Dans love and passion for sports has greatly benefitted, not only the sport of Football at Kingston High School, but the entire Sports Community of the City of Kingston. After graduating from Maybrook High School, where he played basketball, baseball, and football at Walden High School due to low numbers, he joined the Air Force. With an all-time career average of 24.2 points per game, the three-year Varsity starter held the record for most points scored in a single game (44) until 2004. In 1975 she became the first KHS female to qualify for the state cross country meet. The Tigers share the crown three other times. Mike kicked off his short yet successful Varsity football career, catching 7 passes in the very first game he played. 2 were here. Tickets. The mission of this association shall be to uphold the standards and prestige of the North Penn High School Athletic program and to encourage and promote higher education through scholarship awards to those athletes who demonstrate courage and sacrifice during their athletic careers. During his three-year varsity career, John developed into the premier distance runner in KHS history in both Cross Country and Track, breaking school and course records wherever he went. 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. Mike Ferraro, a 1962 grad who starred in baseball, basketball and football. * John Cabell (Class of 1973) Kingstons premier male distance runner. Committee members are working to locate football team members. The Daily Freeman All-Star player, went on to play for Hastings College and quickly became a dominant force for his team. $30 online | $40 at the door. He was selected to compete at the U.S. World Junior Championships in Athens, Greece in his specialty, the Triple Jump. Schools take pride in their athletic past, and rightly so. Lynsey led the team in scoring for three straight years, averaging 14.7 ppg. Any nominations received will be in consideration for 2022 and beyond. As a Freshman in 1999 for the Bobcats, she was selected to the All-Northeast Conference Second Team. She is married with two children and graduated with honors in biology at Syracuse, earned a masters degree from Harvard University, and a Ph. The . Joe McDonald is the most dominant jumper in Kingston history, with his school records in the long, high and triple jumps still standing three decades later. 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. Willard Burke, who guided the football team to six titles, including three consecutive undefeated seasons from 1956-58. As a Freshman in 1984, Joe served notice to all those watching, that he was a force to be reckoned with by capturing a 6th place finish at the Section One SEAC (Southeast Athletic Conference) League Championship. Eric Reese - 2003, Baseball, Football, Basketball. In 2002, Sue received the highest honor awarded by the Athletics Department to a former student-athlete letter winner, by being inducted into the 38th Annual Syracuse University Varsity Club Letter Winner of Distinction 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. Fellow announcers Mel Allen, Dick Vitale, and Dick Enberg, to name a few, have made guest appearances on the show as well. Family and friends of inductees are first to reserve a seat. A 1,000-point scorer with the Tigers, he went to to star at Holy Cross and played professional basketball in Germany and Turkey. She sent many volleyballs back into the oppositions side of the court. He was named the Daily Freeman Player of the Year in 2001 and 2003 as well as the Middletown Record Player of the Year in 2003. 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. 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. In 1978, Billy won the New York Golden Gloves Open Championship and soon after, turned his passion into a professional career. Drafted by the Yankees, he would go on to play, coach and manage in the major leagues. The 1988 graduate, a guard on the 1986 football team that won . Kias directed his teams to three undefeated seasons, 1937, (17-0), 1944, (17-0), and 1948, (20-0). As a freshman and junior, Kerry was named to the Daily Freeman first team for girls basketball and at the time of her graduation, she was KHSs all time leading scorer for girls and boys basketball with a career total of 1,363 points. He kept himself busy with hobbies such as hunting, fishing, reading and gardening. A 2004 graduate of Kingston High School, he has been wowing crowds as a Harlem Globetrotter since 2009. Crispin Kott was born in Chicago, raised in New York and has called everywhere from San Francisco to Los Angeles to Atlanta home. By his senior year, Joe had broken every KHS scoring record and remained the all-time leading scorer with 1,282 career points until 2003. He also won two DUSO