NEWARK ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

29th Annual Awards Dinner

October 26, 2017 NEWARK ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME BOARD MEMBERS

Front row: Dr. James Lee, Autrey Reynolds, Geri Coles, Irvin Hill, Harry Snyder, Lenny Moore Back row: Tim Jennings, Windy McGriff, Ollie Dickerson, Jim Catullo, Charles Talley, Marcellus King Not pictured: Fleeta Barnes, Dr. F. Kennedy Gordon , Gary Hayes, Gary Westberry and Tim Walsh.   2)),&(2)7+(&2817<(;(&87,9(  +DOORI5HFRUGV5RRP1HZDUN1HZ-HUVH\  )D[   ZZZHVVH[FRXQW\QMRUJ  -RVHSK1'L9LQFHQ]R-U  (VVH[&RXQW\([HFXWLYH    October 26, 2017  Dear Friends:

Welcome to the 29th Annual Newark Athletic Hall of Fame (NAHF) Dinner. It’s good to gather with friends and supporters to celebrate another anniversary of this great sports institution. As a member of the Hall myself, I can tell you that it is an honor to be an inductee.

Each year, outstanding athletes are inducted into the Hall in recognition of their achievements, both here as high school students and later on in college. The money raised tonight will go to scholarships for younger Newark scholar-athletes to defray educational costs. Athletes often become community leaders, as so many of our inductees prove, and stand as role models. We appreciate the participation of past inductees in the mentoring program we initiated, which has had a positive impact on the lives of these Newark students.

Thank you for being part of our community of friends. Your participation here tonight will help make the dreams of some young scholar- athletes come true. We greatly appreciate your commitment to the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame, and look forward to seeing you next year.

Sincerely, 

Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. Essex County Executive

 (66(;&2817<,6$1(48$/23325781,7<(03/2<(5  President’s Message

Inductees, Scholarship Recipients, Family and Friends,

It is with great honor that I welcome you tonight to our 29th Annual Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner.

Since 1988, we have been honoring athletes from public and private schools in and around the City of Newark. Our initial purpose was to focus attention on Newark’s glorious past and its bright future by creating a positive environment where friendships, camaraderie and memories can be renewed. Tonight, we continue that tradition with eighteen new Inductees, a high school baseball team and four Scholarship Awardees.

The Honorees have proven, as in the past, that they are to be recognized as true role models, a characteristic very much in need these days, whether in a large city or a small town. You can turn to a bio page in this or any one of the previous twenty-eight books of inductees and find a role model you can be proud to emulate.

The hallmarks of a good athlete are dedication, desire, teamwork, hard work, time management and good sportsmanship. These are the same qualities necessary to succeed in the classroom and the workplace. That’s why our Hall of Fame Family of Inductees are to be viewed as success stories, on and off the field.

To our Scholarship Award Winners, you have been recognized to possess the characteristics outlined above; therefore, we wish you good fortune in college and hope to see you back here one evening on the dais, as a future Inductee into the Hall of Fame.

Finally, as Newark has become a hotbed for professional and college sports alike, we must not forget the high school and recreation level athletes and support their efforts. Therefore, we continue our relationships with the teams involved and their connection with the youth of the city.

We are proud of our student athletes from the City of Newark.

Furthermore, let me thank the members of the NAHF Board, who have worked so tirelessly on making this night the success that it continues to be, and to the attendees out there who support our efforts each and every year.

Harry Snyder Class of 2005

October 26, 2017

Dear Inductees:

Congratulations on your induction into the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame!

As a 22-year-educator in the Newark Public Schools system, I know how important sports and athletics are in building young minds and bodies. They teach valuable liffee lessons about sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and personal resilience. As Newark’s Chief Executive, I am proud of how these athletes defined Newark’s excellence on the playing fields and then in liffee, serving as role models and men- tors as youth and adults.

Newark is once again a center fofor sports of all kinds – with our Prudential Center hosting Seton Hall Basketball and the state’s premier hockey team, the New Jersey Devils, attracting world-class sports action to our downtown. But the real stars are playing in our schools, parks, and recreation centers, creating their own excel- lence, ready to become the Althea Gibsons, Shakur Stevensons, and Shaquille O’NO’Neals ls of the future.futur We are proud that we have invested in effffoorts to improve recreationion and sportsspor opportunities fofor our youth, and with the city regaining control of NewarkNew Public Schools, they will only get better.

I want to extend my best wishes to tonight’’ss honorees: Anthony Avent of Malcolm X Shabazzazz HHigh; Jose Barros of East Side High; Patrick Fagan of Vailsburg High; Nakia.Fenner of Science High; Brian K. Froelich of St. Benedict’’ss Prep; Frank Gavin of Weequahicquahic High;H Evangeline Grover of Central High; Phililp Hickson, Keon Law- rence, Melody F. Linton, and TToony Manleyy,, all of Weequahic High; Leroy McCoy of East Sidede High;H Willette Miller of Science High; KKyyle Moore-Brown of Central High; Vic Morrton of Central High; Treasure Moultrie of Arts High; Ibtihaj Muhammad of the 20162016 US Olympic team;t David Washington of Vailsburg High; Waltin “Turk” YYooung of Franklin TToownship; and the 1965 Vailsburg Baseball team. YYoou have all written indelible pages of glorglory in Newark’’ss sporting history

I welcomeme yyou into the brotherhood and sisterhood of the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame, aass it marmarks its 29th anniversary. YYoour excellence has powered our effffoorts to transffoorm Newark and make it the strongest city in America.

All the bbest!est!

Sincerely y

Ras J. Baraka Mayor

OFFICE OF THE MAAYYOR 920 BROAD STREETT,, RM 200 • NE WWAARK, NJ 07102 TEL: (973) 733-6400 • FAX (973) 733- 3711 Congratulations to the 2017 Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees. The following is a list of past inductees that continue to keep the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame striving for excellence in being able to give scholarships to our deserving youth. We are fortunate to be able to keep the dreams for Newark youth alive! Joe Abruzzese Tim Jennings John Allen Marcellus King Scott Allen Jorge Lopes Fleeta Barnes Winthrop McGriff Donald Baskerville National Basketball Association Steve Bogner Don Newbery Peter Brogan Julius A. Nicolai James Catullo Timothy A. Oleno Ray Chambers (MCJ Amelior Foundation) Larry Peccatiello Leonard Coleman, Jr. SELF Foundation Geri Coles Marquis “Bo” & Stacy Porter Ray De Riggi Anthony Ray Fred Devesa Autrey Reynolds Gary Edwards Sanford Salz Jeff Feldman Michael Sheppard Wayne Fisher, PhD. Harry Snyder Milton Gaylord Herbert Stoney Enrico “Rick” Giancola William M. “Bill” Thompson John Gibbons In honor of Brian Froelich from Arnold Gordon "Jack and Jane Tully" Barry Gordon Lillian (Calabrese) Vizzuso F. Kennedy Gordon, MD James Walker Calvin Irvin Tim Walsh Jerry Izenberg Diedra Wilson-Minott You Make a Difference Board President Dinner Committee Harry Snyder Fleeta Barnes Ollie Dickerson Honorary Chairs Gary Hayes Senator Irvin B. Hill Cory A. Booker Timothy Jennings Marcellus King Dr. James M. Lee, Sr. Hon. Donald Payne, Jr. Winthrop McGriff Member of Congress Leonard Moore Autrey Reynolds Dinner Chair Charles Talley Honorable Joseph N. DiVincenzo James Walker Essex County Executive Gary Westberry

Dinner Co-Chairs President Emeritis Geri Woods Coles *Jerome Greco James Catullo *Louis Dell’Ermo

Vice President Emeritis *Arthur Coles, III

* Deceased Newark Athletic Hall of Fame 2017 Inductees

Performers Category

Inductees High School Anthony Avent Malcolm X Shabbaz Jose Barros East Side Patrick Fagan Vailsburg Nakia Fenner East Side Brian Froelich St. Benedict’s Prep Frank Gavin Weequahic Phillip Hickson Weequahic Keon Lawrence Weequahic Melody Linton Weequahic Tony Manley Weequahic Leroy McCoy East Side Kyle Moore-Brown Central Victor A Morton Central Treasure Unique Moultrie Arts Ibtihaj Muhammad U.S. Olympic Team Akiva Willete Simmons Science David Washington * Vailsburg

Achievers Category

Inductees High School Evangeline Grover, MD Science Waltin “Turk” Young South Side

Team Category

Vailsburg Baseball Team 1965

PROGRAM

Call to Order ...... Autrey Reynolds Inductees Procession...... Charles Talley Introduction of Minister ...... Geri Woods-Coles Invocation...... Minister Ella Coriner Johnson “America the Beautiful”...... Ambiance “Lift Every Voice and Sing”...... Ambiance Introduction of Past Inductees and Dignitaries ...... Ollie Dickerson Welcome Remarks & Introduction of Emcee Tim Capstraw ...... Harry Snyder, Pres. NAHF

Induction of the 1965 Vailsburg High School Baseball Team

Remarks...... Larry White, NJSIAA

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Lou Dell’Ermo Scholarship ...... Jim Catullo, NAHF Male Athlete – Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Weequahic HS Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship:...... Ollie Dickerson, NAHF Female Athlete – Kishona McCray, Central HS National Basketball Trainer’s Assoc. Scholarship: ...... Fleeta Barnes, NAHF Female Scholar Athlete – Kim Boerrighter, Malcolm X. Shabazz HS National Basketball Trainer’s Assoc. Scholarship:...... James Walker, NAHF Male Scholar Athlete – Jose Ramon Pacheco Quiros, Barringer HS SELF Foundation Bill Hicks Scholar-Athlete Awards ...... Stacey & Marquis “Bo” Porter

DINNER IS SERVED

Musical Tribute to Inductees ...... Ambiance Introduction of the Class of 2017 ...... Tim Capstraw, Emcee Closing Remarks ...... Harry Snyder, President, NAHF Anthony Avent Malcolm X Shabazz High School

Avent born in Rocky Mount North Carolina, raised in the City of Newark where he attended 18th Avenue street school and West Kinney Middle School Graduating from Malcolm X Shabazz High School. During his years at Shabazz he played under Coach Robert King his first 2 years and his final 2 years under Hall of Fame Coach Autry Reynolds where they won the group 3 sectional championship falling short in the group 3 state championship game ending the year with 2 losses and firmly placing Malcolm X Shabazz back on the map as a basketball power in the state of NJ. Avent was recognized in his junior year as a 3rd team All-State selection, during his senior campaign Avent averaged 22 points 19 rebounds and 9 block shots earning 1st team All-State honors, 1st team All Tri-State and All-American honors. Avent received scholarship offers from virtually every major Division 1 University in the Nation, the 6 feet 9 All American chose to take his talents to nearby Seton Hall University, during his tenure at Seton Hall University Avent coached under PJ Carlesimo reached the final 4 and the NCAA Championship game against Michigan University, following seasons Avent led the Pirates to their first ever Big East Championship against Georgetown University where he was named the game MVP and capping off his final year with a run to the NCAA elite 8. Avent earned a degree from Seton Hall University in Communications minoring in Business.

