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Grand March of Induction Class of 2019……………………………………………………………………..Randy Gore, Voice of the Tigers, Webmaster

National Anthem and Alma Mater…….………………………………..……………..…….…..NA Choral Students, David Schmiech, Choral Director

Recognition of Past Inductees in Attendance………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………….Randy Gore

WELCOME……………………………...... ………………..…..Bob Miller, North Allegheny Hall of Fame Committee Member

Tribute to the Hall of Fame Class of 2019…………………………………………………………..……Dr. Robert Scherrer, Superintendent of Schools

Presentation of the Joseph Drazenovich Award to Bob Rodgers (Posthumously) and Eric Stedeford…………………..Larry Richert, KDKA

Presentation of the Class of 2019………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………Larry Richert Rob Waltko, Alex Papson

Presentation of the Bob Miller Award to Frank Brettschneider and Dr. Eric Kofmehl………………………..……………………..…..…Larry Richert

…………………………………………………………………………………….. INVOCATION ………………Dave Givens, Hall of Fame Committee Member

………………………………………………………………………………………….DINNER……………………………………………………………………………………………..

Presentation of Honorary Citations…………………………………………………………………………………..…….PA Speaker of the House Mike Turzai

Recognition of PIAA Individual Champions and Swim Relay Champions, 2018-2019………………………………………………………Randy Gore

• Caroline Wrigley PIAA Girls Golf Medalist • Ricky Mihm AAA 500 Yard Freestyle • Jack Wright AAA 200 Yard Freestyle • Zach Kinne 3200 Meter and 3000 Meter PA Track and Field Coaches Association Indoor Track • Branko Kasanovich, Joel Songer, Joshua Galecki, Jack Wright 200 Yard Freestyle • Branko Kasanovich, Ricky Mihm, John Ehling, Jack Wright 400 Yard Freestyle

Presentation of the Class of 2019………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….……Randy Gore Kristin Huysman-Grabill, Brian Levey, Matthew Buerger

Recognition of the PIAA Team Champions, 2018-2019……………………………………………..……….…………………………………………….Randy Gore

• Boys Cross Country (Fall)………………………………………………………………...……………………….John Neff, • Girls Cross Country (Fall)……………………………………………………………..…………………………….John Neff, Head Coach • Girls Golf (Fall)……………………………………………………………………………..…………………..Mike Hambrick, Head Coach • Girls Volleyball (Fall)………………………………………………………..……………………………….……Heidi Miller, Head Coach • Boys Swimming and Diving (Winter)………………………………..……….………………………Patrick Wenzel, Head Coach • Boys Volleyball (Spring)………………………………………………….…………………………..…………..Dan Schall, Head Coach

Presentation of the Class of 2019………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….….…Randy Gore Brian Eyerman, Briana Pittman, Andrew Rullan

Presentation of the Bob Austen Award to Jim Black…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Randy Gore

Presentation of the Class of 2019………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………..…….……Randy Gore Kathy Snediker, Ryan Tiesi, Bill Brown

Closing Remarks…………………………………………………………………………………Bob Miller, Hall of Fame Committee Member, and Randy Gore

Hall of Fame Announcements and Benediction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Dave Givens

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Larry Richert Since September of 2001 Richert has hosted the KDKA Radio Morning News, part of Entercom . Larry Richert has been a constant in Pittsburgh radio and television since the early ‘80s. He has long been an ambassador for the city of Pittsburgh and was winner of the Vector’s Richard Caliguiri Award for that reason. Richert has been in broadcasting for more than 30 years and has extensive marketing experience including a decade long friendship and working relationship with Dr. Ed Eckert. Born in Millvale and raised in McCandless Township, Richert attended St Ursula grade school in Hampton then moved to North Allegheny High School and graduated from Clarion University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. Larry originally came to KDKA Radio in November of 1988 and has worked in both TV and Radio ever since including a ten year stint as a weather anchor with sister station KDKA- TV. Richert is the voice of NFL Films/Steelers Highlights, narrating his first film in 1985 and now he is the Public Address announcer at for the Steelers. Plus he joined the Pitt Panthers Football network broadcast team where he hosts the pre-game show and reports from the sidelines. Larry also co-wrote and co-produced a feature family film in worldwide distribution called “Amazing Racer” starring Lou Gossett Jr, Charles Durning, Eric Roberts, Jason Gedrick, Daryl Hanna and many more. Larry is involved many charity organizations including Vice-President of the Pittsburgh Celebrity Hockey team. He also is the Honorary Chairperson for the American Cancer Society annual Golf Classic, spokesman for McGuire Memorial Home and the JDRF event plus the Autism Speaks annual walk just to name a few. Larry and his wife Cindi have three children: Erica, Zach and Emily.

Randy Gore Randy Gore is the webmaster for the North Allegheny athletics website and “The Voice” of the North Allegheny Tigers, broadcasting an array of sporting events via the Trib Live High School Sports Network. Gore is a broadcast veteran, who has spent over 12 years broadcasting minor league team the West Virginia Black Bears ( Class A Short-Season Affiliate) and the . Additionally, Gore serves as “The Voice” of Saint Vincent and on 97.3 Lite FM in Latrobe, PA. While with the Wild Things, Gore was twice named the ’s Broadcaster of the Year and was also recognized by the minor league circuit with the Commissioner’s Award of Excellence. Gore has been recognized with 12 Associated Press Broadcasters Association awards. Of the 12 AP Awards, eight took 1st place honors in various news and sports categories. Gore is also the owner of the PAC Sports Network which video streams athletics, primarily basketball, in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. Gore is a proud alumnus of McKeesport High School and Waynesburg University.

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Recognizing Excellence

Congratulations to the 2019 NA Hall of Fame inductees and awardees.

We would also like to recognize the 2018-2019 NAGBB team on a successful season with a 24-3 record and WPIAL runner-up.

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2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame 7 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame THE JOSEPH DRAZENOVICH AWARD FOR LEGENDARY SERVICE

Bob Rodgers 2019 Recipient

Bob Rodgers, a member of the NA graduating class of 1977, was a wrestling section champion at 145lbs during the 1976-1977 and a member of our #1 ranked team in Pennsylvania. Bob’s efforts helped our team to an undefeated season, earning the West Penn Championship as well as being Section VI champions. Bob’s love for the sport of wrestling and a passion to provide our district’s youth with the very best experience was instrumental in the growth of the NA Junior Wrestling Program, as well as the NA Wrestling Boosters. Bob’s efforts not only provided outstanding opportunities for our district’s young people, but also our surrounding areas. The program of youth wrestling throughout Western Pennsylvania and the Commonwealth flourished under Bob’s tenure.

