In outdoor track, she was a Four-Time champion in the DCSL Mile Run in 1975, 1976, 1977, and 1978, and a Three-Time titlist in the DCSL Two-Mile in 1976, 1977, and 1978. The complete Hall of Fame biographies, provided by the Kingston City School District, follows: A 1959 graduate of Kingston High School, he is considered one of the best football players ever to play for Kingston. In 1927, Kingston High School hired an ambitious, young mid-western lad by the name of G. Warren Kias, who had just recently graduated from the University of Illinois (May 1927), to oversee its Physical Education and Athletics programs. She is currently working and living in North Carolina. He continues to run for fitness, while adding mountain biking, cycling, skiing, and fly fishing to his list of outdoor activities. 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. * David F. Jordan (1979) KHS All-Time leading scorer in boys soccer and who went on to be an NAIAA College First-Team All-Star. Ronnie also served as the quarterback for the football team and a second baseman for the baseball team. During the 1937-38 campaign, Captain Charlie Bock capped off a spectacular basketball career by leading his Kingston team to its third consecutive DUSO League Championship. Other records she set included: Scoring the most points in a single season 442 (now #2 All-Time); Most Field Goals in a career 567 (#1 All-Time); and Most Field Goals in a season 177 (#1 All-Time). He is the Tigers all-time winningest coach with 372 victories in 28 years guiding the basketball team. The facility includes a shade canopy, an elevated, shaded hospitality deck and service amenities. He was a First Team All-DUSO selection for the 1946, 1947, and 1948 seasons. Tay Fisher goes up for basketball during Kingston game in 2003. Ronnie Scheffel, the 1950 grad ranks as one of the legends in Tiger basketball. Coach Kias began his teaching and coaching career by taking over the Football, Basketball and Baseball programs. He went on to star at North Carolina State. 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. The Silver Lake Athletic Hall of Fame Committee always welcomes nominations. Following graduation, the multi-faceted athlete brought his talents to the prestigious Harvard University, where he continued his impressive football career. It begins at 4 p.m. with a tour of the campus, including the renovated field house, the turf field, the new high school buildings and the brick display supporting the Hall of Fame. Please return completed form to: CCHS Athletic Hall of Fame. In her senior year, Lynsey scored 30 points on three separate occasions. * Kim Kennedy Potocki (2002) State 400-meter hurdles track champion. 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. Annual Notifications. Tragically, in his senior year of high school, the promising young athlete passed away after being involved in a car accident. Please check back for updates. 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. 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. Once again, Joe reminded the competition who was number one by becoming the number one ranked Triple and Long Jumper in New York State. 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. Following his tenure with the minor-leagues, Mike returned to the New York Yankees, this time as a third-base coach. His career has taken him to more than 60 countries around the globe. 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. An advocate for equality and a strong proponent for the girls athletic program, Vivian helped pave the path for all of KHSs female athletes to come. The school mascot is the Yellow Jackets. A pioneer of the girls sports program at Kingston High School, she began her coaching career in 1971 as the coach of the Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Girls Basketball and Varsity Softball teams. That is followed by an Hors Doeuvres & Mocktail Social. * Susan Helmich (Class of 1973) In 1971 (a year before Title IX), she was one of three girls to become the first to compete on a KHS varsity boys team, proving to be a consistent point scorer on the swim team. 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). Ertha Burris, the first 1,000-point scorer in Tiger girls basketball history. 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. The 2020 class features Tony Badalato (coach, athletic director), Phil Brown (Class of 1977, track, wrestling, coach), Rene Helbok Cone (1995, swimming, softball), David Jordan (1979, soccer, track), Cynthia Lowe (1974, basketball, skiing, softball, tennis volleyball), Clark Mains (1948, baseball), Ed Mills (1965, baseball, football, coach), Eddie Parker (1983, football, track), Kim Potocki Kennedy (2002, soccer, track), Leon Randall (1950, golf), Michael Rienzo (1949, baseball, basketball, football, coach) and Edward Williams (1960, 1968 U.S. biathlon Olympian). John helped the team to the 1975 and 1976 Heptagonal Championships (Ivy League Schools plus Army/Navy). Crispin Kott was born in Chicago, raised in New York and has called everywhere from San Francisco to Los Angeles to Atlanta home. in Communications and is currently the Confidential Secretary to the Mayor of Kingston. 