Drafted in the first round as the 15 pick by the Atlanta Hawks, Avent played 11 years with the Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magics, Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers including Europe. In 1995 playing along-side Newark Legend Shaquille O’neal and Penny Hardaway the Magic’s earned a trip to the NBA Finals, Avent has been fortunate and perhaps the only player from NJ to compete for a State High School Championship, NCAA College Championship and the NBA Championship.

Avent and his wife Sharone has 3 boys Anthony, Isaiah and Julius, Anthony works in the Office of information Technology as a Network Engineer for the City of Newark, Isaiah is a sophomore at Seton Hall University studying Psychology and a member of the Seton Hall Pirates basketball team, Julius is an incoming 5th grader with destiny written all over him. Avent is the founder of AA Pro Sports Enterprise whose mission is to educate youth through sports by offering them more than just the game but education awareness. Avent also founded the 1st National Sports Assessment Program in the Country to evaluate youth in sports and assist parents and stakeholders in their development. Through his passion for fair housing Avent having grown up in the housing projects of Newark is an active developer in Newark providing affordable housing and last but not least Avent most important endeavor through the support of the Mayor Ras Baraka, Police Chief Darnell Henry, Chief of Staff Amari Baraka and Chairman Levi Holmes is the establishment of the Newark National PAL to serve the youth in Newark with impactful programs and mentors. Jose Barros East Side High School

I was born in Portugal. I immigrated to this great Country in February 1978 when I was 11. I attended East Side HS from 1981 to 1985. We had very successful Cross Country and Track teams under the leadership of the great Coach Ollie Dickerson. Although I did well in Cross Country, I did better as a middle distance runner. I was the runner-up in the 800 meters All Groups championship meet in 1985. This achievement earned me a full scholarship to Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Running has been a passion of mine since my freshman year in High School to this day. Because of this sport, I was able to go to college for free and maintain my fitness over that last 30+ years.

A couple of years after graduating from Fairleigh Dickinson with a Communications degree and a minor in Business, I decided to go back to school and pursue a Master’s Degree in Corporate Finance while working part-time for the Company I work for today.

After obtaining my MBA, I was offered a full time position to be an accountant. I have been promoted to various positions over the years. At the moment I am the Royalty Accounting Manager for the biggest Higher Education Company in the World, which is Pearson Education. I’ve been with this company since 1994.

I enjoy anything that has to do with the outdoors, especially running, hiking, and biking.

I have married recently to my beautiful wife, Bela Barros. I have two wonderful teenagers. Patrick Fagan Vailsburg High School

Patrick Fagan was born in the Vailsburg section of Newark to Richard and Marcella Fagan. He fell in love with sports at a very young age following his uncle, Tony Carlucci, to his games. Pat learned the game of baseball beginning in the Vailsburg little league and the Vailsburg Park fields playing for Jack Rake.

Pat attended Vailsburg High School where he played football for the late Arthur Scavone and baseball for Joseph Baker. He played quarterback and captained the team, his senior year. In baseball Pat played varsity all 4 years playing centerfield, first base and anchoring the pitching staff. In 1976 Vailsburg won the City League Title. Pat was selected to the All City Baseball team has sophomore, junior and senior years. He also played summer baseball for the Vailsburg American Legion Coached by legendary Mike Sheppard Sr.

After high school, Pat headed south to Miami Dade Community College. After a brief stay he returned to NJ to attended Monmouth College where he was named team MVP his junior and senior years. He was named Asbury Park Press player of the week 6 times. Pat was elected to the NJ College All Star Team 3 years. He was also named to the Division II all regional teams his sophomore, junior, and senior years. Monmouth won the 1981 ECAC tournament. Pat finished his career at Monmouth with a lifetime batting average of 437, collected 187 hits and holds the Monmouth Collage RBI record (64) in a single season and was named to the Division II All American Team as a senior.

After college Pat signed a professional contract to play in the NY Penn League for the Utica Blue Sox, the Blue Sox’s won the 1983 NY Penn League title.

After baseball Pat returned to Vailsburg to join the coaching staff of head coach Jesse Jones and his powerful Viking squads. When Vailsburg closed Pat joined the staff of Anthony Russell at Newark’s East Side High School and helped guide East Side to its first city title in many years.

Pat has also ran travel baseball squads for many years in Newark at West Side Park. Every year the teams would travel to Florida to compete in Chet Lemon’s Christmas tournaments and play a summer travel schedule.

Pat now resides in Florida with his wife, Tracy, son, William, and daughter Kimberly. Pat’s oldest son, Richard, is an Active Duty US Marine. Nakia Fenner East Side High School

Nakia grew up in the Ironbound section of Newark where he attended Hawkins Street School and East Side High School. While at East Side under Coach Oxford, Nakia set the 400-meter dash freshman record. He then later transferred to Newark Science High. While attending Science High under the Coaching of Ollie Dickerson, Nakia won the group 1 400-meter Champ in 1992, 93, 94 and 95. Three-time Essex county champ and record holder in the 400-meter dash. Two-time Meet of Champion winner in the 400-meter dash and Third Place National finisher junior year in the 400- meter dash. Nakia received All State Indoor honors, All American 400-meter honors and Newark Star-Ledger Athlete of the week. During his championship run in 1994, Coach Dickerson was awarded Track Coach of the year honors.

Nakia received a full Track scholarship to The Ohio State University where under Coach Russ Rogers he was a three-time Big Ten Champion, USATF Mobile Indoor National Champ, and a Two- time Varsity letter winner.

Nakia currently lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife Kristian and their two children; Korran and Kaleb. Kristian is the Administrator for the Cities Division of Power. Korran is a Sophomore Student Track and Football athlete at Gahanna Lincoln high school. Kaleb is in the 6th grade Student Track athlete at Kipp Columbus.

Nakia works for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center as a Sr Clinical Applications technician. Brian Froelich ST. Benedicts Prep.

Brian Froelich’s family has a long relationship with Newark and St. Benedicts Prep. Several brothers are in the SBP Athletic Hall of Fame and his father’s 1936 team is in the NAHF. Brian was a football and wrestling standout and captained both star filled teams.

He played on football teams that upset the undefeated Seton Hall Prep 21-20 (ranked as one of the top ten games of the 20th century) and one that ended South Side’s 17 game winning streak.

Wrestling for NAHF coach John Allen, Brian contributed to SBP’s 4 year team winning streak, to the SBP’s streak of 5 NJ State Prep Tournament (SPT) Team Championships and to winning SBP’s first National Prep Tournament (NPT) team championship. As a senior his team captured the SPT title and a close third place in the NPT. As an individual, he was almost perfect that year. Brian was 24-0. Only 3 opponents were even able score any points on him and he won the SPT and NPT titles. His career record was 59-11.

He went on to wrestle and play football at Boston College. He won the New England Freshman heavyweight wrestling title and reached the semifinal of the New England’s as a sophomore.

Brian has a BS (Boston College), a MBA (Rutgers), and a JD (Seton Hall Law). He started his own company and sold it to American Express, and spent a decade there, rising to Executive Vice President. He has led several companies since then.

Brian has been recognized often. He is in the SBP Athletic Hall of Fame, was given the SBP alumnus award, and was on the SBP Board of Trustees for many years. Brian and his wife are in the Bayley- Ellard High School Hall of Fame for their contributions as parents and he is in the American Express Travel Hall of Fame for his business contributions. He was recognized as one of the travel industry's top executives and was the subject of a Fortune Magazine business article. Brian was a candidate for the US Congress in 2012 and currently serves on the Board of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark.

Brian and his wife Jeanne now live in Spring Lake NJ, raised 5 children, and continue to cheer on their 13 grandchildren. Frank Gavin Weequahic High School, Head Basketball Coach (1985-2005)

Frank Gavin was born in Fayetteville, N.C. He spent most of hi s early years between North Carolina and New Jersey. Frank attended North Carolina Central University where he received his BS degree in 1970. In addition, he went on to take additional courses at Kean University .

Frank began his teaching/coaching career at Maple Ave. Elementary school where he led Maple Ave. to a Newark Elementary school champion ship. After several years at Maple Ave. he transferred to Weequahic High school where he taught History and becam e the Head basketball coach.

Frank felt blessed to work with man y outstanding young men and players. There are a number of them that have gone on to be very successful pillars of the community. While coaching at Weequahic, Frank had a record of 302 win s and 167 losses. Due to the former condition of Weequahic 's gymnasium, his teams never had the opportunity to play where they practiced. Despite this, he was still able to accomplish these wins without ever having a home court advantage. Nevertheless, his dedication to the players and the community yielded great success.

For the 19 years he coached the team they qualified for the New Jersey State Boys ' Basketball tournament for 15 of those years. He also led the team to win several sectional championships and a number of Newark Christmas tournament s. However, it was in 2001 that he led the Weequahi c high school Indians to the Group II State championship with a record of 26-3.

Even after the State Group II championship in 2001, the Weequahi c team made it back to the Group Ill State championship final in 2002. Frank continued to lead this powerhouse team winning the Iron Hill Conference championship in 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2005.

In 2005, Frank was inducted into the NJ Scholastic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. That same year he retired from teaching and coaching, but he left with an honor from the city; a resolution for years of excellence coaching basketball from the municipal council from the city of Newark.

Frank would like to thank all of his former coaches, players, friends and the Weequahic family for their und ying support. He would like to give thanks to Autrey Reynold s for his encouragement and support along the way in his quest for the state ba sketball championship and success as a basketball coach. In addition, he would like to acknowledge Curtis Young, better known as Smiley, who supported and assisted him for the entire 19 years while he coached. He would also like to give a special thanks to his wife, Esther Gavin that has been a constant supporter in hi s life throughout his career.

He always told his players to, "Play hard, play smart and share the basketball. " Even if they were not mentioned, he wants to thank everyone that shared in the success of his career. Evangeline G rover, MD Science High School

Evangeline (Van) was born in Newark, NJ where she attended Hawthorne Avenue Elementary, before going to Science High School. She began her track career during the winter of her sophomore year, but due to a serious knee injury that required surgery, she was unable to compete as a senior. During her two years running for Central High School, Van excelled and quickly became an instrumental part of the team’s success winning City, County and Group championship titles under the coaching of Mr. Gregory Stewart and Mr. Steven Cole. She also excelled academically, graduating second in her class at Science High, and earning many academic titles, awards and scholarships.

Van matriculated at the University of Pennsylvania with a Pre-Vet/Pre-Med major. She decided to walk on to Penn’s track team, which brought her many more awards and titles. For four consecutive years, Van made the All-Ivy and All-Heps indoor and outdoor teams. She also competed at the ECAC championships. Van became captain of her Track & Field team during her Junior and Senior years. To date she still shares the school’s 55m record, which has stood for over 30 years, and has run on some of Penn’s fastest 4x100, 4x200, and 4x400 meter relay teams.

During her time at Penn Van was selected be become a Friar in recognition of her athletic and academic performance. She also found time to work and join “Sister-Sister”, an organization which helped provide different forms of assistance to underserved girls in the neighborhood.