Bob was extremely dedicated, and spent countless hours organizing area and state wrestling tournaments, which displayed the most competitive wrestling seen anywhere. Bob was instrumental in organizing clinics, and was known as the Leader, the Dean, the Man that made all good things happen with the sport of wrestling during his long tenure as a dedicated volunteer with our wrestling program.

Bob’s positive influence, his efforts, and his vision for the sport of wrestling continues today through a most dedicated team of volunteers and parent group that have the strong desire to build upon the foundation and tradition of excellence established by the “Wrestling Family,” according to Athletic Director Bob Bozzuto.

Bob Rodgers lives today through the efforts of Eric Stedeford, David Marx, Mark Coy, and many others. Bob Rodgers is survived by his wife, Pam, and children, Chris, Nick, Jesse, and Cara.

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Eric Stedeford 2019 Recipient

Since 2004, Eric has been, and currently is, the giver of his time by volunteering countless hours to our district’s youth, coaching the sports of wrestling, soccer, baseball, and football. Eric has dedicated his adult life to young people in providing outstanding athletic experiences in multiple sports by allowing them to be the best they can be, and most importantly, with an atmosphere of enjoyment of the sport.

Eric’s positive attitude and unwavering willingness to assist NA Athletics has been proven over and over. Eric and the Junior Wrestling officers have developed one of the top programs in Western Pennsylvania and, in fact, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The NA Jr. Wrestling Program is known for running the most efficient tournaments in the state. Under Eric’s leadership and support from an outstanding youth organization, they have assisted in purchasing new wrestling mats and wrestling equipment as well as creating a traveling youth dual team that competes every year. Eric has coached several youth state champions and place winners.

Eric is owner of Stedeford’s Auto Center. Eric and his wife, Kristine, have three sons, Zachary, Maximos, and Augustus.

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Eric Kofmehl 2019 Recipient

Eric is a 1970 graduate of North Allegheny. He was involved in high school as the school’s sports photographer for the yearbook, school newspaper and local newspaper. Eric continued his academic career at Pitt and after his sophomore year went to night school for twelve of the next fourteen years where he obtained a bachelor’s degree, master’s in health services administration, master’s in labor relations and a Ph.D. in higher education administration. He is a retired health care executive and is very active volunteering for numerous organizations throughout the North Allegheny Community. Currently Eric is on six non-profit boards (North Hills Community Outreach, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland, Lutheran Senior Life and its affiliates and others). For the past ten years Eric has worked part time for the II-VI Foundation. He has provided NA graduates opportunities during that time for undergraduate scholarships, totaling over $400,000. Over 24 NA graduates received $10,000/year scholarships. Many were NA athletes like four time winner Mimi Overbaugh (volleyball), three time winner Elliott Burdwood (soccer), four time winner Grant Huckestein (football), and three time winner Matt Zellers (band). Eric continues to look for more scholarship applicants. During the time Eric’s children were growing up, he was involved for thirteen years in McCandless Baseball and , NABA (basketball), and NA Soccer. He enjoyed coaching all these young kids. Eric has had the privilege to know Bob Miller for over fifty years. He has served on church boards, committees, and ushering, with Bob. Eric always jokes about being Bob and Marge’s newspaper boy fifty years ago! Bob got Eric involved on the original Baierl Center for Excellence in raising funds for its building. Bob also got Eric involved with the NA HOF board, as the local “NA sports historian”. Bob and his son Brian coached Eric’s sons, Scott and John, as volleyball players. Eric and Kathy served as booster volleyball leaders for four years for Scott and John’s volleyball teams. Eric has been married for over 45 years to his wife Kathy and has three grown children and three grandchildren. Scott (1999) and John (2004) both were Volleyball All WPIAL, WPIAL MVP’s and All State players and Kristen (2001) was very involved in NA Student Government. Eric is the proud grandpa of Talia, Kate and Jack. Eric had an unexpected quintuple heart bypass surgery on January 9, 2019 and Bob Miller had a major health issue seven weeks later. This has made it even more of a privilege for Eric to receive this award that honors Bob.

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Frank Brettschneider 2019 Recipient

Frank Brettschneider’s name is the epitome of the district’s philosophy of excelling in the three A’s: Academics, Athletics, and the Arts. Frank was a principal for eight years at North Allegheny before accepting the position of Assistant Superintendent, which he held for eight years. Frank was an advocate for all students and extremely supportive of their interests. Athletically, Frank was highly supportive of the athletic department, its efforts and vision for the future development. Frank’s educational experience spanned 45 years. He was a teacher in the Baldwin Whitehall School District, and held administrative positions at Canon McMillan, Brentwood, North Hills, Peters Township, and at Propel Charter Schools.

Frank was the President of the Pleasant Hills Athletic Association for six years prior to being a high school football coach at Steel Valley. For the past 30 years, Frank has continued to serve the high school athletic community in this region including his current position as an assistant football coach with the Thomas Jefferson Varsity football program. Frank resides with his wife, Marianne, and he has a son Aaron.

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Jim Black 2019 Recipient

Jim Black, was an outstanding coach for the North Allegheny Tigers. Jim coached eight years from 2006 to 2015, compiling a record of 98 wins, 40 losses, and 15 ties. During Jim’s tenure, the Tigers won two Pennsylvania Cups and PIHL State Championships with the first during the 2006- 2007 season followed by our second in the 2012-2013 school year. Prior to coming to NA, he won championships at Pine Richland and Beaver. Jim has a career interscholastic record of 201wins, 95 losses, and 30 ties.

Jim’s dedication and passion for the sport of Ice Hockey was recognized by his players and fellow coaches. Jim stepped down from being the Tigers head coach to become the Commissioner of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League, where he enhanced the success and visibility of the sport in this region.

Jim is now the General Manager of the Baierl Ice Complex in Warrendale. Jim and wife, Kate, have three children: Cody, Madison, and Morgan.

