Dadd was a two-year Varsity Letterman in football; receiving All State Honors as a Quarterback in 1935, In basketball, he played on a state championship team and earned Third Team All State Honors. Al Schmidt graduated from North Plainfield High School in 1946, and from Rutgers in 1950. George was a Cranford graduate in 1960 and went on to attend Lehigh University. He went on to attend Parsons college and . DALLAS The Dallas Independent School District announced the inductees to its fifth class of the district's athletics Hall of Fame on Wednesday, which . Currently, there are 57 honorees including athletes, coaches, teams as well as members of our community. HALL OF FAME Our Mission The intent and purpose of the Bulkeley High School "Bulldogs" Hall of Fame is to recognize, honor and preserve the memory of the athletes, teams, coaches, staff members and those who performed meritorious service for their positive and selfless contributions on behalf of Bulkeley Athletics and the school community. John VanBrunt was drafted by the Montreal Expos and Detroit Tigers. He directed the Cougars to the No. Baseball proved to be his best sport, earning first team All-Union County and All-State honors as a catcher in his final season as the Cougars won the Group 4 state championship. Julie Byrne was a four-time Union County champion in the 100 butterfly. Comments (-1) Subscribe to RSS Feed - News . Their final record stood at 24 - 2. The team ran in the Penn Relays and became national champions setting the record for fastest time ever for NJ High School team. They also won Watchung Conference championships in 1956 and 1957. John Cameron Little Class of '60 - Football and Track . He collected 48 goals, 23 assists and 89 groundballs as a senior, finishing his career with 88 goals, 56 assists and 172 groundballs. Raymond was a Cranford Coach from 1966 to 2006. The 1952 Football team was the First team in CHS History to win a State Championship. Green also had 22 tackles and three interceptions at defensive back. In his senior campaign, Fekete reached the state final and finished as the runner-up. He was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame in 2002. Members: Students, staff members, coaches, and community members. He was selected to play in the New Jersey Senior All-Star Game. The 1998 football team has the distinction of being the first football team in school history to win an on-field state championship. (Steve Hockstein | For NJ Advance Media), NJ Advance Media No. After graduating in 1953, Bill served in the Navy during the Korean War from 1955-1957. Joel Barlow High School Athletics Hall of Fame. (NJ Advance Media file photo) As a result of her efforts in Lima, Peru, she left ranked among the top 20 in the world in 100 and 400, while being ranked in the top 10 in the long jump. 1 ranking in the state after winning the 2013 state crown and has been inducted into numerous halls of fame. organizer and founder of such organizations as the PAL, Sports Hall of Fame, and the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. In three seasons, he posted a 95-5 career record and was a three-time district, region and Union County Tournament champion. Williamson was drafted again following his junior season, taken by the Washington Nationals in the 15th round. As a baseball player, Zulick was All Watchung Conference 3 times, Al Union County 2 times, All State 2 times, and PBA Athlete of the year 2 times. Comments (-1) Kofa to induct inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Class. She has also set five new student records at Cranford High. SL. Home; FAQ; Contact (908)-709-6272. chs@cranfordschools.org. In 1965, Albans was the Watchung Conference champion in the 880 yard run. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), NJ Advance Media No. The Hall of Fame awards will recognize and honor outstanding achievements of individuals, coaches and contributors to the athletic program who have promoted the growth of athletics in the Marshfield School District. He was named Ivy League Wrestler of the Year and received Browns Fritz Pollard Award as outstanding male varsity athlete of the year. Playing under the direction of 2017 RHS Hall of Fame inductee Frank Dekmar, Ahern scored 1,632 points in four varsity seasons. He was also an outstanding fast-pitch softball pitcher as well as serving as a Pop Warner football coach. She was also solid in the cage for the field hockey team, recording 11 shutouts and posting a 0.89 save percentage. Purpose: To recognize individuals with outstanding achievement at, and for, Coon Rapids High School and provide a link between the school's past and future. Find Us. Mangiro would go on to start for three seasons at center for Penn State University and earned the designation as captain his senior year there. A standout track athlete, Grant helped Cranford with the North 2, Group 2 indoor track title in 2013 - the only title in program history. 