The latest Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame induction class will be honored on Saturday, December 14, at 10 a.m. at Thomas J. Sabatelle Gymnasium at Sachem High School North.
Each winter, the Sachem Alumni Association honors the most deserving former athletes, coaches, and supporters for their dedication to Sachem Athletics. A committee of athletic directors, coaches, and current hall of famers help nominate and select the inductees.
“We continue to honor our rich Sachem history and tradition through the Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame,” said Chris R. Vaccaro, ‘04, President/Founder of the Sachem Alumni Association. “This is truly one of the most special days of the year in Sachem, and we look forward to seeing our alumni and former coaches come home. We love bringing everyone together to celebrate our community. That’s what it’s all about.”
Sachem’s Athletic Hall of Fame had its inaugural induction in 2003 and did not have another event until 2016 when the Sachem Alumni Association kicked off the endeavor in partnership with the Sachem Athletic Department. This year marks the ninth induction class. Learn more about the Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame.
Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 24 Inductees
- Courtney Bertolone, ‘07, Field Hockey & Lacrosse
- Karen Bravy Grace, ‘90, Soccer
- Joe Buonincontri, ‘78, Basketball
- 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
- Rachel Rowe, ‘12, Cross Country & Track & Field
- Patrick Perritt, ‘05, Football, Wrestling & Lacrosse
- Karriem Pierre, ‘93, Gymnastics & Track & Field
- Frank Saladino, ‘79, Football
- Craig Smart, ‘99, Soccer
- Deborah Spitzli O’Brien, Gymnastics Coach
- Joey Varrone, ‘74, Cross Country, Track & Field
- James Byrne, ‘89, Football, Baseball & Triathlon
- Dennis Dragonette, Baseball Coach