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. The Hall of Fame Committee announced. Kerry Purvis Schultz, a 1996 grad and three-sport star who was Freeman Player of the Year in both basketball and softball. He led the DUSO in scoring all four years he played and finished with 733 points in an era long before the advent of the 3-point shot. Thirty-one years later, Joes name can still be found a-top the KHS Track and Field Records Board at the Dietz Memorial Stadium Complex. The Strongsville High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee held the 32nd Annual "Athletic Hall of Fame" Induction ceremony on Thursday October 12th. Updates and information regarding the Genoa-Kingston High School Hall of Fame 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. After maintaining a 95 average in KHS, Doreen went on to attend American University, where she continued to compete in basketball. Drafted by the Yankees, he would go on to play, coach and manage in the major leagues. In the Fall of 1985, Joe was ready to unleash his full arsenal of talents on his opposition. 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. Tickets. The 1988 graduate, a guard on the 1986 football team that won . The opportunity to join the internationally renowned exhibition basketball team, came after years of hard work and determination on both the high school and college level. 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. He began his basketball career under the tutelage of Kingston High School Hall of Fame Coach G. Warren Kias in the 1934-35 season. He was selected to compete at the U.S. World Junior Championships in Athens, Greece in his specialty, the Triple Jump. The mission of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame is to honor those that have contributed to the history of sports in Kansas and to educate and inspire the public regarding the value of athletics and Kansas athletic history by providing the requisite leadership and resources. Following his successful final season, Michael was named Most Improved Player by his coaches and teammates as well as first team quarterback by the DUSO coaches. As a Freshman in 1999 for the Bobcats, she was selected to the All-Northeast Conference Second Team. (2006) and 19.2 ppg. * Phil Brown (1977) First KHS wrestler to make the state tournament and who went to become a collegiate All-American. This is his 43rd year announcing Kingston High School Football and the popular Sporttalk show on Radio Kingston. Currently, along with his Sporttalk Show on Monday nights and KHS Football announcing, Dan is also the Radio Kingston 1490 WKNY Sports Anchor in the mornings on the Warren Lawrence Morning Show. If you right click on the file name, you will see the option to OPEN or SAVE TARGET AS. A statue of the boxing legend prominently stands at the intersection of Albany Avenue, Broadway and Chandler Drive in Kingston, reminding locals and visitors alike of Kingstons very own champion. After a brilliant career at Siena, he would join the Harlem Globetrotter in 09. Saturday, October 15, 2022. Congratulations to the honorees and thank you to the award presenters: Alexa DellaRocco 2008. Here Dan chats with guests of local and national interest. On offense, Heather excelled in serving and kills, scoring many service aces and hitting scorching, but precise, kill shots. The Daily Freeman chose Charlie as the Kingston High School Basketball Player of the Decade (1930s). Coach Burke was promoted to Athletic Director in 1962, the second person in KHS history to hold that title. Susan swam the 100-yard backstroke, the 200 IM and participated in the relays for the Maroons. After graduating KHS, Lynsey took her talents to the College of Saint Rose, a Division ll school in Albany, NY. Away Game Locations. During the match, Heather carried the team on her back, powering them through a grueling two-hour, five-game set, recording 38 kills, 11 blocks, nine digs and two Aces. She also earned All-American status in the indoor Two-Mile during her Freshman year. Lynsey was more than just a scorer. 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. The hall started in 2017, and this will be the third class of inductees. Anyone with information (last known address, phone numbers) are asked to contact Glen Maisch (glenmaisch1@gmail.com), Rich Silverstein (rsilverstein@kingstoncityschools.org) or Mary Johnston (mjohnston@kingstoncityschools.org), or call the Kingston High Athletics Department at (845) 943-3737. During his off-season from the Globetrotters, Tay runs the highly successful Tay Fishers Fundamental Basketball Camp, a camp designed to teach kids the fundamentals of basketball along with leadership skills and work ethic. 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. For many, they continued to reflect Kingstons athletic spirt into the collegiate and professional ranks. 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. The Arlington Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. She helped lead the Tigers to two section titles and their first state final four appearance in 2007. As a junior (1986), Joe continued his relentless assault on the record books. He now owned the 2nd best High Jump in the State along with the States 2nd best Long Jump and Triple Jumps. In 1975 she became the first KHS female to qualify for the state cross country meet. Though, competing against the physically bigger and stronger boys, Susan proved that she was more than capable of holding her own by becoming a consistent point scorer for the team. Her 19.2 still ranks #8 on the All-Time list. Ed continued his athletic career at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point where his outstanding football exploits helped him earn the Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American honors. Though just a Freshman, Charlie quickly established himself as the Golden Standard for all aspiring KHS basketball players to follow. We want to recognize athletes, coaches, teams and individuals who have made a significant contribution to HHS athletics. 