3: Dennis McCaffery, Coach, Baseball, 1999-present. 212. They will officially enter the Hall of Fame on Nov. 10 during a ceremony at McGovern's on the Water, 310 Shove St., in Fall River, Massachusetts. His 1992 boys team went a perfect 8 - 0 in the Iron Hills Conference. Fortunately for Greeley Central High School, this past Friday's presentation at Jim Baggot Gymnasium was the first of, presumably, many athletic Hall of Fame ceremonies, as the Wildcats look to honor the athletes, coaches, teachers and teams that have made Greeley High . He also leaves behind his four siblings, Dorothy Keith, Judy Schiller, Kathy Melchionno and Robert Preston. He was signed by the Pottstown Firebirds of the Atlantic Coast Football League in 1971. She led the nation in scoring as a junior at 33.5 points per game as well as her senior year in which she dropped an average of 38.6 per game. The 1981 Wrestling team had a spectacular season, undefeated in dual meets, and became union county champions. There have been many people who have made a significant impact on Joel Barlow Athletics. Nominations to the Hall of Fame are accepted each year until the end of the calendar year, when the Hall of Fame committee . Want to post on Patch? 220 Losses. Requirements: Among other accomplishments and qualities, the committee values those . He won the 2 mile race in the meet of champions in 1976 and was named 1st team All-State in Cross Country and Outdoor Track. Class of 1972, Mike will be the fourth wrestler inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019. In college at Ithaca, Kern pitched the first no hitter in Ithaca history throwing 19 strikeouts which today is still an Ithaca record. Considered one of the best all-around athletes of his generation, Dadd was a four-year varsity baseball player, too, earning All-State honors as a catcher in 1934-1936. Class of 1978, Sandy played a significant role in transforming the girls cross country program at Roxbury from a new program into a powerhouse. She set school records in the 200 IM, 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke, while also being a member of two record-setting relay teams - 200 medley relay and 400 free relay. Cranford High School. During his 4 year span as a varsity wrestler, Pender went undefeated for 3 years, losing only once in dual meets in his whole 4 years of high school. The members of the team were Terry Madonia, Naomi McLane, Carol Blazejowski, Jane McGee, Ann Hudack, Fern Silverman, Lisa Levine, Nancy French, Mary Ann Daly, Mary Pat Gallagher, and Maureen Olejar. He was the head track coach, named 10 time Union County Coach of the Year, Star Ledger Coach of the Year, Track and Field Newsletter Coach of the Year, and National Federation High School Assn Northeast sectional Coach of the Year. A popular English Teacher at Roxbury High School, Collins coached the boys and girls cross country teams from 1974-1995, and then again from 2008-2010. The goal of the Minnewaska Area Schools Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor those achievements. The team was the NJ Group III Section II state champion. Along with all of his championships, Pender was 1st team All Watchung Conference 3 times and 1st team All Union County 2 times, as well as being named to the All Metro Team. Another of the schools multi-sport athletes, VanBrunt was inducted into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. Eric Reese - 2003, Baseball, Football, Basketball. This is to help keep everybody safe at our highly attended sporting events. He has worked on the Cranford Chronicle for many years. Joan Crawford. 1956 Men's Varsity Basketball Team12. He has ran the sports column. Bill would go on to coach the Colts for 28 years. Founded in 1996, the purpose of the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame is to honor and preserve the legacy of those who have excelled in Cranford Sports. 3 talking about this. Cranford High School 201 West End Place Cranford, NJ 07016 US. (Steve Hockstein | For NJ Advance Media), Winner No. Cranford, N.J. PDA Cranford High School. He was a third team All-State centerfielder as a senior. 1973-74 Women's Varsity Basketball Team13. The Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019 are: George Earl Nethercutt Class of 1935, Baseball . DiFabio was a first-round pick (20th overall) of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1965 draft - the first draft held by Major League Baseball. Willie graduated from CHS in 1991. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Dennis McCaffery, Coach, Baseball, 1999-present. As a senior, he had 37 catches for 1,040 yards and 12 touchdowns, while also rushing for 606 yards and six TDs. Athletics; Hall Of Fame; 2005; Thomas Albans III. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Irene; his four children, Christopher Preston . Kitty White graduated from Henry Hudson Regional HS in 1973, and from Montclair State University in 1977 and again in 1983. He was inducted into the national wrestling hall of fame in 2007. A 2010 inductee into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame, Polito was a right-hander who stepped on the hill and dominated. Please click here to view some photos from the evening. He was considered one of the best all around athletes of his time. Norman Muldrow is the only Cranford athlete to have his number retired. He owns a dual meet career record of 907-220, won 35 Watchung Conference titles, 10 Union County crowns, six sectional titles and three state championships. As JV field hockey coach from 1988-2002, White had 3 county championships and a record of 145-53. He graduated from CHS in the year of 1959. In addition to his baseball talents, he was a three-year letter winner in football and part of its 2012 sectional championship team. The Roxbury High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced the RHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019. She collected 1,374 votes. The Roxbury High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced the RHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019. (NJ Advance Media file photo), NJ Advance Media No. She was inducted into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. She went onto a successful running career on the college level at Penn State. An All-State selection as a senior in the pole vault and three-time first team All-Union County selection, Burke made her mark before taking her talents to Notre Dame. He would go on to play baseball at Rutgers, where he batted .276, with 22 doubles, three triples, six home runs and 72 RBIs in 143 career games. A 1966 graduate, Albans was lst Team All County and conference and 2nd Team All State Group IV and All State All Groups. For a school thats produced its share of baseball talent, Williamson is right there among the programs elite. A graduate of Cleveland High School in 1937, Sayre earned a total of 7 Varsity letters as a member of the Football, Basketball, and Baseball teams. White went on to Rutgers where in 1995 & 1996, she was the NJ State High Jump Champion and was a three time member of the All East Team in both indoor/outdoor in the High Jump. sports season, citing 3 main concerns, West Windsor-Plainsboro joins Carteret as districts to shut down fall sports, Ryan Williamson led all vote-getters with 1,536 votes. She is the Union County indoor record holder in the triple jump and second in outdoor competition. He was also the 112 Lbs & Freestyle State Champion and the District 11 Chammpion for the National High School All-Amercan. The Hershey High School Athletic Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations. She won't graduate for two more years and has already established herself as one of the premier para-athletes in the country. As a senior, Zoeller was selected to the MAC and Philadelphia Association of Intercollegiate Athletics all-star teams. Renee Dorfman started the school's field hockey program. During the 1960's and 1970's, Schmidt was the varsity tennis coach. Dreyer, a 1994 graduate of CHS was a three sport athlete achieving All State and All County honors her senior year in Field Hockey, Basketball and Softball. We do, too. She was a 4 year varsity letter winner for Basketball and 3 year for Field Hockey and Softball. He then attended Seton Hall University. The deadline to submit nominations is February 15, 2023. He was voted the runner up for the High School Athlete at the Penn Relays. In 1965, Albans signed a full athletic scholarship to St. John's University where he was ranked #2 in the country as a freshmen and won 6 Metropolitan Conference championships. Willie Carpenter, Wrestling, 1991. He was also a three-time letter winner in football. Formally established in 2018, the seven-member hall of fame committee follows bylaws to fairly place inductees into the RU Athletics Hall of Fame through stakeholder feedback and . A message regarding the passing of Bonnie Watters. Class of 2004, Laura remains the highest scorer among both boys and girls in Roxbury basketball history. He also was on the basketball team during those same