Golden Eagles Athletic Hall Of Fame

The College at Brockport ’96
            Major: Recreation & Leisure Studies
Genesee Community College

Two-year standout for the College’s volleyball team (1993 and 1994) and one of the best players in the program’s history; led the Golden Eagles to SUNYAC titles and NCAA appearances in both years; named an All-American after each season (second-team AVCA selection each year); also was named All-SUNYAC and All-Region both years; was a finalist for the local College Sportswoman of the Year Award as a senior; led the team in kills in 1993 and 1994 (more than 500 each season, the only player in school history to reach that level twice) and in aces in 1994, and still holds the school record for block assists and total blocks in a season; for her career, sits seventh in career kills (everyone above her played at least three seasons) and is ranked in the top five in several other career, season and match records.

Volunteered for the New York State (now Empire State) Games for the Physically Challenged as a student; before Brockport, was a standout volleyball player at Genesee Community College.

After Brockport, continued playing volleyball at a high level and has led her Empire State Games teams to medals on five occasions, including Gold medals in 1994 and 2006 and a bronze this past summer; was a fitness instructor and worked in a YMCA before becoming a teaching assistant in the Central Square School District.

Leslie Troup Barkley '91
Educator
Churchville-Chili School District
Churchville, New York

SUNY College at Brockport
Major: Physical Education ’91

Standout in both softball and volleyball for the Golden Eagles; played two years of both sports at Brockport; two-time All-SUNYAC and All-State performer in softball as an outfielder; led team in runs batted in and games played as a senior when the Golden Eagles captured both the SUNYAC and State Championships (1991); in volleyball, led Brockport to the NCAA Tournament each year; 1989 team was 38-5 and set a school record with 24 consecutive wins; 1990 squad was 34-10, won a match at NCAA East Regionals, captured SUNYAC title, and reached state finals; named All-SUNYAC and All-Northeast both years; still sits second in career hitting percentage (.314) and third in hitting percentage in a season (.356); co-captain both years in volleyball.

Standout at Genesee Community College before attending Brockport.

Has worked in education (Churchville-Chili schools), as an office manager (Mapstone Financial Group), and as an operations manager (American Express Financial Advisors) in her professional career.

INDUCTED 2007

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Betty A. Bartkowiak '57
Professor Emeritus
SUNY College at Oswego
Oswego, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '57
Major: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Alfred University, M.S. '61
University of Wisconsin
University of Northern Colorado

Never missed a Sportsday in four years; won NYS University division ski meet in 1953; participated in all intramural sports; class vice president as a freshman.

Played MUNY League softball and basketball, receiving MVP award; inducted into WNY Softball Hall of Fame, 1987; captured several tennis tourneys.

Corporate representative between Oswego and American Association of University Women; coached softball, basketball, alpine skiing and bowling at Oswego; bowling team won 1975 NYS Championship; NYS Senior Games gold medalist in three events.

INDUCTED 1988

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Ralph J. Beaney '50
Retired Teacher
Brockport Central High School
Brockport, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '50 (M.S. '55)
Major: Health and Physical Education
Directorship in Health, Physical Education and Recreation '55

Played soccer and football for one year each for Hall of Famers Huntley Parker and Bob Boozer, respectively.

Coached high school soccer for 26 years; coached two Section V champions; 45 players he coached were named All-County.

Started the "I Care Club" in the late '70s as a recreational program to keep local kids of the streets at night; Ralph Beaney Sportsmanship award given yearly in his name; involved in numerous community service projects.

INDUCTED 1988

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Regan R. Beers '70
High School Math Teacher
Maine-Endwell Schools
Endwell, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '70
Major: Elementary and Secondary Education and Math
Permanent certification and secondary math certification

First national wrestling champion at Brockport, 1970; three-time SUNYAC champion; one dual meet loss in four years; team MVP and captain junior and senior years; three-year football starter; captain of football team 1969.

Don Murray's first assistant wrestling coach, 1970-71; coached wrestling (10 years), football (17 years) and track (8 years) at Maine-Endwell; ran marathon in 1978.

Elder and Deacon in church; several community service groups, including child study team and effective school team.

