Athletic Hall of Fame
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We are now accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Nomination forms can be found at the bottom of this page.
Mission Statement
The Lawrence High School Athletic Hall of Fame’s mission is to recognize, honor and celebrate the excellence of former student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and others for their outstanding accomplishments and positive contributions to the Lawrence Township Public Schools athletic program. These individuals of the Cardinal family have helped bring honor and distinction to Lawrence athletics not only during their athletic careers, but also in their lives after high school.
Criteria:
A. AthletesTo be eligible, an athlete must have participated in athletics while attending Lawrence High School. The candidate must have graduated from LHS a minimum of five (5) years prior to his/her nomination. The candidate must, during and following his/her career, have exemplified the attitude and conduct that is a credit to Lawrence High School. Each nominee must have made a significant achievement in their sport. This may have taken place at the high school, college, professional or amateur levels.
B. Coaches
The candidate must have coached at Lawrence High School and completed coaching in the Lawrence Township Public Schools at least five (5) years prior to nomination. The candidate must have distinguished him/herself by demonstrating exceptional leadership, character, and athletic coaching achievement.
C. Special Contributors
Any person who has made a significant contribution toward promoting athletics in the Lawrence Township Public School District.
D. Team
Any Lawrence High School athletic team that compiled significant success including, but not limited to wins, league, division, sectional or state championships.
Procedure:
A. The Committee will select no more than eight athletes, two coaches (one male and one female), one team and two special contributors at an Awards dinner on a date, to be determined each year, by the committee.
B. The Committee shall identify a maximum of fifteen former athletes for consideration of induction each year; included in the fifteen shall be any/all of the individuals not selected in the previous year. The Committee shall strive for balance including gender, ethnicity, sport(s) and graduation decade among the selected individuals. Each individual will be contacted and requested to submit a resume of their athletic and personal achievements. Upon review of these submittals, the committee will vote and select the individuals for induction.
C. The Committee shall meet and by consensus select one team, one male coach, one female coach and special contributor(s) for induction.
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2022 Inductees
Joseph Bossio 1989
Michael Jennings 2014
Kate Pental Thomas 1999
Kim Ragazzo Snyder 2012
Keith Sherman 2010
Chet Turner 1986
Gordon Wolf 2014
Dr. Richard Graja - Special Recognition
Betty Leedom - Special Recognition
2006 Cheerleading Team
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2019 Inductees
Becky Barlow Fitzsimmons ‘86
Stephen Marencik ‘04
Dennis Morgan ‘96
Megan Orloff ‘93
Kevin Schneider ‘02
Todd Wallen ‘90
Bayshawn Wells ‘07
Katelee Zapolski Brennan ‘01
David Boggs - Coach
Jo Ann Groeger - Coach
Willy Donahue – Special Recognition
Rico Scardelletti – Special Recognition
1994 Boys’ Soccer Team
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2018 Inductees
Matt Friedman
Theresa Gregory Dunn
Marc Petchel
Dan Surtz
Theresa Vitale
Pat Walsh
Erica Young DiFruscio
Mick Cimorelli
Larry Ksanznak
Jane Dyszkiewicz
Bob Platt
1995 Golf Team
2017 Inductees
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Kamal Bathala
Frederick 'PJ' Barrett
Harold "Skeeter" Brown
Andrea Cermele
Amy Calvo Folk
Stephen Jackson
Jeremy McDermott
Sarah Mutinsky
Johnathan Nalbone
Dana Verdi Williams
JoAnn Stevens
Nicholas Patanella
1969 Boys Soccer Team
2016 Inductees
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Adam Bethea
Dale Emde
Robin (Cowan) Leahy
Jennifer Polakowski
Anthony Russ
Rick Salmastrelli
Matthew Schneider
Danielle Short
Joseph Tarrant
Ryan Welsh
Cynthia Westhead
2000-2001 Varsity Wrestling Team
2015 Inductees
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Sara Beaber-Fujioka
Brett Brackett
Barbara Fecak
Vernon Hicks
Christie Icenhower MacDonald
Nicole McMullen
Mindy Milavsky
Amy Perhach Briggs
Keith Richardson
Rick Smith
Michelle Solack-Yuro
Andrew Steiner
Edyta Szczepankowska Riley
1990 Field Hockey Team
2014 Inductees
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Laura Barrall
Todd Brunner
Cathy (Rosato) Florek
Joe Franc
Pat Haggerty
Sarah (Lamont) Kocmond
Iza Kotowski
Dean Mason
Michael Moore
George Tiger
Tony Watson
1974 Baseball Team
2013 Inductees
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Mike Angelotti
Kathy Biglin
Donna Frascella
Jesse Goldstein
Thomas Harrington
Kira Kuzman
Devin Picott
Marilyn Roman
Mark Savino
Ryan Stein
Johnny Vaughn
1998-1999 Boys' Basketball Team
2012 Inductees
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Tom Bartolino
Brian Caloiaro
Scott Caloiaro
Elizabeth Feinberg Gaynos
Jessica Feinberg Gurganus
Doug Mazzoni
Ryan McCormick
Ed Naylor
Larry Nickol
Phyllis Pietras
Beth Starr Conover
Andrew Surtz
Tashema Whittaker
2000 Boys' Swim Team
2011 Inductees
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Annette Arduini (Frascella)
Dick Beach
Jim Csogi
Mickey Forker
Shannon Maruca (Carroll)
Enechi Modu
Paul O'Neil
Mark Polakowski
Mike Savino
John Schneider
Bob Whartenby
Len Weister
1972 Football Team
2010 Inductees
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Dave Bossio
Harry Conover
Doris Cowan
Ashley Kenyon
Charles Lackey
Gary Melillo
Tim Murphy
Sharon Richardson
Jenny Steiner
Karl Thomas
Ron Udy
1980 State Champion Boys' Soccer Team
2009 Inductees
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Chris Chamuris
Jim Brooks
Myrtle Coxon
Steve Groeger
Kathy Brophy
Valerie Coyle
Julius Gause
Karen Hatchett
Kim Hatchett
Rubin Joyner
Sonny Nictakis
John Rivero
1983 Cross Country Team
2008 Inductees
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Lou Angebraandt
Ed Shirk
Laszlo Adam
Scott Brunner
Lori Dowers
Dianthia Ford-Lee
Liz Hill-Warter
Kirk Louderback
Chester McKay
Glenn Myernick
1967 Boys' Soccer Team