Dr. James Tolle Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

September 26, 2018

Crest Hollow Country Club

NASSAU COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

WELCOME

The Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame is organized as a means of recognizing, preserving and promoting the heritage of interscholastic sports in Nassau County. The Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame honors the contributions and accomplishments of individuals who are worthy of county-wide recognition. Nominees must exemplify the high standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and moral character.

The categories of nomination include: administrator, official, Contributor, and coach. All candidates for the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame must be at least 35 years of age prior to December 1st of the applicable year in order to be considered for induction.

Nominees for the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame will go through a two-step process before being selected for induction. The ten (10) member Screening Committee will determine which candidates are worthy of consideration. The five (5) anonymous members of the Selection Committee vote independently to determine the candidates who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Applications can be found on the Section VIII website at www.nassauboces.org. Click on the link for “Interscholastic Athletics”. All nominations for the 2019 Hall of Fame are due on December 1, 2018. PROGRAM

Introduction of the Class of 2018

Master of Ceremonies – Carl Reuter

Honor America

Star Spangled Banner

Tommy Barone

Opening Remarks

Patrick Pizzarelli Section VIII Executive Director

Invocation

Presentation of Awards Carl Reuter

Closing Remarks Dominick Vulpis Section VIII Assistant Executive Director

MARIE TERC MARIE TERC OFFICIALOFFICIAL The numbers are staggering for the incomparable official Marie Terc--115 years of combined The numbers are staggering for the incomparable official Marie Terc--115 years of combined officiatingofficiating inin fivefive sports.sports SheShe waswas onon thethe softballsoftball diamonddiamond forfor 50 years, spent 42 years officiatingofficiating boys’boys’ and and girls girls’’ , volleyball, 18 18years years as asa basketballa official, official, four four years years as a as field a field hockeyhockey official,official, andand oneone seasonseason inin tracktrack andand field.field. That’sThat's aa ridiculousridiculous amountamount ofof games.games. But Butmost most important, important, the thenumbers numbers affirm affirm Marie Marie Terc's Terc’s love love of high of high school school athletics, athletics, and andher her dedicationdedication toto student-.student-athletes. Marie was tops at her craft, rated as the #1 official in basketball, , and volleyball during herMarie second–to-none was tops at he careerr craft, on rated athletic as the fields. #1 official Terc was in basketball,honored to softball,officiate and multiple volleyball post- season championships in multiple sports at the county, regional and state levels. She was the during her second–to-none career on athletic fields. Terc was honored to officiate multiple home plate umpire for the “first ever” State softball championship, and many more gamespost-season followed. championships in multiple sports at the county, regional and state levels. She was the home plate umpire for the "first ever" New York State softball championship, and Terc was also a multiple-sport rules interpreter, and is currently serving in her 38th year as a softballmany more rules games interpreter. followed. Referee magazine wrote a feature article entitled “Five minutes with Marie Terc.” But five minutes is hardly enough time to put into words what Marie Terc has accomplished.Terc was also a She multiple has had-sport many rules proud interpreter, career moments, and is currently highlighted serving by inher her daughter 38th year Tammy as a playingsoftball softball rules interpreter. for Wantagh Referee High Schoolmagaz ineat the wrote New a featureYork State article championships, entitled "Five and theminutes day her other daughter, Sandy, pitched a perfect game for Wantagh High School. Both were All- with Marie Terc." But five minutes is hardly enough time to put into words what Marie Terc County athletes! has accomplished. She has had many proud career moments, highlighted by her daughter Marie said, “Longevity has given me a unique perspective of the tremendous advancement Tammy playing softball for Wantagh High School at the New York State championships, and of girls’ and women’s sports. Every game, I get to see the pure joy on the faces of countless athletes,the day her and other I get daughter,to experience Sandy, all overpitched again a perfect the pure game joy thatfor Wantagh I felt years High ago.” School. Hall of Both Famer Franwere Nocella All-County sums athletes! it all up, “We all knew that Marie would do everything to make sure that the competition was the center of attention. It was never about the official or officiating.” TonightMarie said, we celebrate"Longevity Marie has given Terc’s me iconic a unique and legendary perspective career of thewith tremendous her induction advanc intoement the of Nassaugirls’ and County women's High sports. School Every Athletics game, Hall I get of toFame. see the pure joy on the faces of countless athletes, and I get to experience all over again the pure joy that I felt years ago." Hall of Famer Fran Nocella sums it all up, "We all knew that Marie would do everything to make sure that the competition was the center of attention. It was never about the official or officiating."

Tonight we celebrate Marie Terc’s iconic and legendary career with her induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

BOB WOLFFWOLFF CONTRIBUTOR

“Sports fans, let’s review. October 8th, 1956. Two strikes, ball one! Here’s the pitch! “SportsSTRIKE fans, 3, alet's no-hitter, review. Octobera perfect 8th, game 1956. for Two Don strikes, Larsen!” ball one!Or, fast Here's forward the pitch! two STRIKE years, 3,again a no -hitter,at a perfectYankee game Stadium, for Don these Larsen! famous Or, fast words forward were two echoed, years, again “The at ColtsYankee are Stadium, the World these Champions! famous words wereAmeche echoed, scores!” "The Colts are the World Champions! Ameche scores!" For those of you who are too young to remember, it was who called those games. ForThe those path of youto his who iconic are too life young all started to remember, in Nassau it was County. Bob Wolff Bob Wolffwho called graduated those games. from TheWoodmere path to his iconicAcademy, life all started and then in Nassau attended County. Duke Bob University.Wolff graduated A terrific from baseballWoodmere player, Academy, Bob and broke then his attended ankle Dukesliding University. into base A terrific in his sophomorebaseball player, year. Bob He broke turned his ankle to broadcasting sliding into base in in1939, his sophomore as a student year. on He turnedthe local to broadcasting CBS station. in 1939, as a student on the local CBS station. Well, that career lasted so long, 78 years, that Bob was cited by the Guinness World Records Well,in 2012 that career as having lasted the so longestlong, 78 careeryears, that of anyBob sportscaster.was cited by the He Guinness is in the World Records and inbasketball 2012 as havinghalls the of fame.longest Bob career did of it any all, sportscaster.and with such He isgrace in the and baseball dignity, and sprinkled basketball in halls with of lotsfame. of Bob did it all, andcharacter. with such Two grace of and the dignity, greatest sprinkled moments in with in lotssports of character. history: Larsen’sTwo of the perfect greate game,st moments and thein sports history:Colts Larsen'sbeating perfect the Giants game, in and the the 1958 Colts NFLbeating championship, the Giants in werethe 1958among NFL Bob’schampionship, greatest weremoments. among Bob'sHe wasgreatest also moments. known as He being was alsothe knownTV voice as beingof the the Knicks TV voice for soof themany Knicks years. for soBob many spent years. over Bob 50 spent overyears 50 yearsat Madison at Madi sonSquare Square Garden, Garden, and and then then found found his wayway back back to to Long Long Island. Island. In December of 1986, News 12 Long Island launched. Bob was named sports anchor and In sportsDecember director. of 1986, It wasNews there 12 Long that Island Bob launched. got involved Bob withwas named athletics sports on anchor the high and school sports director.level. In It wasorder there to that honor Bob thegot involvedspecial accomplishmentswith athletics on the of highstudent-athletes school level. In inorder Long to Island,honor the he special created the accomplishmentsweekly “News of12 student Scholar/Athlete-athletes in Award.”Long Island, Scholarships he created thewere weekly given “ Newsto 30 12 winners Scholar/Athlete each year. Award. ” ScholarshipsThe same wereman givenwho tohad 30 interviewed winners each theyear. likes The ofsame Babe man Ruth, who Tedhad Williams,interviewed Mickey the likes Mantle, of Babe Ruth, TedTy Williams, Cobb, Joe Mickey Louis, Mantl ande, Jim Ty Cobb,Thorpe Joe was Louis, now and sitting Jim Thorpe and was celebrating now sitting young, and celebrating bright and young, multi- brighttalented and multi high-talented school studentshigh school who students had combined who had combined excellence excellence in athletics in athletics and academics. and academics. Bob had an unbelievable life, and was married to his wife Jane for 72 years. Bob’s children: BobRick, had Robert an unbelievable and Margy, life, wereand was so marriedimportant to his to wife him, Jane as werefor 72 his year nines. Bob's grandchildren children: Rick, and Robert 11 and Margy,great-grandchildren. were so important Tonight, to him, as with were great his nine pleasure grandchildren and affection, and 11 great we- grandchildren.induct posthumously Tonight, with a greatbeloved pleasure athletics and affection, icon and we highinduct school posthumously athletics a advocate,beloved athletics Bob Wolff,icon intoand high the school Nassau athletics County advocate,High School Bob Wolff, Athletics into theHall Nassauof Fame. County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

STEPHANIESTEPHANIE JOANNONJOANNON ADMINISTRATOR,ADMINISTRATOR, COACH COACH

StephanieStephanie Joannon Joannon was a coachwas a forcoach all seasonsfor all seasons at Port at Washington, Port Washington, and very and successful very successful in all three in all of her sports:three girls’ soccer,of her sports: girls’ basketball girls’ soccer, and girls’ softball. basketball A 1975 and graduate softball. of A South1975 graduateSide High ofSchool, South JoannonSide has made majorHigh School, contributions Joannon to has Port made Washington, major contributions Nassau County to Portand NewWashington, York State Nassau as a coachCounty and and athletic director.New York State as a coach and athletic director. Stephanie initiated girls’ varsity soccer at Port Washington in 1979 and coached for 28 Stephanieyears, initiated until 2006.girls’ varsityShe led soccer her teams at Port to Washington289 wins and in four 1979 conference and coached championships, for 28 years, anduntil 2006. She was recognized as Girls’ Soccer Conference “Coach of the Year” four times. Her teams were led her teams to 289 wins and four conference championships, and was recognized as Girls’ Soccer honored with the Nassau County Officials Sportsmanship Award four times. Joannon also Conferenceserved “Coach as the of Nassau the Year County” four girls’ times. soccer Her sportteams coordinator were honored for fourwith years. the Nassau County Officials Sportsmanship Award four times. Joannon also served as the Nassau County girls’ soccer sport coordinator In girls’ basketball, Stephanie’s teams qualified for the county playoffs in every one of the for four25 years. years that she coached. She was the first female basketball coach in Nassau County to win 300 games, and had a total career record of 326-180. Her teams won four conference In girls’titles basketball, during Stephanie's her tenure. teamsJoannon qualified served foras Presidentthe county of playoffsthe Nassau in everyCounty one Girls’ of theBasketball 25 years that she coached.Coaches She was Association the first femalefrom 1987-1992, basketball coachand as in county Nassau sport County coordinator to win 300 for games,girls’ basketball and had a total from 2000 - 2017. Because of her efforts and dedication to the sport, Stephanie was inducted career record of 326-180. Her teams won four conference titles during her tenure. Joannon served as into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016. President of the Nassau County Girls’ Basketball Coaches Association from 1987-1992, and as county sport In her 21 years as Port Washington’s varsity softball coach, Stephanie led her teams to two coordinator for girls’ basketball from 2000 - 2017. Because of her efforts and dedication to the sport, conference titles, and accrued a career coaching record of 204-136. She was selected four Stephanietimes was as inducted Conference into “Softballthe New YorkCoach State of the Basketball Year.” Joannon Hall of Famecontinued in 2016 her. distinctive service to Nassau County in her role as the sport coordinator for softball as well. Joannon also initiated girls’ softball at Schreiber High School. Her softball teams became equally skilled and Joannon’s coaching service included coaching basketball in the open and scholastic divisions competitive.of the Empire In her State21 years Games, as Port the NewsdayWashington ’Classic,s varsity and softball for Nassau coach, County’s Stephanie Exceptional led her teams Senior to two conferencegirls’ titles,soccer and basketballaccrued a careerteams coachingfrom 1985-1995. record of In 204 2006,-136. she She was was honored selected by four the times Nassau as ConferenceCounty “Softball Sports CommissionCoach of the with Year. its” Joannon Lifetime continued Achievement her Award.distinctive service to Nassau County in her role as Herthe contributionssport coordinator to her for professionsoftball as as well.an athletics administrator have been equally impressive. In 2008, Joannon was appointed as Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics of the JoannonPort’s coaching Washington service Schools. included She hascoaching served basketball Section inVIII the as theopen Vice-President and scholastic for divisionsNominations, of the Empire on the Athletic Council’s Championship Advisory Committee, and as President of the Section State Games, the Newsday Classic, and for Nassau County’s Exceptional Senior girls’ soccer and basketball VIII Athletic Council from 2013-2015. Stephanie was named by the NYS Association of Health, teams fromPhysical 1985 Education,-1995. In 2006,Recreation she was and honored Dance byas its the “Physical Nassau CountyEducation Sports Director Commission of the Year”with its Lifetime Achievementin 2014. Award. Tonight, we honor Stephanie Joannon’s distinguished accomplishments with her induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame. Her contributions to her profession as an athletics administrator have been equally impressive. In 2008, Joannon was appointed as Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics of the Port Washington Schools. She has served Section VIII as the Vice-President for Nominations, on the Athletic Council’s Championship Advisory Committee, and as President of the Section VIII Athletic Council from 2013-2015. Stephanie was named by the NYS Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance as its "Physical Education Director of the Year” in 2014. Tonight, we honor Stephanie Joannon’s distinguished accomplishments with her induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