INDUCTED 1988

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Jean Raschiatore Berry '69, '72
Supervisor of Student Teachers
Department of Physical Education and Sport
The College at Brockport
Brockport, NY

The College at Brockport
            Bachelor’s Degree: Health and P.E. ’69
            Master’s Degree: Education ’72

Standout athlete in swimming and diving and in numerous athletic activities as an undergraduate student at the College in the late 1960s; as a freshman, won the state title in one-meter diving at the 3rd annual New York State Meet (team finished 2nd); as a sophomore, led team to third undefeated dual meet season and first place at the State Meet; also played field hockey; as a junior, swimming team finished 3rd at the State Meet; played with newly formed soccer club; graduated in January of senior year; also  participated on the track and field teams as a sprinter and long jumper during her athletic career.

As a student, was treasurer of the Dolphins Swim Club, active member of the Women’s Recreation Association and was regional rep for the Atlantic Region Federation of College Women; was the class of '69 recipient of the Tuttle Award (Outstanding Female Health and Physical Education Major).

After Brockport, taught for 31 years at Brockport High School, helping create a selective physical education program that touched the needs and interests of all students and emphasized life-long fitness; coached numerous sports teams, all at high levels of success, including two Section Five team championships and three individual diving champions; recognized with major coaching awards from local and state-wide organizations; posted a soccer coaching record of 175-56-30 and never had a losing soccer season; has been a supervisor of student teachers for P.E. and Sport since 2000.

INDUCTED 2008

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Patty Seubert Blair '91
Physical Education Teacher
Amherst Central School District
Amherst, New York

SUNY College at Brockport
Major: Physical Ed. ’91
Canisius College
Master’s: Physical Education ’96

One of the top pitchers in the softball program in the late 1980s and early 1990s; four-year standout ended her career with a school record 31 wins (against just 12 losses with 2.15 ERA); named All-SUNYAC as a freshman and sophomore; in 1988 as a freshman, team was 21-7; helped team to SUNYAC title and an NCAA Regional berth as a sophomore in 1989; Brockport won both the SUNYAC crown and the state title in her senior year of 1991; Golden Eagles posted a record of 77-33 in her four-year career.

Before Brockport, was a standout at Patchogue-Medford High School, setting records for strikeouts in a game and season.

After Brockport, began career in education as a teacher and coach in West Seneca, Youngstown, and Amherst, NY; has been a physical education and wellness teacher in Amherst since 1993; also has coached basketball and softball.

SUNY College at Brockport
Undergrad Major: Physical Education ’91
Master’s Degree: Liberal Studies ’00

All-American (1991) wide receiver for the Golden Eagles; three-year varsity standout; one of the fastest players in the history of the program; set school records for season (947) and career (2,077) receiving yards, season (61) receptions, and season (11) and career (20) touchdown catches (11), all of which still stand; also has two of the top three receiving yardage games and the second longest receiving touchdown (89 yards) in school history; named the team’s and school’s Athlete of the Year and the Rochester Press-Radio Club local Athlete of the Year in 1991

Before Brockport, spent a year at Mansfield University after an illustrious career at Irondequoit High School; was named to the Section V Football Hall of Fame in 2002.

After Brockport, played professionally for the Connecticut Coyotes and Las Vegas Sting of the Arena Football League and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League; teacher and coach in the West Irondequoit Central School District; started “Wannagetfast,” a power/speed training company that counsels several top-tier amateur and professional athletes.

Alain F. Maca
General Manager
JFK International Air Terminal LLC
Jamaica, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '72
Major: Sports Science

Varsity soccer participant for four years; three-time All-SUNYAC selection (1969, 1970, 1971); three-time All-New York State pick (1969, 1970, 1971); two-time All-American (1969, 1970); two-year captain; team won three SUNYAC Championships (1969, 1970, 1971); two-time NCAA Regional Champions (170, 1971); MVP of the 1970 NCAA Regional Tournament.

Out of Brockport, was the number-one draft choice of the NASL's Miami Gatos; played pro soccer seven years, playing with the Miami Gatos, Baltimore Bays, Washington Diplomats, and New York Apollo; played for the United States National Team 12 times; member of the KLM World Travel Team for eight years.

Was with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines for 25 years; held positions of General Manager, Deputy General Manager, Director of Airport Operations & Services, and Customer Service Manager; currently with JFK International Air Terminal as General Manager.