years. Andrews had a standout career in college, starting as a tight end for three years at Rutgers. The Hall of Fame crest proudly highlights Commitment, Sportsmanship . During that time he was a 3 letter winner and was named all Watchung Conference (1973) and All Union County (1973) for football. Chuck retired in 2000. He was inducted into the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. The poll went live on Tuesday, Aug. 4 and ended Monday, Aug. 10 at noon. Kern also played for their AAA team and retired from baseball after the 1959 season. George L. Craft. Mazzella played shortstop and pitcher and was named to 1st team All Union County and All Watchung Conference. Dorfman left quite a legacy at Cranford. Shall be eligible upon retirement from active teaching / coaching. He was also a three-year letter winner in basketball. The Cranford Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2010 includes:1. The team finished with a record of 19 wins and 1 loss. All tickets must be purchased by . Completed nomination forms can be mailed to SAISD Athletic Office at 110 Tuleta Dr., SA, TX 78212. Bennett graduated Roxbury High School with an overall career record of 46 - 6. He Created the Girls Track Team. Charles W. Preston, age 85 of Tewksbury Township, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown. . Barnett was athletic director at Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We ask that you operate by these guidelines. A three-year starter, he was a first team All-State pick as a junior and a second-team selection as a senior. NOTE: Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the poll below. US, Athlete Risk Assessment and Clearance Form. He averaged 28 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three steals and a block. He was considered to be one of the greatest all round athletes of his time. In addition to the fan-picked winners, NJ Advance Media selected its four winners as well. She was a member of the United States U-17 National Team and earned All-American recognition as a junior and senior. At the Penn Relays, the team won the national championship, upsetting much larger and higher favored teams. A Cranford Sports Hall of Fame inductee in 1996, Muldrow is the only Cranford athlete to have his number retired. He went on to play football at Lehigh University. Mazzella graduated CHS in 1972 and played varsity baseball and basketball. Also in 1975, Amitrani won the NJ state Group IV championship for the two mile run. Athletics; Hall Of Fame; 2010; James "Mickey" Taliaferro. In 1991 and 1992, White dominated her events with such statistics as a 4 time Group Champion indoor/outdoor (3 events), 5 time County Champion indoor/outdoor (3 events), and 6 time Section Champion indoor/outdoor (3 events). Alfred Brown Sr.2. Dadd was a 1936 graduate of Cranford High School. In 1976 Amitrani set two Union County records in the mile and two mile races. DiFabio was selected to the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame and the Delta State College Hall of Fame in 1996. In college, Musmanno appeared in 62 games and was a four-year letter winner for the University of Southern California. How Many Inches Of Snow Did Cranford Get? He was the captain of the 1982 team and a member of the only undefeated wrestling team in school history. At Penn, he was an All-Ivy League selection as a junior. Achieved significant athletic accomplishments in post-high school career. Bethel SD Athletics Hall of Fame Membership Information. During his 4 years in high school, Zulick was a 4 varsity letter winner. Robert Pender graduated from CHS in 1980. He helped win a conference title and was then taken in the 1972 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers. . He was a 2 year Football letter winner and a 3 year wrestling letter winner. DiGiovanni was a three-time Union County champion, an AAU Junior Olympic champion and co-winner of the UCIAC Scholar-Athlete Award. Cranford High School 201 West End Place Cranford, NJ 07016 US. While its not an international event, Guimaraes was ranked No. (1926, 1928, 1959 were declared by the NJSIAA) Under the leadership of Head Coach John Quinn, the Gaels finished with an overall record of 10 - 2. Phone: (618) 457-3371 Ext. Any nominations received will be in consideration for 2022 and beyond. . Nearly 12,000 votes were cast and the battle for the top spots proved to be intense. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Anthony DiGiovanni, Track & Field/Football, 1984. Cranford High School, a four-year public high school located in Cranford, New Jersey, is the home of the Cougars. Individuals eligible for nomination must have graduated from Cranford High School more than five (5) years prior to their nomination, whereas; coaches are . (NJ Advance Media file photo) Mangiro also contributed on the basketball court at Roxbury High School, where he graduated as the all-time leading boys scorer with 1,074 points scored in his career (a distinction he still holds) and led the program to its first-ever Morris County Tournament final in his senior season. Great teams andoutstanding individual athletes have proudly worn the blue-and-gold, andon Oct. 22, there will be 13 new members inducted into theCranford High School Hall of Fame. Congratulations to the honorees and thank you to the award presenters: Alexa DellaRocco 2008. 21818 38th Ave. E. Spanaway, WA 98387. Click Here To View, Cranford High School gym live feed link- View, Cranford High School Organized voting campaigns consisting of friends, family and school communities are OK. During this time, Kern was named to the 4 county All-Star team. The Concord-Carlisle Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1992 for the purpose of honoring the finest athletes, coaches and other sports personalities who have helped develop and broaden the rich athletic tradition of CCHS. Willie Carpenter was selected to the Cranford Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. Cranford Facility Directions; Hall of Fame; NJSIAA; Permitted Item Policies; Please help us get them the recognition they deserve. Luke Christiano was a standout three-sport athlete at Cranford. A three-sport athlete who finished with nine varsity letters, Christiano made an impact each time he stepped on the field or court. Fedorchak was a varsity football, track, and 9th grade wrestling coach at CHS as well as a gym teacher from 1978-1980. Her time of 2:05.74 snapped a record she set the previous season. The Cranford Sports Hall of Fame Committeehave announced 13 new inductees who will be enshrined during its Sixth Induction Ceremony and Banquet to be held on Friday, October 22, 2010at 6:30 p.m. at the Gran Centurions in Clark. The left-hander was named to NJ.coms list of the top 25 players since 2000 when it was released in 2016. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Our 7th banquet and induction ceremony will be taking place in the fall of 2023 on a date to be determined. 1971 Baseball team. Christiano also combined for 1,089 rushing/receiving yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior. 4: Catarina Guimaraes, Track & Field, 2022. Reggie Green led Cranford to the North 2, Group 3 championship as a junior - its first sectional title in program history. Muldrow earned All County Honors both in Football and Basketball as well as being a four-year letterman in Track & Field. The 12 who were selected are Richard . A high school that has produced its share of standout athletes and coaches, Cranford continues to enjoy great athletic success. He directed the Cougars to the No. Anthony DiGiovanni set 11 school records in indoor and outdoor track. The nomination form and guidelines are below. These inductees represent over five decades of Gaels athletic tradition. As a senior, he rushed for 1,712 yards and 19 touchdowns, while throwing for 681 yards and four TDs. He was an outfielder on the baseball team, receiving county, conference and Group honors as well. The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame's 67th Annual Induction Ceremony is scheduled for the weekend of Feb. 24th and 25th. Donald was a Cranford graduate in 1980 and attended Northeastern University. He also earned many other athletic achievements, including the US Swimming, Outstanding Service Award. Among those who made an impact during their playing days were (top left, clockwise) Carol Blazejowski, Ryan Williamson, Nik Fekete and Kelly Burke. White coached varsity girls basketball for 9 years and had a record of 131-76, receiving the UCIAC award for 100 wins. Fax. He played on the 1956 Group III State Basketball Championship team. Please click the link below to read more about this who made his mark on the CHS ice hockey team --scoring 190 goals in 92 career games for the Cougars -- and remainsthe 3rd all-time leading scorer in state history. His college basketball was played at Delta State University where he won the best rebounder and most valuable player awards his senior year. That 2003-04 squad went a perfect 16-0 in the Iron Division. Mission Statement. (Saed Hindash | NJ.com). The Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization that was incorporated with the State of New Jersey on October 5, 1994. . 