John quickly discovered running as his natural sport, having immediate success and as the saying goes, the rest is history.. Jumpin' Joe Uhl, a 1961 graduate considered the best basketball player in Kingston history. Athletic Hall of Fame Recipient Galleries Class of 2018 Inductees Class of 2019 Inductees Class of 2020 Inductees Championship Teams Recognized Hes a loyal supporter for 70 years and still going. The other individual inductees (with graduation years) are: * Clark Mains (1948) Star pitcher who threw two no-hitters and the schools first perfect game. Long before that, he established himself as a local legend on the hardwood and later ran a nonprofit . Next up came the Section One Open Championship Meet, where Joe successfully took home firsts in both the High Jump (6-10 and the Triple Jump (50-3), setting new KHS and Section One Records. Dan has been married to his wife Ellen for 31 years and has a step-son, Brian. Three high school graduates accepted their $1,000 monetary gifts with gratitude. As Lynseys College Coach, Karen Haag, stated, Lynsey has always been a leader and a winner. . Check-in and cocktail hour begins at 5:30 with the dinner and ceremony scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person and $30 for children under 12. Tickets are available through the Kingston. He was fast, an exceptional ball-handler and a terrific passer. Three undefeated Tigers football teams are also being honored, from 1915, 1977 and 1978. He was a NYS Qualifier in all three jumping events: High Jump, Long Jump and Triple Jump. His legacy as a power hitter lives on in the Kingston City League Baseball Hall of Fame. He now owned the 2nd best High Jump in the State along with the States 2nd best Long Jump and Triple Jumps. * Eileen Casey Pine (Class of 1978) Kingstons premier female distance runner. This enabled her to earn a full athletic scholarship to the University of Virginia, a Division l school which competed in the tough ACC League. Kingston High School Athletics. Jess Gathing reacts after reading the event program with a surprise his name listed as an inductee into the Kankakee High School Athletic Hall of Fame at the school Thursday night.. In the 1970s and 1980s, he became the WKNY 1490 play-by-play announcer for the Kingston High School Boys Basketball team and, for both the SUNY Ulster and John A. Coleman Basketball programs as well. * David F. Jordan (1979) KHS All-Time leading scorer in boys soccer and who went on to be an NAIAA College First-Team All-Star. By the time she had graduated, Lynsey had emerged as one of the programs most distinguished and celebrated players of all-time. In 1975 she became the first KHS female to qualify for the state cross country meet. Schools take pride in their athletic past, and rightly so. Rubbing elbows with sport personalities such as NY Yankees Phil Rizzuto, Frank Messer, Bill White, Bucky Dent, Lou Pinella, and Bob Lemon. Thirty-one years later, Joes name can still be found a-top the KHS Track and Field Records Board at the Dietz Memorial Stadium Complex. A 1938 graduate of Kingston High School, he was described as one of Kingstons greatest athletes in Ron Woods book, Kingston, A Century of Play and the Major Players. A league champion in track, he still holds the school record in the 3200. Highly regarded by his classmates, teachers and coaches, Michaels legacy lives on through the Mike Hoffman Memorial Award, a scholarship given to KHS student-athletes who have displayed dedication and leadership in the sport of football. A three-time DCSL and two-time Section 1 champion. After graduating from Maybrook High School, where he played basketball, baseball, and football at Walden High School due to low numbers, he joined the Air Force. Susan and Mary Ann (Boys Swimming) and Chris (Boys Tennis) not only made the teams but earned their varsity letters as well. Utilizing exceptional quickness, a powerful two-handed forehand and backhand, along with a gritty mental toughness, Kelly was able to dominate the Section Nine Tennis scene by winning four consecutive league and sectional titles. Heathers all-around play helped lead the Lady Tigers to two consecutive Section Nine Class A Titles, in 1997 and 1998, including one Regional Final appearance in 1998. Heather finished her brilliant high school career with 298 blocks, 247 service aces and, a still KHS record, 909 blocks. A 1961 graduate of Kingston High School, he is an undisputed legend in the KHS basketball program. The nomination form is developed by the Selection Committee and made available to the public through the Administration of Walker High School. He led the DUSO in scoring all four years he played and finished with 733 points in an era long before the advent of the 3-point shot. Doreens notable high school athletic career garnered a multitude of accomplishments and record breaking feats. It should be noted that here was a conscious decision to create an objective process that rewards athletes/coaches that are truly outstanding. 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After working hard to rise up from a disappointing season his junior year, Varsity football coach, Frank Modica, put his faith in the young player and named him quarterback for the 1968 season. Athletes from six different decades and seven different sports (basketball, baseball, cross country, track and field, swimming, tennis and volleyball) two coaches plus the longtime voice of Tiger football will join the 16 inducted in last years inaugural class. 