championships in football, plus four DUSO and six section titles in cross country and six DUSO and three section crowns in track. During her Sophomore year in Cross Country, Eileen added to her resume by earning All-American status. Captured the Two-Mile Run at Section One Class AA -A Meet, breaking his own KHS record (9:43.5); Capping off his scholastic career, he was the winner of the prestigious $1000 Miron Scholarship, an award that included all male athletes in the county. Coach Kias began his teaching and coaching career by taking over the Football, Basketball and Baseball programs. and repeating as the leagues scoring champion (16.0 ppg.). G. Warren Kias was Kingston's first athletic director and champion coach in five sports. DENISE . Utilizing exceptional quickness, a powerful two-handed forehand and backhand, along with a gritty mental toughness, Kelly was able to dominate the Section Nine Tennis scene by winning four consecutive league and sectional titles. (2007). KINGSTON, N.Y. >> The Kingston City School District has revealed the inaugural class of its new Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame. in Communications and is currently the Confidential Secretary to the Mayor of Kingston. Joe was then chosen as the Poughkeepsie Journal Indoor Track Boys Athlete of the Year. We are proud to acknowledge those who have contributed to Pioneer pride, their community and to society at large. Depending on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event could be moved to spring 2021 or held online. Comments (-1) Spring Athletic Teams, practice and game sites while Dietz is closed. * Ed Parker (1984) 1983 Freeman Football Player of the Year who went on to play professional ball. Following graduation, the multi-faceted athlete brought his talents to the prestigious Harvard University, where he continued his impressive football career. Proving his versatility as an athlete, Hobie also set a new Harvard track and field record in the triple jump during his first season of competition. His baseball team won 15 DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) and four section titles. D. from the University of California, Berkeley. At the Section One Open Championships, Joe earned first place in the long jump with a leap of 23-0.75. 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. 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Susan and Mary Ann (Boys Swimming) and Chris (Boys Tennis) not only made the teams but earned their varsity letters as well. On Tuesday. Within our 51 member state associations, we serve 19,500 high schools and more than 12 million young people. She earned varsity letters all four years and was honored in 1976 for her sport by receiving the Lucille H. Verhulst Sportswoman Award. Kias teams also produced consecutive game winning streaks of 28 and a KHS All-Time Record of 43 in a row. After maintaining a 95 average in KHS, Doreen went on to attend American University, where she continued to compete in basketball. In addition, an Athletic Hall Of Fame . The softball field was named in her honor in 1996. The new class honors those who have made outstanding contributions to Tiger sports over eight different decades. From there his career in coaching and teaching began. The Stonington High School Athletic Hall of Fame was established in January 2004. Hobie Armstrong, as seen in his plaque at Dietz Stadium. Tay Fisher goes up for basketball during Kingston game in 2003. She graduated with a B.A. The induction ceremony is set to start at 5:30. Keith Simmons, a 2003 grad who, with Fisher, spearheaded Kingstons powerhouse basketball teams from 2001-03. The high point in his rowing career was in Poughkeepsie when his boat, the favorite to win, lost to a tough Washington State team. The Milford High School Hall of Fame Committee announced the Class of 2021 inductees into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame. His school records in the long, high and triple jumps still stand three decades later. He was a four-letterman playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track for the Maroon and White during his tenure at KHS, 1944-1948. (2005), 16.0 ppg. The Kingston and District Sports Hall of Fame bursary award winners for 2018 have been announced. She left as the schools all-time leading scorer, amassing 1450 points for her career, surpassing fellow KHS Hall of Famer Kerry Purvis 1363 (#2 All-Time). Hes a loyal supporter for 70 years and still going. Andrew Lowery - 1993-2012 Boys Soccer Coach. In 1994, Kingston standout Kelly Weaver was the first girls tennis player to capture a state championship in her sport. 