January 2020 Jack was behind the plate in Sala's 10 inning 1-0 shutout and win over New Britain and their flamethrower Steve Dalkowski. It was then too late for her to make the roster, so she came home. The 2015-2016 school year is in full swing at Wethersfield High School! Since the picture in his mind was a boxing ring, he was upset with his friends for not telling him. The Maine Tennis Association Hall of Fame (MTHoF) has announced its induction Class of 2020. 300 Wethersfield Ave, Hartford, CT 06114 Phone: 860- 695-8000 Email: Title_X@hartfordschools.org Athletic Director Diane Callis (860) 695-1038 calld001@hartfordschools.org School Nurse, Undergraduate Emily Rasgo 860-695-1099 emily.carroll@hartfordschools.org Graduate Irene Flynn 860-695-5112 irene.flynn@hartfordschools.org Website & Communications Stone has also been part of more than 10 Atlantic Coast Cup teams representing New England. It was originally established in 1980 to honor distinguished Saint Anselm student-athletes, teams, coaches and administrators. 1 national ranking. However, he was also a two-sport athlete for three years. Hes held more than a dozen New England top rankings as a singles player and with partner Jon Bates (NE Hall of Fame Class of 2018), and the duo reached as high as No. Four-year letter winner and National Football Championship Team at Albion College. April 2021 He won five Big Ten titles, posted five AP top-10 . John Balesky 73Jackie Brown 68Tyrone Canino 83James A. Cataldi 68Joseph J. Cerasole 29ALucille M. Gozzo Ganon 50Robert M. Grant 28AJoseph Hourihan 62, Fred Kask 53Edward T. Knurek 36APeter G. Kokinis 55Patty M. Torza LaFrancis 50Wayne Leghorn 66Michael Liappes 60Nichael Neely 76Edward Pawlowski 37, Gerard M. Peterson 50John Whitey Piurek 35Harold Schwerdtfeger 45Daniel Simeone 47Michael Sposito 79Margaro Velez 84Roger Vertefeuille 51Charles J. Wrinn 49, This is what Coach Vertefeuille said aboutJohn: He was one of the hardest working athletes I have ever coached. John was extremely strong and a dedicated wrestler. Community Announcements. He was a point guard on the basketball team, along with his fellow BHS graduate and lifelong friend Jim Belfiore. Glastonbury swim coach Suzie Hoyt, Windham wrestling coach Pat Risley and retired E.O. Team captain, MVP, and earned two letters in volleyball. Glastonbury swim coach Suzie Hoyt, Windham, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Welcome to the new courant.com: Whats changed, FAQs and more, Middletown PD: Three men charged with animal cruelty after horses, pony left outside without food, water, Glastonbury swim coach Suzie Hoyt, Windham wrestling coach Pat Risley among those to be inducted into CHSCA Hall of Fame, How a dyslexia diagnosis changed a high school softball players life, Both teams get lessons as Glastonbury beats Farmington, 13-5, Coventry baseball team undefeated during early season, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. November 2017 In 1949, Villanova was ranked third in the nation. Earned three letters in football at Western Michigan University. National Champion in volleyball at Kellogg Community College, 1978. Helpful Links. Details. He attained excellence in the classroom and was ranked third in his graduating class while also playing three varsity team sports. January 2014 The Wethersfield Athletic Alumni Hall of Fame, after a four-year hiatus, will be recognizing the next class of inductees on March 30, 2019. September 2021 Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946. . The Hall of Fame is an independent organization not overseen or governed by North Hills School District. He also played in three US Amateur Championships, three US Senior Championships, and three Insurance City Opens. May 2022 Her significant accomplishments have not been duplicated or matched by any female athlete that has graduated from Bulkeley High School. At Bulkeley High School, he also played varsity baseball for three years for coach Kokinis. But eventually, they realized that theyve become better men because of their experience.. He was a three-year starter and received three varsity letters playing football for Babe Allen. Joe graduated from Wethersfield High School, where he is a member of the athletic hall of fame, went on to attend New Britton Teachers College before transferring to the University of Connecticut. He was a four-year varsity letter winner in basketball and a prime jump shot shooter. Lu also played on the companys basketball team with her classmate Patty Torza and played for the Hartford Laurelettes softball team. Post-college, Stone has thrived as a USTA adult tournament player. He attended Ohio Wesleyan with a scholarship. February 2022 He was passionate about his