TOMTOM CASEYCASEY ATHLETE,ATHLETE, COACH,COACH, OFFIOFFICIALCIAL

The first first two two wordswords that that describe describe Tom Casey,Tom Casey, Sr. when Sr. youwhen read you his read quick hisbiography quick biography in the Great in Neckthe High SchoolGreat Neck1945 yearbookHigh School are "unassuming 1945 yearbook and sincere."are “unassuming True, but when and sincere.” on the playing True, field, but whenyou would on not havethe playing found a field,more athletic you would and determinednot have found winner. a moreCasey athleticgraduated fromand determinedGreat Neck High winner. School Casey in 1945, andgraduated set the standardfrom Great of what Neck an High athlete School should in be. 1945, He starredand set in the football, standard basketball of what and an baseball, athlete and captainedshould be. all He three starred sports. in football, basketball and baseball, and captained all three sports. In only his sophomore year, Casey was selected as the best pitcher on Long Island, helping InGreat only Neckhis sophomore to the Nassau year, Casey County was title, selected the as first the best of twopitcher straight on Long wins. Island, Casey helping was Greatnamed Neck to the“All Nassau Long Island” County astitle, a sophomore, the first of twojunior straight and seniorwins. Casey in baseball, was named and “All also Long earned Island” asAll a County sophomore, juniordistinction and senior in infootball baseball, as anda senior. also earned How Allgood County was distinctionTom Casey, inSr.? football As a senioras a seni or.at HowGreat good Neck, was Tomhe was Casey, voted Sr.? one As a of senior the Topat Great 20 athletes Neck, he in was New voted York one State. of the Top 20 athletes in New York State. After being named All-American for two years at New York University, Casey was drafted by Afterthe Boston being namedRed Sox. All- AmericanHe played for at two the years Triple at NewA level York before University, arm andCasey back was injuriesdrafted endedby the Bostonhis Red Sox.major He league played ataspirations. the Triple A levelCasey before then armbecame and back an educatorinjuries ended and hiscoach major at leagueGreat aspirations.Neck North Casey High School, coaching varsity football and baseball from 1956-1991. He coached the football then became an educator and coach at Great Neck North High School, coaching varsity football and team to an undefeated season and county championship in 1975, and was named Nassau baseball from 1956-1991. He coached the football team to an undefeated season and county championship County “Coach of the Year”. On the diamond, Casey led his baseball team to over 300 wins. inFrom 1975, 1969-1991, and was named Casey Nassau was alsoCounty the “ CoachAthletic of the Director Year”. Onand the Physical diamond, Education Casey led hisDepartment baseball team toChairman over 300 atwins. Great From Neck 1969 North-1991, High Casey School. was also the Athletic Director and Physical Education Department Chairman at Great Neck North High School. With all of that on his resume, Casey found time to become one of the top high school basketball officials in Nassau County. He was a member of the International Association Withof Approved all of that Basketball on his resume, Officials Casey foundfor 56 time years, to becomeand officiated one of the top numerous high school Nassau basketball County officials title in Nassaugames, County. as well He as was collegiate a member games of the throughout International the Association northeast. of Casey Approved was alsoBasketball an observer Officials for for 56 years,the Metro and officiated Atlantic Athleticnumerous Conference,Nassau County Americatitle games, East asConference well as collegiate and gamesIvy League. throughout the northeast.Remember Casey Tom was Casey’s also an high observer school for biography the Metro descriptions Atlantic Athletic of “unassuming Conference, Americaand sincere”? East Conference andIn his Ivy recommendation League. for Tom Casey, Sr.’s induction into the Hall of Fame, former Great Neck North star athlete Billy Omeltchenko echoed those words when he wrote, “Tom Casey Rememberpreferred toTom have Casey the’s lighthigh schoolshine biographyon someone descriptions else other of “thanunassuming himself. and I think sincere it ”?would In his be reappropriatecommendation to have for Tomyou shineCasey, theSr.’s inductionlight on Tom into Casey.”the Hall Tonight,of Fame, thatformer light Great shines Neck brightly North star as weathlete Billyinduct Omeltchenko Tom Casey, echoed Sr. posthumously those words when into thehe wrote, Nassau "Tom County Casey High preferred School to Athleticshave the light Hall shine of Fame. on someone else other than himself. I think it would be appropriate to have you shine the light on Tom Casey." Tonight, that light shines brightly as we induct Tom Casey, Sr. posthumously into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

JACKJACK SALERNO SALERNO ADMINISTRATOR,ADMINISTRATOR, ATHLETE, ATHLETE, COACH COACH

He waswas an an athle athlete,te, coach coach and and administrator, administrator, and a and natural a natural in every in role! every Jack role! Salerno Jack graduated Salerno from Sewanhakagraduated Highfrom School Sewanhaka in 1959, High and retiredSchool fromin 1959, the anddistrict retired in 2011 --fromin all, the he contributeddistrict in 2011--inhalf a century all, of servicehe contributed and memories. half a century of service and memories. Salerno was a three-sport athlete, earning All- County honors in football, basketball and . He also captained each team, and was selected by Newsday as one of the 11 Salerno was a three-sport athlete, earning All- County honors in football, basketball and lacrosse. He also greatest lacrosse players in Long Island history. captained each team, and was selected by Newsday as one of the 11 greatest lacrosse players in Long Island history.Upon graduation from Sewanhaka High School, Salerno attended , having earned a full scholarship to play football. He also played lacrosse for the Syracuse Orange, and Uponhad a graduation great career. from Salerno Sewanhaka returned High School,to Long Salerno Island attendedto begin aSyrac teachinguse University, and coaching having earned career a full at Elmont Memorial High School. He started coaching the high school football team, leading scholarship to play football. He also played lacrosse for the Syracuse Orange, and had a great career. them to a record of 105-35, including eight league titles and three county championships. His Salerno returned to Long Island to begin a teaching and coaching career at Elmont Memorial High School. He 1978 football team was undefeated and unscored upon. Salerno won the county “Football started coaching the high school football team, leading them to a record of 105-35, including eight league Coach of the Year” award four times. titles and three county championships. His 1978 football team was undefeated and unscored upon. Salerno wonSalerno’s the county outstanding “Football record Coach ofin thefootball Year” paledaward infou comparisonr times. to what his lacrosse teams accomplished. His 303-53 career record included 24 league titles, five county championships, Salerno'stwo Long outstanding Island championships, record in football and paled a New in comparisonYork State totitle. what Jack his lacrossewas honored teams accomplished.five times as His 303“Lacrosse-53 career Coach record of includedthe Year”. 24 league titles, five county championships, two Long Island championships, andSalerno a New is Yorkwell Staterecognized, title. Jack having was honored been inducted five times into as “ Lacrossethe Sewanhaka Coach of Highthe Year School,”. Elmont Memorial High School, and National Lacrosse Halls of Fame. He is most proud of his impact Salernoupon his is wellstudents recognized, and players. having been Even inducted though intohe was the Sewanhakaoffered a Highcontract School, to Elmontplay professional Memorial High School,baseball, and his National dream Lacrossefrom a veryHalls youngof Fame. age He was is most to beproud a Physical of his impact Education upon histeacher. students He an dwas players. Evenencouraged though he to was enter offered his profession a contract byto hisplay mentorsprofessional Mr. baseball,Glenn and his Billdream Ritch. from His a very contributions young age was to beNassau a Physical County Education and to teacher. Section He VIIIwas wereencouraged significant to enter and his valued. profession by his mentors Mr. Glenn and BillSewanhaka’s Ritch. His contributions District Athletic to Nassau Director County Matt and to McLees Section said VIII it were best, significant “Jack Salerno--athlete, and valued. coach, athletic administrator, and LEGEND!” Tonight, we are proud to induct the legendary Jack SewanhakaSalerno into’s District the Nassau Athletic County Director High Matt School McLees Athletics said it best,Hall "Jackof Fame. Salerno--athlete, coach, athletic administrator, and LEGEND!” Tonight, we are proud to induct the legendary Jack Salerno into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

JERRY JEWELL JERRY JEWELL ADMINISTRATOR, COACH ADMINISTRATOR, COACH

What a career for a jewel of a man! For 38 years, Jerry Jewell made a huge impact at What a career for a jewel of a man! For 38 years, Jerry Jewell made a huge impact at Levittown Division Levittown Division High School. He was the Levittown District Athletic Director for 10 years, High School. He was the Levittown District Athletic Director for 10 years, and the high school athletic and the high school athletic director for 17 years. For two years, Jewell was also a principal. Hedirector did it for all 17while years. serving For two the years, student- Jewell athletes was also aat principal. Levittown He didDivision it all while High serving School. the student- athletes at Levittown Division High School. Jewell was also a very successful football coach at Levittown Division. From 1958-1977, Jewell’sJewell was teams also awere very 100-57-4,successful footballwinning coa thech leagueat Levittown titles Division.in 1960,1966,1968, From 1958-1977, 1969 Jewell's and fromteams 1971-1974. The 1969 season was special, as his football team was undefeated and the were 100-57-4, winning the league titles in 1960,1966,1968, 1969 and from 1971-1974. The 1969 season county champions. “He taught us to grow in honesty, integrity and commitment,” said former was special, as his football team was undefeated and the county champions. "He taught us to grow in Division player and current Chaminade High School lacrosse coach Jack Moran. honesty, integrity and commitment,” said former Division player and current Chaminade High School Jerrylacrosse Jewell coach was Jack a Moran.presence. He was a Past-President of the Nassau County Football Coaches Association. Jewell was instrumental in starting the Grid Iron 44 Dinner over 50 years ago. HeJerry also Jewell put wastogether a presence. a committee He was a Pastof athletic-President directors of the Nassau who Countyestablished Football the Coaches sportsmanship Association. directiveJewell was that instrumental is still in in placestarting in theNassau Grid IronCounty. 44 DinnerJerry Jewellover 50 yearswas truly ago. oneHe also of theput “foundingtogether a fathers”committee of Nassauof athletic County directors athletics, who established helping tothe buildsportsmanship a solid framework directive thatof guidelines,is still in place in Nassau procedures and values for the governance of Section VIII Athletics and its student-athletes. County. Jerry Jewell was truly one of the “founding fathers” of Nassau County athletics, helping to build a Theresolid framework have been of many guidelines, proud procedures moments and for values Jerry forJewell. the governance One outstanding of Section time VIII Athleticswas the and its 50thstudent Anniversary-athletes. of Levittown Division football. Over 300 players from all over the country came to the reunion. What could be bigger than having the field you coached football on beThere named have for been you? many The proud Jerry moments Jewell Athletic for Jerry Jewell.Field stands One outstandin in tributeg timeof this was respected the 50th Anniversaryand influentialof Levittown educator.Division football. Former Overstudent-athlete 300 players from Thomas all over Feinman the country is nowcame Justice to the reunion.of the NewWhat York Statecould Supremebe bigger thanCourt. having He said, the field “Jerry you Jewell’s coached wise football counsel on be is named still valued.for you? His The concern Jerry Jewell for all students, past and present, is ongoing,” Jerry’s home team is precious to him. He credits Athletic Field stands ni tribute of this respected and influential educator. Former student-athlete Thomas his wife Esther; his son David and daughter-in-law Patti; his daughter Andrea and son-in- Feinman is now Justice of the New York State Supreme Court. He said, "Jerry Jewell's wise counsel is still law Thomas, and his two grandchildren, Ally and Danny, for their support, and for being his valued. His concern for all students, past and present, is ongoing," cherished fan club. Jerry's home team is precious to him. He credits his wife Esther; his son David and daughter-in-law Patti; Tonighthis daughter is another Andrea tremendous and son-in-law moment Thomas, in and Jerry his twoJewell’s grandchildren, life. We are Ally proud and Danny, and gratefulfor their support,to inductand for him being into his thecherished Nassau fan County club. High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

Tonight is another tremendous moment in Jerry Jewell's life. We are proud and grateful to induct him into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

BARBARA SELLERSSELLERS “Dedication”ADMINISTRATOR, can easily be Barbara Sellers’ COACH middle name. Cold, CONTRIBUTORSpring Harbor Junior-Senior High School was so fortunate for the 37 years that Sellers spent there as a Physical Education teacher and coach. As coach of the high school team, Sellers won 335 games, while leading her student-athletes to four Section VIII championships. She was named Nassau County “Field “DedicationHockey Coach” can easily of the be Year” Barbara twice, Sellers and’ coachedmiddle name. high schoolCold Spring field Harbor hockey Junior in the-Senior first HighNYS SchoolEmpire was so fortunateGames, winning for the 37a gold years medal. that Sellers She is spent currently there serving as a Physical in her Education38th year asteacher the Nassau and coach. County As field coach of the hockeyfield hockey sport team,coordinator, Sellers andwon was330 instrumentalgames, while leadingin developing her student the first-athl etesNYSPHSAA to four Sectionfield hockey VIII championships.and girls’ lacrosse She is championships.currently serving Barbara in her 38th has year been as the the secretary/treasurer Nassau County field of hockey the NYSPHSAA sport coordinator,Field Hockey and Committeehas been on forthe Section35 of her VIII38 Ethicsyears ofCommittee service to forthat 12 years.State Committee. She also coached numerous teams for the Long Island and New Atlantic Field Hockey Associations, and Sellerswas also a three-time coached girls coach’ lacrosse, at the volleyball, tenni Fields and Hockeycheerleading. Association’s She had soNational many great Festival. moments Barbara in her hascareer. also Butbeen the on one the that Section really standsVIII Ethics out Committeewas being named for 12 Cold years. Spring Harbor High School's first girls' athleticSellers director. also coached Her vision girls’ was lacrosse, enormous, volleyball, and her contributions and cheerleading. to the growth She had of girls so’ ath manyletics great at the modifiedmoments and inhigh her school career. levels But thein Long one Islandthat really and standsNew York out State was beingwere significant named Cold and Spring valued. Harbor She developedHigh School’s interscholastic first girls’ sports athletic for girlsdirector. in Nassau Her visionCounty wasbefore enormous, girls’ sports and were her contributionsincorporated into to the Sectiongrowth VIII. of She girls’ changed athletics Nassau at the Cou ntymodified girls’ varsity and high sports school from levels four toin threeLong Island sports seasonsand New per York year State were significant and valued. She helped develop interscholastic sports for girls in Nassau County during the rise of Title IX. before girls’ sports were incorporated into Section VIII. She helped change Nassau County girls’