INDUCTED 2000

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Colleen P. Mahar
Athletic Trainer/Emergency Medical Technician
Raleigh, North Carolina

SUNY College at Brockport '94
Major: Physical Education
Indiana State University '95
Major: Athletic Training

Four-year starter for the Golden Eagles in softball; three-time All-SUNYAC selection; named All-State as a sophomore and junior; All-ECAC Upstate New York selection as a sophomore and junior; GTE Academic All-District I as a sophomore and junior; three-time team Outstanding Athlete; Brockport's Female Athlete of the Year in 1992-93; team captain her last three years; team went to the NCAA Division III Tournament in 1993 and 1994; Brockport won SUNYAC titles those years as well; softball state champions in her freshman year.

Works as an emergency medical technician (EMT) and certified athletic trainer; worked at the Charlotte Country Day School from 1995 to 1998 as a teacher and athletic trainer; was the head athletic trainer at the Riverton Parke School while earning her master's degree.

In addition to her honors in athletics, was a member of Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, and the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Dean's List student as an undergraduate and graduate student; won the Clark V. Whited Award at Brockport; was a member of the Brockport Intercollegiate Athletic Board (BIAB); volunteer in the community service program, "College Athletes for a Winning.

Attitude," which was run in conjunction with the Brockport Central School District.

INDUCTED 1990

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Pierce Mahar '77
President
Education Funding Specialists, Inc.
Albany, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '77
Major: Physical Education
Hudson Valley Community College '75
Major: Physical Education

First of just two baseball All-Americans in Brockport history; honored by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) after the 1977 season; Brockport did not have another baseball All-American until 2004; played third base as a Golden Eagle; also named All-District and All-SUNYAC as a senior; set school records for batting average, hits, runs and stolen bases in 1977; played two years at Brockport after a two-year stint at Hudson Valley CC; named MVP at HVCC as a sophomore. Continued baseball career in the Albany Twilight Baseball Semi-Pro League; all-star from 1972 to 1978 and 1984-85; league MVP in 1984; named to its Hall of Fame in 2001; member of the Capital District Senior Men's Baseball League and an all-star from 1994 to 1999; inducted into the Catholic Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame. President of Education Funding Specialists, Inc. since 1993; works with families of students going through college funding/financial aid process; certified by Professional Ski Instructors of America; youth sports coach

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Tom Massey '99
Physical Therapist/Center Manager
Orthopedic Associates of Northern Ohio
Cleveland, OH

The College at Brockport ’99
            Major: Physical Education/Exercise Physiology
Old Dominion University ’01
            Master’s Degree: Physical Therapy

A standout performer on the football field and in the classroom as an undergraduate at Brockport; only player in school history named a National Scholar-Athlete by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame (following his senior season); earned an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship with the award (one of only two NCAA Division III players to receive it among 17 players across the country at all levels); was a two-time GTE College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-American (as a junior and senior) with a grade point average above 3.8; as a junior, earned first-team All-American honors after finishing third in the nation with nine interceptions as the team’s free safety; also was named All-ECAC and All-East as both a junior and senior; earned the Burger King National Scholar Athlete of the Week award ($10,000 scholarship to the College’s general fund) as well. 

After playing, was honored as the College’s only SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence recipient in 1999, and was the SUNYAC Sam Molnar Men’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year recipient in 1998.

After Brockport, earned his master’s degree and is working as a physical therapist with Orthopedic Associates of Northern Ohio.

INDUCTED 2008

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Dr. Edward M. Matejkovic
Athletic Director
West Chester University
West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University '70
Major: Health, Phys. Ed. and Recreation
West Chester University '75
Master's: Supervisory Certification
Temple University '83
Doctorate: Sports Adm./Ath. Facility Mgt.