Today Van resides in Philadelphia with her husband, Abraham Okorodudu, and her children, Kai (13y) and Tori (10y). She is a Board Certified Pediatrician practicing in Fort Washington, PA. As a Pediatrician, Van strives to be a good role model and provides guidance to her patients. She remains active athletically, and is currently ranked 22nd in the world as a female Crossfitter in her age group. Both her children are currently attending Julia R. Masterman, in Philadelphia and both are athletes. Her daughter, Tori became a 3 time All-American in track and field this summer at the AAU Junior Olympics. Phillip Hickson Weequahic High School

Phillip was raised in Newark and attended public schools along with his five siblings. His athletic skills were honed at the Cleveland Elementary playground under the tutelage of the late Charles Johnson, Leo Bunion and many other gifted athletes. His athletic participation began early as a member of the West Kinney Jr. H.S. City League Championship team. As a sophomore, the J.V. team won the Newark City League Championship and advanced to the Essex County Tournament finals. He was a member of the Weequahic H.S. Basketball team from ‘65-’68 university regarded and ranked as the best team in the United States.

As a senior, the following year, Phil was named the MVP of the Newark City League. He was awarded 1st team All-City and County honors and named to the All-State team.

Upon graduation, he attended the University of Rhode Island from ’68 – ’72. He was a four year starter and a member of the U.R.I Athletic 1000 pt. Club. He was rewarded 1st team All Yankee Conference. Rhode Island was ranked #12 nationally and won the Yankee Conference Championship his senior season. Phil was named one of the best all-around players in the east, Phil received his BA degree upon graduation.

After leaving URI Phil competed professionally in the French Federation League in Orthez, France. After winning the division, the team played in the Cup of Europe.

Phil has a daughter, a graduate of Howard University.

Phil left Chanel Cosmetics, Inc. and currently resides in Somerset, New Jersey. Keon Lawrence Weequahic High School

Keon Lawrence was born in Elizabeth, NJ to Leon Lawrence and Darlene Epps. While at Weequahic High School from 2002-2006 he played 3 years on the men's basketball varsity team, as a 6’ 2" guard he averaged 30.3 points per game, 9.2 rebounds and 7 assists. He ended his senior season with a 23-2 record. In his high school achievements; he became the 1st player in Newark Public Schools to score 2,000 points in his high school career, 3rd in Essex County History to score 2,000 points and the 67th player in New Jersey's State history to score 2,000 points. He scored a recorded 11 triple doubles with stats of 40 points or more per game, 10.0 assists and 11.0 rebounds 6 or more times in his senior year at Weequahic. Keon was awarded player of the week in his 2004-05 & 2005-06 men's basketball season. He was nominated to play for the McDonald's All American High School Basketball Team at Madison Square Garden under a personal invite from Professional NBA Basketball Retiree Michael Jordan. Keon received his High School Diploma from Alif Muhammad Nia Prep School in Newark, NJ before attending the University of Missouri.

Keon went on and attended the University of Missouri under the leadership of Quin Snyder and played under Coach Mike Anderson in 2006-2008. While there he averaged 11.0 points per game, 3.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He led the team to an 18-12 season from 2006-07 and then a 16-16 season from 2007-08. where he shot 75.8% in foul shots, held top scoring points in major Big 12 games against Texas Tech scoring 24 points, against Kansas scoring 25 points and 21 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists against Baylor. Keon was named in the Big 12 Rookie of the Week on February 19, 2007. Keon for personal reasons made a decision to transfer to Seton Hall University and completed his basketball career with coach Bobby Gonzalez from 2008-2010. While with Coach Gonzalez, he played 23 games and averaged 4.1 points per game and 2.8 assists. He helped led his team to 19- 13 season from 2009-10 and played a major part in there 2nd round of the Big East Championship against Notre Dame with 5 rebounds and 14 points. He completed his last senior year at Seton Hall University under the Leadership of coach Kevin Willard. Keon averaged in 24 games of that season 8.4 points per game, 2.0 steals and 5.5 rebounds. The Seton Hall Pirates ended their 2010-11 season with a 13-18 win/loss record. Keon graduated from SHU with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.

Keon continued after college to play basketball for the NIKE Pro City Summer Basketball -League in NYC at Baruch College for the next 4 summers from 2011-2014. In 2014 he averaged 35 points per game, 8 assists, 9 rebounds and 7 steals. He had a chance to play against some of the NBA's Highly Profiled contracted basketball players such as Kyrie Irving, Ron Artest, Kenneth Faried ,just to name a few.

Keon then went on to play in the Norwegian Basketball Association EUROBASKET League for Tromso Storm under the leadership of Coach Kenneth Webb from 2014-16. In Keon's 2014-15 season for Tromso Storm he averaged 23.1 points per game. 8.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists. He ranked 3rd in the EUROBASKET League for highest points per game, 11tb for rebounds per game and 2nd for assists per game. He ended his-2014-15 season with 12-4 record. He was awarded Most Valuable Player and Best Offensive Player of the league for the end of the regular season. He led Tromso Storm to the semi-finals and they won the Bronze Medal in the tournament. In his 2015-16 season with Tromso Storm he played the 2nd half of the season and averaged 20.8 points per game, 3.8 assists, 6.2 rebounds and 2.8 steals. He led the Tromso Storm team to the Finals where they won the Silver medal in a loss to the Centrum Men's Basketball Team.

Keon has a son, Keon Lawrence Jr. and is still pursuing his basketball career. Melody Linton Weequahic High School

Melody was born in Union, NJ but is a life-long Newark native. She attended George Washington Carver Elementary School playing basketball under the late James Miller and Weequahic High where she played under Coach Sara Sweeney. While at Weequahic they won the City Title in her senior year with an amazing record with no losses. Melody received individual honors her sophomore, junior and senior years, All City and All County and making the list as one of the Top 25 girls in the state! She completed her high school career with over 1000 points and 500 assists.

Melody was highly recruited by several Division I and Division II schools, but followed her long-time best friend, the late Shani Baraka, to Johnson C. Smith University. Regretfully, never playing on the collegiate level, she left Smith and continued her education at Shaw University.

Melody started her career in Law Enforcement in 1996 joining the Newark Police Department where she graduated with top honors as a Squad Leader and Top Female in fitness training.

In her 21 years of service Melody has received countless awards. Two awards in particular stand out amongst her colleagues; one was saving a suicidal victim and the other was preventing a domestic-violence homicide when she spotted a gunman in the act of trying to kill his girlfriend.

Melody is now in the Elite Unit (namely Executive Protection) where she protects the Mayor of this great city, Mayor Ras Baraka, and is looking forward to retirement within the next 4 years. Tony Manley Weequahic High School

Tony C. Manley, was born in Newark, where he attended Chancellor Ave. School and Weequahic High School. During this year at Weequahic, Tony played football, baseball and ran track. He was a standout defensive back for 3 years, he became the starting tailback. He led the state in punt returns and kickoffs for touch downs. Mr. Manley was All City First Team Defensive Back and All City First Team Running Back. He was First Team All-County Running Back. He was group three all state football.

As a member of Weequahic Track Team. He was first in the long jump and second in the quarter mile hurdles. He placed first and second in the city and county 100 and 200 yard dash anchor leg of the 4 by 1 and 4 by 2 relay team. Weequahic, placed first at the Penn Relays of Pennsylvania in the 4 by 1 in 1979 and we placed first in the sprint medley, with the fastest time in the country that year. In baseball, Tony played outfield. His team came in third in the City League.

Upon graduating from high school, Mr. Manley attended Pasadena Community College for two years where he was One-time Junior College “All American” College Football Player of the Southern California Football Association (1980-81). From 1982 through 1984, Tony attended Michigan State University on a full football scholarship. He received Defensive Player of the Week four times.

Upon his return to Newark, Mr. Manley began coaching as Offensive Coordinator at Weequahic High School. Further, he became the Defensive Coordinator at Montclair Kimberly and Newark Academy. He resurrected the South Ward Little League in Newark as President of the league for several years.

Tony has 3 children, Qadir Manley, who attended North Carolina State University where he played football, Razzaq Manley who graduated from NJIT and earned his BS and Masters in Engineering from NJIT. His daughter, Laila Manley attends Montclair State University.

Tony has worked for the City of Newark and the Newark Housing Authority for over twenty years. He is founder and owner of Jerrahi Construction in New Jersey. Leroy McCoy East Side High School

Charles LeRoy McCoy was born March 17, 1942 in Wilmington, North Carolina. At the age of 4 he relocated to Newark, New Jersey. LeRoy attended Burnett Street, Robert Treat, Webster and Hawkins Street grade schools. While attending East Side High School, LeRoy ran track, competing in the 100, 220 and 440 yard relays, receiving honors in all three events.

LeRoy played the right and middle guard positions for the East Side High School football team receiving honors such as All City, All County & All Star Teams where he was placed 1st on each team during 1959. During his time at East Side High School, LeRoy also played with the City Champs and Essex County All Star Teams.

After graduating East Side High School, LeRoy went on to attend Virginia Union University and Liberty Bible Institute. LeRoy also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army with the 570th Postal Unit. After his service with the armed forces had ended, LeRoy went to work for the United States Postal Service for 35 years, where he worked as a driver, dispatch clerk, accident investigator and supervisor.

LeRoy is now retired and currently resides with his wife Gladys in Charlotte, North Carolina. LeRoy and Gladys have five children, four girls and one boy. He is proud to have 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. LeRoy is the oldest of eight siblings of which he has four brothers and 3 sisters.

LeRoy’s other accomplishments include membership of the Omega Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Eastern Stars and AF&AM Masons. LeRoy is also an ordained Minister & Bishop. Kyle Moore-Brown Central High School

Kyle was born in Newark, NJ where he attended Central High School. It was at Central, under the coaching and positive influence of Charles Ferguson, where he made All City 1st Team 85-88, All County 86-88, All State 87-88 and Honorable Mention All American 88.

During Kyle’s senior year of high school he was heavily recruited and eventually signed with the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. There he continued to excel in his gift by playing with the #2 Defensive Line in the nation. He snatched 12.5 sacks. He racked up 23 tackles for loss. He was All Big 8 in 1992 and played a vital role in the Jayhawks securing an Aloha Bowl Championship in 1992.

Only greatness and opportunity awaited Kyle after leaving KU. Kyle spent time with the Detroit Lions in 1993-1995 and was feature on Madden’s NFL video game in 1995.

Kyle was introduce to a different league where he continued to live out his passion for football. He joined the Arena Football League where he thrived for over 15 years. He began his career in the AFL with the Albany Firebirds under the coaching and mentorship of Mike Dailey. He played with the Firebirds from 1995-2000 earing an Arena Bowl Championship in 1999. He then joined the Indian Firebirds from 2001-2003 and was a Build Ford Tough Man of the Year nominee. Kyle then joined the Colorado Crush from 2004-2008 where he would play for the remainder of his career. In Colorado, he was a franchise player. He earned another Arena Bowl Championship in 2005. He made All Arena 5 times. He was Mile High Man of the Year in 2005-2008. He set a record of playing the most consecutive career games: 236. He was featured in College Sports Illustrated (5th volume and bestselling series). He was featured in the May 15, 2006 edition of Sports Illustrated Magazine. He was featured in All World Edition of ESPN Magazine. Kyle was also ranked #11 Best Iron Man in Arena Football History.

Kyle’s realized his greatest career accomplishment when he was inducted in the Arena Football League Hall of Fame class of 2014. He is the only Offensive Lineman ever inducted in the AFL Hall of Fame.