varsity sports from four to three sports seasons per year during the rise of Title IX. It was under her guidance and tutelage that girls’ athletic programs became a vital component of the Cold SpringIt was Harbor under community. her guidance Barbara and alsotutelage served that as girls’Cold Springathletic Harbor's programs female became representative a vital component to Section VIII. of the Cold Spring Harbor community. Barbara also served as Cold Spring Harbor’s female Her voice continues to be heard. She was always driven to maintain the integrity, quality and safety of all representative to Section VIII. Her voice continues to be heard. She was always driven to maintain sports. A colleague of Sellers at Cold Spring Harbor, Theresa Soltiz Mercer, said, "Barbara Sellers the integrity, quality and safety of all sports. She continues to fight to ensure that the voices of understandsgirls are heard and sees as students, the big picture athletes, of athletics. coaches Iand greatly administrators. admire her communicationA colleague of Sellers skills, atjudgement, Cold loyaltySpring and Harbor, work ethic." Theresa Soltiz Mercer, said, “Barbara Sellers understands and sees the big picture of athletics. I greatly admire her communication skills, mentoring, judgement, loyalty and work Barbaraethic. Sellers She created has received opportunities awards from and Stonyinfluenced Brook Universityso many ofand us.” Hofstra University in recognition of her contriBarbarabutions Sellers to the has growth received of girls awards’ sports. from She Stony was honoredBrook University by the New and York Hofstra State University Athletic inAdministrators Associationrecognition in 2011 of her with contributions its Distinguished to the Service growth Award. of girls’ Sellers sports. also Sheorganized was honored the “Play by4 athe Cure New” field York hockeyState program Athletic in NewAdministrators York State, Associationraising over $250,000in 2011 with for itsbreast Distinguished cancer awareness Service and Award. research. Sellers also organized the “Play 4 the Cure” field hockey program in New York State, and was instrumental in Barbararaising was over inducted $350,000 into forthe breast Nassau cancer County awareness Field Hockey and Coaches research. Association Hall of Fame. Tonight we addBarbara yet another was honorinducted to her into unbelievable the Nassau careerCounty in Field education. Hockey CoachesCongratulations, Association Barbara Hall Sellers,of Fame. on your inductionTonight into we theadd yetNassau another County honor High toSchool her unbelievable,Athletics Hall trailblazing of Fame. career in education and advocacy. Congratulations, Barbara Sellers, on your induction into the Nassau County High School

Athletics Hall of Fame.

LOU ANDRE COACHCOACH

Lou Andre, a 1968 graduate of Valley Stream South High School, went on to become one of the best high school football coaches that Nassau County has ever had. Russ Cellan, head Loucoach Andre, at aFreeport 1968 graduate High Schoolof Valley since Stream 1986, South said, High “Coach School, Andre went on had to thebecome rare one ability of the to bestget thehigh schoolvery footbbest allout coaches of his teams,that Nassau while County never has compromising ever had. Russ his Cellan, principles head coach in order at Freeport to do so.”High School since 1986, said, “Coach Andre had the rare ability to get the very best out of his teams, while never Lou Andre’s terrific coaching career began at Massapequa High School, where he coached compromising his principles in order to do so." from 1984-1994, followed by another 11 brilliant years at Lawrence High School from 2000-

2010. Overall, Andre’s teams had a record of 145-57, a winning percentage of 71%. Andre Louwas Andre's the conference terrific coaching “Coach career of the began Year” at eightMassapequa times High and School, Newsday where ‘s “Coachhe coached of thefrom Year” 1984- 1994, followedthree times. by another While 11 atbrilliant Massapequa, years at Lawrence Andre’s Highteam School won from21 straight 2000-2010. conference Overall, Andre'sgames teamsduring had a therecord 1993 of 145 and-57, 1994 a winning seasons, percentage winning of two 71%. county Andre titles,was the two conference Long Island “Coach Championships of the Year” eight and times andtwo Newsday Rutgers's “CupsCoach in of 1989 the Year and” 1994.three times. He had Whilethe sameat Massapequa, type of success Andre's atteam Lawrence, won 21 straight leading conferencethe Golden games Tornadoes during the to 199320 straight and 1994 conference seasons, winning wins during two county the 2006 titles, and two 2007 Long Islandcampaigns. ChampionshipsHis Lawrence an Highd two School Rutgers teams Cups inearned 1989 and two 1994. county He hadtitles, the samea Long type Island of success championship at Lawrence, and a leadingRutgers the Cup Golden in 2006. Tornadoes His overall to 20 straight coaching conference titles include wins during six theNassau 2006 County and 2007 titles, campaigns. three HisLong LawrenceIsland Championships High School teams and earned three two Rutgers county Cups. titles, In a 2009,Long Island Coach champi Lou onshipAndre and was a honoredRutgers Cup by inthe 2006.National His overall Football coaching Foundation titles include as thesix Nassaurecipient County of the titles, “Don three Snyder Long IslandAward.” Championships and three RutgersCoach Cups. Andre In was2009, always, Coach Lou and Andre still is,was focused honored onby thehis kids.National He alwaysFootball talks Foundation about the as the recipient ofunbelievable the “Don Snyder opportunities Award.” he had coaching the student-athletes of both Massapequa and Lawrence High Schools. He is always so grateful for the support of his family: his wife Carol, Coachand hisAndre three was sons: always, Jared, and still Timothy is, focused and Nicholas.on his kids. He always talks about the unbelievable opportunities he had coaching the student-athletes of both Massapequa and Lawrence High Schools. He is Farmingdale football coach Buddy Krumenacker, proudly shared his thoughts on Andre, always so grateful for the support of his family: his wife Carol, and his three sons: Jared, Timothy and saying, “Coach Andre is caring, compassionate, and tough when he needed to be. He is a Nicholas.players’ coach.”

FarmingdaleTonight, we football honor coach that Buddyplayers’ Krumenacker, coach, Lou proudly Andre, sharedwith his his induction thoughts on into Andre, the saying,Nassau "Coach County AndreHigh is School caring, Athleticscompassionate, Hall ofand Fame. tough when he needed to be. He is a players’ coach."

Tonight, we honor that players’ coach, Lou Andre, with his induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

WALLY BACHMANN WALLY BACHMANN COACH

WallyWally Bachman Bachman has hascoached coached football, football, baseball, baseball, soccer andsoccer basketball and basketball on the high on schoo the lhigh varsity school level. But hisvarsity true passion level. Butis coaching his true on passion the hardwood. is coaching A 1968 on graduate the hardwood. of Jericho A High 1968 School, graduate Bachman of Jericho has been a varsityHigh boysSchool,’ basketball Bachman coach has since been 1978. a varsity It all began boys’ at basketball Valley Stream coach North since High 1978. School, It all where began Bachman at ranValley the basketball Stream North program High until School, 1992. whereIn 1993, Bachman he took over ran the the boys basketball’ basketball program program until at his 1992.alma In mater,1993, Jericho he took High over School, the andboys’ has basketball been a mainstay program there at everhis alma since. mater, Jericho High School, and has been a mainstay there ever since. BachmanBachman has has led ledhis teamshis teams to 440 to wins, 440 fivewins, Nassau five NassauCounty ClassCounty "A" Classtitles, “A” and titles,the Long and Island the "A"Long champiIslandonship “A” championship in 2006. His teams in 2006. captured His eightteams conference captured championships. eight conference Bachman championships. was named ConferenceBachman “ wasCoach named of the ConferenceYear” seven times. “Coach In of2013, the Newsday Year” seven named times. Bachman In its2013, “BoysNewsday ’ Basketball named Coach ofBachman the Year”. itsSince “Boys’ 2011, Basketball Bachman has Coach served of Sectionthe Year”. VIII Since as the 2011, Boys’ Basketball Bachman Sport has servedCoordinator. Section VIII as the Boys’ Basketball Sport Coordinator. JimJim Ferry, Ferry, a Valley a Valley Stream Stream North North High SchoolHigh School graduate; graduate; former headformer basketball head basketball coach at Adelphi coach University, at LongAdelphi Island University, University, andLong Duquesne Island University, University; andand currentDuquesne assistant University; basketball and coach current at Penn assistant State University,basketball said coach of Wally at Penn Bachman: State "He University, was my history said of teacher Wally andBachman: my coach. “He Next was to my my history father, Wallyteacher Bachmanand my is coach. the most Next influential to my father, person Wally in my Bachman life." is the most influential person in my life.” Coach Bachman had help on his journey. He credits two outstanding men as major Coachcontributors Bachman tohad his help career: on his Fred journey. Grasso He creditsand John two Miele. outstanding Bachman men assays major that contributors Grasso taught to his him career:to “be Fred the Grasso best we and can John be.” Miele. Bachman Bachman served says that under Grasso Miele taught as an him assistant to "be the coach best wefor can16 years,be." Bachmanlearning served how tounder manage Miele andas an organize. assistant coachBachman for 16 says years, that learning Miele how told to him manage that “Weand organize. are here Bachmanto help sayskids that get Mielebetter told as himpeople that “andWe areas players.here to helpIt’s kidsnot getabout better wins.” as people and as players. It's not about wins.” Wally Bachman has been a great teacher who made a positive impact on all of his student- athletes. But he acknowledges that his best team is the one at home, led by his wife Mindy Wallyand Bachmanhis children, has been Allison a great and teacherBrian. Brianwho made was a positive1,000- impact basketball on all of hisscorer student while-athletes. playing But he acknowledgesfor his dad. thatWally his Bachman best team isis athe member one at home, of the led Jericho by his wifeHigh Mindy School and Hall his of children, Fame, Aandllison the and NYS Brian.Basketball Brian was Coaches a 1,000 Hall-point of basketballFame. scorer while playing for his dad. Wally Bachman is a member of the Jericho High School Hall of Fame, and the NYS Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. Tonight, we are proud to add yet another honor for Wally Bahman, his induction into the

Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame. Tonight, we are proud to add yet another honor for Wally Bahman, his induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

AL BEVILACQUA AL BEVILACQUA

COACHCOACH

"Al“Al is is one of of ’s wrestling's most most beloved belovedATHLETE and outspoken and outspoken defenders defender of the sport,”s of said the Lee sport," Kemp, saida three-time Lee Kemp, World a threeChampion-time gold World medalist. Champion Al Bevilaqua gold flourished medalis t.as Ala long-time Bevilaqua educator flourishedand wrestling as coach a long at- Massapequatime educator High and School. wrestling Bevilaqua coach taught at in Massapequathe Massapequa High school School.district from Bevilaqua 1961-1994, taught and wasin the the Massapeqschool’s wrestlingua school coach fromdistrict 1963-1977. from 1961-1994, andIn those was 15 the years, school's Bevilaqua wrestling led the Chiefscoach to from become 1963 a powerhouse.-1977. His record was 149- 35-3, a winning percentage of .805. He coached 13 Nassau County Champions and had 12 All-State wrestlers. The Bevilaqua name was infamous not only in Nassau County, but across Inthe those United 15 States. years, Bevilaqua led the Chiefs to become a powerhouse. His record was 149-35-3, a winning percentage of .805. He coached 13 Nassau Al served on the USA Wrestling Board of Directors from 1972-1986 and was the USA CountyWrestling Champions New York State and Chairperson had 12 All from-State 1973-1979. wrestlers. He was The also Bevilaqua the USA National name was infamousWrestling coachnot only from in 1983-1991. Nassau CountyHe also coached, but across at Hofstra the University United States. for several years in the late 1970’s. “Bevilaqua helped influence and shape the lives of thousands of student- athletes over the course of his many decades as a teacher and coach,” said actor Billy Al served on the USA Wrestling Board of Directors from 1972-1986 and was Baldwin, who wrestled for Bevilaqua at Massapequa High School. “Coach Bev was like a thefather USA figure Wrestling to me.” New York State Chairperson from 1973-1979. He was also theIn 1996,USA Bevilaqua National was Wrestling inducted coachinto the fromMassapequa 1983- 1991.High School He also Hall ofcoached Fame and at honored Hofstra Universitywith the National for several Wrestling years Hall in of theFame late “Lifetime 1970's. Achievement "Bevilaqua Award”.helped In influence2005, he was and USA shapeWrestling’s the lives“Man of thethousands Year”. In 2012, of student the Friends-athletes of Massapequa over the Wrestling course ofunveiled his many their decadesnew wrestling as a room, teacher and dedicatedand coach," it to longtimesaid actor teacher Billy Baldwinand coach, Alwho Bevilaqua. wrestled for BevilaquaTonight we athonor Massapequa Al Bevilaqua Highfor all hisSchool. achievements "Coach and Bev accomplishments was like a father in the figure sport to me."of wrestling. We are proud to celebrate his induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

In 1996, Bevilaqua was inducted into the Massapequa High School Hall of Fame and honored with the National Wrestling Hall of Fame” Lifetime Achievement Award”. In 2005, he was USA Wrestling's “Man of the Year”. In 2012, the Friends of Massapequa Wrestling unveiled their new Wrestling Room, and dedicated it to longtime teacher and coach Al Bevilaqua.