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. Learn more. Updates and information regarding the Genoa-Kingston High School Hall of Fame Clever Login. In 2019, Deane was inducted into the Schenectady city school district's athletic hall of fame. Local. Also being inducted are three undefeated Tiger football teams: the 10-0 1915 squad captained by Watson Wheeler that won the Northeastern state title, along with the 9-0 1977 team that won the Dutchess County Scholastic League championship and the 10-0 78 unit that repeated as DCSL champs and won the Section 1 Bowl. He was rewarded for his undefeated season by being selected to a spot on the All-State Cross Countrys First Team. The deadline for nominations is March 31st. After college, Mr. Drake caught the attention of the NFL and signed with the Arizona Cardinals, where he would play for six years. Lynsey Timbrouck was a two-time Freeman Player of the Year and left with five career records, including all-time scorer. 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. Pat Burke, who coached Tiger softball teams to 18 combined championships. * Floyd Richard McCormick From 1968-88, McCormick coached the golf team to nine league championships, three section crowns. 212. Silver Lake Regional High School Kingston, MA 02360 . 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. Between Dan and fellow Kingston Athletics Hall of Famer Vince DeLuca (1946), it is probably safe to conclude that no one has seen more Kingston High School Football games than these two. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. To put this in perspective, only one other player in the top 30 blockers had more than 33 solo blocks. He won six DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) League Baseball Championships in nine years, 1928, 1930, 1931, 1933, 1935 and 1936. 407 likes. 100 talking about this. Athletes from six different decades and seven different sports (basketball, baseball, cross country, track and field, swimming, tennis and volleyball) two coaches plus the longtime voice of Tiger football will join the 16 inducted in last years inaugural class. The 1977 graduate went on to set the single-game scoring record at SUNY Ulster. The first Asian-American to gain induction into the Lowell High School Athletic Hall of Fame, Chea Touch survived an incredible trek escaping the Cambodian genocide of the 1980s. His boat was undefeated in every dual meet. Coach Holloway was the first female elected President of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) and served in that role in 1992. Inductees:: News & Events:: . She was the first Kingston Girls Basketball player to accomplish this feat. His greatest success, however, was in the sport of Basketball. The third class for the Kingston High School Athletics Hall of Fame, originally selected in 2020, will finally be honored on Friday, May 20. Within our 51 member state associations, we serve 19,500 high schools and more than 12 million young people. Jerry Drake, an All-Star football player who went on to play in the NFL. She sent many volleyballs back into the oppositions side of the court. He went on win three conference championships at Princeton. 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). Don Scofield - 1960-1989, XC and Track Coach He and his boat crew, as the schools official entry, participated in a 10-Team College Invitational 2,000 Meter Spring Regatta at Seattle, Washington. In 2017, Keith was inducted into the Holy Cross Hall of Fame. To put this in perspective, no other previous player in KHS history ever scored over 300 points for their careers. 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 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! We appreciate your patience while we work on the new and improved KSHOF . For additional information, contact the Athletic Director, Linwood Jerald at (336) 624-3563, Mackie Thompson at 336-813-4073. His coach, Kevin Harney, was selected as the Coach of the Year. . His belt would be challenged three times before Lonnie Lighting Smith claimed the title in 1985. He broadcast Tigers boys basketball in the 70s and 80s and baseball in the 90s. By the time she had graduated, Lynsey had emerged as one of the programs most distinguished and celebrated players of all-time. He was a third-base coach for the Yankees and would manage the Cleveland Indians in 1982. The Kingston High School Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes and honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Tiger athletic program and, in some cases, at the college, professional, and Olympic levels, through their participation as athletes, coaches, or administrators. Joe recorded the areas best jumps with leaps of 6-9 (High Jump), 24-1.75 (Long Jump) and 49-3 (Triple Jump). If you had to describe how good Heather Wollyung Maroney was as a Volleyball player, in just one word, it would be DOMINANT! He would go on to play for the Seattle Pilots and the Milwaukee Brewers before becoming a successful minor league manager, winning pennants at Class A, Double-A and Triple-A levels. August 11, 2021 at 9:28 a.m. Kingston High School Athletics. Lynsey became the only player in school history to record more than 200 assists in a single season (205) and graduated St. Rose as the Womens Basketball All-Time assist leader, dishing out 594 dimes. Any nominations received will be in consideration for 2022 and beyond. That same year, Keith began his professional career, when he signed a contract with Kepez Belediyespor of the Turkish Basketball League. At the Section One Class A Championships, Joe, once again, won all three jumping events (Long Jump 21-7) (High Jump 6-8) (Triple Jump 46-11.50). Since 2008, she is the San Francisco Bay Area Co-Director of Swim Across America, a non-profit organization that raises money and awareness for cancer research. 