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. Tay Fisher, a 2004 grad who remains the all-time scorer and 3-point shooter in basketball. She was inducted into the NHSACA Hall of Fame in 1998. Like we stated at the top, DOMINANT! The 16 members of the Halls Class of 2017 will be officially enshrined in an October ceremony. 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). * Ed Mills (1965) Three-sport athlete who went on to become KHS winningest baseball coach. 15 best Super Bowl LVII parties in and around Ulster County, Stockade FC will play at Marist Colleges Tenney Stadium while Dietz Stadium is being renovated, After 18 seasons and a state championship, Mike Groppuso steps down as Kingston High School baseball coach, Town of Ulster revises policies for dealing with sports injuries, Soccer coach celebrates 50 years in Saugerties, Paltzonians gather at September 11thMemorial to honor the fallen,16 years later, Eight students injured in Kingston school bus accident, Father and son arrested for manslaughter in Saugerties, Kingston Highs 2023 commencement ceremony expected to be held much closer to home than originally feared, Update: Five Kingston students transported to hospital after suspected pepper spray incident at school, New Paltz officials concerned about large-scale development proposal. Susan swam the 100-yard backstroke, the 200 IM and participated in the relays for the Maroons. Coach Burke also coached baseball and was at the helm when his team brought home DUSO titles in 1947 and 1948. 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. John then took his talents to the Ivy Leagues Princeton University where he quickly established himself as the teams number-one runner in 1974, 1975 and 1976, while winning the New Jersey College Championships (1974 and 1975), and earning All-Ivy honors (1974, 1975 and 1976) and All-East honors (1975). Then came the NYSPHSAA Championships at RIT. The Hall of Fame Committee announced Monday the date of the induction ceremony, which had been canceled each of the last two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the year, Joe won gold medals in five of the six Americas Cup races. Willard Burke, who was inducted in 17, coached Kingstons three other unbeaten football teams from 1956-58. 3:00-6:00pm. All three jumps were personal bests. Subscribe now. A 1986 graduate of Kingston High School, she excelled as a talented three-sport athlete on the KHS girls basketball, volleyball and track and field teams. The event will be held 6 p.m. at Sunnybrook Country Club. 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. * 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. Learn more. This all changed after he discovered boxing through the Kingston Police Athletic League program, a discovery that would change the course of his future forever. Annual Notifications. Highly regarded by his classmates, teachers and coaches, Michaels legacy lives on through the Mike Hoffman Memorial Award, a scholarship given to KHS student-athletes who have displayed dedication and leadership in the sport of football. Its here where Kelly made her mark for the next six years becoming arguably the greatest tennis player in KHSs history. Going into the hall will be Adrien "Tic" Langlois, the. He was a First Team All-DUSO selection for the 1946, 1947, and 1948 seasons. Genoa-Kingston High School Hall of Fame. Heather was named her teams MVP while carrying a 3.97 GPA during her second season in 2000, while leading the conference in kills per game: 4.39. Charlies combined statistics for the 1936 and 1937 baseball seasons read: 22 hits, 21 runs scored and a sparkling .344 batting average in only 17 games. He is the Tigers all-time winningest coach with 372 victories in 28 years guiding the basketball team. She helped lead the Tigers to two section titles and their first state final four appearance in 2007. The legendary athlete lettered in four sports while attending KHS: baseball, basketball, football and track. Some of Kellys remarkable accomplishments are as follows: Six-time KHS Tennis MVP and Letter winner; 1992 Poughkeepsie Journal Girls Tennis Player of the Year (8th Grade); Four -Time OCIAA League Singles Champion (1993-96); Four-Time Section Nine Singles Champion (1993-96); 1994 NYSPHSAA Tennis Singles Champion; Five-Time NYSPHSAA Tennis Qualifier; Career record of 131-13 including 85-0 versus Section Nine opponents her last 4 year;. Proving his worth as a versatile athlete, Charlie excelled in baseball as well. When he graduated, he had eclipsed Bock as all-time scorer (973). John stayed busy after the cross country season by competing in Winter/Indoor Track, though KHS did not have an official team. Attendance. Coach Holloway was the first female elected President of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) and served in that role in 1992. 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.