Tonight we honor Al Bevilaqua for all his achievements and accomplishments in the sport of wrestling. We are proud to celebrate his induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

COLBERT BRITT, JR. COLBERT BRITT, JR. COACHCOACH

TheThe students students and athletesand athletes of the of Malverne the Malverne Public Schools Public reaped Schools the reaped benefits the of benefits working withof workingColbert Britt, Jr. forwith decades. Colbert He was Britt, hired Jr. byfor the decades. district inHe September was hired 1972 by theas a Physicaldistrict in Education September teacher, 1972 a roleas a hePhysical held untilEducation his retirement teacher, from a roleteaching he heldin June until 2005. his Butretirement Britt’s prowess from as an teaching athletics in coach June and 2005. a community But Britt’s leaderprowess continued as an beyondathletics his respectedcoach and teaching a community career. leader continued beyond his respected Brittteaching coached career. football at Malverne High School for 43 years--40 as an assistant coach and three years as head coach.Britt His coached shining momentfootball came at Malverne while he servedHigh School as the defensivefor 43 years--40 coordinator as an in theassistant 1990 season;coach heand was a majorthree reason years why as Malvernehead coach. won Histhe shiningRutgers Cupmoment that year. came His while defense he servedwas unscored as the upon defensive in Malverne's undefeatedcoordinator campaign. in the The1990 team season; followed he thatwas honora major with reason another why title Malverne the following won year.the RutgersBritt stood Cup tall in Malvernethat year. football His defensehistory. The was gridiron unscored at the upon high in school Malverne’s is named undefeated in his honor: campaign. the Colbert The Britt, team Jr. Mem orial Field.followed that honor with another title the following year. Britt stood tall in Malverne football history. The gridiron at the high school is named in his honor: the Colbert Britt, Jr. Memorial WhileField. Britt left a lasting mark on the Malverne High School football program, his impact may have been even greaterWhile as Britt the high left school a lasting track and mark field on coach,the Malvernea position High he heldSchool for 41football years. program,He had immediate his impact success withmay the have girls’ beenteam; evenhis athletes greater earned as the both high division school and track county and titles field from coach, 1975 -a1980. position His teams he heldalso for captured41 years. consecutive He had immediateNew York State success championships with the girls’during team; that time.his athletes Britt also earned coached both Malverne division HS graduateand county Derrick titles Adkins, from who 1975-1980.later captured His the teams gold medalalso captured in the 400 consecutive meter hurdles inNew the York 1996 State Olympic Gameschampionships in Atlanta. His during daughter, that Alma time. and Britt son Onix also Salva coached now coach Malverne the Malverne HS graduate girls’ trackDerrick team; Adkins, Coach Brittwho was later gratified captured to be the replaced gold medal by his inloving the children.400 meter hurdles in the 1996 in Atlanta. His daughter, Alma and son Onix Salva now coach the Malverne girls’ track team; CoachCoach Britt Britt founded was thegratified Derrick Adkinsto be Classicreplaced and by co -hisfounded loving Th children.e in 1990, a respected TrackCoach and BrittField winter founded track the event Derrick started Adkins in honor Classic of Martin and co-founded Luther King, Jr.The The Friendship event was Gamespartnered in 1990,by the Malvernea respected School Track District and and Field the Lakeviewwinter track Youth event Federation started from in honor its inception of Martin until Luther 2016. BrittKing, Jr.was Thealso head of theevent Empire was Statepartnered Games by for the Long Malverne Island Track School and Field, District serving and asthe its Lakeview coordinator Youth from Federation1978-2016. from its inception until 2016. Britt was also head of the Games for Long Island Track Kitoand Lockwood, Field, serving Coach Brittas its’s soncoordinator and currently from the 1978-2016. Malverne High School varsity head football coach, played forKito his father Lockwood, and said Coach of his Britt’scoach, “sonI’m blessedand currently to have witnessedthe Malverne a man High of such School integrity varsity and headto have football been givencoach, the opportunity played for tohis receive father so and much said knowledge of his coach, and wisdom “I’m blessed from him. to have He helped witnessed me to understanda man of whatsuch it means integrity to impact and to our have youth." been given the opportunity to receive so much knowledge and wisdom from him. He helped me to understand what it means to impact our youth.”

CoachCoach Britt Britt passed passed away inaway December in December 2015. His2015. goal wasHis alwaysgoal was “commitment always “commitment to youth for toa better youth for a tomorrow.better ”tomorrow.” Tonight we honorTonight his wegiving honor spirit his posthumously giving spirit withposthumously his induction withinto histhe induction Nassau County into Highthe SchoolNassau Athletics County Hall High of Fame. School Athletics Hall of Fame.

LARRY BROWN COACHCOACH

Larry Brown may arguably be one of the greatest teachers the game of basketball has ever Larryseen. Brown His Hall may of arguably Fame career be one began of the greatestin his prowess teachers as the one game of the of basketball best high has school ever seen.basketball His Hall of Fameplayers career in Long began Island in his history. prowess Brown as one ofgraduated the best high from school Long basketball Beach High players School in Long in 1958. Island After history. Brownaveraging graduated three frompoints Long a game Beach as High a sophomore, School in 1958. Brown’s After gameaveragin elevatedg three points as a juniora game and as a senior. sophomore,He averaged Brown's about game 25 points elevated per as game a junior with and 10 senior. assists, He and averaged was named about 25 an points All County per game player. with 10 assists,Brown andcredits was hisnamed high an school All County coach player. Bob BrownGersten credits for being his high his school mentor coach and Bob guide; Gersten Brown for being his mentorlost his andown guide; father Brown at the lost tender his own age father of seven, at the tenderand believes age of seven, that Gersten’s and believes wise that influence Gersten’s wise influenceimpacted impacted his future his success future success as a basketball as a basketball player player and andcoach. coach.

After graduation from Long Beach, Brown headed to the University of North Carolina Afterand played graduation for legendary from Long coaches Beach, Brown Frank headedMcGuire to theand UniversityDean Smith. of North Drafted Carolina in and1963 played by the for legendaryBaltimore coaches Bullets, Frank Larry McGuire Brown and was Dean named Smith. to Draftedthe All inAtlantic 1963 by theCoast Baltimore Conference Bullets, team. Larry Brown, Brown waswho named is 5’9”, to found the All himself Atlantic playing Coast Conference in the newly team. formed Brown, American who is 5'9", Basketball found himself Association playing in the newly(ABA), formed where American he was aBasketball three-time Association All-Star (ABA)and ,the where “Most he was Valuable a three -Player”time All -ofStar the and league’s the Most first All-Star game in 1968. Brown led the ABA in assists during his first three seasons, and held Valuable Player of the league's first All-Star game in 1968. Brown led the ABA in assists during his first three the single game record of 23 assists in one game. Brown also won an Olympic gold medal in seasons, and held the single game record of 23 assists in one game. Brown also won an Olympic gold medal basketball as a player at the 1964 in Tokyo. in basketball as a player at the 1964 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Coaching is where Brown really made his name. He loves to practice and he loves to teach, and it obviously paid off. Larry Brown is the only coach in the history of basketball to win both Coachingan NCAA is national where Brown championship really made (withhis name. the HeKansas loves Jayhawksto practice in and 1988) he loves and toa teach,NBA title and it(with obviously paidthe Detroitoff. Larry Pistons Brown inis the2004). only As coach a professional in the history coach, of basketb Brownall to won win both1,327 an games--1,098 NCAA national in the championshipNBA and another (with 229the Kansas in the JayhawksABA. During in 1988) his yearsand a NBAin college title (with coaching the Detroit at UCLA, Pistons the in University 2004). As a of Kansas and Southern Methodist University, Brown won another 266 games. In all, Brown professional coach, Brown won 1,327 games--1,098 in the NBA and another 229 in the ABA. During his years coached his teams to 1,593 wins. He was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame as a in college coaching at UCLA, the and Southern Methodist University, Brown won coach in 2002. He is still coaching. This past June 17, 2018, Brown was named head coach of another 266 games. In all, Brown coached his teams to 1,593 wins. He was enshrined in the Basketball Hall Auxilium Torino, an Italian basketball club of the Lega Basket Serie A. of Fame as a coach in 2002. He is still coaching. This past June 17, 2018, Brown was named head coach of AuxiliumTonight weTorino, honor an Italianone of basketball our best, club Larry of theBrown, Lega withBasket his Serie induction A. into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

Tonight we honor one of our best, Larry Brown, with his induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

WILLIAMWILLIAM “DOC”“DOC” DOUGHERTYDOUGHERTY COACH

DocDoc Dougherty Dougherty patrolled patrolled the the Garden Garden City City High High School School lacrosse lacrosse sidelines sidelines for for 33 33 years years as as its its head varsityhead varsitylacrosse lacrosse coach. coach.Under theUnder legend the ’legend’ss leadership, leadership, all the allTrojans the Trojans did was did win. was Dougherty win. wonDougherty a staggering won a86% staggering of his games 86% ofwith his a games win-loss with record a win-loss of 565 record-91. During of 565-91. his 33 During-year career, his 33- Dougherty'syear career, teams Dougherty’s made the teams playoffs made in the each playoffs and every in each season. and everyHe led season. his teams He ledto 26his league teams to 26 league championships, 11 Nassau County titles, nine Long Island championships, and championships,four NYS championships. 11 Nassau County titles, nine Long Island championships, and four NYS championships. His teams were dominant; at one time they won 47 straight games between the 1986 and

1987 seasons. He coached Garden City High School to three undefeated campaigns in 1986, His1997 teams and wer 2000.e dominant; “Doc” was at recognized one time theyfor what won his47 teamsstraight accomplished; games between he wasthe named1986 and 1987 seasons.“League He Coach coached of the Garden Year” City15 times, High School and honored to three twice undefeated as Nassau campaigns County “Coachin 1986, of 1997 the and 2000.Year.” “Doc” was recognized for what his teams accomplished; he was named “League Coach of theFor Year four” 15years times, from and1981-1984, honored twiceDougherty as Nassau was also County the varsity“Coach football of the Year. coach” at Garden City and compiled a record of 31-5-1. He was also honored as “Coach of the Year” for that sport. ForOn four the yearsjunior from varsity 1981 football-1984, level Dougherty at Garden was City, also Doc’s the varsity record football was 111-16-3 coach atfrom Garden 1989-2005. City and He was also an assistant varsity football coach at Hempstead High School, working with head compiled a record of 31-5-1. He was also honored as “Coach of the Year” for that sport. On the coach Buddy Krumenacker. During his time there, the Hempstead Tigers were 39-1. junior varsity football level at Garden City, Doc’s record was 111-16-3 from 1989-2005. He was But lacrosse was Doc’s game. Over the years, he coached some of the best players ever, also an assistant varsity football coach at Hempstead High School, working with head coach including 42 high school All Americans in 30 of his 33 years. Doc also coached the USA BuddyUnder-19 Krumenacker. national lacrosse During histeam time to twothere, world the championships.Hempstead Tigers “Never were 39have-1. I known anyone who could lead young men like Doc Dougherty. I can directly attribute not only my Butachievements lacrosse was in Doc's high game.school, Overcollege the and years, professional he coached athletics, some of butthe alsobest playersmy accomplishments ever, includingin my career 42 high and school personal All Americanslife from the in discipline30 of his 33 and years. hard Docwork also that coached Doc instilled the USA in Underme,” said-19 nationalformer athletelacrosse Andy team Kraus. to two world championships. "Never have I known anyone who could leadAlready young a membermen like ofDoc the Dougherty. Garden City I can and directly Long Island attribute Lacrosse not Hallsonly ofmy Fame,achievements it is a great in high school,honor collegeto induct and William professional “Doc” Doughertyathletics, buttonight also intomy accomplishmentsthe Nassau County in Highmy career School and Athletics Hall of Fame. personal life from the discipline and hard work that Doc instilled in me," said former athlete Andy Kraus.

Already a member of the Garden City and Long Island Lacrosse Halls of Fame, it is a great honor to induct William "Doc" Dougherty tonight into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