sport and he had the heart of a lion. Stone has won multiple awards for his lifelong career in tennis, including the Art Goldblatt Impact Award, for his ongoing service to Grassroots Tennis & Education. Set six school records in football. Roger than coached for over 30 years at Bulkeley High School in three sports: cross country, wrestling and outdoor track. Roger also played baseball for the ledgendary Babe Allen. Shared Service Management & Business Process 1. Rachel St. Germain accepts her award as Connecticut's Girls Cross Country 2021 Runner of the Year at the CHSCA Cross Country all-state banquet at the Aqua Turf. I know there are so many wonderful people doing the same thing I have been doing. The induction ceremony will be held in Alumni Hall on the CCSU campus at a date to be announced. That's true of the two teachers to be inducted this year into the Wethersfield High School Academic Hall of Fame. Don was recognized by the Wethersfield Athletic Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in soccer and track. In 1993, he played in four Society of Senior Golfers tournaments nationwide. Supply Chain 3. He learned by imitating the swings of players he caddied for at the Wethersfield Country Club and just by hitting golf balls, which he loved. Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946. . I never imagined being in the Hall of Fame. During Waynes sophomore year, he started several games and he scored a total of 90 points. Averaged 17 points and 12 rebounds in his basketball career. 9.2/10 Wonderful! Ted coached at Weaver with his dedicated and loyal friend, Phil Karney, who also was a teacher and coach at Weaver. Dinomites Juniors (U4/5) Aaron was also part of the Wethersfield summer baseball program for 6 years where he was the starting catcher. Made a significant contribution to LHS mens' swimming. This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces! Throughout her four-year professional career, she competed at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and at five US Opens, most notably reaching the round of 16 in doubles in 1981 with Rene Richards. 1 from the 10 and unders all the way through the 16s division. As a teacher, coach, and athletic director at West Haven High School, he helped organize the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference. Following her time at Duke, OSullivan participated in the Professional Womens Tour in Europe. October 2018 Four year letter winner, team captain, All-Big Ten and NCAA All-American at the University of Michigan. August 2021 As a player, she was instrumental in creating the womens tennis team at Providence College, where she competed and excelled, becoming the schools first Female Athlete of the Year. Furthermore, Tyrone was the main reason why Bulkeley was CDC (Capital District Conference) Champion. Danny was an outstanding fullback and linebacker with exceptional speed for a power runner, and he could throw the football with precise accuracy. 6 in the nation in doubles. Bud was known for his powerful long home runs as a left-handed hitter. November 2016 He started to caddy at the age of 12; before that, he had a shoe shine business. Lisa Gilbride - 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee. Joe was awarded nine letters as a three-sport athlete at Bulkeley High School: football, baseball, and basketball. Wethersfield High School Teacher, Athletic Director, and Head Boys' Basketball Coach, Jeff Parsons, has accepted a full-time administrative position at Fulton High School in Fulton, Illinois. Bud excelled in both sports, in football as a powerful running back and in baseball as an outfielder. He played on three consecutive teams that won the City Football Championships, in 1935, 1936, and 1937. After graduation, Michael attended CCSU and graduated with a BS degree in 1965. February 2021 Robert "Rob" Jachym (born . Bud was selected for the All-State Second Football Team in 1944. January 2023 No other female alumnus of Bulkeley High School has played golf with the style, class, and professionalism of Patty M. Torza. Athletic. Robert Burstein DDS. He graduated in 1943 from Wethersfield High School where he was a three-letter athlete in baseball, basketball, and soccer. March 2019 Lakeview's "winningest" football coach with a record of 105 wins and 35 losses. BEAL Jay Edwin Beal - formerly of Wethersfield, CT and long-time resident of Mobile passed away April 11, 2010. . Linda Marick, Class of 1977Softball, Volleyball: Earned four letters in softball. The south end neighborhood coaches used to discuss the greats who had played basketball at Bulkeley. Torrington High School golf coach Joe Minutillo said it would be a long time coming if the sport was