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You are always our #1 supporter, and we are proud of your recognition as one of N.A. Athletics #1 supporters! You are a coach on and off the field to many, and an example to all.

Love, Scott, Aryani, Kristen, J.T, John, Bethany, Talia, Kate and Jack

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Kristin Huysman-Grabill Field Hockey / Softball Class of 1995

Kristin was a standout member of the Tigers Field Hockey and Softball programs. Kristin played Field Hockey during the 1993 and 1994 seasons and Softball all four years from 1991-1995. Individually Kristin was named to the WPIAL All-Star team in 1993 and 1994. She was named Player of the Week by the North Hills News Record in 1993. Kristin was named Field Hockey Offensive Player of the Year in 1994, accumulating the highest number of goals in 1993 and 1994. Kristin was named team in 1994 and led our team to a WPIAL title in 1993 and 1994.

In Softball, Kristin was named team captain in 1995 and had the highest batting average as a sophomore, junior, and senior. Kristin was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated with high honors.

Kristin was offered a Field Hockey Scholarship by The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan, but decided not to play in college. Kristin attended Penn State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and then a Master’s degree in 2003 in Physician Assistant studies at College of Osteopathic Medicine. Kristin has been involved with the Arthritis Foundation for multiple years, aiding with the Jingle Bell in Virginia Beach.

Kristin lives with her husband Scott, a former active duty US Navy Commander as a physician and now in private practice as an orthopedic surgeon. Kristin is a physician assistant for Sentara Medical Group since 2003 and earned top provider honors from 2016 – 2018. Kristin and Scott reside in Chesapeake, Virginia with their son, Wesley (13), daughter, Sydney (10), and two dogs, Nittany and Henry.

Alexander Papson Football Class of 2011

Alex was a two-sport athlete for the Tigers, starring in Football and Track & Field. Alex’s career stats include 4,831 rushing yards on 660 carries, while scoring 62 . Alex lettered all four years, and was named First Team AAAA All Conference in 2008, 2009, and 2010. He was named 2010 First Team All-State AAAA , was a member of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22” team, Pittsburgh Tribune Review’s Terrific 25, WesternPAFootball.net Big School All-Star team and a finalist for the Mercury Award.

Alex continued his academic studies and athletic skills as a student at Gannon University. Alex was a four year member of the PSAC Scholar Athlete Program. Alex is a certified financial planner professional and has an MBA in Finance as well as an Executive Certificate of Financial Planning from Duquesne University. Alex is a manager of business development for Retirement Solutions, Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, L.P. Alex and his wife Emily have a daughter, Georgia Ann. Alex is the son of Barbara Papson.

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Andrew Rullan Class of 2007

Andrew Rullan played four years as a standout lacrosse player and two years for the Tigers Football Team. Andrew’s postseason honors included WPSLA Player of the Year in 2007, High School All-American Honors in 2007, and being named All-WPSLA in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Andrew led our 2007 team to the WPIAL championship game. His successful face-off dominance was at an unbelievable 75% rate and he was one of the Tigers leading scorers. Andrew’s leadership on and off the field proved very valuable, being a “coach on the field.” Andrew continued his academic career at Duke University, where the team won the Division I National Championships in 2010 and was a Division I semifinalist in 2009, 2011, and 2012. Andrew was a key member of the ACC team championship in 2009 and 2012, and was named as an ACC honor roll selection. In 2014, Andrew was a member of Team Germany in the World Games. Andrew coached for the Tigers as an assistant to his father, John, from 2012-2018. In 2016, the Tigers won the WPIAL championship. Andrew is proud of his community service to the Ronald McDonald House of Durham and the Light of Life Missions. Andrew is a medical device production manager and lives with his wife, Samantha, in Boston, MA. Andrew’s family includes his parents Barbara and John, and two brothers Kyle and Christopher.

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Matthew Buerger Swimming Class of 2012

Matthew Buerger, a member of the Class of 2012, was an outstanding swimmer over his four-year career with the Tigers. A scholar athlete during his entire time at North Allegheny, Matthew was a member of three WPIAL Championships in 2009, 2010, and 2011 and two PIAA Championship teams in 2009 and 2010. Matthew received All-American status from US Swimming all four years of his high school career.

Along the way, Matthew captured numerous individual titles, including nine WPIAL Championships, capturing four in the 200 Medley Relay (2009-2012) as well as two in the 200 Individual Medley (2011-2012), one in the 100 Backstroke (2012), and two in the 400 Free Relay (2010 & 2012). He was named the 2009 Rookie of the Year, and was voted the team’s Most Valuable Swimmer in 2011 and 2012, as well as being the team captain. Matthew was also a finalist in several PIAA Championship events, including the 200 Medley Relay, 200 Individual Medley, 100 Backstroke, and 400 Freestyle Relay. In 2012, Matthew was an Olympic Trial Qualifier in the 100 Backstroke as well as the PIAA Champion in the 200 Individual Medley.

Following his career with the Tigers, Matthew moved on to Notre Dame, where he continued to earn swimming awards. He is the former school record holder in the 100 Backstroke, 200 Free Relay, and 400 Medley Relay. He is a two-time winner of the Notre Dame Monogram, and was named the team’s Most Improved Swimmer in 2014. In 2013 Matthew qualified for the Big East Championships in the 100 Backstroke, 200 Backstroke, and 200 Individual Medley. A year later, was an ACC qualifier in five events (100 Backstroke, 200 Backstroke, 400 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, and 400 Free Relay). Matthew qualified for the NCAA tournament in the 400 Free Relay, 200 Individual Relay, and 400 Individual Relay.

Matthew is involved with swimming-related community service, including giving adaptive swim lessons from 2007-2012, and serving on Notre Dame’s Athletic Community Outreach Program from 2012-2016. Currently, Matthew works as a realtor. His family includes his father David, mother Sonya, brothers Jonathan and Zachary, and sister Victoria.

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Kathy Snediker Volleyball Class of 1995

Kathy Snediker played volleyball for the Tigers from 1991-1994 and basketball in 1991. Kathy earned individual honors from the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association, being named Class AAA All-State teams; second team in 1992 and first team in 1993 and 1994. Kathy received honors as a second team selection to the WPIAL All-District in 1992 and first team honors in 1993 and 1994. On November 11, 1993, Kathy was named as the Pittsburgh Post- Gazette Female Athlete of the Week. During her senior year, Kathy was named as the North Hills News Record Co-Player of the Year.