PAULPAUL GILLESPIEGILLESPIE COACHCOACH

“Fail to prepare, or prepare to fail,” is the mantra heard by Paul Gillespie’s student-athletes. "FailGillespie to prepare, is a graduate or prepare of to Baldwin fail," is the High mantra School, heard and by has Paul coached Gillespie's football, student -boys’athletes. and Gillespie girls’ is a graduatesoccer, trackof Baldwin and field,High School, lacrosse and andhas coachedswimming. football, But boyshe made’ and girlshis ’name soccer, as trackone andof the field, most lacrosse elite andwrestling . coaches But he of made Nassau his nameCounty. as one of the most elite wrestling coaches of Nassau County. From 1974-2004, Gillespie taught Health and Physical Education in the Long Beach school Fromdistrict. 1974 His-2004, wrestling Gillespie teams taught were Health outstanding. and Physical HeEducation compiled in the a dual Long meet Beach record school ofdistrict. 252-32- His wrestling2, including teams a wereleague outstandi mark ofng. 110-1. He compiled His wrestlers a dual meet won record the New of 252 York-32 State-2, including title in a league1982 andmark of 1101987.-1. His Gillespie’s wrestlers teams won the won New a Yorktotal State of 17 title Nassau in 1982 County and 1987. Championships Gillespie’s teams (including won a total titles of 17 Nassaufor six County straight Championships years), and 17 (including Conference titles titles.for six straightGillespie years), coached and 17seven Conference NYS individual titles. Gillespie coachedchampions, seven including NYS individual three-time champions, state including champion three -Altime Palacio, state 26champion state placeAl Palacio, winners, 26 state and placeone winners,New York and State one New “Outstanding York State “Wrestler”.Outstanding Gillespie Wrestler ”.was Gillespie named was Nassau named County Nassau “WrestlingCounty “Wrestling CoachCoach of of the the Year Year”” five five times. times. Following his tenure at Long Beach, Gillespie became the wrestling coach at Oceanside High FollowingSchool, andhis tenure led his at teams Long Beach, to a conference Gillespie became championship. the wrestling He coach also atfounded Oceanside the High Oceanside School, and led hisfreestyle teams to wrestling a conference club, championship. and formed Hea kids’ also foundedwrestling the training Oceanside program. freestyle In wrestling 2005, he club, took and his formedtalents a tokids Wantagh’ wrestling High training School, program. serving In 2005, as an he assistant took his talentscoach toof Wantaghwrestling High until School, 2007. serving as an assistantSince becoming coach of wrestling the head until coach 2007 at. Wantagh High School, the Warriors’ dual meet record is 170-17. Gillespie has led 15 wrestlers to Nassau County championship status, and three other Sincewrestlers becoming to the the New head York coach State at Wantagh Championships. High School, His the teams Warriors have’ dual won meet 10 recordNassau is County170-17. Titles,Gillespie hassix ledTournament 15 wrestlers Championships, to Nassau County and championship four Dual status,Meet Championships.and three other wrestlers Gillespie to has the Newearned York the State Championships.honor of being His named teams Newsdayhave won ’s10 “Long Nassau Island County Wrestling Titles, six CoachTournament of the Championships, Year” twice. and four Dual MeetPaul Championships.Gillespie was inducted Gillespie has into earned the New the honorYork State of being Wrestling named Newsday Coaches’s Hall “Lon ofg Island Fame Wrestling in 2005. CoachThe following of the Year year,” twice. he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Ray Adams, the current wrestling coach at Long Beach High School, said, “My whole coaching staff wrestled Paulunder Gillespie Paul Gillespie.was inducted They into will the all New tell York you State that Wrestlingthey would Coaches not be Hall the of teachersFame in 2005. and Thecoaches following year,they he are was now inducted if it wasn’t into the for National him.” Wrestling Hall of Fame. Ray Adams, the current wrestling coach at Long Beach High School, said, "My whole coaching staff wrestled under Paul Gillespie. They will all tell you Tonight, we honor Paul Gillespie with his induction into the Nassau County High School that they would not be the teachers and coaches they are now if it wasn't for him." Athletics Hall of Fame.

Tonight, we honor Paul Gillespie with his induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

DENNISDENNIS KORNFIELDKORNFIELD COACHCOACH

WhenWhen it comesit comes to to outstanding outstanding track track and and field field in inNassau Nassau County, County, all allyou you have have to todo dois isdirect direct your attentionyour attention to Uniondale to Uniondale High School, High School,and to lookand toat itslook history at its historyunder theunder guidance the guidanceof coach of Denniscoach Kornfield. Dennis Kornfield. Kornfield Kornfield has been hasthe beenboys’ headthe boys’ varsity head track varsity and trackfield coachand field at Uniondalecoach at Uniondale since 1982. A 1959 graduate of Hempstead High School, Kornfield was a classmate since 1982. A 1959 graduate of Hempstead High School, Kornfield was a classmate of Hall of of Hall of Famer John Mackey. He has enjoyed enormous coaching success, and has helped to Famerput Uniondale John Mackey. High HeSchool has enjoyedon the national enormous map! coaching success, and has helped to put Uniondale High School on the national map! Dennis Kornfield has been named as a Nassau County, New York State and Northeast “Track Coach of the Year”. He has watched his teams bring home 46 Nassau County Titles: Dennis24 for Kornfield Indoor Track has andbeen Field, named and as 22 a forNassau Outdoor County, Track New and York Field. State His teamsand Northeast have included “Track Coachsix national of the Year champions.”. He has watchedDennis has his also teams coached bring 31home New 46 York Nassau State County Champions. Titles: Kornfield24 for Indremembersoor Track and so many Field, special and 22 moments for Outdoor in a Track career and that Field. is still His going teams strong. have includedMemories six have national champions.included earning Dennis national has also coachedand state 31 championships, New York State winning Champions. the Penn Kornfield Relays, rememberstaking home so the Frank McGuire Award from the New York Athletic Club, and the meaningful visits from many special moments in a career that is still going strong. Memories have included earning former athletes who return to thank him. national and state championships, winning the Penn Relays, taking home the Frank McGuire In addition to what he has done for the Uniondale teams, Kornfield is a great ambassador for Award from the New York Athletic Club, and the meaningful visits from former athletes who the sport of . Kornfield is the “voice” of cross country and track and field for returnNew toYork thank State. him. He travels all over the state to provide spectators with insightful commentary during competitions. He is also the voice of the world-famous 168th Street Armory in New In Yorkaddition City; heto waswhat inducted he has done into fother the Armory’s Uniondale Track teams, and Field Kornfield Hall of is Fame a great in 2016.ambassador Dennis foris thealso sport a member of track ofand the field. New YorkKornfield Jets chain is the crew, "voice" a position of cross hecountry has held and for track three and decades. field for New YorkDennis State. Kornfield’s He travels former all over athletes the state thank to provide him, but spectators “Coach K”with is especially insightful grateful commentary for his during competitions.wife, Sue. He is Healso is also thankful the voicefor being of the afforded world-famous the opportunity168th Street to Armory coach inat NewUniondale, York City; and he to work with so many outstanding administrators, athletic directors, and hard-working, was inducted into the Armory’s Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2016. Dennis is also a member dedicated athletes. of the chain crew, a position he has held for three decades. Tonight, Dennis Kornfield, we congratulate you on your induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame. On your mark, get set, go! Dennis Kornfield's former athletes thank him, but “Coach K” is especially grateful for his wife, Sue. He is also thankful for being afforded the opportunity to coach at Uniondale, and to work with so many outstanding administrators, athletic directors, and hard-working, dedicated athletes. Tonight, Dennis Kornfield, we congratulate you on your induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame. On your mark, get set, go!

THE FOLLOWING I AMBROSE “BOB” MORAN AMBROSE “BOB” MORAN COACH

Bob Moran stands tall among the bestCOACH boys’ basketball and baseball coaches in the history of Nassau County high school athletics. A 1942 graduate of Sewanhaka High School, Moran Bob Moran stands tall among the best boys’ basketball and baseball coaches in the history of taught Physical Education and Health Education at New Hyde Park High School from 1950- Nassau County high school athletics.ATHLETE A 1942 graduate of Sewanhaka High School, Moran taught 1986. After he retired from teaching, he continued to coach baseball and basketball, driving Physical Education and Health Education at New Hyde Park High School from 1950-1986. After he his career record to an astounding 984 wins over two sports. retired from teaching, he continued to coachMITH baseball and basketball, driving his career record to Moranan astounding led his basketball 984 wins over teams two tosports. 426 wins in basketball. His impact was so meaningful that New Hyde Park High School’s gymnasium was named in his honor. In 1998, the Nassau County BasketballMoran led Coaches his basketball Association teams to 426namedATHLETE wins its in Classbasketball. B tournament His impact “Most was so Valuablemeaningful Player” that New award the “Ambrose Moran Award.” Bob was also inducted into the New York State Basketball Hall Hyde Park High School’s gymnasium was named in his honor. In 1998, the Nassau County of Fame in 2002. Basketball Coaches Association named its Class B tournament “Most Valuable Player” award the Moran"Ambrose also Moranachieved Award great." Bob success was also coaching inducted baseball. into the NewHis teams York State won Basketball 558 games Hall and of Fame made in the2002. playoffs in 35 of his 39 seasons. In 1991, Moran was the first coach on Long Island to win 500 games. He also has an award named after him in baseball. In 2002, the first “Ambrose MoranMoran Memorial also achieved Award” great was success presented coaching to baseball. a senior His player teams who won exhibits558 games the and qualities made the of an all-aroundplayoffs in player 35 of andhis 39 a seasons.well-rounded In 1991, student. Moran was the first coach on Long Island to win 500 Bobgames. Moran He wasalso hasmost an proudaward ofnamed the opportunityafter him in baseball.and honor In 2002,of teaching the first “andAmbrose coaching Moran student- athletes.Memorial He Award took ”that was responsibilitypresented to a seniorand privilege player who very exhibits seriously, the qualities always emphasizingof an all-around education,player and familya well- roundedand good student. sportsmanship. Ambrose Moran passed away in October 2001. His son, Robert said, “My dad never lost the fire and passion of coaching kids and making a positiveBob Moran impression was most onprou theird of lives.” the opportunity and honor of teaching and coaching student- Tonightathletes. it is He our took privilege that responsibility to induct Ambroseand privilege Robert very seriously,Moran posthumously always emphasizing into theeducation, Nassau Countyfamily Highand good School sportsmanship. Athletics HallAmbrose of Fame. Moran passed away in October 2001. His son, Robert said, "My dad never lost the fire and passion of coaching kids and making a positive impression on their lives.”

Tonight it is our privilege to induct Ambrose Robert Moran posthumously into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

RICHARD MORAN RICHARD MORAN COACHCOACH

To use the words of Hall of Famer Jim Amen, Jr., “Richie Moran continues to be one of the To use mostthe w ordsdynamic of Hall people of Famer in theJim Amen,sport ofJr., boys’ "Richie lacrosse. Moran continues He is legendary.” to be one Moranof the wasmost dynamica 1955 people in the sport ofgraduate boys’ lacrosse. of Sewanhaka He is legendary." High School, Moran andwas ahelped 1955 graduate to lead ofhis Sewanhaka high school High lacrosse School, teamand helped to four to lead his highconsecutive school lacrosse undefeated team to four seasons. consecutive He wasundefeated named “Allseasons. League” He wasand named “All “County”All League in” lacrosse, and “All County ” in lacrosse,and and was was also also a a three-year three-year starterstarter on on the the football football team. team. After graduating from Sewanhaka High School, Moran attended the University of Maryland, After wheregraduating he playedfrom Sewanhaka on the Terps’ High nationalSchool, Moran championship attended thelacrosse University team of ofMaryland, 1959. Moranwhere hethen played on the Terps’ joinednational the championship United States lacrosse Marine team Corps. of 1959. Upon Moran his completionthen joined the of Unitedservice, States he returnedMarine Corps. to Long Upon his completionIsland, of whereservice, he he taughtreturned at to Sewanhaka Long Island, High where School he taught before at Sewanhaka moving to HighElmont School High before School. moving In to Elmont1961, High School. Moran In began 1961, coachingMoran began lacrosse coaching at Manhassetlacrosse at Manhasset High School. High Over School. five Over years five ofyears coaching of coaching there, hethere, led his he team led his to ateam 67-5 torecord, a 67-5 winning record, the winning Long Island the Championship Long Island Championshipfrom 1962-1964. from In 1966, 1962- Moran became1964. the first In 1966, lacrosse Moran coach became at Elmont the High first School, lacrosse and promptlcoach yat posted Elmont a 29 High-3 record, School, winning and promptlytwo league championshipsposted a in 29-3 his two record, seasons. winning two league championships in his two seasons. In 1969, Richie Moran was named head lacrosse coach at Cornell University, succeeding the In 1969,legendary Richie Moran Ned was Harkness. named head He coached lacrosse coachthe “Big at Cornell Red” lacrosse University, team succeeding for 29 years,the legendary and won Ned three Harkness. He coachednational the “ Bigchampionships Red” lacrosse inteam 1971, for 291976 years, and and 1977. won thrHis eeteams national won championships 15 Ivy League in titles,1971, 1976including and 1977. His teams10 straightwon 15 Ivy championships League titles, including from 1974-1983. 10 straight Moran championships guided hisfrom teams 1974-1983. to an Moran NCAA guided record his of teams to an NCAA42 record straight of 42wins straight from wins 1976-1978. from 1976 Moran’s-1978. Moran teams’s had teams an had Ivy anrecord Ivy record of 39 of straight 39 straight conference conference victoriesvictories from 1973 from-1979 1973-1979.. During his tenure at Cornell, Richie Moran was named the United States Intercollegiate DuringLacrosse his tenure Association at Cornell, Richie (USILA) Moran “Coach was named of the the Year” United three States times. Intercollegiate He was Lacrossehonored Associationas the USILA (USILA) “Coach“Man of the of Year the” threeYear” times. in 1975. He Inwas 1978, honored Moran as the served USILA as “Man head of thecoach Year of” inTeam 1975. USA In 1in978, the Moran World served as head coachChampionship. of Team USA Moran in the Worldhas been Championship. inducted intoMoran the has Manhasset been inducted High into School, the Manhasset Long Island, High and School, Long Island, Upstateand Upstate New New York York Lacrosse Lacrosse Halls Halls of of Fame, Fame, as wellwell as as the the Cornell Cornell University University Athletics Athletics Hall ofHall Fame. of Fame. MoranMoran is forever is forevergrateful tograteful his high to school his high football school coach football Marc Martone,coach Marc and Martone,his high school and lacrosse his high coach school Bill Ritch. "I owe lacrossea great deal coach to those Bill Ritch. two gentlemen, “I owe a greatMoran deal said. to My those greatest two honor, gentlemen, however, Moran is my inductionsaid. My greatestinto the Nassau Countyhonor, High School however, Athletics is my Ha inductionll of Fame alongside into the my Nassau brother, County Ambrose High "Bob" School Moran." Athletics Hall of Fame alongside my brother, Ambrose “Bob” Moran.” We areWe proud are to proud congratulate to congratulate Richie Moran Richie on hisMoran induction on his into induction the Nassau into County the NassauHigh School County Athletics High Hall of Fame. School Athletics Hall of Fame.

