Bob Jacovino, Conor Lander, Ricky McVay, Mark Overbye, Kara Sefcik, and the 1987 . Big Ed was a dominant football player for Coach Willard Burkes Fighting Maroons in the mid-forties. He finished his professional boxing career with 40-2 record and was elected into the New Jersey boxing Hall of Fame. He won the WBC light welterweight championship in 1984 and fought a nationally-televised title defense in the Midtown Neighborhood Center. 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. Annual Notifications. Alumni / Alumni Hall of Fame - Kirkwood School District As a player, Charlie possessed a unique and rare quality, the ability to make his teammates better. * Phil Brown (1977) First KHS wrestler to make the state tournament and who went to become a collegiate All-American. 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. He was a member of the Kingston Boys Varsity Golf team in his junior and senior years (1969, 1970). It was the first ever State Title for any athletic team in KHS history. She qualified for the state tourney and, in 94, became the first Section 9 player to win the state championship. At 6-3, she was an imposing player in the middle and at the net. Charlie smacked the ball around for a .353 average, while leading the team in runs batted in with 10. He became the statistician and halftime announcer on KHS football games on WKNY. Kingston won six more league titles in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, and 1987 and one Section One Championship in 1980 before Coach McCormick hung up his whistle and retired in 1988. The first class honors individuals who have contributed to the Tiger legacy as athletes, administrators, coaches and supporters. * Kim Kennedy Potocki (2002) State 400-meter hurdles track champion. The Maroon Linksmen were the reigning DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) Champions and a three-peat Section Nine Titlist in 1965, 1966, and 1967. 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. 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. 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. About Consent. Four Standout Athletes Headline 2022 Class of National High School Hall * John Cabell (Class of 1973) Kingstons premier male distance runner. With this victory, John became the first Kingston Athlete ever to win an individual New York State Championship. Between the years of 1979 and 1981, her team saw great success with an impressive 71 wins and only 4 losses. After winning the DCSL (Dutchess County Scholastic League) Championships, John placed 3rd in the Section One (Class A) Meet and 10th at the NYS Meet. In 1978, Billy won the New York Golden Gloves Open Championship and soon after, turned his passion into a professional career. 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. News - North Kingstown High School - rSchoolTeams The complete list of Hall of Fame biographies, provided by the Kingston City School District, follows: When you think of Charlie Bock, what should naturally come to mind is that he was just simply, a winner. 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. 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. In the 1970s and 1980s, he became the WKNY 1490 play-by-play announcer for the Kingston High School Boys Basketball team and, for both the SUNY Ulster and John A. Coleman Basketball programs as well. Silver Lake Regional High School Hall of Fame. In the summer of 1934, Charlie pitched the American Legion Post 150 Junior Baseball Team to the NYS Championship. After graduating from Kingston High School, Dan attended SUNY Ulster and Emerson College (Boston, MA) where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Business and Industrial Communications. John, despite falling twice in the rain and mud, came away as the NYS (Class A) Cross Country Champion in 1972. By 73 he was analyst and became play-by-play announcer in 1976. He was also an All DUSO first team selection in football, basketball, and baseball. In 1982, he was named manager of the Cleveland Indians and soon after, returned to coaching for the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles. His career has taken him to more than 60 countries around the globe. Voted Kingston High Schools Football Player of the 30s, Thomas led his team to the Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Orange (DUSO) Championship in 1936 and also won three DUSO titles for both basketball and baseball. This performance earned him an All-American Honorable Mention Selection and an invite to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Keith Simmons, a 2003 grad who, with Fisher, spearheaded Kingstons powerhouse basketball teams from 2001-03. He is Kingstons All-Time Winningest Coach with a career record of 372 wins and 113 losses in his 28 years of coaching. John moved from New York to Boulder, Colorado in 1980, and currently resides in Denver. 