With Kathy’s leadership skills and athletic ability the Tigers Volleyball team won the WPIAL Championship in 1993 and PIAA Championships in 1992, 1993, and 1994. Kathy continued her career at the University of Virginia, where she earned varsity letter award status, named ACC Freshman of the Week, and ended her All-time Career Record as #10 in assists per set. Currently, Kathy is a Librarian at the University of South Carolina. Kathy and her husband Chris live in Columbia, South Carolina.

Robert Waltko Wrestling Class of 2007

Robert Waltko was a premier Tiger wrestler from 2003 to 2007. Rob was a four-time section champion, two-time Allegheny County Tournament champion, WPIAL champion, PIAA runner-up in 2005 and won the PIAA championship in 2007.

Rob was the USA Wrestling Cadet National Freestyles champion in 2004 and as the USA Wrestling Cadet National All-American Greco- Roman team in 2003 and 2004. Rob led his Tigers wrestling team to four straight section championships and twice earned Allegheny County Tournament championships. Rob continued his academic and athletic career at Bucknell University. Rob was very successful in his collegiate career by finishing as a top wrestler at the EIWA in 2009 and 2010. He earned two letters in addition to being two-time conference place winner.

Rob is very active today in our youth wrestling program as well as assisting junior high and varsity wrestlers in the off season. Rob is the Director of Recruiting at Engine, a locally owned and operated staffing / solutions firm with focus in the Information Technology and Finance Sectors. Rob is married to Amanda and is the son of Dennis Waltko and brother to Joseph, Francesca, and Genny.

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Ryan Tiesi Basketball Class of 2006

Ryan Tiesi was a standout Basketball player from 2002-2006. Ryan was the starting varsity point guard all four years and scored over 1000 points in his career. He was named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Section Three AAAA First Team All-Section Team during his junior and senior years, named as a Post-Gazette North Fabulous Five Selection and the Post-Gazette’s WPIAL class AAAA Fabulous Five Team in his senior year. Ryan was named Section Three MVP by the New Castle News. In 2006, Ryan was chosen as North Allegheny’s Class of 2006 Male Student-Athlete of the Year. Ryan’s leadership skills proved invaluable as his team won the Section Three AAAA titles during the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 seasons. The first section title was the first time NA had won the section title in 30 years. The Tigers earned WPIAL play-off bids during the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 seasons. Ryan continued his academic and athletic career at Bellarmine University, earning a full athletic scholarship and was the starting point guard. Ryan transferred to the and became a member of the Pitt Panthers Men’s Basketball team. In 2008-2009, Pitt Basketball was ranked #1 in the nation for a portion of the season. The team earned a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament and advanced to the Elite Eight. Ryan was named to the Big East All-Academic Team. Ryan is Financial Officer for JFS Wealth Advisors. Ryan resides in Sewickley with his wife, Kerry, and eight-month old son, Colin.

Brian Levey Soccer & Basketball Class of 2003

Brian Levey was one of the most illustrious goalkeepers in Bruno Schwarz’s 37-year coaching career. Brian was a three-year starter, letter award winner, and team captain. Brian was one of the most dominant goalkeepers in the WPIAL from 2000-2002, and holds the record for lowest goals allowed in a career and season. Brian was a three year WPIAL All- Star and was voted All-State in 2001, 2002, and 2003. He was named an Eastern Regional All-American in 2003. Brian holds virtually all NA goalkeeper records: 68 games, a record of 53-13-4, 305 saves, and 37 shutouts, maintaining a goals allowed average of 0.72. Brian led the Tigers to three WPIAL playoff appearances, two section championships, one WPIAL final and a PIAA state soccer championship in 2000. Brian was also a starter on our basketball team. Brian attended the University of New Hampshire and continued his standout goalkeeping, leading their Division I men’s soccer team to a #7 ranked in 2005. Brian holds all UNH goalkeeper school records with 10 shutouts in a season, 27 career shutouts and a season G.A.A of 0.57.

Brian played professionally for four years in the United Soccer League and the North American Soccer League. Brian currently is the sales leader at One Source Virtual and resides in North Richland Hills, Texas. Brian’s family includes mom (Mary Lou), dad (John Jr.), brother (John III), and sister (Mary Beth).

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Briana Pittman Rowing Class of 2007

Briana Pittman was a 2007 graduate and four year member of North Allegheny’s highly successful and dominant Girls’ Rowing Team. During her time at North Allegheny, Briana was a major factor in the commanding position that the program achieved within Western Pennsylvania. While representing NA, Briana medaled in a remarkable 31 events, including 10 first place finishes, one of which was in the Women’s Junior 4x at the 2006 U.S. Rowing National Championships. Briana would later compete in her Junior year at the Indoor Rowing World Championships, placing 10th in the U.S. and 15th in the world in the Junior women’s division of the CRASH-Bs. That following summer between her junior and senior year, Briana was chosen as a member of the Junior National Team to compete in the Junior World Rowing Championships held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Upon graduating from North Allegheny, Briana was offered a scholarship to the University of Wisconsin, where she would be a member of the Badger’s nationally prominent rowing program. At Wisconsin, she continued her athletic achievements, contributing as an integral part of a team that would find themselves competing at four consecutive NCAA National Championships. In 2009 during the team’s National Championship appearance, Briana made history as a member of the Wisconsin women’s four, earning a silver medal, which is the highest placed women’s crew in Wisconsin’s history. In 2010, she was a member of the varsity eight that placed 10th at NCAAs, resulting in a seventh-place overall team finish. Once again, Briana contributed to yet another school record being broken, this time as the highest placed team that has ever finished at NCAAs for Wisconsin. To top that off, that same year the Badgers took home a Big Ten Championship, becoming the first and only Wisconsin team to do so. Heading into her senior year, after multiple record breaking seasons, Briana was named captain, leading the team to yet another year of success. Following graduation, Briana went on to pursue a career in collegiate rowing. Her coaching stops have been at Bucknell University, Vesper Boat Club, and the University of Miami. While at Bucknell, she coached the first ever women’s freshman eight to Dad Vail Gold. She also coached the women’s varsity four and lightweight four to Dad Vail Silver along with a second place finish at the Patriot League Championships in the varsity four. During the summers of 2014 and 2015, Pittman was the head women’s U23 coach at Vesper Boat Club. While at Vesper, Briana’s crews won back-to-back US Rowing National Titles for the women’s points trophy. In the summer of 2015, Briana coached the U23 lightweight double to the U23 World Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria along with a Gold medal finish in the U23 women’s eight at the Royal Canadian Henley regatta. While at the University of Miami, Briana assisted in coaching the women’s varsity eight to a gold medal at the 2016 San Diego Crew Classic. Briana is grateful for the North Allegheny Rowing Association for providing such a strong foundation to the sport and is especially grateful for her coaches, Don Heckenstaller (North Allegheny) and Bebe Bryans (Wisconsin).