Kyle has unselfishly poured all of his football knowledge and experience into young men by coaching at Charleston Southern University. In the AFL: Pittsburg Power and Iowa Barnstormers. In the IFL; Cedar Rapids Titans, and Nebraska Danger. Lacrosse, WI Spartans, He has coached youth football teams in Kansas including Piper Middle School teams. Victor A. Morton Central High School

Victor A. Morton was born in 1945 in the city of Newark, New Jersey, to the late Robert and Ann Morton the fifth of six children. He attended 18th Avenue Elementary School, Cleveland Junior High, West Kinney Junior High, and Central High School.

Victor started playing basketball at West Kinney Junior High in the ninth grade. His undefeated team won the Junior High City Championship. At Central High, he played varsity all three years. During the 1962-1963 season, his team won the city, county, sectional, regional and state championships. This history making streak of 22 wins in 23 games, 19 consecutively, was a first for the city. Victor went on to play at Imperial Valley College and was donned the name 'Monster Man Morton'. At Imperial Valley College, Victor met and married his sweetheart and rock, the former Shirley Ann Pruitt, of Brawley, CA., on June 18, 1966. He accepted a scholarship to Nevada Southern University which was the precursor to the University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV). A member of the Running Rebels, Victor went on to play in the NCAA and captured the bronze medal, his coach became the first coach for the Portland Trail blazers (NBA).

After College Graduation, Victor worked with the State of Nevada Office of Economic Opportunity as State Field Representative under Former Governor Paul Laxalt. He then moved to the private sector with Diamond International Corporation as west coast equal opportunity officer. Later he was employed for ITT Hartford Insurance Company as its West Regional Equal Opportunity Officer with responsibilities for 5 western states. Victor co-founded the Basketball Officials Association serving seven San Francisco Bay area counties. He's trained, certified and assigned officials working at all levels of sporting events.

Victor is a member of Macedonia Church of God In Christ in San Mateo, CA. He serves as an active member of the Deacon Board. He is the President of the annual Men’s Day Service for the past 5 years. This event is a huge fund raiser and a guaranteed praise and worship experience that is one not to be missed!

Now semi-retired Victor and Shirley enjoy travel and family, they are blessed with two children; Michelle Johnson (Carl) and Victor II, (Tera) six grandchildren, Trenton (21), Alexandra (18), and Mathew Johnson (13), Kane (7) and twins Samantha and Sydney Morton (4).

Shirley is still Vic's sweetheart and rock, ” whoso findeth a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the Lord" ~ Proverbs 18:22. Treasure Unique Moultrie Arts High School

Treasure Unique Moultrie was born in Newark, NJ; where she attended 18th Avenue, Newton Street, Harold Wilson, and Arts High School. During her years at Arts, she played under Coach Brad Howard, where she scored 1,000 points and made the All Star team, All County team, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd team. In 2004 she lead her basketball team to the Christmas tournament championship against University High School (in which Arts was said to not have gone that far in over 20 years). Along with graduating from Arts High in 2005 she was also nominated to play in the All Star game. Treasure continued her education at Kean University in 2006. During that time her team became NJAC Champions and won the NCAA Elite Eight. They were named one of the top D3 teams in the state.

Treasure flew across seas to Italy with her teammates to play against some of the best college players. She traveled across seas for nine days and played 1-3 games daily. When arriving back to the U.S. she was chosen as the most defensive player of the year. After that year she began to substitute teach for Newark Public Schools in 2007 and became a girl’s head basketball coach for Newark Vocational High School.

She then graduated in 2011 with her bachelors in health and physical education. Upon graduation she continued to coach girl’s basketball at Central High, McKinley Elementary, Barringer High, Running Rebels (AAU), and last but not least, Miller Street elementary school boy’s basketball. She recently graduated May 2017 from Saint Peter’s University with her masters in Administration Leadership, in hopes of becoming an Athletic Director. Treasure is currently a health and physical education teacher for Newark Public Schools and looks forward to developing and help guiding the urban areas through coaching and cultivating the youth. Ibtihaj Muhammad U.S Olympic Fencing Team 2016 Rio de Janerio Games

Ibtihaj Muhammad made history as the first Muslim woman to win an Olympic medal for the United States, when the Women’s Sabre Team captured the bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. She also became the first American woman to compete in hijab in the Olympic Games. Ranked No. 2 in the United States and No. 7 in the World, Muhammad is a 5-time World medalist, including gold with Team USA at the 2014 Senior World Championships.

Muhammad was born at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ. Muhammad's family moved to Maplewood a few years later and she began fencing at the age of 13 in search of a sport she could participate in that would allow her to adhere to the tenants of her faith to cover her body. She is a sports ambassador for the U.S. Department of State’s Empowering Women and Girls through Sports Initiative, which works to engage dialogue on the importance of sports and education with girls around the world. Muhammad was also appointed to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, which promotes initiatives and programs that motivate people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to lead a healthy and active life.

In 2014, Muhammad launched her own clothing company, Louella, which aims to bring modest fashionable clothing to the United States market. Akiva Willette Simmons Science High School Essex County College

Akiva Willette Simmons, formerly Willette Miller, moved to Newark from the Bahamas at the age of 11. Upon which time, Willette entered the 8th grade at Chancellor Avenue school to complete junior high school. Willette earned the principal’s award for academic excellence during the year spent at Chancellor Avenue School before graduation. Willette’s mother always pushed her to aim for excellence in her academic studies.

Willette attended Science High School, where she first stepped on the track near the end of her 10th grade year during the 2000 outdoor track & field season. Willette trained under the guidance of Coach Tyrone Johnson, Coach Maurice Gibbs and, the late, Head Coach Horace Hooper throughout her track career at Science High. Willette competed in both tennis and track & field for Science High in the 10th and 11th grade, but decided to focus solely on track during her senior year. She ended her high school track career with personal bests of 2:17.50 in the 800 meter run and 58.70 in the 400 meter dash to capture a first win in both event at the NJSIAA State Sectional Outdoor Championships- Group I. Willette also lead Science High’s 4x400 meter relay team to a victory at the same track meet. Willette received The Newark Public School Certificate of Excellence and the Senior Athlete Award for performance in track & field. Willette was also named in the 2001-2002 high school edition of Who’s Who in Sports.

Willette continued her track career with a scholarship from Essex County College (ECC) after graduating from Science High School at the age of 16 in 2002, where she shaved off another 6 seconds in the her first year in the 800 meters to run a 2:11. Willette competed on ECC’s varsity women’s track team under coach Michael Smart, and remained under the guidance of high school Coach Tyrone Johnson to compete in club track with the East Orange Dragons at USATF Regional and National Junior Olympic Championship meets, during the summer of 2002 and 2003. Willette placed among the top three with a 2nd place finish (4:44.67) in the 1500 meter run in the summer of 2003 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Earlier that year, Willette earned second team All-American status as a Junior College freshman for her second place finish in the 1000 meter run (2:58.34) at the 2003 National Junior College Track & Field Indoor Championships for ECC. As a sophomore, she earned first team All-American status for first place finishes in the mile, 1000 meters and distance medley at the 2004 National Junior College Track & Field Indoor Championships. Willette was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa international honors society for two-year colleges for her academic achievements, graduating from ECC with High Honors and earning an associate’s degree in the social sciences. Willette earned a full scholarship to Auburn University in Alabama to further her collegiate career. Willette was a 2005 & 2006 varsity letterwinner at Auburn.

Willette graduated Cum Laude from Auburn University with a degree Bachelor of Art in Psychology, minoring in Human Development and Family Studies. Willette later earned a Master of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn Univ. as well. Willette relocated back to Newark after completing her graduate studies to pursue a career dedicated to being of service to others within the community. Willette has worked as a therapeutic visitation case manager for families with Department of Child Protection & Permanency involvement, and currently works with youth (ages 16-25) looking for a second chance to complete their high school education through the New Jersey Youth Corps program at Union County College in Elizabeth, NJ. Willette strongly believes that it takes a village to raise a child and attribute much of her life accomplishments to her relationship with God, above all, and her mother, coaches, and other community members who imparted into her life, as she seeks to “pay it forward.” Willette underwent a legal name change during graduate school, following a joyous familial discovery (paternal). Willette, now known as Akiva, still resides in Newark with her 7 year old son and continues to build strong ties with her paternal relatives in the Bahamas, while maintaining other pre-established familial and community ties here in the U.S. David Washington Vailsburg High School

Dave was born in Albany, Georgia. One of 6 siblings, the family moved to New Jersey when Dave was 14 where he attended Vailsburg High School. During his 1 year on varsity at Vailsburg, Dave played under Coach John Allen, where for the first time in its history Vailsburg achieved a perfect season and won the 1970 City Championship. Dave received All-City, All County and All-State honors.

As a tailback at Vailsburg, Dave scored 100 points and ran for 1,214 yards in 9 games. He carried the ball 155 times, a 7.8 yards per carry average, and caught 3 passes for more than 100 yards. A true game-breaker, most of his touchdowns were over 30 yards. He also returned 5 punts for 98 yards and 3 kickoffs for 96 yards. As a safety on defense he had two interceptions and made touchdown-stopping tackles 8 times. He was also voted as the Most Outstanding Player in Newark by the city’s coaches and selected as a member of the New York News Metropolitan Area All-Star Team.

Dave received a football scholarship to Grand Rapids College in Michigan and completed his bachelors program at Langston University in Oklahoma.Dave was employed at the Guthrie Job Corps Center in Guthrie, Oklahoma for many years and went into a career at the Logan County Juvenile Detention Center in Oklahoma City and the Logan County Youth Shelter in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

While at Langston Dave met his wife, JoAnn. Joann earned a degree in Education from Langston. She also earned a Masters in Reading from the University of Central Oklahoma. She taught 4th Grade for 30 years and was a Reading Specialist for 11 years, retiring in 2016. The two were married for 18 years. Dave had 5 children; two sons, David, Jr. and Jonathan, three daughters; Andrea, Stephanee and Kadesah. David graduated from Oklahoma State University where he lettered in football. Jonathan attended Northwestern Oklahoma University where he lettered in football. Andrea attended Langston University where she earned a degree in Business. Stephanee attended the University of Central Oklahoma where she earned a degree in Education and Kadesah attended the University of Saint Leo where she earned a degree in Psychology. Waltin “Turk” Young South Side High School

Waltin was born in Boydton, VA but his family relocated to Newark, NJ when he was a young child. He spent the majority of his formative education in Newark Public Schools and ran track at South Side High School. Waltin completed his last two years of high school at Bordentown Manual Training School, a private, state school for Blacks. While there, he ran track and played football, basketball, and baseball. He earned a baseball scholarship from Winston Salem Teachers College, presently known as Winston Salem State University (WSSU). In addition to playing baseball, Waltin played football and was distinguished with the honor of team captain. He graduated in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

Walt’s teaching career began in 1954 at 18th Avenue School (Newark, NJ) and ended in 1982 at Weber School (East Brunswick, NJ). During these years, his afterschool activities included working recreation at Cleveland and Avon Ave. school playgrounds and officiating four high school sports. Walt’s activism, character, and dedication is well-known throughout Central and North Jersey. His motivation for giving back was paying forward the kind of support he received while growing up in Newark. He has mentored several athletes; Al Attles, Artie Johnson, Cleo Hill, Richie Glover, George Worsley, Phil Hickson, Windy and Duncan McGriff, George Reynolds and many others.