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Michael Hoffman, a left-handed quarterback who led the Tigers to the DUSO football title as a senior in 1968 but died in a car accident that school year. Dedicating herself to the sport she loved, she worked relentlessly to improve her all-around game. The Kingston City School District last week announced the inaugural members of the Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame, a veritable whos who of Tigers legend. He was selected to compete at the U.S. World Junior Championships in Athens, Greece in his specialty, the Triple Jump. He would go on to play for the Seattle Pilots and the Milwaukee Brewers before becoming a successful minor league manager, winning pennants at Class A, Double-A and Triple-A levels. Crispin Kott is the co-author of the Rock and Roll Explorer Guide to New York City (Globe Pequot Press, June 2018), the Little Book of Rock and Roll Wisdom (Lyons Press, October 2018), and the Rock and Roll Explorer Guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area (Globe Pequot Press, May 2021). This all changed after he discovered boxing through the Kingston Police Athletic League program, a discovery that would change the course of his future forever. Charlie was no slouch with the bat, either, as he hit for a .333 average, accumulating 10 hits and scoring 11 runs in only 8 athletic contests. 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She was instrumental in leading the team to what was, at the time, its only two sectional titles in school history (2005, 2007) as well as its first appearance in the New York State Final Four (2007). Highlights. Currently, along with his Sporttalk Show on Monday nights and KHS Football announcing, Dan is also the Radio Kingston 1490 WKNY Sports Anchor in the mornings on the Warren Lawrence Morning Show. On offense he was a valuable weapon as a receiver and was a defensive standout at the end position. During Charlies sensational career, the slick sharpshooter scored a school record of 733 points in 58 games, good enough for a career average of 12.6 ppg. Began his career at Kingston High School in 1946, when he was recruited from Highland High School to resurrect the struggling KHS football program. The award is named after Kathy Stewart Holloway. Kias directed his teams to three undefeated seasons, 1937, (17-0), 1944, (17-0), and 1948, (20-0). The Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce the induction of the 2019 class of the Sparta High School Athletic Hall of Fame: Elizabeth Hanson Junker - 1992, Girls Basketball. She was a four-time OCIAA and Section 9 singles champion. and repeating as the leagues scoring champion (16.0 ppg.). The Lady Tigers also captured 3 OCIAA (Orange County Scholastic Athletic Association) Division l League Titles during her reign in 2004, 2006, 2007, to go along with a Regional Title in 2007. On offense, Heather excelled in serving and kills, scoring many service aces and hitting scorching, but precise, kill shots. This is his 43rd year announcing Kingston High School Football and the popular Sporttalk show on Radio Kingston. The mission statement of the Hall of Fame Foundation, according to napahighhof.org, is to honor the school and its department of athletics by recognizing the achievements of former. Its a feat that has never been duplicated in DUSO Basketball League history (1923-1971). Adding to these accomplishments, this two-time Daily Freeman Basketball Player of the Year and Middletown Record Player of the Year maintains the highest scoring average for a season (29.4), the most single game points scored (61) and the most three-pointers in a career (334), which was a New York State record for three-pointers. In all, 16 individuals that spans accomplishments over a seven-decade span, will be honored in October. Upon graduating with honors from KHS, Susan enrolled at Syracuse University where she would continue to swim competitively for the next four years. Coach Ron Gabriele (Boys Varsity Swimming) and John Hunter (Boys Varsity Tennis) both welcomed the girls based on their ability to compete on the same level as the boys. Charlie smacked the ball around for a .353 average, while leading the team in runs batted in with 10. In addition to football, Hobie lettered in basketball and baseball and was at the top of his class academically. She qualified for the state tourney and, in 94, became the first Section 9 player to win the state championship. Hobie is a bona fide legend in the KHS football program. She was a pioneer for girls running as she became the first KHS female to earn a trip to the New York State Cross Country Championships in 1975 as a member of the newly founded Kingston Cross Country team. The Maroon Linksmen were the reigning DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) Champions and a three-peat Section Nine Titlist in 1965, 1966, and 1967. * Kelly Weaver (Class of 1997) More than 20 years later, Weaver is still the gold standard for Kingston girls tennis. Considered by many to the best basketball player to ever come out of Kingston, Ronnie, dubbed the Kid by legendary KHS basketball coach G. Warren Kias, was a first team all Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Orange (DUSO) selection in 1949 and 1950. Ed was a first baseman for the 1947 and 1948 Baseball DUSO Champions. For his outstanding play, Charlie was selected as a Forward to the All-DUSO First Team. Following high school, Keith played for The College of Holy Cross, where he led his team to the NCAA tournament his senior year. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Joe then earned a Silver Medal in the High Jump (6-8. Charlie wasnt done with the DUSO League just yet. Charlie led the 12-2 Maroon and White to a 6-0 league record, leading the team in scoring (12.1 ppg.) Attendance. The complete list of Hall of Fame biographies, provided by the Kingston City School District, follows: When you think of Charlie Bock, what should naturally come to mind is that he was just simply, a winner. Annual Notifications. Billy Costello, left, punches Alexis Arguello in a 1986 fight. She helped lead the Tigers to two section titles and their first state final four appearance in 2007. Updates and information regarding the Genoa-Kingston High School Hall of Fame From there his career in coaching and teaching began. In the Fall of 1985, Joe was ready to unleash his full arsenal of talents on his opposition. Michael, who was known for his elegant left handed passes, proved himself to be an asset for his team that year, leading the Maroons to the 1968 Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Orange (DUSO) Championship, which Kingston shared with Newburgh Free Academy. The year 1971 marked the first time that a KHS swimming team had won, swept both the DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) League and the Section Nine Championships, Susans first year. From 1984-1987, Joe jumped his way onto the top spot of the Kingston High School Boys Track and Field Record Books. The Kingston City School District is pleased to announce the inaugural class of inductees into the Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame! In year three of the Charlie Bock era (1936-37), Kingston produced its first perfect Basketball season in the schools history by winning all 17 of its games. A 1986 graduate of Kingston High School, she excelled as a talented three-sport athlete on the KHS girls basketball, volleyball and track and field teams. This unwavering commitment to KHS sports, earned Mr. DeLuca the title of Honorary Football Captain for the Tigers, from 2009 to 2016. Susan swam the 100-yard backstroke, the 200 IM and participated in the relays for the Maroons. If you right click on the file name, you will see the option to OPEN or SAVE TARGET AS. She is married with two children and graduated with honors in biology at Syracuse, earned a masters degree from Harvard University, and a Ph. In the 1987 Outdoor season, Joe didnt slow down. KINGSTON, N.Y. >> Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 class of the Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame. John helped the team to the 1975 and 1976 Heptagonal Championships (Ivy League Schools plus Army/Navy). There, on a full basketball scholarship, she became the starting point guard for the next four years. He then moved to becoming the Color Analyst in 1973. For additional information, contact the Athletic Director, Linwood Jerald at (336) 624-3563, Mackie Thompson at 336-813-4073. Within our 51 member state associations, we serve 19,500 high schools and more than 12 million young people. He helped the Maroons to their first solo DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) Championship since Tommy Maines led Kingston to the title in 1936. In the winter sports season of 1974-75, Richard took over the swimming program at KHS for the highly successful Ron Gabriele, who took the Assistant Director of Physical Education and Athletic Directors positions at Columbia-Greene Community College. If you had to describe how good Heather Wollyung Maroney was as a Volleyball player, in just one word, it would be DOMINANT! 159 likes. The first Asian-American to gain induction into the Lowell High School Athletic Hall of Fame, Chea Touch survived an incredible trek escaping the Cambodian genocide of the 1980s. Willard Burke, who guided the football team to six titles, including three consecutive undefeated seasons from 1956-58. After graduating from Kingston High School, Dan attended SUNY Ulster and Emerson College (Boston, MA) where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Business and Industrial Communications. The 2018 Kingston High School Hall of Fame Inductees are as follows: (Click on name to learn more about inductee) Charlie Bock (Class of 1938) John Cabell (Class of 1973) Eileen Casey Pine (Class of 1978) Susan Helmrich (Class of 1973) G. Warren Kias 1927-1963 F. Richard McCormick 1959-1988 Joe McDonald (Class of 1987) Dan Reinhard (Class of 1970) Once again, Joe reminded the competition who was number one by becoming the number one ranked Triple and Long Jumper in New York State. Eileen Casey Pine is considered by many to be the greatest girls long-distance runner in the history of Kingston High School. Clever Login. He jumped 23-5,75 in the Long Jump, cleared 6-8 in the High Jump, and leapt 49-4.75 in the Triple Jump. He went on to star at North Carolina State. Played a doubles match with former Wimbledon and U.S. Open Tennis Champions, Billy Jean King, and Virginia Wade (1994); Ranked number 5 in ETA (1994); Third place finish NYSPHSAA Tennis Championships (1995); Participated in International Tennis Tournament in Miami, FL. Possessing great timing and a nose for the ball, Heather became a tremendous defensive weapon as a blocker for the Tigers. John then took his talents to the Ivy Leagues Princeton University where he quickly established himself as the teams number-one runner in 1974, 1975 and 1976, while winning the New Jersey College Championships (1974 and 1975), and earning All-Ivy honors (1974, 1975 