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William Sumner Brown Cross Country/Track & Field Class of 1962

Bill Brown led the undefeated 1960 cross country team to WPIAL and PIAA team championships – the FIRST for any North Allegheny sport team in school history. Brown finished first individually in the WPIAL meet and second in the PIAA meet. He also led the team to victory with a second place finish (to teammate Bob Slaney) at the Hopewell Invitational Meet, and to victory in the Shaler Invitational with a first place finish.

During the 1961 track and field season, he ran the mile in school record time and anchored the mile relay team to help win the Shaler Invitational. His top five mile run finish at the WPIAL finals qualified him for the PIAA championship meet.

In Brown’s senior year, he again led the Tigers to the WPIAL and PIAA team cross country championships. He finished second at the WPIAL meet and third in the PIAA meet. Earlier he led the team to victory at the Slippery Rock Invitational and the Hopewell Invitational meets with first place performances in each.

In the 1962 track and field season, Brown again set NA records in the mile and half-mile runs. He led the track team to a third place finish at the WPIAL championship meet – the highest finish in school history to that date. Individually he qualified for the mile run at the PIAA championships, finishing fourth.

As a top academic student he was elected to the National Honor Society as a junior.

After graduating from NA, he attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He led it’s 1963 cross country team to victory in the Engineers Cup and the Boston University/Brandeis Invitational meets with first place finishes. He also had individual wins against University of New Hampshire, Wesleyan College, and the Coast Guard Academy. He was nineteenth in the NCAA III championship meet. In 1964 Brown registered individual wins in the Engineers Cup, and against Springfield College, Williams College, Boston College and the Coast Guard Academy. In 1963 and 1964 he placed third in the EICAA championships. In 1965 he was victorious once again in the Engineer Cup Invitational, and against Boston College, Springfield College and the University of New Hampshire. During that year he led his team to a ninth place finish at the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America championship meet. He also finished fifth in the 1965 New England Championships.

After graduating from MIT, Brown continued to run competitive races, including many marathons, for over 50 years. At age 75 he still runs several times each week. In 2000, William was named Road Runner of the Year for the 55-59 age group.

William Sumner Brown resides in Belmont, Massachusetts with wife Judy. William and Judy have a daughter, Lucy, and a son, David.

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Brian Eyerman Football Class of 1998

Brian Eyerman played for the Tigers, lettering as a junior and senior. Brian’s passing yardage totaled nearly 2500 yards while completing 58% of his passes, including 15 passes. Brian was a team captain during his senior year. Brian’s team played in the 1998 WPIAL finals at . He played in the 1998 Foothills All-Star Game and was named team captain.

In college, Brian led Indiana University of Pennsylvania to four straight PSAC titles as a starter and four postseason appearances including a berth in the Division II Semi-Finals as a freshman, and to the Quarter Final round as a senior. Brian is IUP’s all-time passing leader with 8,409 yards, is second in touchdowns with 84, and ranked third in total completions. Brian holds the record for the longest touchdown pass in IUP’s history (98 yards). Brian was a finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy, which is Division II’s Heisman Award, and competed in the Cactus Bowl, Division II’s All-Star Game in Texas.

Brian earned individual awards such as the PSAC Offensive Player of the Week, named team captain, ranked #2 in the nation with passing efficiency (senior year), and in his last year of eligibility, PSAC Offensive Player of the Year.

Brian played for Pittsburgh and Iowa in the and tried out for a number of NFL teams. Brian trained many local high school and youth players in quarterback play with many receiving scholarships. Brian is the manager and painter of his family owned, 3rd generation auto body shop established in the 1950’s by his grandfather then later his father. Brian resides in the district with his wife, Jenan, and three year old son, Brison.

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24 2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE NORTH ALLEGHENY TIGERS

2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame 25 Special Thanks to the following NORTH ALLEGHENY ATHLET I C HALL OF FAME Corporate Sponsors

Allegheny General Hospital Suburban Campus Baierl Automotive Group C.G. “Bud” Baun Charitable Trust Citizen’s Bank Chris and Wendy Devlin Federated Investors Health America Lexus of North Hills Northern Area Family Medicine Siemens Industry J. J. Herbert & Sons Maiello, Andrew & Price, UP P.N.C. Capital Markets, Inc. Pittsburgh Oculoplastic Associates R.A. Glancy & Sons, Inc. Target Tri State Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Inc. Tube City, Inc. Unified Boosters Organization Valentour, English, Bodnar & Howell Wright Automotive Finley Consulting & Investigations, Inc. ATI Finacial Services, LLC

26 NA HOF BY THE YEARS Class of 1997 Class of 1998 Class of 1999 Class of 2000

Brian Baschnagel Ray Brinzer Lee Baierl Robert Baun Russ Cerny Barb Crupie Jack Chotta Tom Butler Ed Chipley Mike DeAugustino Paul Failla Gary Devlin Gus DeAugstino Polly Potter Ferringer Sherri Hannon Lisa Nalepa Failla Chris Devlin Laura Barber Getchell Corless Otto-Hartpence Steve Ferringer Joe Drazenovich Tim Manoa Gary Hofstetter Chris Leon Gregg Garrity Brian Miller Ray Huckestein Jim Moellenbrock Jerry Ritchey Ty Moore Ton Liebenguth Charles Sabatos Laurie Potter Macmillan Carl Newman Nikki Otto Jack Tucek Michael Zunic Doug Wyland Dave Smith Frank Walton Rob Theissen Joe Drazenovich Award Joe Drazenovich Award Frank Farina Don Ferringer Bob Miller Award Ruth & James Devlin