Walt’s family includes his wife for 62 years (college sweetheart) Clementine “Tina,” and children- Marvin (Jacquetta), Phillip (Ann), and Paula. Marvin and Phillip are graduates of WSSU and retirees of Newark Public Schools. Paula is a graduate of Virginia State Univ., and a retiree of Plainfield Public Schools. Grandchildren are Douglas Waltin (Cherrelle), Derek Michael (Alicia) and 5 great grandchildren. Team Inductee The 1965 Vailsburg High School Baseball Team

The 1965 Vailsburg High School Baseball team completed a three-year sweep of the Newark City League Championships. The Vailsburg Nine was noted for their incredible defense and strong pitching, their ace Ray DeRiggi threw 3 one-hitters along with Jack Rake throwing back to back no-hitters, while catcher Joe Abruzzese threw out 20 of 22 attempted steals. Don Baskerville anchored the outfield with a Gold Glove, batted over .350 and held the record for stolen bases. The celebrated team went 17-1 in the City League and 21-5 overall, while winning 18 games in a row only to lose to Union High School in the finals of the prestigious Greater Newark Tournament.

Coincidently this 1965 Hall of Fame Team shares five of its’ members already enshrined in the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame: Joe Abruzzese, Ray DeRiggi, Don Baskerville, Jack Rake and coach Mike Sheppard Sr.

As pictured 1st row: Lou Lindia, Bob Feld, Jerry Davidson, Joe Marotta, & Don Baskerville. 2nd row: Tony Porcelli, Nick Faragi, Joe Abruzzese, Billy DeLuca, Mike Insabella, Ray DeRiggi & Coach Mike Sheppard Sr. 3rd row: Rich Smith, Jim Bartilotta, Jack Rake*, Vic Salerno, Jim Diana, Frank Vasfaillo, Carl Roberts and Ron Sages. Kim Boerrigter Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year Malcolm X. Shabazz High School

Born in Germany and raised primarily in Newark, NJ, Kim Boerrigter attended Ann Street School, Newark Early College High School, and Malcolm X Shabazz High School. During her high school years she briefly played basketball for the Lady Bulldogs before discovering her passion for the Track & Field and Cross Country teams. As a long-distance runner, she began running the 800m, 1600m, 3200m, and 5k races while also serving as an alternate leg for middle-distance relays. Kim was named captain of the Cross Country team during her junior year and captain of the 2016-17 Malcolm X Shabazz Track & Field team her senior year.

At the 2015 Newark City XC Championship she took 9th place overall. Placing 1st at the 2016 Hershey Youth Indoor Nationals for the distance medley, she ran the 1600m leg of her relay team. In 2017, at the North II Group I Sectionals she took 1st place in the 800m race and 2cd in the 1600m race. Passionate about running and staying in shape, she credits her accomplishments to her “never satisfied” attitude.

The daughter of Dorothea Boerrigter and little sister to Michael Boerrigter, she cites her family as being her motivation to strive for greatness. As a freshman at Harvard University, Kim plans to concentrate in human evolutionary biology and then attend medical school in order to become a forensic pathologist.

Having been the lead author on a novel enzyme study concerning aquatic microbial dark matter and captain of the MXS Aquatic Biogeochemistry Team, she and other members presented their research last December at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in San Francisco, California.

With a passion for school and sports, Kim Boerrigter plans to focus on her studies and continue to run long-distance in her spare time. Jose Ramon Pacheco Quiros

Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year Barringer High School

Jose was born in Puerto Rico.He moved to Newark NJ in 2006, where he attended Roberto Clemente Middle School and went on to Barringer High School. During his years at Barringer, Jose Pacheco ran track and field under Coach Crowell, where he won second team all conference and a top ten spot in city championships for cross country. He also won a number three spot in the mile for city championships during outdoor track.

Jose graduated valedictorian Barringer High School Academy of S.T.E.A.M. Now he is attending Rutgers University on a full scholarship, working on his bachelor's degree in Biology. Kishona McCray Female Athlete of the Year Central High School

Kishona was born in February 1999 to the parents Prince McCray and Celest Davis in Beth Israel Hospital. It was while attending Chancellor Ave School Kishona discovered her talent for Track and Field. Her dedication and determination to be a star! With her father’s guidance, her mother’s understanding, and her siblings support. she did more than become a star SHE MADE HISTORY! Her accomplishments are many and included:

In 2016, NJSIAA Meet of Champions 100 Meter Hurdles title, she is the 1st EVER female from Newark to win the NJSIAA Meet of Champions in the 100 Meter Hurdles, and the 1st athlete from Newark to win the NJSIAA Meet of Champions since 1991.

She won the NJSIAA Group II State Championship in the 100 Meter Hurdles and 400 Meter Hurdles, along with winning the NJSIAA North II Group II State Championship in the 100 Meters, 200 Meters, 100 Meter Hurdles and 400 Meter Hurdles.

Kishona, also won the Essex County Championships in the 100 Meters, 200 Meters, and 100 Meter Hurdles, the 1st EVER to achieve that triple win.

Whereas, Kishona McCray of Central High School’s Blue Devil Girl’s Track and Field Team, won the Super Essex Conference (SEC) Championship – Colonial Division in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 100 and 400 hurdles.

Whereas, Kishona McCray of Central High School’s Blue Devil Girl’s Track and Field Team, won the Newark Public Schools Championship in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 100 and 400 hurdles.

Whereas, Kishona McCray of Central High School’s Blue Devil Girl’s Track and Field Team, is the owner of 5 NJSIAA Group II State titles, 8 North II Group II State titles, 11 Essex County titles, 17 Super Essex Conference titles, 19 NPS Individual titles.

Whereas, Kishona McCray of Central High School’s Blue Devil Girl’s Track and Field Team, is the holder of 11 Central HS school records.

Whereas, Kishona McCray of Central High School’s Blue Devil Girl’s Track and Field Team, was UNDEFEATED in 2016 in the 100 hurdles in the State of New Jersey.

Whereas, Kishona McCray of Central High School’s Blue Devil Girl’s Track and Field Team, was ranked #1 in NJ in the 100 hurdles and in the Top 20 in the United States; she was ranked #2 in NJ in the 400 hurdles and #9 in the United States.

Whereas, Kishona McCray of Central High School’s Blue Devil Girl’s Track and Field Team was offered 27 FULL NCAA DIVISION I FULL SCHOLARSHIPS, She chose Northern Illinois University.

Whereas, Kishona McCray of Central High School’s Blue Devil Girl’s Track and Field Team, is ranked #17 with 2.72 GPA in the class of 2017 from Central HS. Ihmir Smith-Marsette Male Athlete of the Year Weequahic High School

Ihmir Smith-Marsette was born August 29, 1999 in Livingston N.J. At the age of 11 he attended Chancellor Avenue school in Newark. He decided he wanted to swim under the guidance of Coach Moon. He became very successful winning medals and breaking records.

He then attended St.Benedict's Prep where he played water polo under the guidance of Coach Cassidy. Ihmir started Weequahic High School in his 10th grade year. He tried out for basketball and baseball, they were not challenging enough for him, he then decided on track. While running track he broke several records under the guidance of Coach Green. When track season was over Ihmir decided to try football which became his love under the guidance of Coach Logan. Ihmir helped lead the Weequahic Indians to a 12-0 season in 2016 where they also became state champions.

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It was all in HIS hands when the first two African Americans set foot on the field of Vailsburg High School's baseball Team. Paving the way for all those that followed, we congratulate and recognize your accomplishments on the field

Carl Roberts and Don Baskerville

Congratulations on your team’s induction Vailsburg High School 1965 Baseball Team Congratulations to Mr. Donald A. Baskerville. Very proud to be called your friend. Wishing you Continued Success!

Congratulations to Mr. Donald Baskerville on his induction into the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame for his passion and love for the game. From your friends at Professional’s. Shalin Patel, Mariyln Crowe, Sharon Ferguson, Ramata Juwara, Daniel Perez, Erika Price, Patrice Chambers Congratulations to Donald A. Baskerville – AKA – “Uncle Donnie” on your induction into the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame

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Congratulations Don on making it to the Hall of Fame! We also appreciate your years of dependable services here at www.moveouts2cleanouts.com

Ross Crawford, Latisha Lebron, Edwin “Jabbar” Cooper, Deik Forbes, Robert “Sammy” Auston, Gerald “Hassan” Washington, Jerry “Pancake” Thomas and William Paul Congratulations to both of my sons To the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame “Great Team Players”

Rodney “66” Proud Mother Donald “65”

Congratulations Donald A. Baskerville you have been a true friend to me and my family for the last twenty years. May God Bless you. Thank you again, Harold Jaffe

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Dr. Evangeline Grover also known as Van to her Blue Devil and Charger family, has always possessed the ability to not only achieve the goals she set but to surpass them. She truly exemplifies the qualities of a global achiever. As a child, it would appear that she was motivated by her parents, coaches, and professors but the true motivation came from within Van. Van we are so proud of you.

Your Blue Devil and Charger family Coach Stew, Coach Russell, and Coach Cole, Letiaia Beverly, Renee Carr, Victoria Charles, Sharon Johnson, Deborah Kemp, Angela Oglesby, Angela Pulliam, and Syntheia Taylor.

Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Members

Joseph Abruzzese Calvin Blue Clifford L. Christian AL-Mu’assie Karriem ABdAllah Paul Bogato * Robert Cilento Burney Adams Steve Bogner Larry Clark Wilbur Aikins Marion Bolden Raymond “Ray” Clark Vinny Albanse Matt Bolger Alta Cohen * William “Buck” Alexander * Ted Bonner * Harold Cohen Elijah Allen Richard “Richie” Booker Mike Cohen James “Billy” Allen Tom Boose Abe “Six” Cohen * John Allen Jim Bouie * Nick Colangelo Dr. Nathan “Nate” Allen Donald Bradley Fred Cole Scott Allen William “Bill” Bradley Steven Cole Wilbert Allen Harold I. Braff Leonard S. Coleman, Jr. Carl Anderson George Branch * Arthur Coles II * Clifford Anderson Mario Branco Arthur Coles III * Jean Anderson Dr. Warren Bratter Geri Woods-Coles Elizabeth Dilla Aranjo Robert Brewster Edward “Rip” Collins Fred Archer Nick Briante Victor Colter Hasson Arbubakrr Pat Briante Michael Columbo Al Attles John Brogan Sal Comissa * Joe Aulisi * Pete Brogan Attilio “Babe” Conforti Vincent Aulisi John Brooks William Conn * Anthony Avent David Brown George Conti, Jr. Jerry Avent * Kelsey T. Brown * James Cook Al “Bubba” Baker Dr. Margaret Brown * Hank Cordeiro Joseph R. Baker * Michael Brown Greg Cordones Marcia Baker Reginald Van Brown Frank Cosentino Warren Baker Victor Brown Bill Crosby * Walt Bakuum * Leo Bunion, Sr. Dr. Dolores Cross Bill Baldante Vincent Byron III Mildred Crump Milton Balkum, Jr. Larry Cabrelli Joe Cullen Shani Baraka * Al Cajide Dexter Cumberlander William C. Barkhorn * Peter Calcagno Frank B. D’Antico Fleeta Barnes Bill Cardone Jack Dalton Phil Barone Ron Cardoso Mel Dalton * Ernest “Boo-Boo” Barron Peter Carlesimo Dr. Samuel F. D’Ambola Ernest Barron Vinnie Carlesimo Ray Dandridge * Jose Barros Vincent Carnivale * William Darby Donald “Don” Baskerville Matt Carracino * Paul D’Ascensio John Bateman Anthony Carrino George Daudelin Gerald A. Battaglini Owen Carroll * Chester “Chet” Davis Lina Marie Beirao Michael Caruso Leonard E. Davis Dr. William Belfer Fred Caruso* Ross Davis John Bellavia Marc Caesar Leon Day Jerry Belmonte James Catullo Al DeCicco Drayton Bembry * Dr. John J. Cavan Michael DeCicco Larry Bembrey Rick Cerone Vic De Filippo Moe Berg * Dean Centrulo Dr. Carl DeFronzo Leticia Beverly Dr. Gerald Cetrulo Henry I. DeGeneste Carl Biello Gerald Cetrulo III Frances E. Delaney Edmund “Ed” Bimbo Charlie Chambliss, Jr. James Delany Charles Biot * Samuel Champi Joseph Del Grosso Darryl Black James H. Chancey, Jr. Pete Del Guercio* Steve Bleier Troy Chandler Ted Del Guercio, Jr. Ernest Blood * Sam Chernetsky Anthony Delvescovo Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Members