CHARLES SCHLEGEL CHARLES SCHLEGEL COACHCOACH

CharlesCharles Schlegel Schlegel made made quite quite a a splash splash during during his his d decoratedecorated career career in in education. education. ForFor 3030 years,years, he washe wasan outstanding an outstanding high high school school swim swim coach, coach, serving serving at Uniondale at Uniondale High High School School from1956 from 1956--1960, 1960, and at Plainview High School from 1960-1985. Charles led his teams to a dual meet and at Plainview High School from 1960-85. Charles led his teams to a dual meet record of 395 record of 395 wins and only 28 losses-- a winning percentage of 93%. During an eight-year winsstretch, and Schlegelonly 28 losscoachedes-- a hiswinning teams percentage to 88 straight of 93%.victories. During an eight-year stretch, Schlegel coached his teams to 88 straight victories. He had 15 undefeated seasons, and 21 Nassau County titles. Schlegel’s teams won the New York State swim title 15 times. He coached 54 All-American athletes and 126 New York State Hechampions. had 15 undefeated Schlegel was seasons, named and “Long 21 Nassau Island SwimmingCounty titles. Coach Schlegel's of the Year” teams 25 times,won the andNew York“Nassau State County swim title Swim 15 Coach times. of the He Year”coached 23 times.54 All-American athletes and 126 New York State champions.Charles Schlegel Schlegel was was a great named coach, “Long but Island most Swimmingwould agree Coach an even of the greater Year” person! 25 times, and “HisNassau former County Plainview Swim HighCoach School of the athlete Year” 23William times. Jones said, “In the world of swimming, I wasn’t anything special. I was on the ‘B’ team, just trying to get by. But Coach Schlegel never made me feel that way. He always taught me to try my hardest, and to never accept anything Charles Schlegel was a great coach, but most would agree an even greater person! His former but my best. I always heard, ‘Never stop, and always give it your all.’ He made me feel like Plainviewa winner.” High School athlete William Jones said, "In the world of swimming, I wasn't anything special. I was on the ‘B’ team, just trying to get by. But Coach Schlegel never made me feel that Schlegel’s proudest moments were the 1971 Eastern Championships, and coaching Long way.Island’s He alwaysfirst All–American taught me to swimmer. try my hardest, But the and greatest to never rewards accept of anythinghis esteemed but my coaching best. I always heard,career ‘ Neverhave been stop, keeping and always up with give former it your student-athletesall.’ He made me he feel coached, like a winner. learning” about their non-athletic accomplishments in life, and hearing how many of them thank him for helping Schlegel'sthem gain proudest the necessary moments skills were of success. the 1971 Eastern Championships, and coaching Long Island's firstTonight, All Americanlet’s all dive swimmer. in and congratulate But the greatest Charles rewards Schlegel of his with esteemed his induction coaching into career the Nassauhave beenCounty keeping High Schoolup with Athletics former student Hall of -athletesFame. he coached, learning about their non-athletic accomplishments in life, and hearing how many of them thank him for helping them gain the necessary skills of success.

Tonight, let's all dive in and congratulate Charles Schlegel with his induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

ANNEANNE SULLIVAN SULLIVAN COACHCOACH Anne Sullivan has been the head coach of the Garden City High School boys’ and girls’ swimming and teams for 23 years, and has attained tremendous success during Anne Sullivanher has tenure. been the head coach of the Garden City High School boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teamsUnder forSullivan’s 23 years, leadership, and thehas girls’ attained swimming tremendous and diving teams success have hadduring a 190-15-1 her tenure. cumulative record, and the boys’ teams are 179-51-2. Sullivan’s career record is 369 wins, with only 65 losses and three ties. At one point, her girls’ teams won 103 straight dual meets Under Sullivanfrom’s leadership,2001-2012. The the Garden girls City’ swimming swimmers and divers diving have teams also won have the had county a 190 title- 15every-1 cumulative yearrecord, since and2000, the for 19boys consecutive’ teams are years. 179 At- 51one-2. point Sullivan from ’2013s career through record 2017, theis 369 Garden wins, with City High School boys’ swim teams were the best in Nassau County, winning five titles in a only 65 lossesrow. and Added three to those ties. tremendous At one point, team recordsher girls were’ teams countless won individual, 103 straight county dual and statemeets from 2001-2012. Thechampions, Garden and City numerous swimmers All-American and divers swimmers have and also divers. won the county title every year since 2000, forA 1973 19 consecgraduateutive of Garden years. City HighAt one School, point Sullivan from is an2013 icon. through She has won2017, every the Garden City conceivable award attached to the sport. Retired Garden City Athletic Director Nancy Kalafus High School boyssaid, “Anne’ swim is quietteams and were unassuming, the best until in sheNassau gets poolside. County, She winning motivates, five teaches titles and in a row. Added to thosecheers tremendous for the 5th or team 7th place records finisher were as loudly countless and vigorously individual, as she countydoes the andfirst state place finisher.” champions, and numerous All-American swimmers and divers. Sullivan herself played field hockey, lacrosse and softball during her Garden City high school athletic career. Swimming was not yet an option. Anne swam on outside teams with great A 1973 graduatepersonal of Gardensuccess. She City was High a contender School, at Sullivan the 1972 isOlympic an icon. Trials, She qualifying has won in the every 200-meter conceivable backstroke. She has continued to be an advocate and mentor for the sport and its coaches. award attachedSullivan’s to theimpact sport. on the Retired sport in Garden Garden City, City as wellAthletic as in Nassau Director County, Nancy Long Island,Kalafus said, "Anne is quiet and unassuming,New York State, until and nationallyshe gets ispoolside. without parallel.She motivates, teaches and cheers for the 5th or 7th place finisherAnne Sullivan as loudly has certainly and vigorously made waves as during she doesan unbelievable the first coaching place career.finisher." She is a member of the Garden City High School Athletics Hall of Fame. Tonight, we pay tribute to one of the best high school swimming and diving coaches in Nassau County by inducting Anne Sullivan herselfSullivan played into thefield Nassau hockey, County lacrosse High School and Athletics softball Hall duringof Fame. her Garden City high school athletic career. Swimming was not yet an option. Anne swam on outside teams with great personal success. She was a contender at the 1972 Olympic Trials, qualifying in the 200-meter backstroke. She has continued to be an advocate and mentor for the sport and its coaches. Sullivan’s impact on the sport in Garden City, as well as in Nassau County, Long Island, New York State, and nationally is without parallel.

Anne Sullivan has certainly made waves during an unbelievable coaching career. She is a member of the Garden City High School Athletics Hall of Fame. Tonight, we pay tribute to the best high school swimming and diving coach in Nassau County by inducting Anne Sullivan into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

CHRISTINE CURTIN

CHRISTINEATHLETE CURTIN

Christine Curtin began competing for Mepham High School as an eighth grader, and took the running field by storm over her five-yearATHLETE high school career. ChristineBy the endCurtin of eighthbegan competing grade, she for had Mepham captured High the School cross as country an eighth title, grader, the and indoor took the3000 running meter field by stormrun overrecord, her fiveand- yearthe highoutdoor school 1500-meter career. crown. She won the 1981 NYS Federation Girls’ Cross Country 5000 meter run, and the College Interscholastic College Cross Country By the end of eighth grade, she had captured the cross country title, the indoor 3000 meter run record, and 2.5-mile Varsity Class run. She captured the 1982 Foot Locker Cross Country championship, the outdoor 1500-meter crown. She won the 1981 NYS Federation Girls’ Cross Country 5000 meter run, and becoming the first non-senior to grab the national title. In 1982, the Manhattan College Interscholastic College Cross Country 2.5-mile Varsity Class run. She captured the 1982 FootCurtin Locker wonCross the Country 3000-meter championship, race at becoming the USA theJunior first Outdoornon-senior Track to grab and the Field national Championship. title. In 1982, CurtinShe setwon the the NYS3000 -Indoormeter race 1600-meter at the USA record Junior Outdoorin 1982 asTrack a sophomore. and Field Championship. At the Kinney She Invitationalset the NYS IndoorMeet 1600 in 1982,-meter she record established in 1982 as the a sophomore. All-Time NYS At the record Kinney that Invitatio still nalstands: Meet in1500 1982, meters she established in 4:23.2 and 4:43.1 for the mile. As a junior in 1983 at the Kinney Invitational, her junior record time the All-Time NYS record that still stands: 1500 meters in 4:23.2 and 4:43.1 for the mile. As a junior in 1983 at of 4:43.5 still stands. At the Loucke Memorial Games in 1983, she won the 1600 meter run in the Kinney Invitational, her junior record time of 4:43.5 still stands. At the Loucke Memorial Games in 1983, 4:51.9 she won the 1600 meter run in 4:51.9 During her five-year high school career, hardly a week went by without an article about her Duringin Newsday her five-,year The high Times school , or career,a national hardly amagazine. week went In by1998, without Curtin an article made Newsday about her’s in “The Newsday Elite, The Times33”, list,or a nationalchosen as magazine. one of the In 1998,“most Curtin intriguing made Newsday high school's "The athletes Elite 33" to list, cross chosen Long as Island’sone of the "most intriguinglandscape high in school the 20thathletes century.” to cross Long Island's landscape in the 20th century.” Overall,Overall, Curtin Curtin won 14won individual 14 individual NYS track NYS and track field and championships, field championships, and was a andmember was of a two member New York of State Championshiptwo New York Relays. State She Championship was also part of Relays. the national She was reco alsord, setting part of thethe distance national medley record, relay setting time in 1984, andthe the distance 1982 National medley Junior relay Champion time in record1984, inand the the 2000 1982 meters. National She wasJunior the 1982 Champion National record High Schoolin the Cross2000 Country meters. Champion. She was the 1982 National High School Cross Country Champion. Curtin held the NYS High School record in the 3000 meters for 30 years (1982-2012), and the CurtinNYS Highheld the School NYS recordHigh School in the record 1500 in metersthe 3000 for meters 22 years for 30 (1982-2004). years (1982-2012), She wasand thea three-time NYS High School All recordAmerican, in the 1500 as well meters as an for Academic 22 years (1982 All American.-2004). She Curtinwas a three was- timeone ofAll Sports American, Illustrated as well “Facesas an Academic in Allthe American. Crowd”. Curtin was one of Sports Illustrated “Faces in the Crowd”. Even with all her records, Curtin is most proud of persevering after injuries and continuing Evento withexcel. all She her records,feels enormous Curtin is mostgratitude proud forof persevering the life that after track injuries and fieldand continuing helped herto toexcel. create. She feels enormousCurtin’s gratitude athletics for continuesthe life that totrack serve and her,field giving helped her her a tosense create. of disciplineCurtin's athletics and the continuesdesire to to serve her,excel. giving Her her achievements a sense of discipline came and at thea time desire when to excel. girls’ Her athletics achievements were came finally at a progressing.time when girls She’ is athleticsmost happy were finallythat she progressing. was at the She forefront is most happy of this that important she was at movement. the forefront of this important movement.

Mepham High School track coach Paul Limmer said, “She was the of her Mephamsport.” High That’s School how track dedicated coach Paul and Limmer elite a said, runner "she Christine was the Michael Curtin Jordan was. ofTonight her sport." we That'shonor how dedicatedChristine and Curtin’selite a runner greatness Christine with Curtin her induction was. Tonight into we thehonor Nassau Christine County Curtin's High greatnessSchool Athleticswith her inductionHall of Fame.into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

AUDREYAUDREY ERICKSONERICKSON ATHLETEATHLETE

Before girls’ sports were recognized in high schools, Audrey Erickson was quite a star. No matter the sport, Erickson excelled. She played field hockey collegiately at Adelphi University, Beforeand seven girls years’ sports of professionalwere recognize basketballd in high for the schools, New York Audrey Cover Erickson girls. You was could quite find a Audreystar. Noat matter left field the for sport, nine yearsErickson with theexcelled. Arthur SheMurray played Girls’ fieldSoftball hockey team, collegiately and starring inat theAdelphi International Congress. University, and seven years of professional basketball for the New York Cover girls. In 1949, Erickson was Look magazine’s ”All American Girl”, and in 1951 Camel cigarettes Youdubbed could her find “Female Audrey Athlete at left of thefield Year” for innine their years magazine with advertisements.the Arthur Murray She Girlswas’ Softballa first team,teamer and with starring the Long in theIsland, International Northeast and Bowling New Atlantic Congress. Field Hockey Associations. In 1973, Audrey was also inducted into the USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame as an honorary member. Dr. Erickson became a professor of Physical Education and the coach of field hockey at InCollege, 1949, Erickson CUNY, and was served Look as magazine's Athletic Director ”All Americanat The Wheatley Girl”, andSchool. in 1951 Camel cigarettes dubbed her “Female Athlete of the Year” in their magazine advertisements. Erickson was also a nationally rated field hockey official for the United States Field Hockey SheAssociation. was a first On teamer and off withthe thefield, Long Erickson Island, was NortheastLong Island’s and “Babe New DidriksonAtlantic of Field Long Island”,Hockey Associations.also excelling inIn skating,1973, Audrey track and was field, also inductedswimming, into and thehorseshoe USA Field pitching. Hockey She Hallwas a of Famerespected as an colleague, honorary friend, member. and roleDr. Ericksonmodel for became many of athe professo future femaler of Physical leaders Educationin Physical Education and athletics in our county. and the coach of field hockey at Queens College, CUNY, and served as Athletic Director Because of her own athletic prowess, and her impact on the future of women in sport, attonight The Wheatley we induct School. Audrey Erickson posthumously into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame. Erickson was also a nationally rated field hockey official for the United States Field Hockey Association. On and off the field, Erickson was Long Island’s “Babe Didrikson of Long Island”, also excelling in skating, track and field, swimming, and horseshoe pitching. She was a respected colleague, friend, and role model for many of the future female leaders in Physical Education and athletics in our county.

