The 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees are: (Click on a name for more information on the inductee) Anthony F. Badalato (1969-2002) Coach, Athletic Director. John Edward Weaver, who was better known to both the Kingston fanbase and to his teammates as Big Ed Weaver, was truly one of Kingston High Schools most outstanding athletes to ever don a Kingston uniform. During the 1937-38 campaign, Captain Charlie Bock capped off a spectacular basketball career by leading his Kingston team to its third consecutive DUSO League Championship. 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. Perhaps he should have been promoted earlier. For nine years, he continued to play at the highest level for the Deutsche Bank Skyliners in Frankfurt, Germany and for Banvit in Bandirma, Turkey. 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. * Dan Reinhard (Class of 1970) THE voice of Kingston sports. In the 1935-36 season, Charlie, along with his brother Eddie and fellow Hall of Famer Tommy Maines, helped the Kingston Maroons (Schools nickname until the early 70s) to capture the DUSO League Basketball Pennant. At the Section One Open Championships, he won all three jumping events, setting KHS Records in the Triple Jump (50-7.50), the High Jump (6-10) and shattered a 23-year old Section One Long Jump Record (24-0.50). In 1927, Kingston High School hired an ambitious, young mid-western lad by the name of G. Warren Kias, who had just recently graduated from the University of Illinois (May 1927), to oversee its Physical Education and Athletics programs. Since 2004, Tay has held the title of all-time leading scorer for Kingston High School and Section 9 as a whole, with a record of 2,119 career points. online ticket portal closes on 10/14/22. His team would go on to win three Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Orange (DUSO) titles, while Hobie himself was selected for the All-DUSO first team all three years of his Varsity career. He was AD from 1927-63, overseeing the construction of Kate Walton Field House. As his coach, Kevin Harney stated, What an AMAZING High School Career. Rogers surpassed Jim Smiddy, another National High School Hall of Fame member, in 2020 for the most all-time wins in . After High School, Charlie continued his baseball career as pitcher and outfielder, mostly with the Jones Dairy team of the 1940s and 50s in the City Baseball League. * John Big Ed Weaver (Class of 1948) A two-time All-Star on offense and defense that led Kingston to two DUSO championships. In 1963, G. Warren Kias retired from the Kingston City School District after 36 years of service. Possessing great timing and a nose for the ball, Heather became a tremendous defensive weapon as a blocker for the Tigers. In her senior year, Lynsey scored 30 points on three separate occasions. She became the schools first female state champion when she won the 3000 in 78. A 2004 graduate of Kingston High School, he has been wowing crowds as a Harlem Globetrotter since 2009. Tay Fisher goes up for basketball during Kingston game in 2003. Upon the completion of his service, he returned to football again and played for the Paterson Panthers as well as with the the Brooklyn Dodgers for the All-American conference. The hall started in 2017, and this will be the third class of inductees. 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. When he graduated, he had eclipsed Bock as all-time scorer (973). Hes a loyal supporter for 70 years and still going. Ed Parker, a 1984 Kingston High graduate and the 1983 Freeman Football Player of the Year, in an August 1987 photo. In 1994, Kingston standout Kelly Weaver was the first girls tennis player to capture a state championship in her sport. In 1943, during World War ll, he was a crew member on the B-29s that flew out of Guam until the last day of the war. The visioning process included several names and various ideas. Despite losing his first meet against a tough Burnt Hills team, snapping KHS 39 consecutive swim meet streak, Coach McCormick Tigers, Kingstons New Nickname, captured the DCSL Swim Title. Kellys father, Bill Weaver, started her athletic career by placing a tennis racquet in her hands at the tender age of three. He then added two more DCSL (Dutchess County Scholastic League) titles in 1975 and 1976. In thirteen seasons at the helm, his teams had a record of 61-41-4. Since October 1976, Dan has been the host of the popular Radio WKNY 1490 sports talk show known as Sporttalk, which broadcasts every Monday Evening from 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. He was rewarded for his undefeated season by being selected to a spot on the All-State Cross Countrys First Team. The public will be allowed to reserve limited seats after April 15. Overall, the team swam to a 12-3 record, including an undefeated DUSO League mark of 8-0. The 1937 baseball season (Charlies final year) brought KHS another DUSO League Baseball Crown. The team records for the other years were 18-5 (2003); 18-3 (2004); 19-5 (2005); 19-3 (2006). On Tuesday. Within our 51 member state associations, we serve 19,500 high schools and more than 12 million young people. Not one to rest on his laurels, at the next weeks competition at the Schenectady Eddy Games in May, where 67 schools competed, McDonald achieved what was never done before in the events 46-year history, by becoming the first athlete to cop first place in all three jumping events. Her offense and defense helped lead the Tigers to two section titles and their first state final four appearance in 07. Coach Burke went on to become one the most influential and successful coaches in KHS history. The 1988 graduate played six years with the Arizona Cardinals. Though Port Jervis won the league that year (6-0), handing Kingston (5-1) its only league setback, that was to be the last time one of Charlies teams would ever finish second. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee representing the school has chosen each inductee . Since the Fall of 1976, Dan has been the WKNY 1490 play-by-play announcer for all the Kingston High School Tigers Football games. After a brilliant career at Siena, he would join the Harlem Globetrotter in 09. Chris Kirkpatrick at (336) 287-1707, or Eddie Raynard (336) 785-5611. Listed chronologically, the student athletes set for induction include: 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. Among his many accolades, Jerry was named first team All-Conference, NAIA first team All-American, was given the Most Valuable Player award and in 2003, he was inducted into the Hastings College Hall of Fame. He went on to attend Syracuse University where he continued to play football as a star running back. At the NYS Intersectional Golf Tournament, Kingston once again came out on top as they completed their dream season by capturing the NYS Golf Championship. 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. Heather was a versatile athlete as she also played Girls Varsity Basketball and Softball for three years at KHS. Richard "Dick" England, Class of 1950. . He was elected to the Kingston City Baseball League Hall of Fame on March 9, 1977. During the 1947-48 season, Ed helped Kingston to an undefeated 20-0 record, a record 36-consecutive game winning streak, and a two-year combined record of 40-2. She was the schools all-time leading scorer in basketball (boys and girls) when she graduated. 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. Coach Kias then brought home Kingstons first DUSO Football Title in 1933 and repeated the feat again in 1936. 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. Eric Reese - 2003, Baseball, Football, Basketball. He helped the Maroons to their first solo DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) Championship since Tommy Maines led Kingston to the title in 1936. During her senior year, the team again won 20 games (21-8), making her second NCAA Tournament and the teams 11th in 20 years. 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 Albert Einstein High School Alumni Association established the Arts Hall of Fame to recognize and honor graduates who have brought fame and recognition to Albert Einstein High School through their exemplary and outstanding contributions in music, theater, dance, cultural arts, visual arts, and many more! * Susan Helmich (Class of 1973) In 1971 (a year before Title IX), she was one of three girls to become the first to compete on a KHS varsity boys team, proving to be a consistent point scorer on the swim team. Drafted by the Yankees, he would go on to play, coach and manage in the major leagues. He finished his college basketball career as the programs second leading rebounder of all-time. In the summer of 1934, Charlie pitched the American Legion Post 150 Junior Baseball Team to the NYS Championship. A 1975 graduate of Kingston High School, he was a world champion boxer who left a legacy both in the ring and in his hometown of Kingston. For 65 years, Vince worked steps away from Kingston High School on Prince Street, as the owner and operator of DeLuca Cleaners. During his tenure he oversaw the building opening of the Kate Walton Field House in 1954 as well as the additions of gymnasiums in many of the Elementary Schools. At the Section One Class A Indoor Championships, he broke a 20-year old record in the Triple Jump with a leap of 48-5.50. He was known throughout the area as an exceptional shooter and a tremendous scorer. 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. Billy Costello, a baseball player at Kingston, the 1975 grad made his real mark in boxing. 100 talking about this. A 1988 graduate of Kingston High School, he established himself as a standout player for KHS Varsity Football and helped drive his team to an undefeated regular season his senior year. When Kingston High Golf Coach, Harold Hathaway, suddenly passed away in November of 1967, Richard was appointed as the new head coach for the 1968 season. 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. Before Billys impressive career came to a close, he defeated world champion Juan Laporte in one last fight in 1999. Mike kicked off his short yet successful Varsity football career, catching 7 passes in the very first game he played. He won six DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) League Baseball Championships in nine years, 1928, 1930, 1931, 1933, 1935 and 1936. His coach, Kevin Harney, was selected as the Coach of the Year. In her Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years, she was a Regional Cross-Country Champion. Three high school graduates accepted their $1,000 monetary gifts with gratitude. * 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. 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. After retirement, Richard continued to be active in the rowing community and supported the high school swim program. She had a 131-13 record, including going 85-0 against Section 9 opponents her last year years. Thomas would eventually return to Kingston, where he operated a sporting goods store on the corner Broadway and Brewster Street, until he passed away in 1970. She left as the schools all-time leading scorer, amassing 1450 points for her career, surpassing fellow KHS Hall of Famer Kerry Purvis 1363 (#2 All-Time). He has been involved with sports reporting and broadcasting since 1968, his junior year at KHS. The Tigers won the schools first-ever state team title in 68. Highlights. Joes accomplishments are even more astonishing when you consider the fact that there were no home meets (Hence, No Home Field Advantage) held at Dietz Memorial Stadium from the years 1985-1989. The current record holder for most points scored in a single game (44), Ertha was selected for the Dutchess County Scholastic League (DCSL) first team three years in a row and was the top scorer for her team. winning matches against girls from Indonesia and Italy (1995); Ranked 38th in Nation 18 and under her senior year (1997); Three-time Kingston Freeman Basketball Honorable Mention selection and letter winner; KHS Basketball MVP two-times; 1997 American Legion Post 150 Female Athlete of the Year; Collegiate Academic All-American; Four-time ACC Academic Honor Roll student-athlete; Two-Time University of Virginia Womens Tennis Team Captain and MVP; Participated in two NCAA Tournaments; Helped Virginia