Class of 2001 Class of 2002 Class of 2003 Class of 2004

Jack Cully Jason Augustine Calvin Balliet Bob Austen Andrew Drazenovich Kristen Beilstein Dubinski Tom Carroll Molly Baney Janis Hape Dowd Todd Bibza Sarah Durstein Mulligan Molly Baumann Justin Goheen Audrey Gerginski Lyle Fox Derek Brinkley Fran Haus III Robert Hillman Betsy Kalmeyer Lisa Cardillo Clemence James Herbert Gary McCauley Ginny Johovich Miller Christopher Fazio Bob Kress Bobby Miller Jaime Siegle Greg Manesiotis Larry Long Jamie Tomazich Van Epps Randy Smith Linda Nichols Jill Matesic Scott Treser Robert H. Riley, III G. Teague Moore Jerry Wall Living Legend John Wall Joe Frank Joe Drazenovich Award Living Legend Living Legend Charles (Ace’) Heberling William R. Baierl Bob Miller Award Joe Bullick Bob Baierl Bob Miller Award Bob Miller Award Bob Miller Award Bob & Jane Baierl Don Vandergrift Bob Glancy

2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame 27 Class of 2005 Class of 2006 Class of 2007 Class of 2008 Brandon Busteed Paul Beilstein Charles DeVenzio Jessica Brungo Kathy Frederick Richard Catalano Harry Price Valerie Fawcett McCormack “Bud” Garrett Dan Colpo Patrick Wenzel Tony Hindley Jamie Kyriazis Jeff Cully Jay Woffington Jason Lammers “Jay” Murphy Shannon Elliott-Tieppo Julie Zajac Maureen O’Hare Jim Garrity Ryan Tolhurst Joe Drazenovich Award Mandy Schnupp Joe Drazenovich Award Dave Givens Bruno Schwarz Jack Failla Joe Drazenovich Award Bobby Wright Bob Miller Award Joe Drazenovich Award Bob Miller Award The Brede Family Dick Krotzer Ted & Julie Kilyk Bob Miller Award Pat Balok Bob Miller Award Ed McGough

Class of 2009 Class of 2010 Class of 2011 Class of 2012

Ken Bauer Allison Fayfich Danielle Goetz Herring Mike Arnold Katie McCullough Brinkley Stephanie Madia Laurie Harris Jeff Casten Ed Huckestein Brian McCarthy Dave Hohman Sara Krastek Jeff Jozwiak Christine Mencini Greg Joseph Heinz Pak Dave Rodgers Liz Vrabel Joe Koury Tommy Parks Robert Treser Mark Schweers Mimi Patchen Greg Wharton Joe Drazenovich Award Kimberly Scott Franks Jessica Siegele Dr. Steve Duchi Cory Sullivan Carrie Goheen Wagner Joe Drazenovich Award Matt Woffington John Woffington Dr. Brian Jewell & Bob Miller Award Kim Wyland Krul Dr.Mark Langhans Georgiana Thomas Joe Drazenovich Award Joe Drazenovich Award Robert Caldwell Bob Miller Award Dr. Larry Butterini Larry Richert Bob Miller Award Bob Miller Award James Beierle Mike Turzai

28 2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016

Rachel Divosevic Meg Johns Alexander Matt Butler Michael Butia Andrew Dobies Laurel Casten Beattie Kathy Byrnes Ralph Eyerman Jill Dorsch Barry Bimbi Virginia Hetzel Jordan Gapczynski Jake Herbert Todd Davidson Morgan Howard Samantha Goettman Jake Jopling Scott DeAugustino Nicole Lenart Teter Jean Newman Goldring Molly Friel Klima Kim Jenkins Ken Ray Lewis Brett Grote Scott Kofmehl Kelly Langhans Gregg Otto Greg Hallos Corky Semler Carrie Hucko Leet Randy Potter Kelly Baritot Sorbo Jenny MacKay Williams Gary Treser Kari Steigerwald Mieke Weissert Joe Drazenovich Award Bill Turner Kevin Turner Mike & Carole Shepard Tanja Wenzel Koller Kevin VanBuskirk Joe Drazenovich Award Maureen Grosheider Bob Miller Award Joe Drazenovich Award Joe Drazenovich Award Dr. Lawrence Bozzomo Ron & Pam Dassner Dr. David Buerger Bob Miller Award Jill Guthrie Distiguished Coach Bob Miller Award Bob Miller Award Jim Sloan George Guiley James Lorish Distiguished Coach Jim LeDonne Distiguished Coach Distinguished Coach Lou Meyer Cathy Conroy

Class of 2017 Class of 2018

Jonathan Buerger Duane Holler Erin Huth Blattenberger Scott Sobkowicz Josh Hungerman Pam Murphy Morse John Kofmehl Wes Waldschmidt Kim Markel Masarik Kelly Carioto Amy Olshenske Mackle Denny Boyle Dede Rittman George Hendrickson Allison Neff Romano Greg Hendrickson Kim Steel McGlone Aimee Dassner James Steidel Connor Kuremsky Zach Nanni Joe Drazenovich Award Joe Drazenovich Award Mr. Mark Woods Mr. Jim Turner Bob Miller Award Bob Miller Award Mrs. Claudia Steeb Mrs. Susan Sweeney Distinguished Coach Distinguished Coach Dave McDonald John Haddad

2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame 29 Congratulations to the 2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

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2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame 31 2018-2019 NORTH ALLEGHENY STATE CHAMPIONS

North Allegheny Swimming & Diving

The boys’ swimming and diving team won their third straight state championship and sixth overall in the 2018-19 season. In the state championship at Bucknell University, the boys accumulated 279 points easily outdistancing second-place finisher North Penn. Ricky Mihm and Jack Wright led the way for the Tigers winning their events while the Tigers 400 Freestyle Relay team and the 200 Freestyle Relay team also came away with gold medals at the meet. Wright finished the PIAA Championship meet with three gold medals.