Served SUNY Brockport as athletic director (1990-95), head football coach (1986-94), assistant professor, coordinator of the sport management program (1984-90), and track and field coach (1984-85); led football team to first playoff appearance (1993) and holds record for football coaching wins (39); coached 22 football All-Americans; named 1985 SUNYAC Coach of the Year in track and field and coached two All-Americans.
Was responsible for the growth of the College's athletic program in the mid-1990s; was athletic director when Brockport won its last national championship (1992 in wrestling); oversaw improvements and upgrades to the athletic facilities and the addition of women's lacrosse as a varsity sport.
Has been the athletic director at his Alma Mater since leaving Brockport in the summer of 1995; currently serves on WCU's President's Council; president-elect of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and current President of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).
INDUCTED 2001

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Douglas J. May '71 (deceased)
Former College Soccer Coach
Nazareth College, Rochester Institute of Technology

SUNY College at Brockport '71
Major: Physical Education & Health
University of North Carolina '72
Master's: Teaching

Four-year soccer midfielder for the Golden Eagles; named All-State in 1969 and All-SUNYAC in 1969 and 1970; led team to an overall record of 37-5-5, including an 11-0-1 season in 1968 when the team outscored its 12 opponents by a combined 45-1; team won three SUNYAC titles in his career and captured the NCAA East Region crown in 1970; that team was the last one coached by fellow Hall of Famer A. Huntley Parker Jr. Standout coaching career began at the University of North Carolina as a graduate assistant; followed with coaching stints at Wayne Central School, New Lebanon Valley High School, Dean Junior College, and Eisenhower College; began coaching at RIT in 1980 and guided the Tigers through 1995 before taking over at Nazareth College until 2003; had an overall collegiate coaching record of 251-120-38 in 24 years at the two Rochester-area schools; led RIT to the national championship game in 1988; earned National Coach of the Year honors in 1989 and was a five-time regional or conference coach of the year; won a conference crown in his last year at Nazareth. Passed away in April 2004 after a brief illness; brother of fellow 2004 inductee Jim May.

INDUCTED 2004

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James L. May '71
Owner & President
Sportsplex, Inc.
North Tonawanda, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '74
Majors: Marketing & Finance
SUNY Cobleskill '72
Associate's Degree

Two-year starting goalkeeper for the men's soccer team at the College; named an All-American in 1972; first-team All-SUNYAC and All-State in both 1972 and 1973; led team to a 19-5 record in two seasons, including a 10-1 mark and number four national ranking as a senior; team captain in 1973; played two years at Cobleskill before transferring to Brockport; also was an All-American there and inducted into Cobleskill's Hall of Fame. Selected in the first round of the 1974 North American Soccer League (NASL) draft by the Rochester Lancers; played 12 seasons of professional soccer with the Lancers (including all-star appearances in 1975 and 1976) and three Major Indoor Soccer league (MISL) teams: Cleveland Force (1979), Buffalo Stallions (1980-84), and Baltimore Blast (1984-85); was the player-coach in Buffalo in 1983-84; also was an MISL all-star in 1980-81 while with the Stallions. Currently is the President and owner of Sportsplex, Inc., the largest and longest running indoor sports complex in western New York; served previously as head coach, vice president and general manager of the Buffalo Blizzard of the National professional Soccer League (NPSL) in the 1990s; involved heavily in youth sports in the region.

INDUCTED 2004

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Jim W. May '68
High School English Teacher
Webster High School
Webster, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '68 (M.S. '74)
Major: English and History

Member of cross-country and swimming teams for four years; at one time, held four school records in swimming; several SUNYAC finals; competed in NCAA Division III Regional and National Championships.

Runs for Greater Rochester Track Club; has run over 20 marathons, including the Boston Marathon nine times; four-time age group winner of the Rochester Marathon; competes at the masters level in events ranging from the mile to the triathlon; cross country coach at Webster since 1973; two-time Section V Coach of the Year.

Vice-President of CATCH (Citizens Against the Collider Here); former chairman, Monroe County Cross-Country Coaches Association.

INDUCTED 1988

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Watson "Irish" McCalister '56
Teacher
Lewiston-Porter School District
Youngstown, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '56
Major: History
Buffalo State College: M.S. in History '64
Certification in Administration and Supervision

All-American soccer player at Brockport, 1954; all-time Brockport scoring leader with 35 goals, 18 assists, 98 points; had 10 straight games with at least one goal; led the team in scoring in 1953 (seven goals, five assists), 1954 (14-4), and was second in 1955 (14-9); key member of Brockport's National Championship team in 1955; All-New York State, 1953, 1954 1955; Varsity Club, 1953, 1954, 1955; senior class treasurer and a member of Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, poetry published in The Stylus and the annual book.