John A. Dennis Burt Geltzeiler * Larry Hazzard Ray De Riggi Mike Genervino * Bill Helbig Albert J. De Rogatis Rick Giancola Gene Hermanski * Judge Frederick De Vesa Francis J. Giantomasi Sandra Hewett Corky Devlin John Gibbons Phillip Hickson Hugh Devore * Barry Gimelstob Thomas Higgins Ollie Dickerson Gerry Gimelstob Cleo Hill Hon. Joseph DiVincenzo Hal Ginsberg * Irvin “Poochie” B. Hill Harvey Dock, Sr. Bruno Giordano Joe Hines Liza Monique Donnell David Giordano Kathleen Holman-Witcher Sid Dorfman Tommy Giordano Arthur Hooper * Doris Dorch Llloyd Glicken * Bill Horey * Jack Drury Richard Glover Anthony Howard Kevin Duggan Hy Goldberg * Luther E. Howard Tom Dunn Jeff Goldberg Ronald Howard Gary Edwards Mark Goldberg Rev. Paul F.X. Huber, O.S.B. * George Enderle David “Dave” Goldfarb Keith Hunter Louis Dell Ermo Joe Gomes Otis Hunter, Jr. Patrick Fagan Arnold Gordon Robert “Bobby” Hurt, Sr. Judge Joseph A. Falcone Barry “Cornbread” Gordon Ramon Iglesias Dr. G. Jerry Falcone Dr. F. Kennedy Gordon Calvin Irvin Vincent Farrell Ronnie Gould Monte Irvin Jack “Doc” Farrell Alf Goullet Jerry Izenberg Bill Fazioli Nate Granger Jamillah Jabbar-Robinson Lester Fein * Norm Granger Dennis Jackson Jeffrey A. Feldman Frank Grant Isaiah Jackson, Jr. Jon Feldman Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant Kenneth T. Jackson Joe Fernandez Given Grant Robert “Shahid” Jackson Charles Ferrara Dr. Henry E. Grant Richard Jacobs Ronald Ferry Barry Gray Herbert Jacobson Ronnie Felton Jerome “Jerry” Greco * Don Jacquin Nakia Fenner William Green Michael A. James Vincent Finch Gerald Greenspan Sharpe James Ted Fiore, Sr. Sid Greenspan Larry Jenkins Robert Fiorini Carl Gregory * Timothy Jennings Marty Fischbein Albert Grieco * Willie Jennings Wayne S. Fisher, PhD Charles Griffin Arthur “Ajax” Johnson, Sr. * Dr. Thomas Flagg Morris Griffin, Sr. Arthur “Rookie” Johnson Seymour “Zoom” Fleisher Ed Griffith Charles W. Johnson * Joe Fonseca Lou Grimsley Earl Johnson Sheriff Armando Fontoura Evangeline Grover, MD Evelyn Johnson Terry Fox Roseeta Guilford Fred Johnson Randy Foye Angela Pulliam-Guilespie Larry Johnson Brian Froelich Thomas Guthrie, Jr. Rev. Robert H. Johnson Jim Furey Maurice L. Hagan Edgar Jones Lester Fusco Marvin Hagler Jesse Jones Joe Gallagher Kenny Hall Michael Jones Thomas Gallucci Lawrence Hamm Reggie Jones Dr. E. Wyman Garrett Larry C. Hargrove * Paul Joseoff Louis Phillip Garrett, Jr. Louis Harris Emil Karlic * Bryant Garvin Gisele Harris Joe Kasberger * Ron Gasparinetti Milton L. Harrison Herb Kay Frank Gavin Gary William Hayes Rossie Clifford Kearson Milton Gaylord Syd Haynes Dr. Paul J. Keill Richard Gee Ruth Hazelwood * Irv Keller Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Members

Carolyn Kelly Llloyd Marshall James Oliphant Theoford Ketiles * Theodore Marshall Antonio J. Oliveira Saeed A. Khalif John Marshall * Felicia Oliver Marcellus King Frank Martinez Percy Oliver Robert King Swede Masin * Hon. Sheila Y. Oliver Tom King Joseph Mastacchio Charles O’Neill Dr. William King Roman Matusz Gerry Owens Willie Klein Jocko Maxwell * Ronald Owens * David Klurman David D. McCombs, Sr. Rochester Oxford Mel Knight Leroy McCoy Frank Padilla Ron Kornegay John McCree Wilbur Parker Robert “Bobby” Koval Bobbie McGee J. Caputo Pascuzzi Walter Krause Winthrop “Windy” F. McGriff Hon. Donald Payne * Anita Kubicka John McLaughlin * Larry Peccatiello Barbara J. Kukla Edwin McLucas Frank Peloso Jeffrey Kurdyla Jerry McMillan Aulcie Perry Kevin Kurdyla Charles Meadows Marjorie Perry Ted Kurtz Francis P. Meehan, Sr. Chris Pervall Brian LaGrasso John O. Melody Pete Petino Joseph Lane Lamont Merritt Peter “Pete” Petrone Greg Latta * Pop Mertz John Petrozzino * Al Lavan Martin Milano Joe “Doc” Petty, Jr. Keon Lawrence Anthony “Skippy” Minisi Jamal Pierce Dennis Layton Diedra Wilson-Minott Amir Pinnix Robert Leblein Michael “Mike” Mirabella Anthony Plinio Dr. James M. Lee Neil Midtgard Manny Polci Gordon Le Matty Bob Molinaro Dr. William Pollack Larry Lengle Lenny Moore Casimir Pomianek Bob Lester Kyle Moore-Brown Marquis “Bo” Porter Joe Liddy * Dr. Michael Morano Nate Potts Wade Likens Jerome Morgan Henry “Tiny” Powers * Ralph Lilore Lisa Morgan Larry Pratt Melody Linton Michele Morgan John Probst, Sr. Marty Liquori Victor A Morton Angela Pulliam-Gillespie Matthew Lombardi * Dennis Mosely Joseph Purzycki Lisa Long Hillard Lee Motley * Michael Purzycki Jorge Lopes Treasure Unique Moultrie Mike Purzycki * Al Lubetkin Ibtihaj Muhammad Robert Quinn Charles “Tudy” Lubetkin Murad Muhammad James Rake * Harold Lucas John Murphy * John Rake, Jr.* Art Lustic John B. Murray Tabare Ramos Matt Lynch Mark Murro Isaiah Rasbury John Machiaverna Gerardo “Gerry” Napolitano Anthony “Tony” Ray Robert J. Mack Anthony Naporano * Richard Reagan * Harrun Majeed Dr. Leonard J. Nardone Al Reinoso Al Malekoff Athelstan E. Nelson, Sr. * Autrey Reynolds Camille S. Malbrook * Willie E. Nelson George Reynolds Bobby Malkmus Don Armstrong Newbery Tom Reilly Daniel Maltese Julius Nicolai Kenneth Richardson Bert Manhoff * Greg Notte Ken Rieth Tony Manley John Notte Jack Robinson Dr. John Manzella * Dr. Max Novich * Eugene “Mr. Rob” Robinson Arthur Marano Richard O’Connor Marteese Robinson Willie Marsh Peggy Officer * Robert “Hockaday” Robinson Henry “Tank” Marshall James P. O’Grady Earl Rodgers * Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Members

Hollis Barry Rodgers * Dwain Talley * Robert Wolfarth Russ Rodgers La Rome Talley Stanley “Tony” Woods Wilber Ross III Anthony Tavares George A. Worsley Wilbur Ross, Sr. * William “Butch” Tarver, Jr. David Wright Michael Rota Gary Taylor Lonnie Wright * Sid Rothbard * Philip Taylor Robert Wright Peter “Pete” Rubas * Andre Tippett Al Wujiak Michael Rubas John Thomas Dr. A. Zachary Yamba Anthony C. Russel, Sr. Lee A. Thomas, Jr. Waltin “Turk” Young Akbar T. Salaam Phyllis Graves Thomas Lorenzo Zackery Sanford “Sandy” Salz Kevin B. Thompson Kcyied Zahir Tony Sanchez William M. “Bill” Thompson Richard Zeitler Harry “Doc” Sargent * Al-Nisa Shabazz-Tucker Al Zmiejewski Arthur Scavone * Paula Vaguieiro John Schaffren Peter Velardi Charles Schneider * Anthony Verducci * Larry Schumacher * Frank Verducci Tanisha Schumann McGriff Frank Vitolo Ben Scotti Carmine Vitolo Tony Scotti Lillian Calabrese Vizzuso Antonio Seabra Stan Waldmore James Kaboo Sedgwick Bessie Walker Phil Seelinger, Jr. Bobbie Walker Manny Senerchia James Walker Ronald Shackleton John Walker * Carl Sharif Joseph Walsh Kenneth “Pete” Shaw Tim Walsh John Sheppard. Joseph “Jo-Jo” Walters Mike Sheppard, Jr. carlo Walton Mike Sheppard, Sr. Shelby Walton Rob Sheppard David Washington * Robert J. Silvera Robert Washington Akiva Willete Simmons Isadoe Washington * Harry Singleton Isadore Wasserman Alfred “Al” Smith Robert Kevin Waters Leroy Smith George Watson Mike Smith Vanessa Watson Dave Smuckler Tiffany “Jackson” Weatherford John Snow Dr. Elnardo T. Webster Harry Snyder Gary Westberry Dr. Bruce V. Soriano Peter Westbrook Kendall W. Southerland Fred Westphal * Frank Spatizzi Altarik White John Speary Loraine White Frank Sterling Shahib White * Gregory W. Stewart Thomas White Ed Stickel Annette William Allie Stolz * Earl Williams Ronald Stone * Eric Williams Herbert Stoney Lorraine Williams Tom Stramamra Ra’Him Williams Edward Street Keith Willis Robert Taglieri William “Pony” Wilson Charles Talley Marion Wingo Daaimah Talley David Wolff 1988 - 1ST ANNUAL 1989 - 2ND ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Richie Reagan Jim Bouie West Side Al “Bubba” Baker Herb “Krautblatt” Kay Weequahic Greg Notte Al Zmijewski East Side Dennis “Mo” Layton Weequahic Leroy Smith Al De Rogatis Central Peter Carlesimo West Side/St. Benedict’s Pete Shaw Manny Polci Barringer Rick Cerone Essex Catholic Al Attles Swede Masin Weequahic Jack Dalton Ben Scotti St. Benedict’s Lonnie Wright Al Makeoff South Side Vic Defilippo Central Billy Conn Owen Carroll St. Benedict’s Gene Hermanski East Side Julius Nicolai Arts High Cleo Hill South Side Marty Liquori Essex Catholic Mel Knight Seton Hall Prep Ray DiRiggi Vailsburg Charlie Meadows Bobbie McGee West Side Jack Speary Good Counsel Casmir Pomianek East Side Wade Likens St. Michael’s Fred Westphal Barringer Skippy Minisi Newark Academy John Murphy St. James HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY

HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Jerry Izenberg Star Ledger - Writer Walt Bakuum Educator - Coach Sid Dorfman Star Ledger - Writer Art Coles II Educator Joe Liddy Educator - Coach (West Side/East Side) Lloyde Glicken Educator Ray Dandridge Baseball Hall of Fame Allie Stolz Boxing Champion TEAM AWARD Les Fein Educator - Coach (Weequahic) Vincent Farrell West Side/NBA Official 1966 - 1967 Weequahic Basketball Sal Commisa Educator - Coach (Central/West Side) Dr. Gerald Cetrulo Coach - Fencer (Barringer) Dr. Margaret Brown Educator - Panzer College Joseph Kasberger Educator - Coach (St. Benedict’s)

1990 - 3RD ANNUAL 1991 - 4TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Matt Bolger Rip Collins St. Benedict’s Ted Bonner Arts High Frank Delaney St. Benedict’s Tom Boose Harold Cohen Weequahic Vinnie Carlesimo Tom Higgins West Side Gerald Greenspan Weequahic Dean Centrulo Manny Senerchia Barringer Hugh Devore Tebare Ramos St. Benedict’s Andre Tippett Barringer Harry Singleton St. Benedict’s Sharpe James Wilbur Parker South Side/Shabazz Larry Hazzard Dr. Max Novich Central Russ Rogers South Side HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Ron Kornegay Mike Purzycki South Side

Moe Berg Baseball - Major League HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Eanest Blood Educator - Coach Marvin Hagler Boxer - World Champion Alf Goullet Cyclist - Age 100 Monte Irvin Baseball - Newark Eagles/Majors Charles Schneider Educator - Player - Coach Willie Klein Star Ledger - Writer Bert Manhoff Educator - Coach (East Side) TEAM AWARD John P. McLaughlin Businessman - Humanitarium (East Side) 1964 - 1965 Central Basketball TEAM AWARD

1937 Newark Bears Baseball 1992 - 5TH ANNUAL 1993 - 6TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School John Bateman Robert Brewster Central/St. Benedict’s Drayton Bembry Gwendolyn Grant Central Donald Bradley Rosetta Guilford West Side Michael Caruso Bill Crosby St. Benedict’s Dave Klurman Lenny Moore West Side Bob Cilento Dr. Jon Feldman West Side James Delaney St. Benedict’s Bob Sterling West Side Frank Grant East Side Dr. Tom Flagg Frank Peloso Barringer Jean Caputo Pascuzzi Anthony Naporano Central Rich Giancola Dave Smuckler East Side George Reynolds Central Greg Latta South Side Al Lavan South Side Dr. William Pollack Weequahic Chris Perval Dave Wolff Weequahic Leon Day Newark Eagles

HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY HALL OF FAME COACHES

Louis “Bucky” Harris Coach - West Side/Weequahic Jean Anderson West Side Charles W. Johnson Playground Director - Cleveland Jr. Frank Verducci Barringer Art Lustig Coach - Weequahic Anthony “Tony” Verducci Coach - Seton Hall HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Lorraine White Coach - Weequahic Abe “Six” Cohn Official TEAM AWARD Carl Anderson Central TEAM AWARD 1924 Central - Football Newark Flip City Team 1934 - 1936 St. Benedict’s Football

1994 - 7TH ANNUAL 1995 - 8TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Vincent Aulisi Barringer/St. Benedict’s Vinnie Albanese Joe “Doc” Petty, Jr. Barringer Greg Cordones Ted Del Guerico Central George Branch Sam Chernetsky Central Arther Hopper Peggy Officer Central Larry Pratt Ken Rieth Central Frank B. D’Antico Emil Karlic East Side Fred Cole West Side Jack Drury Edgar Jones Barringer Calvin Irvin Orange/Newark Eagles Larry Peccatiello Barringer Dr. Paul J. Kiell South Side David “Dave” Goldfarb South Side Irv Keller Sanford “Sandy” Salz Weequahic Jerome “Jerry” Greco Jack Robinson West Side Anita Kubicka Archbishop Walsh Lorraine Williams Malcolm X. Shabazz Robert “Bobby” Malkums South Side/St. Benedict’s Stanley “Tony” Woods Seton Hall Prep Larry Schumacher Essex Catholic Al Wujiak Essex Catholic Mike Sheppard, Jr. Seton Hall

HALL OF FAME COACHES HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY

John Allen St. Benedict’s Paul Bogato East Side - Coach Bill Horey St. Benedict’s Mike Cohen Weequahic - Coach Hal Ginsberg Central - Coach HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Annette Williams Malcolm X. Shabazz/West Side - Coach

Matt Lynch Track TEAM AWARD Jocko Maxwell Sportscaster Harry “Doc” Sargent Coach/Educator 1970 Barringer Baseball

TEAM AWARD

Newark Eagles - Baseball 1996 - 9TH ANNUAL 1997 - 10TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Larry Cabrelli Barringer/St. Benedict’s Wilbert Allen Terry Fox West Side Marc Caesar West Side Kelsey T. Brown Wilbur Ross, Sr. Barringer Rick Gee Ed McLucas Central Kevin Brown Thompson Barringer Charlie O’Neill Central Vincent Byron, III Vailsburg/Our Lady of the Valley Burt Geltzeiler Lou Grimsley Weequahic Marty Fishbein South Side/St. Benedict’s Gisele Harris Lisa Long Malcolm X. Shabazz Mark Goldberg Luther E. Howard Weequahic Frank Martinez East Side Sid Greenspan Ed Stickel Central Bob Molinaro Essex Catholic Thomas Guthrie, Jr. Seton Hall Frank Spatuzzi St. Benedict’s Fred Archer South Side HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY

Jerry Belmonte Official - Barringer HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Dr. Delores Cross Educator - Chicago State University “Pop” Mertz Coach - Newark Hilltops Diris Dortch Coach - (Girls) Central High School Sid Rothbard Coach - East Side Gordon LeMatty Coach - Union High School Mike Sheppard, Sr. Coach - Seton Hall University HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY William C. Barkhorn 1901 - 1905 Newark Alta Cohen 1925 - 1927 St. Benedict’s Bill Helbig 1917 - 1920 Central Mel Dalton 1924 - 1925 St. Benedict’s Camille Sabie Malbrock 1917 - 1920 East Side John “Feets” Marshall 1923 - 1927 Central Hillard Lee Motley Baseball Negro League Isadore Wasserman 1924 - 1927 Central

1998 1999 - 11TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School NO 1998 Peter Calcagno Barringer INDUCTION CEREMONY Joe Cullen East Side Michael DiCico Corky Devlin Central E. Wyman Garrett Mike Genervino West Side Michael “Mike” Mirabella Weequahic Stan Waldmore Essex Catholic Robert Wolfarth Central Richard Zeitler Irvington Tech

HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY

William “Pony” Wilson Coach - Central/Original Harlem Globe Trotter

HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY

Paul Josloff Basketball South Side Thadford Kettles Pop Warner Football South Side 2000 - 12TH ANNUAL 2001 - 13TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School William Buck Alexander Central Honorable Donald Payne Barringer Reginald Van Brown Keith Willis Malcolm X. Shabazz Peter (Pete) Rubas St. Benedict’s Jim Furey Barringer Honorable Joseph DiVencenzo Barringer Timothy Jennings Autrey Reynolds South Side Marquis (Bo) Porter Weequahic Joseph (Jo-Jo) Walters Vailsburg HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Tiffany Jackson Weatherford Science

Arther Coles, III Supporter Coach Arts HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY John Thomas Coach Central Bessie Walker Support West Side Wilbur Aikins Coach Central Vanessa Watson Coach Malcolm X. Shabazz Arthur (Ajax) Johnson, Sr. Coach South Side Eugene (Mr. Rob) Robinson Coach HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Thomas Gallucci Supporter Central

Vincente Carnivale Cross Country Central HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Francis P. Meehan, Sr. Basketball Seton Hall Prep Hy Goldberg (deceased) Sports Columnist Newark News

TEAM CATEGORY

1983 Malcolm X. Shabazz H.S. Girls Basketball Team

2002 - 14TH ANNUAL 2003 - 15TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Earnest (Boo Boo) Barron South Side Shani Baraka University Victor Brown Weequahic Ronald Howard Weequahic George Enderle St. Benedict’s Theodore Marshall South Side Robert Fiorini Robert “Shahid” Jackson Barringer Joseph Mastacchio Mark Murro Essex Catholic Tanisha Schumann McGriff Science James Rake Vailsburg Percy Oliver West Side Peter Westbrook Essex Catholic Earl Rodgers Central Lorenzo Zackery Weequahic Alfred Smith East Side Eric Williams Malcolm X. Shabazz HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY

HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Gerald A. Battaglini Essex Catholic Pete Del Guercio (deceased) West Side Burney Adams Weequahic Ollie Dickerson Earl Johnson Central Evelyn Johnson Quitman Street/Cleveland Bob Lester Central John Petrozzino Central Arthur Scavone Central HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY

HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Attilio “Babe” Conforti Barringer Tom King East Side Louis Dell Ermo Barringer Charles “Tudy” Lubetkin Weequahic Albert Grieco Barringer Harold Lucas West Side Ruth Hazelwood West Kinney Henry “Tank” Marshall Bloomfield Tech John Walker (deceased) Malcolm X. Shabazz 2004 - 16TH ANNUAL 2005 - 17TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Joe Fernandez St. Casimirs Elementary Al Lubetkin Dennis Mosley Weequahic Irvin B. Hill Charles Talley Weequahic Martin Milano Mike Smith East Side Jeffrey Kurdyla Kevin Kurdyla East Side James Oliphant West Side John Machiaverna Vailsburg Frank Padilla South Side Willie Marsh Malcolm X. Shabazz John Rake, Jr. Vailsburg Roman Matusz Seton Hall Prep Tony Scotti St. Benedict’s Dwain Talley Weequahic HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Judge Joseph A. Falcon Ronald Stone Barringer Milton L. Harrison YMCA Marion Bolden South Side Arthur “Rookie” Johnson Malcolm X. Shabazz Geri Woods-Coles NAHF Barbara J. Kukla Star Ledger Milton Gaylord Science Winthrop “Windy” F. McGriff South Side Barry Gimelstob Gerry Gimelstob Weequahic Murad Muhammad Carolyn Kelly-Shabazz Malcolm X Shabazz Tom Reilly Vailsburg Gerry Owens Central Elnardo T. Webster Weequahic Pete Petino Newark Teachers Union Nate Potts West Side HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Dr. Nathan Allen Henry I. DeGeneste Central Don Jacquin Ronald Owens Central Nick Briante Pete Brogan St. Benedict’s Dr. Samuel F. D’Ambola Barringer Dr. G. Jerry Falcone Barringer Daniel Maltese West Side Joe Gallagher Central Arthur Marano Tom Stramara East Side Joe Gomes East Side Herbert Jacobson Weequahic Fred Johnson Marcellus King South Side Harry Snyder Seton Hall Prep