Boys Swimming Relay Champions

North Allegheny won two relay events and had two individuals win events at the state championship last year. The Tigers won the 400 Freestyle Relay for the second year in a row. The team consisted of Richard Mihm, Branko Kasanovich, John Ehling and Jack Wright, they posted a time of 2:59.80. Wright, Joshua Galecki, Joel Songer and Kasanovich won the state title in the 200 Freestyle Relay. In the individual events, Mihm defended his state title in the 500 Yard Freestyle and Wright won the 200 Yard Freestyle giving him three gold medals at the state meet.

North Allegheny Girls Golf The North Allegheny girls’ golf team won its third state title in four years in 2018. In the PIAA Championships, the Tigers finished four strokes ahead of second-place Downington East, posting a score of 243. The girls also won their fourth straight WPIAL Championship along the way and did not lose a single match for the second straight year. Led by head coach Mike Hambrick,the team consisted of Caroline Wrigley, Esha Vaidya, Bella Walter, Christina Lewis and Christina Zhou. Wrigley also won the PIAA individual championship at the event.

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North Allegheny Boys Cross Country

After a dominant 2018-19 regular season, the boys’ cross country team swept through the WPIAL and PIAA Championship, winning their 12th state title. In the state championship meet in Hershey, Coach John Neff’s squad recorded a team score of 90 points to finish 22 points ahead of second-place LaSalle College. Zachary Kinne and Daniel McGoey finished in second and third place respectively in the individual medals.

North Allegheny Girls Cross Country

After finishing first in all but one regular season meet, Coach Neff’s girls’ cross country team dominated the 2018-19 WPIAL and PIAA Championships to win their fourth state title. It was the first time in PIAA history that both the boys’ and girls’ from the same school won state championships in the same year. In Hershey, the girls’ dominated the meet with 65 points, which was 41 points better than second-place West Chester Henderson. Hannah Lindgren led the way in the state title meet finishing fourth. Keely Misutka finished in the top ten as well.

Caroline Wrigley

Caroline Wrigley had one of the most successful golfing careers in WPIAL history. She was not only a three-time WPIAL champion, but also won a PIAA Title in 2018 by shooting 147 in the two-day event. Caroline’s score was seven strokes better than runner-up Mary Kate Norcross of Chambersburg. The next day, Caroline completed the golf trifecta, by leading the Tigers to the PIAA Team Championship.

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Zach Kinne It was a tale of two winning seasons for Zach Kinne. In the winter, Zach won the PFTCA State Championship in the 3000m run, winning the event by 12 seconds running a 8:33.83. In the spring, Zach ran against the fastest twenty-five 3200m runners in the state at the PIAA State Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University. Kinne led the race wire to wire, running a 9:01.94 and was crowned the Class AAA State Champion. Kinne also competed in the 1600m race a few hours later and finished sixth, capping a successful year.

North Allegheny Girls Volleyball

The girls’ volleyball team had a very dominant season, dropping only four sets all year on their way to their second straight WPIAL and PIAA Championships. The state championship was a rematch of the 2018 state title against Bishop Shanahan and ended exactly the same with a 3-0 sweep for the Lady Tigers. It was the first time in PIAA history that the boys’ and girls’ programs from the same school won back-to-back state titles in volleyball. Coach Heidi Miller’s team finished with a 23-0 record extending their winning streak to 47 games.

North Allegheny Boys Volleyball

Coach Dan Schall’s boys’ volleyball team swept Central York 3-0 in the PIAA Championship to make it back-to- back state titles to go along with back-to-back WPIAL ti- tles. They won the three sets by a score of 25-21, 25-20, 25-20. It was the first time in PIAA history that the boys’ and girls’ programs from the same school won back-to- back state titles in volleyball. North Allegheny finished with a 23-0 record and has extended their winning streak to 46 games.

34 2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame NA Athletic Hall of Fame Membership Lifetime

Glenn Anderson Jack P. Failla Dick Krotzer Caroline S. Osborne Michael Arnold Frank Farina Chuck and Kim Kuhn Owl Cleaners Jeff Baehr Barbara Ferringer Jamie and Amy Kyriazis Michael J. Pagnotto, Jr. Pat Balok Steve and Polly Ferringer Kenneth Lang Edward Peetz Molly Baney Glen W. Ford Dr. and Mrs. Mark Langhans Patrick Phelan Cathy and Robert Baierl Chet Gapczynski Bob and Mary Beth Latch Donald Poppleton Jane Baierl Gregg Garrity Stephen Law Janet Potter John and Betsy Baun James Garrity Chris Leon Randall and Laura Potter W.L. and Jan Barber Laura B. Getchell Lawrence Long Dr. and Mrs. Robert Potter, Sr. Jayne Beatty Patricia P. Green Paul B. Long Dr. Robert Potter, Jr. Joseph Beierle Maureen Grosheider Mary Lattner Lotz Harry Price Todd Bibza Audrey Davidson Greginski Beth Ludwig Don and Jan Rea Paul Beilstein David Givens Bob Luthultz Jerry Richey Robert Beilstein Don Greenaway Andy Maddix G Edward Roehre Thomas E. Birsic John W. Haddad G.L. Manesiotis Chuck Sabatos Liz Bollens Mike Hambrick Jill Matesic David Schmidt Tom and Linda Boyle Randy Hart Matt Matesic Tom Schwartzmier Lawrence E. Bozzomo C.F. Heberling Laurie Potter MacMillan Bruno Schwarz Bob and Shelley Bozzuto Kevin C. Heberling William Z. May, Jr. John Schwoebel Edward Brinkley E.J. and Kristen Heckert Valerie Fawcett McCormack Corky Semler Joseph Bullick Steve Heckmann Edward and Corrine McKinney Paige Serbin Brandon Busteed John Helffrich Rick Meister Mark and Carol Shepard Tom and Nancy Buter Robert Hillman Brian and Heidi Miller Ron Similo Bob Caldwell Tony Hindley Robert and Margie Miller Jim and Susan Sweeney Bob Casten Steve Hoffman Mary Minnick Jean Taylor Greg Casten Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoffstetter James Moellenbrock Robert Theissen Bob Ceh John Hosler James T. Murphy Shannon Elliott Tieppo Dr. and Mrs. J.P. Childress Bob Howard NA Basketball Association Robert Treser Jeff Cully Ed Huckestein NA Basketball (F) Boosters Scott Treser Barb Crupie Hance H. Huston NA Basketball (M) Boosters Jamie Van Epps Joe and April Curtin Brian and Debbie Jewell NA Cheerleading Booster Wald Family Maureen O’Hare Cygnarowicz Thomas and Shirley Jewell NA Choral Parent Association John Wall Beverly DeAugustino Leonard Joseph NA Football Boosters Joseph Wall Dave DeGregorio Dennis Juran NA Rowing Association Frank and Nancy Walton James A. Delligatti Chris and Shannon Kennedy NA Soccer (F) Boosters Jay Woffington Gary Devlin Schuyler Elliott Kidd NA Soccer (M) Boosters John Woffington Ruth Devlin Ted and Julie Kilyk Mrs. Carl A. Newman Bill and Donna Wyland Janis Hape Dowd Eric Kofmehl Linda Nichols Don Vandergrift Andrew Drazenovich Dave and Donna Korenich Trey Nichols William M. Zunic Steve Duchi Steve and Carol Kozak James Steidel Kim Steel McGlone Dave and Lois Elliott Diane Kress John & Bethany Kofmehl Jonathan Buerger Paul Fackler Doug Olshenske Dede Rittman Zach Nanni Jean Newman Goldring Kristen Spellman Dan Heckert Kevin Lingenfelser Greg Joseph Kelly Baritot Sorbo NA Baseball Boosters George Guiley Finley Consult & Investigations Rick & Patti McClure Paul Palmer Pgh Oculoplastic Associates Heinz Pak JJ Labella NA Water Polo Boosters Rick Steigerwald Mark Woods Brian Levey Frank Brettschneider Andrew Rullan Lisa & Josheph Wirth David McDonald Robert Waltko

