Program Book Dedicated in Memory of Don Ferringer 2019 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME PROGRAM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019 ARTS North Hills (412) 369-4000 Seven Fields (724) 776-2488 Robinson Twp. Team Physicians for North Allegheny School District (412) 787-7582 Proudly accepting all major insurances Fox Chapel including Highmark & UPMC Health Plan (412) 696-0300 Providing the region with the most advanced orthopaedic care for sports-related injuries. Victor Thomas, MD • Paul Liefeld, MD • Brian Jewell, MD • Mark Langhans, MD Steven Kann, MD • Jeffrey Kann, MD • Gerard Werries, MD Michael Pagnotto, MD • Christopher Emond, MD • Caleb Campbell, MD www.tristateortho.com TRI-STATE ORTHO URGENT CARE in Seven Fields & North Hills 2 2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame Program 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, Head Coach • 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 “Please Arrive Home Safely” 2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame 3 NA HOF MASTER OF CEREMONIES Larry Richert Since September of 2001 Richert has hosted the KDKA Radio Morning News, part of Entercom Pittsburgh. 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 Heinz Field 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 baseball team the West Virginia Black Bears (Pittsburgh Pirates Class A Short-Season Affiliate) and the Washington Wild Things. Additionally, Gore serves as “The Voice” of Saint Vincent College football and basketball on 97.3 Lite FM in Latrobe, PA. While with the Wild Things, Gore was twice named the Frontier League’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 Pennsylvania 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. 4 2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame The North Allegheny Girls Basketball Boosters 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. 2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame 5 6 2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame 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. 8 2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame THE JOSEPH DRAZENOVICH AWARD FOR LEGENDARY SERVICE Eric Stedeford 2019 Recipient Since 2004, Eric has been, and currently is, the ultimate 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,