Because of her own athletic prowess, and her impact on the future of women in sport, tonight we induct Audrey Erickson posthumously into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

HERB FITZGIBBON HERB FITZGIBBON

ATHLETEATHLETE

Winning a New York State championship is quite a feat, and perhaps more so in an individual sport like tennis. Herb Fitzgibbon found himself in that winners’ circle not once, but four Winningtimes. aFitzgibbon New York wasState the championship best singles player is quite in aNew feat, York and State. perhaps Herb more graduated so in an from individual Garden sportCity Highlike tennis. School Herb in 1960. Fitzgibbon He is the found only himselfplayer to in winthat four winners consecutive’ circle not New once, York but State four Hightimes. School Singles Championships -- in 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960. In his four years of varsity Fitzgibbon was the best singles player in New York State. Herb graduated from Garden City High tennis at Garden City High School, Fitzgibbon never lost a match!! School in 1960. He is the only player to win four consecutive New York State High School Singles ChampionshipsHis brilliance on -- thein 1957, tennis 1958, court 1959 continued and 1960. at Princeton In his four University, years of varsity where tennishe captained at Garden the City varsity squad. He was a gold and bronze medalist at the Olympic Games in 1968 in Mexico High School, Fitzgibbon never lost a match!! City, when tennis was a demonstration sport. Fitzgibbon also won the Long Island Open, the Empire State Championships, the Toronto Invitation and the Eastern Indoor Championship. His brilliance on the tennis court continued at Princeton University, where he captained the Herb rose to become the 15th ranked in the United States. He played at Wimbledon, varsitydefeating squad. Yugoslavian He was a goldprofessional and bronze Nikola medalist Pilic in atstraight the Olympic sets. He Games also played in 1968 in inthe Mexico U.S. City, whenOpen, tennis where was he awas demonstration eliminated by sport the .world’s Fitzgibbon 5th alsoranked won player, the Long Roy IslandEmerson. Open, One the of EmpireHerb StateFitzgibbon’s Championships, greatest thewins Toronto was a triumph Invitation over and Arthur the EasternAshe. Indoor Championship. Fitzgibbon was also an accomplished platform tennis player, winning the national doubles Herbtitle rose in 1974 to become with partner the 15th John ranked Beck. amateurHe repeated in the that United title States. again inHe both played 1977 at Wimbledon,and 1978 with defeatingpartner Hank Yugoslavian Irvine. But profess Fitzgibbon’sional Nikola rich Pilicand inunbelievable straight sets. tennis He also career played started in the when U.S. he Open, was a student- athlete at Garden City High School in the 1950’s. where he was eliminated by the world's 5th ranked player, Roy Emerson. One of Herb Fitzgibbon'sTonight, it’s greatest another wins“ace” was for aa triumphman who over served Arthur up quiteAshe. a career. We are proud to induct Herb Fitzgibbon into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame. Fitzgibbon was also an accomplished platform tennis player, winning the national doubles title in 1974 with partner John Beck. He repeated that title again in both 1977 and 1978 with partner Hank Irvine. But Fitzgibbon’s rich and unbelievable tennis career started when he was a student- athlete at Garden City High School in the 1950's.

Tonight, it's another "ace" for a man who served up quite a career. We are proud to induct Herb Fitzgibbon into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

ROBERT MOORE ROBERT MOORE ATHLETEATHLETE

Rob Moore was a gifted four sport star at Hempstead High School. The 1986 graduate played football, basketball, lacrosse, and set records in track. Moore caught only 22 passes in high Robschool Moore on was a ateam gifted that four ran sport the star wishbone. at Hempstead He was High selected School. asThe an 1986 All- graduate Conference played athlete football, in basketball,1984, and lacrosse, was a and member set records of Hempstead’s in track. Moore Rutgers caught Cuponly teams22 passes in 1984in high and school 1985. on a team that ran the wishbone. He was selected as an All- Conference athlete in 1984, and was a member of Hempstead's On the basketball court, Rob was an All-Long Island player in 1985 and 1986. He helped Rutgers Cup teams in 1984 and 1985. the Tigers capture the Long Island Championship in both of those seasons. In the title 1986

season, Moore won the “Most Valuable Player” award in the Nassau County championship On game.the basketball He was court, also selectedRob was an as All an-Long All- IslandConference player inlacrosse 1985 and player 1986. in He 1984. helped Moore the Tigers also capture thedominated Long Island Championshipin the triple jump in both by of becoming those seasons. the NassauIn the ti tleCounty 1986 season,and Long Moore Island won champion the “Most in Valuable1986. Player His personal” award in best the jumpNassau was County 48’ 9”.championship game. He was also selected as an All- Conference lacrosse player in 1984. Moore also dominated in the triple jump by becoming the Nassau CountyFollowing and Long his Island graduation champion from in 1986. Hempstead His personal High best School, jump Robwas 48'played 9". football at Syracuse University. In three seasons, he had 106 catches, including 53 during his senior year. He

totaled over 2,100 yards and had 22 touchdown catches. But he was not done with football; Following his graduation from Hempstead High School, Rob played football at Syracuse University. In three in 1990, he was a first-round pick in the supplemental draft by the Jets. seasons, he had 106 catches, including 53 during his senior year. He totaled over 2,100 yards and had 22 touchdownRob had catches. a marvelous But he 11-yearwas not donecareer with in football;the NFL, in making 1990, he 628 was catches a first-round that totaledpick in the over 9,300 supplementalyards with draft 49 touchdown by the Jets. catches. In 1997, he led the league with 97 receptions for 1,584 yards. RobRob had enjoyed a marvelous great 11 -yearsyear career in college in the and NFL, with making the 628 NFL. catches But at that heart, totaled Moore over remains9,300 yards a with 49 touchdownHempstead catches. Tiger. In 1997,He is heproud led the of winningleague with two 97 Long receptions Island forbasketball 1,584 yards. titles, being selected as a member of Newsday’s 1986 All Long Island basketball team, and for his selection on Newsday’s All-time Long Island Football team of the 1980’s. His high school coach Buddy RobKrumenacker enjoyed great saidyears of in Rob,college “The and success with the heNFL. has But experienced at heart, Moore in his remains life has a Hempstead not changed Tiger. him He at is proudall. ofHe winning is still two Rob Long Moore Island from basketball Hempstead titles, beingHigh School.”selected as a member of Newsday's 1986 All Long Island basketball team, and for his selection on Newsday's All-time Long Island Football team of the 1980's. Tonight, we honor the great Rob Moore with his induction into the Nassau County High His high school coach Buddy Krumenacker said of Rob, "The success he has experienced in his life has not School Athletics Hall of Fame. changed him at all. He is still Rob Moore from Hempstead High School.”

Tonight, we honor the great Rob Moore with his induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

ROBERT REIFSNYDER ROBERT REIFSNYDER ATHLETEATHLETE

Bob Reifsnyder had an illustrious athletic career! A 1955 graduate of Baldwin High School, Reifsnyder played four sports: football, basketball, baseball and wrestling. On the mat, he lost Bobonly Reifsnyder one match had inan two illustrious years, athletic and that car eer!was Ato 1955 the graduatecounty champion. of Baldwin HighOn the School, diamond, Reifsnyder when played fourhe sports:wasn’t football, pitching, basketball, you would baseball find andReifsnyder wrestling. behind On the the mat, plate, he lost catching. only one matchHe also in playedtwo years, two andyears that of was varsity to the basketball. county champion. On the diamond, when he wasn't pitching, you would find Reifsnyder behind the plate, catching. He also played two years of varsity basketball. But it was on the gridiron where Bob Reifsnyder made his name. He was a member of the

1953 Rutgers Cup team. During the following season, he served as a running back and But it was on the gridiron where Bob Reifsnyder made his name. He was a member of the 1953 Rutgers Cup linebacker. Bob captured the Thorp Award as the top football player in Nassau County while team.captaining During thethat following squad. Heseason, was healso served chosen as a asrunning a member back and of thelinebacker. All Long Bob Island captured Team. the The Thorp AwardSporting as the Newstop football named player him to in theNassau National County whileHigh Schoolcaptaining All thatAmerican squad. football He was also team. chosen as a member of the All Long Island Team. The Sporting News named him to the National High School All AmericanFollowing football his graduation team. from Baldwin, Reifsnyder played football for the United States Naval Academy. In 1957, he won the , given to the nation’s best football player. It was the first time the award was given to a guard or tackle. He took his talent to professional Following his graduation from Baldwin, Reifsnyder played football for the United States Naval Academy. In football, playing for the ’s New York Giants and the American 1957, he won the Maxwell Award, given to the nation’s best football player. It was the first time the award Football League’s New York Titans. was given to a guard or tackle. He took his talent to professional football, playing for the National Football LeagueReifsnyder’s New becameYork Giants a math and the teacher American and Football football League coach’s atNew Berner York Titans. High School in Massapequa. He was named the South Shore Conference I “Coach of the Year” three times, and compiled an impressive 104-39-3 career coaching record. Reifsnyder became a math teacher and football coach at Berner High School in Massapequa. He was named Following stops as an assistant football coach at Columbia University, and two years at the South Shore Conference I “Coach of the Year” three times, and compiled an impressive 104-39-3 career Friends Academy, Reifsnyder became Dean of Students and head football coach at Patchogue- coaching record. Medford High School. He led the school to its first winning season in 10 years.

FollowingReifsnyder stops shares as an assistanthis accolades, football stating coach at humbly Columbia that, University, “I feel andall the two awards years at that Friends I have Academy, won Reifsnyderare to be becam sharede Dean with of my Students teammates.” and head Tonight, football we coach all shareat Patchogue yet another-Medford honor High with School. Bob He led theReifsnyder school to its- his first induction winning season into the in 10Nassau years. County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

Reifsnyder shares his accolades, stating humbly that, "I feel all the awards that I have won are to be shared with my teammates." Tonight, we all share yet another honor with Bob Reifsnyder - his induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

PAUL ROCHESTER ATHLETEATHLETE

Paul (“Rocky”) Rochester, a 1956 graduate of Sewanhaka High School, made his mark in two sports, football and lacrosse. He played four years at the varsity level for each sport. In Paulfootball, (“Rocky Rochester”) Rochester, was dominant;a 1956 graduate his outstanding of Sewanhaka play earnedHigh Sc hool,him the made 1955 his Thorp mark Award,in two the most distinguished football award presented in Nassau County. He was also named a high sports, football and lacrosse. He played four years at the varsity level for each sport. In football, school All- American. Rochester was dominant; his outstanding play earned him the 1955 Thorp Award, the most In lacrosse, Rochester was part of Bill Ritch’s teams, that won 91 straight games. Paul earned distinguished football award presented in Nassau County. He was also named a high school All- All-American honors in that sport as well. Following his graduation from Sewanhaka High American.School, Rochester earned a football scholarship to Michigan State University, where he played for the legendary Duffy Daugherty. His stellar college career led Paul Rochester to the next In level,lacrosse, the AmericanRochester Footballwas part League. of Bill Ritch's teams, that won 91 straight games. Paul earned AllRochester-American played honors defensive in that sport tackle as forwell. 10 Followingyears in the his league, graduation for both from the Sewanhaka Kansas City HighChiefs School,and the Rochester New York earned Jets. He a football earned All-Proscholarship honors to Michigantwice. His State biggest University, accomplishment where he was played forbeing the legendary a member Duffy of the Daugherty.1968 World His Champion stellar college New Yorkcareer Jets led in SuperPaul Rochester Bowl III. Into thatthe game,next level, Rochester, the former Thorp Award winner from Sewanhaka High School, had the only sack in the League. the game, a 16-7 -led win over the Baltimore Colts.

RochesterHall of Famer played Marc defensive Martone tackle was for fortunate 10 years to in coach the league, Rochester for bothat Sewanhaka. the Kansas He City said, Chiefs “Paul and was so easy to communicate with because of his dedication and desire to excel.” But there is the New York Jets. He earned All-Pro honors twice. His biggest accomplishment was being a more to this story. Paul Rochester’s parents died in 1954. Marc and Stephanie Martone took memberPaul into of theirthe 1968 home, World even Champion though they New had York two Jets small in Super daughters Bowl of III. their In that own, game, Marsha Rochester, and theCindi. former Paul Th wasorp ableAward to finishwinner highfrom school Sewanhaka at Sewanhaka High School, High hadSchool. the onlyThe rest sack is in history! the game, a 16Tonight,-7 Joe Namath Paul Rochester’s-led win over outstanding the Baltimore achievements Colts. and accomplishments continue with his induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame. Hall of Famer Marc Martone was fortunate to coach Rochester at Sewanhaka. He said, "Paul was so easy to communicate with because of his dedication and desire to excel." But there is more to this story. Paul Rochester's parents died in 1954. Marc and Stephanie Martone took Paul into their home, even though they had two small daughters of their own, Marsha and Cindi. Paul was able to finish high school at Sewanhaka High School. The rest is history!