and 1976) and All-East honors (1975). The 1977 graduate went on to set the single-game scoring record at SUNY Ulster. A 1962 graduate of Kingston High School, he spent his years at KHS as a dynamic three-sport athlete-having played baseball, basketball and football. Most athletes dream of breaking records. For many, they continued to reflect Kingstons athletic spirt into the collegiate and professional ranks. . Roane County High School Located in Kingston, Tennessee, Roane County High School or better known as Kingston is the largest of five high schools in Roane County. The Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee will host its first annual induction ceremony and dinner at the Chateau on Saturday, Oct. 7 ad 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for children under 12. Joe reached the pinnacle of his sport once again by becoming the 1987 NYSPHSAA Indoor Triple Jump Champion (48-2), while earning a second-place finish in the Long Jump (22-8.50). We are proud to acknowledge those who have contributed to Pioneer pride, their community and to society at large. He led the basketball team in scoring as a sophomore and recovered three fumbles and getting an interception in the 1952 Army-Navy game. Pat Burke, who coached Tiger softball teams to 18 combined championships. She sent many volleyballs back into the oppositions side of the court. His school records in the long, high and triple jumps still stand three decades later. He won five consecutive DUSO Basketball Titles in 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, and 1940, and followed that up by grabbing four consecutive championships in 1946, 1947, 1948 and 1949. The . * Dan Reinhard (Class of 1970) THE voice of Kingston sports. The hall. At the Federation Cross Country Championships, she placed 3rd in 1976 and 5th in 1977, along with copping a 4th place finish at the NYSPHSAA Meet in 1977. Tragically, in his senior year of high school, the promising young athlete passed away after being involved in a car accident. In her Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years, she was a Regional Cross-Country Champion. One year later, in 1970, Dan became the WKNY sideline reporter for all home and away KHS Football games. Following high school, Mike began a career in professional baseball when he was drafted by the New York Yankees. Genoa-Kingston High School Hall of Fame. Note: There is no direct on-line submission available. Fellow announcers Mel Allen, Dick Vitale, and Dick Enberg, to name a few, have made guest appearances on the show as well. 2020 Hall of Fame Honorees. Proving his versatility as an athlete, Hobie also set a new Harvard track and field record in the triple jump during his first season of competition. Anyone with information (last known address, phone numbers) are asked to contact Glen Maisch (glenmaisch1@gmail.com), Rich Silverstein (rsilverstein@kingstoncityschools.org) or Mary Johnston (mjohnston@kingstoncityschools.org), or call the Kingston High Athletics Department at (845) 943-3737. Inductees:: News & Events:: . As a first-year competitor, he quickly established himself as the Cross-Country teams top runner by being Kingstons first runner across the finish line in every single meet that year. All three jumps were personal bests. Depending on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event could be moved to spring 2021 or held online. John stayed busy after the cross country season by competing in Winter/Indoor Track, though KHS did not have an official team. In addition, an Athletic Hall Of Fame . Eileen won the Section One AAA Mile and Two-Mile races in 1978, and the 1978 Section One Open Mile and Two-Mile events. A pioneer of the girls sports program at Kingston High School, she began her coaching career in 1971 as the coach of the Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Girls Basketball and Varsity Softball teams. KINGSTON, N.Y. Kingston High has revealed the 12 individuals and, for the first time, three teams that will be inducted into its Athletics Hall of Fame this November. The complete Hall of Fame biographies, provided by the Kingston City School District, follows: A 1959 graduate of Kingston High School, he is considered one of the best football players ever to play for Kingston. Joe recorded the areas best jumps with leaps of 6-9 (High Jump), 24-1.75 (Long Jump) and 49-3 (Triple Jump). It is here that Dan keeps the Kingston Sports Community informed of both the local and national sports scenes. For this reason, Coach Kias named him the Greatest KHS Basketball Player that he had ever coached from 1927-1938. After graduating with a degree in Economics from Princeton, John worked for 20 years as an executive for media companies MCA, Ziff Davis, CBS and Rodale. The Hall of Fame awards will recognize and honor outstanding achievements of individuals, coaches and contributors to the athletic program who have promoted the growth of athletics in the Marshfield School District. A sub-committee of coaches approved this selection format on March 3, 2004. Ed Parker, a 1984 Kingston High graduate and the 1983 Freeman Football Player of the Year, in an August 1987 photo. 100 talking about this. The 2020 Inductees are: Bobby Fowler. Other records she set included: Scoring the most points in a single season 442 (now #2 All-Time); Most Field Goals in a career 567 (#1 All-Time); and Most Field Goals in a season 177 (#1 All-Time). Before Billys impressive career came to a close, he defeated world champion Juan Laporte in one last fight in 1999.