win its first ECAC Division l Title in 10 Years; Compiled an overall record of 21-6 as a Junior (13-3 in Singles); Senior year record of 24-11 (Singles) and 23-10 (doubles); 2001 Awarded the Cissy Leary Sportsmanship Award from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association beating out women nominated from 88 other schools; 2005 graduate of UNC School of Law; Assistant Athletic Director at Meredith College (2006-09) in Raleigh, NC where she helped lead the Womens Tennis Team to two NCAA Tournaments and one Conference Championship; 2012 helped organize the London Olympics Torch Relay event while working at Oxford University in England. He turned his attention to two-man bobsled and just missed qualifying for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Following graduation, the multi-faceted athlete brought his talents to the prestigious Harvard University, where he continued his impressive football career. Proving his worth as a versatile athlete, Charlie excelled in baseball as well. He was a powerful and explosive, yet graceful jumper, with a fierce determination to excel. 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. He continued his storied career in football and track in field at Harvard. After maintaining a 95 average in KHS, Doreen went on to attend American University, where she continued to compete in basketball. Vivian was also at the helm when her team broke an all-time school record of 32 consecutive wins, culminating with a 27-1 season record. The individuals selected have made outstanding contributions to the Tiger athletic program and in some cases, at the college and professional levels, through their participation as Kingston High School athletes, coaches or administrators, read a district press release. A 1996 graduate of Kingston High School, she proved herself to be a versatile three-sport athlete during her time at KHS. The Kingston City School District is pleased to announce the inaugural class of inductees into the Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame! It was there that his love of sports led him to becoming the Sports Editor for the school newspaper, Dame Rumor. In the 1936 season, Charlie twirled his way to a 4-0 league record (5-0 Overall). John quickly discovered running as his natural sport, having immediate success and as the saying goes, the rest is history.. KINGSTON, N.Y. The third class for the Kingston High School Athletics Hall of Fame, originally selected in 2020, will finally be honored on Friday, May 20. There is a monument for him at Dietz Stadium. 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). He also coached the baseball team to two championships in the 40s and also was Athletic Director in the 60s. Lynsey made the All-Section Team four times during her illustrious playing career. Selected for the All-State basketball team, Doreen is a two-time Daily Freeman Player of the Year, a four-time sectional medal winner for shot put and a five-time sectional medal winner for discus, a sport in which she holds the record for KHS. 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. In the Fall of 1985, Joe was ready to unleash his full arsenal of talents on his opposition. His greatest success, however, was in the sport of Basketball. Each spring, the Board of Education Athletics Hall of Fame Committee seeks nominations for induction . The Athletic Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization, established in 2012 to recognize and honor former student-athletes, coaches, and boosters/supporters who have made significant contributions to high school athletics in EMS ISD. All four years of high school, Kerry played on the Varsity level for volleyball, basketball and softball and earned the title of Daily Freeman Player of the Year in the latter two. The Colonie Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 2019 to recognize graduates, staff/faculty, and community members who have achieved significant accomplishments and will provide current students with positive role models in their own lives. We are proud to acknowledge those who have contributed to Pioneer pride, their community and to society at large. All nominations should be sent to the High School Athletic Office or directly to John Christopher at jcchristopher45@gmail.com. Comments (-1) Spring Athletic Teams, practice and game sites while Dietz is closed. As a junior (1986), Joe continued his relentless assault on the record books. Not one to rest on his laurels, Joe competed in August of 1986, in the NYS Empire Games Scholastic Division where he took home two Gold Medals for the Long Jump (23-11) and Triple Jump (48-11), setting new meet records. Mike Ferraro, a 1962 grad who starred in baseball, basketball and football. She then proceeded to dominate the Ulster County Junior Tennis Tournament (UCJTT) circuit by winning over 11 championships in singles, doubles and mixed doubles by the time she was 12 years old. In the 1987 Outdoor season, Joe didnt slow down. For this he was selected as an All-American. in Communications and is currently the Confidential Secretary to the Mayor of Kingston. The Daily Freeman All-Star player, went on to play for Hastings College and quickly became a dominant force for his team. During the year he regularly scored in three events for KHS in the dual meet season. Dan has been married to his wife Ellen for 31 years and has a step-son, Brian. Known as a tenacious, ball-hawking defender, she combined exceptional anticipation along with quick hands to set the career steals record with 334 thefts, a record which still stands today. Heather still holds the Quinnipiac University Volleyball Division l record for kills in a career with an incredible 1595, her closest competitor on the list at number two having 946. She was the Section 9 Player of the Year in 98 and still holds the school record with 909 blocks. and repeating as the leagues scoring champion (16.0 ppg.). To put this in perspective, only one other player in the top 30 blockers had more than 33 solo blocks. G. Warren Kias was Kingston's first athletic director and champion coach in five sports.
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