Tonight, Paul Rochester's outstanding achievements and accomplishments continue with his induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

LISA SMITH LISA SMITH ATHLETEATHLETE

HowHow good good was was Lisa Lisa Smith? Smith? InIn basketball,basketball, good enough that her mother allowed her to play on theplay all on-boys the Salvation all-boys Salvation Army travel Army team. travel That's team. where That’s her where name herstarted name to started become to synonymousbecome synonymous with the game of basketball. Smith, a 1983 graduate of Hempstead High School, with the game of basketball. Smith, a 1983 graduate of Hempstead High School, played four played four years of varsity basketball, volleyball and softball. But it was on the basketball yearscourt of where varsity Smith basketball, was an volleyball absolute andshining softball. star! But it was on the basketball court where Smith was an absolute shining star! Lisa was a four-year starter, and her dazzling play dizzied the opponent while thrilling the crowd. Smith scored, at the time, a New York State career record of 2,418 points, and that Lisawas was without a four the-year three-point starter, and shot. her She dazzling helped play lead dizzied Hempstead the opponent to a four-year while thrilling record ofthe 92-3, crowd. Smithwhich scored, included at thea 52-game time, a Newwinning York streak State and career 71 straightrecord of wins 2,418 at home.points, The and Lady that Tigerswas without thedominated three-point Nassau shot. County She helped basketball, lead Hempstead winning four to aNassau four-year County record Championships, of 92-3, which with included a Lisa leading the way. Hempstead also won two New York State Championships, as well as 52-game and 71 straight wins at home. The Lady Tigers dominated Nassau the Federation title in 1982. They had a perfect 27-0 record under the direction of coach CountyOllie Mills. basketball, winning four Nassau County Championships, with Lisa leading the way. Hempstead also won two New York State Championships, as well as the Federation title in 1982. “Coach Mills was like a father to me,” said Lisa. Following her spectacular career at TheyHempstead had a perfect High School, 27-0 record Smith under went theon todirection become ofan coach All Big OllieEast playerMills. at St. John’s University. In 2000, Lisa Smith was named Hempstead High School’s “Female Athlete of the "CoacCentury”.h Mills In was 2006, like her a father #15 jersey to me, was” said retired, Lisa. theFollowing only girl her in spectacularthe history careerof Hempstead at Hempstead High HighSchool School, to receive Smith thatwent honor. on to become an All Big East player at St. John's University. In 2000, LisaDuring Smith her was youth, named Lisa Hempstead was surrounded High School's by many "Female outstanding Athlete people. of the Mentor Century". Jennifer In 2006, Mitchell her #15inspired jersey Smith was retired, and helped the toonly lead girl her in the on herhistory basketball of Hempstead journey. HighThat School journey to hasreceive led Lisathat honor.here tonight, so that we can pay tribute to one of the greatest women’s basketball players in all of Long Island.

DuringLisa Smith, her youth, congratulations Lisa was surrounded on your induction by many outstandinginto the Nassau people. County Mentor High JenniferSchool Athletics Mitchell Hall of Fame. inspired Smith and helped to lead her on her basketball journey. That journey has led Lisa here tonight, so that we can pay tribute to one of the greatest women's basketball players in all of Long Island.

Lisa Smith, congratulations on your induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

WILLIAMWILLIAM “BEAVER “BEAVER”” SMI SMITHTH ATHLETEATHLETE

William “Beaver” Smith took Frank Sinatra’s song “Fly Me to the Moon” to heart, although Beaver changed the word “fly” to “JUMP”! The 1972 South Side High School graduate was William “Beaver” Smith took Frank Sinatra's song "Fly Me to the Moon" to heart, although Beaver changed one of the best basketball players that Long Island has ever seen. Fellow Hall of Famer Mike the wordCandel ‘fly’ sawto “JUMP every”! playerThe 1972 on South the court, Side High including School Juliusgraduate Erving, was one and of said, the best“Beaver basketball was the players best.” that LongSmith Island stood has only ever 6’4” seen. tall, Fellow but Hall played of Famer like he Mike was Candel 6’10”. saw His every friend player of 50 on years, the court, Frank including Alagia, Juliuslater Erving, his and teammate said, "Beaver at St. was John’s the best." University, Smith stood said, only“Beaver 6'4" tall,could but jump played as like high he aswas he 6'10”. needed, His friendand of 50 his years, wingspan Frank Alagia,and his later reach his teammatewere great.” at St. John’s University, said, "Beaver could jump as high as he needed, and his wingspan and his reach were great." Smith led the Cyclones of South Side High School to the Nassau County championship in 1971

and 1972, earning All-Long Island honors as a senior. He scored over 1,000 points, while also Smith led the Cyclones of South Side High School to the Nassau County championship in 1971 and 1972, pulling down over 1,000 rebounds. He also scored a high school game record of 41 points. earningTwice, All-Long in 1971 Island and honors 1972, as aBeaver senior. Smith He scored was ov selecteder 1,000 aspoints, the “Mostwhile also Outstanding pulling down Basketball over 1,000 rebounds.Player He in also Nassau scored County”. a high school In those game same record years, of 41 hepoints. was Twice, named in the1971 1976 and 1972,“Most Beaver Valuable Smith was selectedPlayer” asof the the “ MostNassau Outstanding County basketball Basketball Playertournament. in Nassau County”. In those same years, he was named the 1976 “Most Valuable Player” of the Nassau County basketball tournament. In his senior season of 1972, Beaver was named All-State and All-American. Following his graduation from South Side, Beaver attended St. John’s University, where he continued In his senior season of 1972, Beaver was named All-State and All-American. Following his graduation from his stellar basketball career. Beaver played in 93 games for the university from 1972-1976. South Side, Beaver attended St. John's University, where he continued his stellar basketball career. Beaver He scored 1,047 points, and grabbed 717 rebounds to help St. John’s reach the NCAA played in 93 games for the university from 1972-1976. He scored 1,047 points, and grabbed 717 rebounds tournament in 1973 and 1976. As a senior, Beaver posted career high numbers of 13.8 points to helpand St. 8.1 John's rebounds reach the per NCAA game. tournament “We were in 1973in so andmany 1976. battles, As a senior, and I Beaver always posted knew careerhe would high numberbes there,” of 13.8 Alagiapoints and said. 8.1 He rebounds was a great per game. defender "We were and ain greatso many teammate battles, andbecause I always he knew was sohe wouldunselfish.” be there," Alagia said. He was a great defender and a great teammate because he was so unselfish."

Drafted by the Knicks in 1976, Beaver Smith, the man with the best of smiles, was always Drafted by the Knicks in 1976, Beaver Smith, the man with the best of smiles, was always surrounded by surrounded by great teammates. But no one was more important to him than his family--his great teammates. But no one was more important to him than his family--his wife Heidi and daughters Liza, wife Heidi and daughters Liza, Shilean and Alysha, who passed away in July 2016. We lost Shilean and Alysha, who passed away in July 2016. We lost Beaver in March 2018. His wife Heidi said, "He Beaver in March 2018. His wife Heidi said, “He was the greatest husband and father.” was the greatest husband and father." Tonight we honor his greatness by inducting William “Beaver” Smith posthumously into the TonightNassau we honor County his greatness High School by inducting Athletics WilliamHall of"Beaver" Fame. Smith posthumously into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

VINNYVINNY TESTAVERDE ATHLETEATHLETE

TheThe road road to to the the Heisman Heisman Trophy Trophy and and a a brilliant brilliant 21 21-year-year career career in in the the National National FootballFootball LeagueLeague got started in Sewanhaka. , a 1981 graduate, began to make a name for got started in Sewanhaka. Vinny Testaverde, a 1981 graduate, began to make a name for himself in his senior season, when he led Sewanhaka to the Conference 1-B title in 1980. An himselfunknown in his at seniothe outsetr season, of the when season, he led Testaverde, Sewanhaka named to the to Conference the All County 1-B titleteam, in completed 1980. An unknown59 of 110 at passes the outset for 756 of theyards season, and 11 Testaverde, touchdowns. named He quickly to the gotAll Countythe attention team, completed of the 59 ofUniversity 110 passes of for Miami, 756 yardsOhio State,and 11 Indiana touchdowns. University, He quicklyand Rutgers got the University. attention of the University ofAt Miami, the time, Ohio Vinny’sState, Indianahigh school University, football and coach Rutgers Bill Piner University. said, “He has just begun to realize some of his vast potential. I think Vinny is going to become a great college player.” Piner was Atright! the time, Testaverde Vinny's dominated high school the football college coachgridiron Bill during Piner said,his senior "He hasyear just at Miami,begun to earning realize All- some ofAmerican his vast potential. honors and I thinkwinning Vinny the is 1986 going Heisman to become Trophy. a great He iscollege the only player. Long” IslanderPiner was to right! ever do so. He threw 48 touchdowns, including 26 in his senior season. He also won the Maxwell, Testaverde dominated the college gridiron during his senior year at Miami, earning All-American Davey O’Brien, and Walter Camp Awards. Sprinkle in the United Press International and honorsSporting and winningNews “Player the of1986 the Heisman Year” distinctions. Trophy. He isThe the All-American only Long Islander from Long to everIsland do so.was Hethen threwready 48 for touchdowns, the next level. including 26 in his senior season. He also won the Maxwell, Davey O'Brien,In the spring and Walter of 1987, Camp Testaverde Awards. was Sprinkle the first in the overall United pick Press in the International NFL draft, selectedand Sporting by News “PlayerTampa of Bay, the where Year” hedistinctions. spent the first The seven All-American years fromof his Longglorious Island 21-year was then NFL readycareer. for Overall, the next level.Vinny threw for over 46,000 yards and 275 touchdowns. These were outstanding numbers, but Vinny knows that it would not have happened without the tremendous work ethic that he learned at Sewanhaka. His upper class teammates included Lou Voltaggio. Testaverde Inacknowledges the spring of 1987,and has Testaverde the utmost was respect the first for hisoverall Sewanhaka pick in the High NFL School draft, varsity selected coaches: by Tampa Bay,Bill wherePiner, Tom he spent Flatley, the and first Joe seven Knoll. years of his glorious 21-year NFL career. Overall, Vinny threwA total for family over 46,000man, Vinny yards also and recognizes 275 touchdowns. his wife, These Mitzi wereand his outstanding three children: numbers, Alicia, but Vincent, Vinny knowsJr., and that Madeleine. it would notIt has have been happened quite a ridewithout for Vinny the tremendous Testaverde. workTonight, ethic it comesthat he full learned circle at Sewanhaka.with his induction His upper into class the teammatesNassau County included High SchoolLou Voltaggio. Athletics Testaverde Hall of Fame. acknowledges and has the utmost respect for his Sewanhaka High School varsity coaches: Bill Piner, Tom Flatley, and Joe Knoll.

A total family man, Vinny also recognizes his wife, Mitzi and his three children: Alicia, Vincent, Jr., and Madeleine. It has been quite a ride for Vinny Testaverde. Tonight, it comes full circle with his induction into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

FRANK ZACHMANN FRANK ZACHMANN ATHLETEATHLETE His legendary high school coach George Craig said, "Frank Zachmann was the best athlete that I ever coached or saw.His Zachy legendary could havehigh beenschool the coach best at George any spo Craigrt he decided said, “Frank to play." Zachmann He proved was his thecoach best was athlete right! Zachmann,that I evera 1937 coached graduate or of saw. Baldwin Zachy High could School, have earned been 14 the varsity best letters at any in sport four hesports: decided football, to play.” basketball,He proved baseball, his coachand track was and right! field. Zachmann, a 1937 graduate of Baldwin High School, earned 14 varsity letters in four sports: football, basketball, baseball, and track and field. ZachmannZachmann quarterbacked quarterbacked Baldwin Baldwin High School High to Schoolthree Nas tosau three County Nassau titles County in 1934, titles 1935 inand 1934, 1936. 1935In the 1934and season, 1936. Zachmann In the 1934 completed season, 30 ofZachmann 37 passes completedand three touchdowns. 30 of 37 passes During and the threefollowing touchdowns. year, he tossedDuring nine touchdown the following aerials. year, Also he chosen tossed as nine team touchdown captain, Zachmann aerials. led Also Baldwin chosen to aas three team-year captain, record of 18-0-Zachmann3, and led the led Bruins Baldwin to the to Bacon a three-year Cup in 1936, record the of predecessor 18-0-3, and to theled Rutgersthe Bruins Cup. to Zachmann the Bacon earned Cup All - Scholasticin 1936, Honors the inpredecessor each of his threeto the varsity Rutgers football Cup. years. Zachmann earned All-Scholastic Honors in each of his three varsity football years. On the court, Frank Zachmann helped lead Baldwin to county basketball championships in 1934, 1936 and On the court, Frank Zachmann helped lead Baldwin to county basketball championships in 1937. The 1937 year was a special one for Zachmann, who not only captained that team but also led the 1934, 1936 and 1937. The 1937 year was a special one for Zachmann, who not only captained countythat by teamscoring but 134 also points. led the county by scoring 134 points.

His baseballHis baseball excellence excellence matched matched his football his and football basketball and basketballsuccess, with success, even more with wins. even Zachmann more wins. was the 1937Zachmann team captain was and the the 1937 top pitcher team oncaptain the team and that the won top thepitcher South on Shore the 'A'team championship. that won the Frank South also ran Shore ‘A’ championship. Frank also ran track and field for two years. At that time, George track and field for two years. At that time, George Craig coached both baseball and track. When both teams Craig coached both baseball and track. When both teams played at the same location on played at the same location on the same day, you would find Zachmann running between the track and the the same day, you would find Zachmann running between the track and the diamond, diamond, participating in both sports simultaneously. participating in both sports simultaneously.

FrankFrank Zachmann Zachmann continued continued his education his education and played andfootball played for footballone year forat Fordhamone year University.at Fordham He then enteredUniversity. the Army. He He then was entereda special personthe Army. and aHe gifted was aathlete. special person and a gifted athlete. He receivedHe received a letter a letterdated Aprildated 6, 1940:April 6, 1940: Dear Frank, Dear Frank, We have heard about your football prowess and have decided to give you a tryout at ourWe training have heard camp about this summer.your football prowess and have decided to give you a tryout at our training camp this summer. Signed, Signed, John Mara John Mara President, New York Giants President, New York Giants Frank went on to play semi-professional and professional baseball and football through the Frank1940’s. went on to play semi-professional and professional baseball and football through the 1940’s.

Tonight, we honor and pay tribute to Frank Zachmann as we induct him posthumously into Tonight,the weNassau honor County and pay High tribute School to Frank Athletics Zachmann Hall as ofwe Fame. induct him posthumously into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

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