Hall of Fame

The first induction of Sachem’s Athletic Hall of Fame occurred in 2003. There was a 13-year gap between inductions, but the Sachem Alumni Association resurrected the Hall in 2016 and has had at least one induction ceremony in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The pandemic halted inductions in 2020, but the alumni association picked up again in 2021.

There are 194 members of this prestigious hall of fame as of the winter of 2024.

Induction and Nomination Criteria

• All inductees proudly represented Sachem as a student-athlete, coach, administrator, or supporter.
• Inductees were extraordinary in their specific areas of sport while attending or working at Sachem.
• All inductees are nominated and selected only by a committee of current Sachem Hall of Famers.
• Potential alumni candidates can not be inducted until at least 10 years after they have graduated from Sachem.

2003 Induction Class

• Randy Cox, 1980, lacrosse, football and wrestling
• Peter Creedon, coach and principal
• Linda Bennett Detlefsen, 1980, track and field
• Walter C. Dunham, Superintendent
• Barbara Durham, 1979, three-sport athlete
• John “Jumbo” Elliott, 1983, football
• Ray Fell, 1963, soccer
• Karen Ferguson, 1990, soccer
• Neal Heaton, 1979, baseball and football
• Robin Berkhan Kennedy, 1984, gymnastics
• Dan Mayo, 1983, wrestling
• Peter McNeill, 1973, track and field
• Heidi Pilecki Mass, 1985, three-sport athlete
• David Rothenberg, Athletic Director
• Jeff Ruland, 1977, basketball
• Jorge Sanchez, Jr., 1984, gymnastics
• Evan Silberstein, 1992, volleyball
• Patti Stein, 1989, three-sport athlete
• Richard Van Norr, 1960, three-sport athlete
• Richard “Spider” Westervelt, teacher and announcer
• Don Woolley, Coach

2016 Induction Class

• Bill Batewell, baseball coach
• Pete Blieberg, athletic director
• Sam Cario, multi-sport coach
• Joe Cipp Jr., 1966, football player and coach
• Rich Cimini, 1981, sportswriter
• Brian Dehler, 1978, football player
• James Fabian, 1966, three-sport athlete
• Tony Falco, community leader
• Ken Freidheim, gymnastics coach
• Fred Fusaro, football coach
• Laura Gentile, 1989, field hockey / sports business executive
• Mark Graebe, 1975, basketball and football player
• Nicole Kaczmarski, 1999, basketball player
• Jack Mahoney, wrestling coach
• Shirlee Manoogian, 2002, Swimmer
• Shawn McNamara, 1979, football player
• Rick Mercurio, lacrosse coach
• Maria Michta, 2004, Olympic racewalker
• James Nolan, Superintendent, coach, supporter
• Jeff Price, 1997, swimmer
• Isaac Ramaswamy, 1985, wrestler and wrestling coach
• Tom Sabatelle, 1960, multi-sport athlete and athletic director
• Frank Schmidt, soccer coach
• Doug Shanahan, 1997, lacrosse and football player
• Risa Zander, basketball coach

2018 Induction Class

• Mike Atkinson, coach
• Christine Bravy Phillips, 1989, soccer
• Joyce A. Brown, 1971, three-sport athlete
• Allison Cardlin Regulinski, 1997, track & field
• RJ Degenfelder, 1995, lacrosse
• Mike Fabian, 1970, three-sport athlete
• Kery Farley, 1991, three-sport athlete
• Nicole Blackwell, 1979, volleyball and basketball
• John Horst, coach
• Jason Kraft, 1992, wrestling
• Wayne Padula, 1968, football, gymnastics, coach
• Mike Parisi, 2001, baseball,
• Ralph Pepe, 1973, football, lacrosse and coach
• Camille Fusco-Sabatelle, 1970, administrative
• Sergio Saccoccio, 2002, soccer
• Mark Wojciehowski, 1986, football, wrestling, coach

2019 Induction Class

• Billy Alvino, 2005, baseball
• Laura Conlon-Delorey, 1981, swimming
• Richie Doyle, 1982, soccer
• Erin Silvering-Grey, 1998, cross-country, winter track and spring track
• Larry Huggins, 1979, baseball and football
• Crystal Jones, 1985, track & field
• Dennis Kramer, 1993, lacrosse and football
• Diana Lopez Soltan, 2003, soccer and lacrosse
• Lauren Lopez, 2003, soccer and lacrosse
• John Matheis, 1979, football, basketball and baseball
• Tina Moon, Coach, field hockey
• Sean O’Hara, 1992, wrestling and coach 
• James O’Neal, 1996, football
• Dominick Savino, Coach, basketball
• Eric Sopracasa, 1995, lacrosse
• Steve Tuttle, Coach, golf, football, baseball, bowling
• Christina Hope Walsh, 1986, field hockey
• Chris Wayrich, 1991, gymnastics