2006 - 18TH ANNUAL 2007 - 19TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Larry Bembry Syd Hanes Weequahic Joseph Abruzzese Vailsburg John Brogan Frank Cosentino St. Benedict’s Joseph R. Baker Steve Bogner Weequahic Anthony Carrino Newark Academy Michael Brown Our Lady of the Valley James Catullo Barringer Ron Cardoso Tony Sanchez East Side Dr. Bruce V. Soriano Essex Catholic Harvey Dock, Sr. South Side Phyllis Graves-Thomas Vailsburg Liza Monique Donnell Malcolm X. Shabazz David Wright Weequahic Reggie Jones Weequahic Gary Westbury West Side & NAHF HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Paul D’Ascensio St. Benedict’s Jerry Avnet South Side Kevin Duggan Bryant Garvin East Side Hank Cordeiro St. Benedict’s Jeffery Goldberg Seton Hall Prep Lester Fusco Barringer Dr. F. Kennedy Gordon Weequahic Richard Jacobs NAHF Dr. William King South Side Marjorie Perry Barringer Rochester “Chet” Oxford Malcolm X. Shabazz Antonio Seabra Barringer Carl Sharif Central Phil Seelinger, Jr. East Side Robert Washington Central HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Dr. James Lee

Charles Biot Newark Eagles HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Seymour “Zoom” Fleisher Weequahic Richard Glover Otis Hunter, Jr. Central Joe Aulisi Barringer Ted Kurtz Weequahic Milton Balkum, Jr. West Side Henry “Tiny” Powers East Side Edmond “Ed” Bimbo Barringer / St. Benedict’s Isiah Rasbury South Side Steve Bleier Weequahic Lillian Calabrese-Vizzuso Barringer Tom Dunn East Side Thomas J. White St. Benedict’s Ed Griffith Barringer / St. Benedict’s Larry Lengle West Side 2008 - 20TH ANNUAL 2009 - 21ST ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Dr. Walter Belfer Nate Granger Weequahic David Brown Essex Catholic Carl Biello St. Benedict’s Norm Granger Kenneth Jackson Barringer Ross Davis Barringer Jerome Morgan Vailsburg Joe Fonseca St. Benedict’s Anthony “Tony” Ray Mario Branco East Side Larry C. Hargrove Vailsburg Wilbur Ross, III Weequahic Joe Hines Weequahic John Sheppard Marteese Robinson Seton Hall Prep Ra’Him Williams Malcolm X. Shabazz Keith Hunter Barringer HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Elizabeth Dilla Aranjo Neil Midtgard East Side Fleeta Barnes Palmer College Matt Carracino Al DeCicco Barringer Harold I. Braff Weequahic Vincent Finch South Side Judge Frederick DeVesa Essex Catholic Honorable Armando Fontura East Side Ted Fiore, Sr. Seton Hall Prep Jesse Jones Central Gary William Hayes West Side Dennis Jackson West Side Sandra Hewett Barringer Dr. John Manzella St. Benedict’s Al Reinoso St. Benedict’s Altarik White Malcolm X. Shabazz James Kaboo Sedgwick Huntington High Dr. Zachary Yamba Seton Hall University Tim Walsh Essex Catholic HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Clifford Anderson Essex Catholic Richard Booker Rev. Robert H. Johnson South Side Bill Baldante Ron Gasparinetti Barringer Samuel Campi Seton Hall Prep William “Bill” Bradley South Side Raymond “Ray” Clark Malcolm X. Shabazz Dr. Warren Bratter Hassan Arbubakit Weequahic George Daudelin Barringer Robert J. Mack Weequahic Walter Krause Essex Catholic Ronald Shackleton Central Llloyd Marshall Central William “Butch” Tarver, Jr. William Green South Side Jim O’Grady West Side Hollis Barry Rogers East Side

2010 - 22ND ANNUAL 2011 - 23RD ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Leonard E. Davis Randy Foye East Side Marcia Baker Gary Taylor West Side Dr. Carl DeFronzo Rutgers University Darryl Black Weequahic John A. Dennis Bruno Giordano Essex Catholic Al Cajide Paula Vaguieiro East Side Ronnie Gould Jorge Lopes East Side Dexter Cumberlander Jerry McMillan Barringer Michele Morgan Vailsburg Chester (Chet) Davis Robert J. Silvera South Side Earl Williams Central Antonio J. Oliveira East Side Peter (Pete) Petrone Seton Hall Prep HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Shahib White* Malcolm X Shabazz Phil Barone Barringer Mildred Crump Wayne State University HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Charles Ferrara Vailsburg Leo Bunion, Sr. Central Evening Francis J. Giantomasi Dr. Michael Morano East Side Dr. John J. Cavan Barringer John Gibbons Malcolm X. Shabazz Jack “Doc” Farrell Essex Catholic Carl Gregory (deceased) Weequahic Dr. Henry E. Grant Weequahic Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver Weequahic Michael A. James Barringer Robert Taglieri Essex Catholic David D. McCombs, Sr. Malcolm X Shabazz Dr. Leonard J. Nardone West Side HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Akbar T. Salaam South Side James “Billy” Allen Immaculate Conception John Bellavia Vailsburg HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Bill Cardone Essex Catholic Gary Edwards East Side Gerald Cetrulo, III Barringer Bill Fazioli Barringer Larry Clark Kenny Hall Central Ramon Iglesias East Side John Notte East Side John O. Melody Essex Catholic Kenneth Richardson Barringer Willie E. Nelson West Side TEAM AWARDS Edward Street South Side 1985 East Side Cross Country Team Frank Vitolo Barringer 2012 - 24TH ANNUAL 2013 - 25TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Louis Phillip Garrett, Jr. Robert Wright Barringer Troy Chandler Saeed A. Khalif Barringer Lawrence Hamm Arts Harrun Majeed James Walker Barringer Willie Jennings Central Barry “Cornbread” Gordon Newark Technical Ralph Lilore St. Bendedict’s Anthony Howard Joseph Lane Vailsburg Gerardo “Gerry” Napolitano East Side Angela Pulliam-Gillespie Central Robert Quinn East Side HALL OF FAME ACHIEVER CATEGORY Michael Rubas Seton Hall Prep Peter Velardi Barringer Pat Briante St. Benedicts Prep Steven Cole Central HALL OF FAME ACHIEVER CATEGORY Joseph Del Grosso Essex Catholic Warren Baker South Side Barry Gray West Side George Conti, Jr. St. Benedict’s Kathleen Holman-Witcher South Side David Giordano Barringer Tommy Girodano Carmine Vitolo East Side Richard O’Connor St. Mary’s Michael Jones Central Anthony C. Russel, Sr. Person County Matthew Lombardi * Barringer & Central Herbert Stoney Vailsburg Don Armstrong Newbery Elizabeth & St. Benedict’s Anthony Tavares East Side Anthony Plinio Vailsburg HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY La Rome Talley Plainfield Donald “Don” Baskerville Vailsburg HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Anthony Delvescovo Barringer Ernest Barron Weequahic Jeffrey A. Feldman West Side James H. Chancey, Jr. South Side Arnold Gordon Maurice L. Hagan South Side Robert “Bobby” Hurt, Sr. Orange Robert “Bobby” Koval East Side Rossie Clifford Kearson Central William M. “Bill” Thompson Vailsburg John B. Murray Seton Hall Preparatory Fred Caruso* Barringer John Probst, Sr. Robert Kevin Waters Vailsburg John Snow West Side James M. Lee TEAM AWARDS *Deceased 1962 South Side High School Men’s Basketball Team 1962 Weequahic High School Men’s Basketball Team

2014 - 26TH ANNUAL 2015 - 27TH ANNUAL Inductees High School Inductees High School Scott Allen United States Winter Olympic Team John Brooks Barringer Leticia R. Beverly Science and Central High Scool Clifford L. Christian Science Charlie C. Chambliss, Jr. South Side Nicholas F. Colangelo St. Benedicts Prep. William Darby Malcolm X. Shabazz Ronald Ferry Weequahic Ronnie Felton Malcolm X. Shabazz Jamillah Jabbar-Robinson Science Isaiah Jackson, Jr. Barringer Athelstan E. Nelson, Sr. * Barringer Brian LaGrasso East Side Aulcie Perry West Side Lisa Morgan Columbia High School Jamal Pierce Central Felicia Oliver University Robert Hockaday Robinson Weequahic Joseph Purzycki Vailsburg & Our Lady of the Valley Kendall W. Southerland Irvington Michael Purzycki Seton Hall Prep Philip Taylor West Side Michael Rota Our Lady of the Valley George Watson Weequahic Shelby Walton East Side Kcyied Zahir Arts Marion Wingo Vailsburg HALL OF FAME ACHIEVER CATEGORY HALL OF FAME ACHIEVER CATEGORY AL-Mu'assis Karriem ABdAllah South Side James Cook South Side Wayne S. Fisher, PhD College High Prep. Charles Griffin Central Morris Griffin, Sr. Central Robert King Newark Tech High School Gregory W. Stewart Central Rev. Paul F.X. Huber, O.S.B. * St. Benedicts Prep. Daaimah Talley Weequahic Robert Leblein West Side George A. Worsley Central TEAM AWARDS TEAM AWARDS 1962-1963 Central High School Men's Basketball Team 1964 St. Benedict's Baseball Team 1966 South Side High School Football Team

*Deceased

*Deceased 2016 - 28TH ANNUAL 2017 - 29TH ANNUAL Inductees High School Inductees High School Elijah Allen St. Benedicts Anthony Avent Malcolm X Shabbaz Lina Marie Beirao East Side Jose Barros East Side Leonard S. Coleman, Jr. Major League Baseball Patrick Fagan Vailsburg Michael Columbo Seton Hall Nakia Fenner East Side Victor Colter West Side Brian Froelich St. Benedict’s Prep John Mc Cree Essex Catholic Frank Gavin Weequahic Ibtihaj Muhammad U.S. Olympic Team Phillip Hickson Weequahic Amir Pinnix Malcolm X. Shabazz Keon Lawrence Weequahic John Schaffren East Side Melody Linton Weequahic Rob Sheppard Seton Hall Tony Manley Weequahic Lee A. Thomas, Jr. Vailsburg Leroy McCoy East Side Al-Nisa Shabazz-Tucker Science Kyle Moore-Brown Central Carlo Walton East Side Victor A Morton Central Treasure Unique Moultrie Arts HALL OF FAME ACHIEVER CATEGORY Akiva Willete Simmons Science Calvin Blue Central David Washington * Vailsburg Larry Jenkins Weequahic Lamont Merritt South Side / Malcolm X. Shabbazz HALL OF FAME ACHIEVER CATEGORY Diedra Wilson-Minott Vailsburg / West Side Evangeline Grover, MD Science Waltin “Turk” Young South Side

TEAM AWARDS Vailsburg Baseball Team 1965

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