moved to the fall. June 2020 In addition to playing professionally, Jachym spent several years as an assistant with the Wethersfield High School boys' soccer team. April 2020 Meet Dr. Lena. November 2019 Tennis has brought such joy and opportunity to me, both on the court and off, and its a wonderful recognition that my love for the sport has not gone unnoticed, Stone said. He still holds the scoring record for Bulkeley for the most points scored in one game with 46. May 2019 Information about your use of this site is shared with Google. The Lakeview High School "Most Improved" sports award is given in his honor. He was inducted into the Wethersfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004. The sole purpose in the formation of the North High School Athletics Hall of Fame is to keep alive and to pass onto future Stars the unique expierences of our former athletes, coaches, and contributors. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. The Knox-Lombard Athletic Hall of Fame. In 1964, Bob was second runner-up in the Hartford Insurance Open. She also coached the Springfield College women to a New England Division II Championship while earning conference coach of the year. He won the Public Links Championship three times, in 1932, 1946, and 1954, and he was a runner-up medalist five times. Stankevich, who competed at Wethersfield High School for the legendary coach Rod Cyr, was inducted into the Wethersfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame alongside his former coach in October 2010. Your Safe Play Approval Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! October 2017 Hutnick was also the recipient of the 1980 Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award. Smith boys basketball coach Ron Pires are among those who will be inducted into the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame on May 11 at the AquaTurf Club in Southington. After graduation, she went to Newark and worked out with the traveling team. In 1987, his baseball team had a record of 20 and 4, and histeam was the only Hartford school baseball team to reach the semifinals of the Class LL CIAC state playoffs prior to 1987. May 2016 July 2021 May 2020 After the war, most families did not have extra money to play golf. Jackie was voted to the New Haven Register All-State Honorable Mention Basketball Team in 1968. Ted and Phil made a great team: Ted was the X and O man and Phil was the enforcer and the main disciplinarian, making sure everyone stayed focused. 2003 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees. HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORMS Staff and Wethersfield Graduate Nomination Forms . Ive just been a regular teaching pro, hoping to do a good job, keep the program going, and make people feel good about themselves through tennis, Gilbride said. In addition, Stankevich achieved PGA Life Member status in 2013, and was named a member of the PGA Quarter Century Club in 2018. In March of 1950, she was supposed to leave for spring training, but Bulkeleys principal, Leo McCrann, refused to let her graduate if she left early. Member of the CIAC Baseball LL Champion team, 1983. He was a catcher on the baseball team and caught for two Hall of Fame pitchers: Bob Raffalo in 1960 and Gene Reilly in 1962. Read and submit stories about our classmates from Wethersfield High School, post achievements and news about our alumni, and post photos of our fellow Eagles. At Wethersfield, we have developed a strong direction for the future of our students by developing and practicing our core values everyday: Wethersfield believes. See all 411 Wolcott Hill Rd Wethersfield, CT 06109 This page contains timely information regarding Wethersfield High School's Athletics & Activities. All three of these coaches have been inducted into the Bulkeley High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Rocky Hill Athletic Hall of Fame. He was a reliable and exceptionally fast centerfielder and a fierce competitor. Ted also coached two semi-professional football teams. 