Received honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, 1958; Irish Canadian soccer team, 1959-66; President, Youngstown Lions Club, 1967-68; "Lion of the Year," 1966-67; "Teacher of the Year," Lewiston-Porter, 1973-74; founding member of the Niagara Pioneer Soccer League (800 participants); Mayor of the Village of Youngstown (two terms), 1974-78; as mayor, received citation from Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudedu during the U.S. Bicentennial celebration in 1976.

Varsity soccer coach, Lewiston-Porter High School, 1984-85; JV coach, 1982-83; volunteer referee, Niagara Pioneer Soccer League, 1972-86; honored by U.S. Youth Soccer Association for service on Eastern Regional Tournaments, 1984, 1985, 1986; Honoree of 1985 Lew-Port Tournament for assistance to soccer.

INDUCTED 1990

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Anna A. McGinnis '67 (deceased)
Athletic Director
East High School
Rochester, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '67 (M.S.'74)
Major: Health and Physical Education
Certification of Advanced Study in Educational Administration

Played one year of women's basketball and two years of softball at Brockport; came to Brockport after two years at Orange County Community College.

A Finger Lakes field hockey player, she was picked for several Mid-East Field Hockey Teams; played semi-pro softball for the Syracuse Lake Viewettes; coached Brockport's field hockey program from 1970 to 1972; coached basketball and tennis at the University of Rochester.

Officiated field hockey, volleyball, and basketball, working many Sectional final games; AWPENNYS secretary; president, Finger Lakes Field Hockey association.

Who's Who in America

INDUCTED 1989

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Shannon McHale
Instructor in the Department of Health and Physical Education
SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '92
Major: Physical Education

Three-time letterwinner in women's soccer (1989-92); team captain (1990- 91); New York State Women's Collegiate Athletic Association (NYSWCAA) Scholar-Athlete Award (1992); All-New York State first-team (1990-91); SUNYAC Western Division MVP (1990); All-SUNYAC first-team (198991); All-American nominee (1990-91).

Head women's soccer and lacrosse coach at Potsdam (1994-present); assistant women's soccer coach (1992-94); physical education and swimming teacher at Campus School for grades K-6 (1993-94); New York West State Coach for Olympic Development Program (1994-present); Regional camp instructor (1994-present).

Member of Potsdam's honors program committee; International Women's Lacrosse Collegiate Association; United States Women's Lacrosse Association; member of the Central Region soccer team at the Empire State Games (1986-1995); team captain (1990-95); has won more than 20 road races at 5K and 10K distances; holds the Mendon Ponds half-marathon course record.

INDUCTED 1997

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Roy A. Miller '70
Retired Educator and Administrator
Hamburg Area High School
Hamburg, Pennsylvania

SUNY College at Brockport ’70
Major: Health & Physical Education
East Stroudsburg University ’74
Master’s: Teaching Certification

Two-year scoring ace for the Brockport soccer team; led team to an impressive 21-2-1 record in those two seasons; Golden Eagles won SUNYAC titles both years (1968 and 1969) and advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 1968; named All-State and All-SUNYAC both seasons; when he left Brockport, held the records for goals in a game (4) and season (18) and was third in career goals (32) in just two years; still ranks fifth all-time in career points (76) and holds the school mark for consecutive games with a goal (12); in the NCAA playoff tie with Army (the Cadets advanced in corner kicks), scored all three of Brockport’s goals.

Before Brockport, played at Orange County Community College and was a second-team All-American.

After Brockport, earned a master’s from East Stroudsburg and did additional graduate work at Penn State; retired from teaching, coaching and administration in the Hamburg Area High School in Hamburg, PA; served three years in the U.S. Army and received the Army Commendation Medal.

INDUCTED 2007

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Thad J. Mularz '50
Coordinator of Physical Education / Athletics
Smithtown Central School District
St. James, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '50
Major: Health and Physical Education
Columbia University: MA '53
University of New Mexico: Ed.D.'74

Entered Marine Corps (1943). Participated in Iwo Jima campaigns and served in Japan and China.

Earned varsity letters in soccer (4 years), baseball (4 years). Baseball co-captain (1950). Twice selected to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.