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. Pender represented the U.S.A. at the Junior Pan-American games placing 3rd and defeating the defending Jr. world champion. As a senior, she fired six no-hitters, recorded 241 strikeouts and finished with a 0.67 ERA. Please note, the poll will view rapid-fire voting from any individual IP as an attack and will put that IP in a time out. As a sophomore, he finished fifth, while taking third as a junior. He was a NJ region 5 champion 3 times for Wrestling and the State Champion in 1959. Kern signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies and played for their single A team, making the All-Star team. The purpose of the Nipmuc Regional High School (NRHS) Athletic Hall of Fame is to select, recognize, and honor former student-athletes, teams, coaches, and supporters who have brought distinction to themselves and Nipmuc Regional High School through their achievement, commitment, leadership, and sportsmanship in athletics in order to connect the Mendon-Upton community and NRHS alumni with the . He was on the CHS Ice Hockey Team from 1992 to 1996. Coach Byron Collins helped transform the cross-country programs at Roxbury into one of the areas best in the 1970s. Greeley West High School principal Jeff Cranson presided over the hall of fame ceremony with assistant principal and athletic director Ryan Hilbig. Wrestling under legendary coach Sam Rossi, Bennett became Roxburys fourth New Jersey state champion as a senior in 1972 when he won the 178-pound title with a dominating 6-0 decision to cap off an undefeated, 24-0 season that also included a District 2 and Region 4 title. Terence Grier graduated as the boys basketball program's all-time leading scorer. The Rutherford High School Athletic Hall of Fame was founded on July 27, 1994. . (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School), Margaret Zoeller, Field Hockey/Basketball, 1984. In deference to Chucks lifelong devotion to youth sports, donations would be appreciated to First Tee, a childrens golf league in Raritan, athttps://firstteerv.org/donate. Register for a user account. Carol Ann Blazejowski (born September 29, 1956) is an American retired professional women's basketball player and the former president and General Manager of the New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The purpose of the Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize, honor, and provide an enduring memorial for those persons whose outstanding contributions have enriched the athletic program and brought honor to the school. Steven Carreira, Class of 1984, soccer/baseball. He was the record holder for the school in pole vault. Before honoring the inductees, Cranson and . He and his brothers, Dominick and Vince, established the Roxbury Colts junior football program in 1958 to enable boys in Roxbury to play organized sports without needing to travel long distances. Samantha was a Cranford graduate in 1999 and she attended Providence College. He placed 4th in the NJ Group IV state championship in the indoor 500 yard run and the outdoor 440 yard run. She was a part of the North Jersey Group 3 Section 2 State Champions, was the Conference Champions and had her team rank #20 in NJ in 1998, and she pitched 12 shutouts and 6 no hitters. This team offensively averaged 68,2 points per game which led to a record of 20-4. (Photo courtesy of Cranford High School). As of 2019, a total of 482 individuals have been inducted since the first class in 1982. McCaffery was the 1990 Big East Player of the Year while at Villanova and was taken in the 19th round of the 1991 MLB Draft by the Angels. Marissa Hewitt 1999. Muldrow was an All-Union County and All-State performer in each sport, earning a scholarship to play football at Johnson C. Smith University. Great local journalism like NJ.com's high school sports coverage requires new types of support moving forward. Sayre was an outstanding Football and Baseball official for 45 years. Stanley graduated from CHS in 1936. Became watchung conference champions and 5 wrestlers named to all-conference). Pender was a District 6 champion and placed a 2nd at regions in 1962; the year he graduated from CHS. Founded in 1902, the Union County school has won state titles in a number of sports and developed individual state champions. A standout baseball player, DiFabio went 10-2 as a senior and led the Cougars in hitting. Kate was a Cranford graduate in 1988 and attended Douglass College and Rutgers University. The wrestlers set a school record for most pins in a season. Staying Continue reading "Hall of Fame" Kofa High School Athletic Hall of Fame announces 2020 class. We looked for your help to determine the four-best athletes/coaches in Cranford athletic history. 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