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. McCormick took over the boys swim team in 74 and led it to three consecutive DCSL (Dutchess County Scholastic League) titles from 74-76. 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. She was the schools all-time leading scorer in basketball (boys and girls) when she graduated. Thank you for visiting the Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame Website. 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. 407 likes. Fellow announcers Mel Allen, Dick Vitale, and Dick Enberg, to name a few, have made guest appearances on the show as well. 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. Displaying a superb handle, great court vision along with unselfish play, Lynsey helped lead the Golden Knights to an NCAA appearance her sophomore year finishing 20-11. 3:00-6:00pm. Kingston then repeated as DUSO Champions in 1969 and 1970, losing the 1969 Section Nine title to Ellenville by the slimmest of margins, one stroke, 340 to 341. The last two teams were coached by Badalato. 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. During his tenure as a Coach and Athletic Director, KHSs first, G. Warren Kias compiled a resume that included championships in each of the five different sports that he directed. Charlie made 322 Field Goals (2nd closest was 129) and sank 89 Free Throws (2nd closest was 47). He won six DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) League Baseball Championships in nine years, 1928, 1930, 1931, 1933, 1935 and 1936. 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. For nine years, he continued to play at the highest level for the Deutsche Bank Skyliners in Frankfurt, Germany and for Banvit in Bandirma, Turkey. He helped the Maroons to their first solo DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) Championship since Tommy Maines led Kingston to the title in 1936. As a junior (1986), Joe continued his relentless assault on the record books. Vintage High School Athletic Hall of Fame: Porter will be forever The award is named after Kathy Stewart Holloway. Following high school, Keith played for The College of Holy Cross, where he led his team to the NCAA tournament his senior year. As of 2019, a total of 482 individuals have been inducted since the first class in 1982. He continued to compete on a national-class level as a track competitor and road racer for the NYAC, Athletic Attic, and the Frank Shorter Racing Team before retiring in 1994. A 1988 graduate of Kingston High School, he established himself as a standout player for KHS Varsity Football and helped drive his team to an undefeated regular season his senior year. New Kingston and District Sports Hall of Fame members introduced at Silver Lake Hall of Fame - Google . Here Dan chats with guests of local and national interest. He led the DUSO in scoring, only year attending Ulster County Community College, Joe helped lead his basketball team to a perfect season, while continuing to break records, scoring the most points in a single game (47). All told, Eileen won an astonishing 72 of 77 races during her scholastic track running career. For additional information, contact the Athletic Director, Linwood Jerald at (336) 624-3563, Mackie Thompson at 336-813-4073. In 2012, a small group of passionate community members started the Marinette High School Athletic Hall of Fame, with a vision to establish a board of directors and a selection committee to create an event to honor the greatest to ever call themselves Marines. During her senior year, the team again won 20 games (21-8), making her second NCAA Tournament and the teams 11th in 20 years. Any nominations received will be in consideration for 2022 and beyond. That scoring mark stood for more than 40 years. Athletic Hall of Fame | Hamden Hall - Hamden Hall Country Day School Highlights. In year three of the Charlie Bock era (1936-37), Kingston produced its first perfect Basketball season in the schools history by winning all 17 of its games. In 1963, G. Warren Kias retired from the Kingston City School District after 36 years of service. During the year, Joe won gold medals in five of the six Americas Cup races. He helped to revive the Kingston Cross Country program by winning the DUSO Championship in 1942, 1946, 1957, and 1962, and the Section Nine Title in 1946, 1952, 1957, 1958, 1961, and 1962. Ed set the KHS and DUSO League single game record by scoring 37 points against Newburgh in 1946-47, established a new single season point total of 408 and left the school as its all-time career leading scorer with 973 points. The 1977 graduate went on to set the single-game scoring record at SUNY Ulster. The event will be held 6 p.m. at Sunnybrook Country Club. Susan is currently (since 2008) the San Francisco Bay Area Co-Director of Swim Across America, a non-profit organization that raises money for cancer research through swimming events. The Strongsville High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee held the 32nd Annual "Athletic Hall of Fame" Induction ceremony on Thursday October 12th. Despite losing his first meet against a tough Burnt Hills team, snapping KHS 39 consecutive swim meet streak, Coach McCormick Tigers, Kingstons New Nickname, captured the DCSL Swim Title. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee representing the school has chosen each inductee . A 2004 graduate of Kingston High School, he has been wowing crowds as a Harlem Globetrotter since 2009. in Communications and is currently the Confidential Secretary to the Mayor of Kingston. Her 334 steals and 567 field goals still stand. She earned varsity letters all four years and was honored in 1976 for her sport by receiving the Lucille H. Verhulst Sportswoman Award. Seven Grandville athletes from the past will be honored Saturday when the high school hosts its inaugural hall of fame banquet. Philip R. Brown Jr. (1977) Track, Wrestling, Coach. In the Fall of 1985, Joe was ready to unleash his full arsenal of talents on his opposition. Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame seeks nominees for induction In her Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years, she was a Regional Cross-Country Champion. Kingston High to induct 16 to inaugural Hall of Fame class His other accomplishments include: setting the Princeton Cross Country Course record (5 miles 24:21); Indoor Track All-Ivy League Two-Miler (1975, 1976); Outdoor Track All-Ivy League 10,000 Meters (1976); New Jersey College Indoor Two-Mile Champion (1976); New Jersey College Indoor Three-Mile Champion (1977); 2nd place finisher in the Heptagonal Outdoor 10,000 Meters (1976); 3rd place finisher in the Heptagonal Indoor Two-Mile (1977); 16th place finisher in the NCAA Outdoor 10,000 Meters (1976); Princeton record-holder in Indoor Two-Mile (8:50.8); Indoor Three Mile (13:37.8); Outdoor 5,000 (14:06.8) and Outdoor 10,000 Meters (29.09.2); His name is still etched on the Dietz Stadium Track Record Board as holder of the longest-standing record, the 322oo Meter Run (9:16.2). John stayed busy after the cross country season by competing in Winter/Indoor Track, though KHS did not have an official team. Fisher is one of 16 graduates who will be inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in October. Billy Costello, left, punches Alexis Arguello in a 1986 fight. During her senior year, Captain Helmrich compiled a 12-4 record for the season. * Renee Helbok (1994) Swimming record holder at KHS and Ithaca and who was an NCAA Division III champion. Doreen Benes Harney, a 1986 grad who became the second 1,000-point scorer in girls basketball history. 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 continued his baseball career at Kingston, twice becoming a First Team All-DUSO performer as a pitcher and outfielder. Jerry Drake, an All-Star football player who went on to play in the NFL. His boat was undefeated in every dual meet. A 1996 graduate of Kingston High School, she proved herself to be a versatile three-sport athlete during her time at KHS. The Albert Einstein High School Alumni Association established the Arts Hall of Fame to recognize and honor graduates who have brought fame and recognition to Albert Einstein High School through their exemplary and outstanding contributions in music, theater, dance, cultural arts, visual arts, and many more! 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. Kingston High School; J. Watson Bailey Middle School; M. Clifford Miller Middle School; . If you had to describe how good Heather Wollyung Maroney was as a Volleyball player, in just one word, it would be DOMINANT! His legacy as a power hitter lives on in the Kingston City League Baseball Hall of Fame. Vince DeLuca, a 1946 graduate who played on Burkes title team. 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. Dan Rorke, Brooks School 2000 Ray Beaupre, North Attleboro Joseph F. Carven, Haverhill Bill Coughlin, Minuteman Regional Richard J. Garvey, Lunenbury Paul O'Boy, Bishop Feehan Arthur "Sandy" Ruggles, North Middlesex 1999 Bill Hamor, Beverly Don 'Mingo' Marino, Southbridge George F. McCabe, Xaverian Walter Nelson, Lowell Joe Santos, Case Independent. We are honored to induct the following individuals and team (s): Laura Arnesen Sullivan- 1987 Soccer & Basketball Gene Baker- 1976 Football, Basketball, Baseball Emmie Dolfi- 2009 Softball & Basketball For 65 years, Vince worked steps away from Kingston High School on Prince Street, as the owner and operator of DeLuca Cleaners. Depending on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event could be moved to spring 2021 or held online. Heather is married, with two children and is currently a Pediatrician in the West Coxsackie Area. She also earned All-American status in the indoor Two-Mile during her Freshman year.