2021 Induction Class

• John Aebly, 1992, wrestling, football, lacrosse
• Kimberly Baverstock, 1992, soccer
• Annemarie Brady, 1985, track & field
• Michael Buttelman, 1979, lacrosse & football
• Shawn Cassidy, 1984, soccer
• Tim Clouser, coach
• Stan Gatland, 1983, gymnastics
• Matt Ferber, 2006, football & wrestling
• Jerry Figgiani, 1978, football
• Dawn Higgins Viola, 1985, track & field
• Carl Kielbasa, coach
• Al Labozzetta, 1980, baseball
• Peter Maiello, 1991, football
• Dawn McMeekin, 1988, soccer
• Deborah Meyer-Mills, 1981, swimming
• Tim Miller, 2006, football
• Don Molloy, 1979, lacrosse
• Chris Nentwich, 1990, lacrosse & football
• Jerry Schlie, 1997, basketball
• Mike Schimmoller, athletic grounds
• Bill Starke, 1982, wrestling
• Becky Thorn, 2002, lacrosse, soccer & track
• Chris Vaccaro, 2004, journalist, alumni liaison, hall of fame builder
• Nichole Lynn Vickers, 1994, track & field
• Mike Wulforst, athletic training

2022 Induction Class

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• Kevin Balkam, ’79, Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse
• Michael Botti, ’85, Football, Baseball, Track & Field
• Kristen Bowes Burke, ’94, Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse
• George Cangero, Coach, Golf Coach
• Kevin Carberry, ’93, Track & Field
• Carrie Connors, ’95, Volleyball
• Nicholas Demeo, ’05, Baseball
• Cathi DeSimone-Greiner, ’88, Swimming & Cheerleading
• Paul DiGregorio, ’83, Baseball & Basketball
• Frank DiPrisco, ’88, Soccer
• John Ebmeyer, ’04, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming & Diving
• Norm Ebmeyer, ’75, Gymnastics
• Ed Fabian, ’72, Football, Basketball, Baseball
• Kevin Fitzgerald, ’02, Baseball
• Wade Genova, ’78, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Track & Field
• Timothy Godoy, ’91, Wrestling
• Grace Giarmoleo Nunberg, ’93, Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball
• Charles Johnson, Coach, Track & Field
• Blayney McEneaney, Coach, Lacrosse
• Joseph Murphy, ’75, Baseball, Basketball, Football Coach
• Robert Murphy, ’79, Lacrosse, Football & Coach
• Andrew Rodriguez, ’93, Lacrosse and Football
• Keri Seher, ’97, Track & Field
• David Shanahan, ’87, Football
• Kathleen Sinram, ’94, Soccer, Basketball & Volleyball
• Peter Spagnoli, ’78, Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse
• Robert Spagnoli, ’79, Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse
• Mike Stanek, Coach, Bowling and Golf
• Tiffany Yovino, ’07, Soccer

 

2023 Induction Class

• John “The Bear” Allen 1976, Football & Wrestling
• Lance Banfi 1988, Wrestling
• Michael Brantley 1995, Football
• Sean Brocking 1972, Gymnastics, Track & Field, Wrestling
• Michelle “Cooch” Cocchiaro 1994, Field Hockey & Softball
• Kristen Doherty 2010, Basketball
• Tommy Evans 1977, Basketball
• Bob Graetzer 1991, Cross Country & Track & Field
• Corey Harned 2000, Lacrosse & Football
• Ralph Isernia 1987, Football & Baseball
• Jay Mauro 1999, Lacrosse, Football & Wrestling
• Jill McMeekin 1996, Soccer & Volleyball
• Glenn Nathan 1977, Tennis
• Denise Raab 1999, Track & Field
• Alec Sole 2011, Baseball
• Steve Schoen 1971, Soccer, Swimming, Baseball
• Nina Troglio Cunningham 1984, Swimming

2024 Induction Class 

• Courtney Bertolone, ‘07, Field Hockey & Lacrosse
• Karen Bravy Grace, ‘90, Soccer
• Joe Buonincontri, ‘78, Basketball
• James Byrne, ‘89, Football, Baseball & Triathlon
• Dennis Dragonette, Baseball Coach
• Jimmy Fox, ‘82, Wrestling
• Larry Iacono, ‘84, Football & Wrestling
• Jacque LaPraire, ‘81, Football & Baseball
• Katie Mollot-Carey, ‘04, Lacrosse, Winter Track & Soccer
• Mike Mollot, ‘98, Lacrosse
• Eddie Morales, ‘81, Gymnastics & Wrestling
• Patrick Perritt, ‘05, Football, Wrestling & Lacrosse
• Karriem Pierre, ‘93, Gymnastics & Track & Field
• Rachel Rowe, ‘12, Cross Country & Track & Field
• Frank Saladino, ‘79, Football
• Craig Smart, ‘99, Soccer
• Deborah Spitzli O’Brien, Gymnastics Coach
• Joey Varrone, ‘74, Cross Country, Track & Field