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The NA Hockey Association would like to congratulate

Coach Jim Black on this wonderful accomplishment and thank him for his years of service to NA Hockey. Under Jim’s guidance, NA Hockey grew into one

of PIHL’s premier hockey programs. Congratulations on the HOF!

-North Allegheny Hockey Association Board-

36 2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame 2019 HOF SPECIAL PROJECTS DONATIONS

Tom Butler Other Level Dick Krotzer Silver Level Paul Beilstein Gold Level Steve & Kitty Duchi Silver Level Julie Kilyk Bronze Level Don Greenaway Bronze Level Jerry Wall Bronze Level Greg Hendrickson Bronze Level (Memory of Marek Lapinski) Kristin Beilstein Dubinski Silver Level Greg Joseph Silver Level Virginia Hetzel Bronze Level Dave Givens Silver Level James Garrity Gold Level Janis Hape Dowd Diamond Level Pat Balok Gold Level Lawrence Bozzomo Silver Level (Honor of NA Swim Team) Dave McDonald Bronze Level Steve Heckmann Gold Level Derek/Katie Brinkley Platinum Level Matt Woffington Bronze Level John Woffington Silver Level Jim/Cathy Sloan Bronze Level Michael Arnold Bronze Level Gary Devlin Gold Level Kimberly Jenkins Ken Silver Level Scott Kofmehl Silver Level Gary Treser Gold Level Chris Devlin Platinum Level John Kofmehl Silver Level Tom Liebenguth Bronze Level (Honor of Bob Miller) George Hendrickson Bronze Level Maureen Grosheider Gold Level Jim LeDonne Bronze Level Barbara Crupie Bronze Level John Haddad Silver Level Todd Davidson Bronze Level Jean Newman Goldring Silver Level Bob Caldwell Gold Level Michael Beattie Gold Level Mark Woods Bronze Level Janet Potter Diamond Level (Memory of Robert Casten) (memory of Brandon Woods) James Moellenbrock Bronze Level Brunio Schwarz Silver Level Carole/Mark Shepard Gold Level Matt Butler Silver Level Claudia Steeb Platinum Level (memory of Marek Lapinski & Kyle Johnson) Robert Hillman Gold Level Danielle Goetz Herring Silver Level Jay Woffington Silver Level (Honor of Russ Cerny) R. Tony Hindley Silver Level (honor of John Woffington) Dede Rittman Silver Level Larry Long Silver Level Scott Treser Gold Level (Honor of Scott Rittman) (memory of Robert C. Baierl Sr.)

THE NA ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CONGRATULATES THE NA HOF CLASS OF 2019!!

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A HEARTY THANKS TO PATTI MCCLURE, ERIKA COOPER, AND SARA RICCI FOR THEIR MANY HOURS OF EFFORT AND SERVICES.... ALWAYS PROVIDED WITH A SMILE.

THE NA ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME LOGO IS THE WORK OF MR. WES BUTTERBAUGH, ART INSTRUCTOR AT NORTH ALLEGHENY SENIOR HIGH. WES DID THIS AS A CONTRIBUTION TO OUR ASSOCIATION AND REFUSED TO BE PAID FOR HIS MASTERPIECE.

THE SPIRIT OF NORTH ALLEGHENY WILL ALWAYS RESIDE IN THE HEART OF JOE BULLICK. ANDTHE SPIRIT OF JOE BULLICK WILL ALWAYS RESIDE IN THE HEARTS OF NORTH ALLEGHENY. THANK YOU, JOE, FOR YOUR WONDERFUL TRAVELING HISTORY MUSEUM, AND FOR THE COUNTLESS OTHER THINGS YOU DID TO MAKE NORTH ALLEGHENY A TRULY SPECIAL PLACE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND OUR MEMORIES. “GOD BLESS” 2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame 37 Kristin Huysman Grabill Congratulations!

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2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame 43 FROM WRIG HT’S HALL OF FAMERS TO YOURS WRIGHT AUTOMOTIVE GROUP IS PROUD TO HONOR THIS YEAR’S NORTH ALLEGHENY ATHLETIC INDUCTEES

Bill Brown (Cross Country, Track) Class of 1962 Matthew Buerger (Swimming) Class of 2012 Brian Eyerman (Football) Class of 1998 Kristin Huysman-Grabill (Field Hockey, Softball) Class of 1995 Brian Levey (Soccer, Basketball) Class of 2003 Alex Papson (Football) Class of 2011 Briana Pittman (Rowing) Class of 2007 Andrew Rullan (Lacrosse) Class of 2007 Kathy Snediker (Volleyball) Class of 1995 Ryan Tiesi (Basketball) Class of 2006 Rob Waltko (Wrestling) Class of 2007

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