127 Hartford Avenue Wethersfield, CT 06109 Phone: 860-571-8100. . Brad McCrory, Class of 1971Wrestling: Team captain, City, Conference, District Champion. The mens club denied Jerry membership. Posted on November 21, 2018 November 30, 2019. . Joe was named to the football All-City First Team as a sophomore, junior, and senior. As a junior player, she won the Connecticut State Single Championship at Wethersfield High and achieved top-5 rankings in the New England junior circuit in both Girls 16s and 18s divisions. Roger decided to take a physical education and coaching position in the City of Hartford, hired by the legendary City Athletic Director Joe Gargon. The New Haven Register voted him to the Second Team All-State Basketball Squad in 1948. December 2018 He excelled in all three and won the outstanding athlete award while at Kingswood. Fred did not have anyone to teach him to play golf or money for lessons, so he taught himself the game of golf. The former committee has selected outstanding and exemplary student-athletes who have represented Wethersfield High School spanning almost 70 years and the new committee will honor these selections. June 2018 In basketball, he holds the rebounding record at Trinity and led the nation in rebounding, with 25.6 rebounds per game, in 1953. He had already been the second baseball coach. Played for the Milwaukee Braves Professional Farm System for three years. He scored 436 points during that season and averaged 24.2 points per game. In 1966, Pat Bolduc, the Hartford Courant sports writer, compiled the best scholastic baseball players for each position, based on forty-two games he saw from twenty-two high schools in Connecticut. Served the Lakeview Schools for 45 years - 18 years as Athletic Director. Sage Esposito played volleyball at Foran High School Volleyball from 2007-2010. He also received the Casey Medal best athlete and sportsmanship award in 1955. Ted Knurek played three sports for Bulkeley High School: football, basketball, and baseball. Roger went on to graduate from the University of Connecticut with a BS degree in physical education. August 2014 He was extremely proud of being able to work every position in the bakery, including Production Supervisor. In 1936, Ed won the Courants Greater Hartford Football Scholar Athlete Award. October 2014 Patty said that her best shot in golf was a hole-in-one in 1951, when she played and won the Edgewood Country Club Championship. He also played American Legion baseball for Post 8. The Lakeview High School "Most Improved" sports award is given in his honor. First female to earn a varsity letter on the mens' swim team. Class of 2018. He graduated from Wethersfield High School in 1943. Awards Wethersfield High School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 1996. Born in Hartford, CT on September 7, 1928 to the late Dyson and Alice (Greenland) Wolford, he graduated from Wethersfield High School, Class of 1946 and attended Trinity College on a track scholarship, graduating with a degree in Engineering. He went on to play for one of the greatest teams in Holy Cross College history and was the top athlete there in the Class of 1939. They won the Insurance League Championship her first year. During his time at Bulkeley, the football team won the City Championship three consecutive years in a row (1933, 1934, and 1935). It was my base. Club & Advisor Directory; Central Stage (Footlights) Putnam County Spelling Bee (2021) Almost, Maine; Legally Blonde; 13; The Little Mermaid; . Drafted by the Chicago White Sox baseball team. The Wethersfield Athletic Alumni Hall of Fame, after a four-year hiatus, will be recognizing the next class of inductees on March 30, 2019. Patty worked at the Connecticut General Insurance Company, where she played basketball with her long-time classmate Lucille Gozzo. Even though Patty did not play on a sports team at Bulkeley High School, after high school she received outstanding recognition in the golf world in the state of Connecticut and throughout New England. September 30 during the half-time of the Pennsbury vs. CB East football game at Truman High School . Inducted into the Trinity College Hall of Fame. Inducted into the Trinity College Basketball Hall of Fame, 1983. It has opened every door of my career, and Im super excited and proud.. He attended St. Anne's School, and local high schools. He played against teams like Texas A&M, Penn State, Boston College, and North Carolina. Soccer N Moore. He played with the first Bulkeley team to beat Weaver High School in any sport. In 1950, the Bulkeley golf team wished Patty could help them out, as did other golf groups playing at Goodwin Park. Jerry had three brothers, and they all attended Bulkeley High and played sports there. He played all four of his years at Bulkeley and played for the great Babe Allen. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. By using this site, you agree to its use of cookies. "Smitty . Sports 411 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, CT, United States, Connecticut Waahof06109@gmail.com Not yet rated (0 Reviews) Photos Story Links ROCKY HILL, Conn. - Over 200 people packed into the Rocky Hill Marriott last week as Hartford men's golf coach Pete Stankevich was among those inducted into the Wethersfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2010.

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