26201 Siyaya Avenue NE Kingston, WA 98346 Athletic Director: Ed Call Email: [email protected] Office: (360) 396-3312 Fax: (360) 396-3941 She was the Section 9 Player of the Year in 98 and still holds the school record with 909 blocks. In 1948, Charlie was crowned the City Baseball League Batting Champion, beating out former high school teammate Tommy Maines, .447 to .442. Among his many accolades, Jerry was named first team All-Conference, NAIA first team All-American, was given the Most Valuable Player award and in 2003, he was inducted into the Hastings College Hall of Fame. 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. * Dan Reinhard (Class of 1970) THE voice of Kingston sports. In 2012, the legendary athlete was honored as the first recipient of the inaugural Hobie Armstrong Excellence Award. He jumped 23-5,75 in the Long Jump, cleared 6-8 in the High Jump, and leapt 49-4.75 in the Triple Jump. In 1971, Susan, along with fellow female athletes, Mary Ann Naccarato and Chris Miller, became the first girls at Kingston High School to compete on an all-boys varsity athletic team. Began his career at Kingston High School in 1946, when he was recruited from Highland High School to resurrect the struggling KHS football program. He served as an athletic director and was a championship football, skiing and tennis coach. 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. In all, 16 individuals that spans accomplishments. To no ones surprise, Charlie led the team in scoring (12.9 ppg.) In the 1936 season, Charlie twirled his way to a 4-0 league record (5-0 Overall). She was a four-time OCIAA and Section 9 singles champion. By 73 he was analyst and became play-by-play announcer in 1976. Master Swim Program. includes ceremony & reception dinner. In softball, Kerry was named a Daily Freeman All- Star three years in a row and was selected for the All-State team. 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. 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. She went on to receive the first full athletic womens scholarship from Syracuse. 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. 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. In 1978, Billy won the New York Golden Gloves Open Championship and soon after, turned his passion into a professional career. Note: There is no direct on-line submission available. 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The 6-foot-3 Weaver led the DUSO in scoring two years and the Tigers to three consecutive league titles. His team would go on to win three Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Orange (DUSO) titles, while Hobie himself was selected for the All-DUSO first team all three years of his Varsity career. All nominations should be sent to the High School Athletic Office or directly to John Christopher at jcchristopher45@gmail.com. . The induction dinner and ceremony will be held Saturday, Oct. 6 at The Chateau in Kingston. in as many years. This included a 12-0 league record, thus securing a second straight DUSO Basketball Title. Eileen was also the winner of the Section One Two-Mile three times in 1975, 1977, and again in 1978, setting KHS and Section One records in the process. Since October 1976, Dan has been the host of the popular Radio WKNY 1490 sports talk show known as Sporttalk, which broadcasts every Monday Evening from 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. She won the Coleman Invitational three times (1975, 1976, and 1977), the Cobleskill Invitational in 1976, and placed third at the Manhattan Invitational in 1977. The Bethel School District Athletic Hall of Fame, an independent non-profit organization, was started to ensure that the athletic history and traditions of the district are celebrated. 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. After a successful college career, Eileen continued running by participating in local road races. Keith Simmons, a 2003 grad who, with Fisher, spearheaded Kingstons powerhouse basketball teams from 2001-03. Jumpin' Joe Uhl, a 1961 graduate considered the best basketball player in Kingston history. All games with be played at the USF Softball Stadium, which has a 1,500-seat capacity for fans. During the winter of 1987, a sore ankle limited him to running the 100 meters during dual meets. The inductees will be introduced during halftime of the Oct. 5 Homecoming football game vs. Middletown at Dietz Stadium. 2020 Hall of Fame Honorees. Between the years of 1979 and 1981, her team saw great success with an impressive 71 wins and only 4 losses. The . Kelly continues to give back to her community by volunteering whenever possible in helping children learn the game of tennis. 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. He then added two more DCSL (Dutchess County Scholastic League) titles in 1975 and 1976. He won the WBC light welterweight championship in 1984 and fought a nationally-televised title defense in the Midtown Neighborhood Center. 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.