Coached soccer, basketball, baseball, football and track on secondary level. Varsity basketball teams won four championships in a 10-year period. Doctoral thesis requested by both Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield, Mass., and National Headquarters of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials. Past president, Suffolk Zone in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Recipient of New York State Coaches Award, New York State Coaches Special Honor Award and the Physical Education Zone Achievement Award.

INDUCTED 1985

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Mark Palmer '86
Director of Materials Management
Center for Ambulatory Surgery, C/N Group
East Aurora, NY

The College at Brockport ’86
            Major: Business Administration  
Also attended University of Pennsylvania, SUNY College at Cortland and Monroe Community College

Standout on the College’s track and field teams in the mid-’80s as a dominant force in the throwing events; set school records in both the hammer (outdoor) and 35-pound weight throw (indoor) as a Golden Eagle; was an All-American in both events, finishing second in the weight throw at the NCAA Indoor Championships and fifth in the hammer at the NCAA Outdoor Championships as a senior (1986); also threw the discus, javelin and shot put throughout his collegiate career.

Before Brockport, competed for the University of Pennsylvania and set an Ivy League freshman record in the 35-pound weight throw; transferred to Brockport from Penn.

After Brockport, has competed as a professional heavy events athlete for 26 years; was the top-ranked North American in the hammer in 1989 and 1990 and was third at the U.S. Nationals in 1998; has set several records across North America; won the U.S. National Masters Heavy Events Championships in 2000, 2001 and 2002 and the U.S. Masters Pro-Am Heavy Events Championships in 2005, 2006 and 2007; was second in the 2005 and 2006 World Masters Championships; youth sports coach (football, wrestling, track and field) and a track and field official.

INDUCTED 1995

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Danny Panaggio
Head Coach of the Quad City Thunder in the Continental Basketball Association
Rock Island, Illinois

SUNY College at Brockport '77
Major: Physical Education
University of Oklahoma'78
M.S. in Physical Education

Four-time member and two-time captain of the men's varsity basketball team; team twice won SUNYAC Championships and was an NCAA Division III Tournament final four participant; was all-conference from 1975 to 1978; was the Lincoln First Tournament MVP in 1975 and is the all-time scoring (1,601) and assist leader (447) at Brockport.

Was a graduate assistant basketball coach at Oklahoma prior to taking head coaching positions at several institutions, including Wayland High School, McQuaid Jesuit High School, and Monroe Community College; served as the assistant basketball coach and head trainer for the Quad City Thunder before assuming his current position.

In addition to his coaching success, the 1991-92 CBA Co-Coach of the Year was an Instructor of Health and Physical Education at Wayland Central School and an employee of Founder C.E.O., a sports medicine rehabilitation group in Rochester, New York.

INDUCTED 1995

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Mauro Panaggio
Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Sport and Athletic Administrator
SUNY College at Brockport
Brockport, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '52 (MS '68)
Major: Health and Physical Education

Earned varsity letters in basketball (3 years). Captain and MVP (1949-50 and 1950-51), leading scorer (1948-49, 1949-50 and 1950-51).

Coached freshman basketball (1967-68), assistant varsity football (1967 -1969), varsity basketball (1968 -1977) at SUNY Brockport. During coaching tenure, Golden Eagles won 166 games while losing only 79, won four SUNYAC championships and two NCAA Eastern Regional Championships and finished twice in NCAA final four. Served as assistant athletic director (1975-76) and special assistant to the athletic director (1983-1985).

INDUCTED 1985

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A. Huntley Parker, Jr. (deceased)
Retired Teacher, Coach and Athletic Administrator
SUNY College at Brockport
Brockport, New York

Springfield College '33
Major: Physical Education
Penn State: MS '41
Post-master's work: Penn State, Syracuse University, University of Rochester and New York University

Earned varsity letters in soccer (3 years), baseball (3 years). Selected All-American in Soccer (1932). Elected president of Varsity Club (1931 -1933).

Coached soccer, football, basketball and baseball on secondary level (1934 -1946). Served as teacher, coach and athletic administrator at SUNY Brockport (1946-1971). Coached basketball (2 years), baseball (1 year), soccer (14 years). Soccer teams ranked third in nation (1954); National Intercollegiate Co-Champions with Penn State (1955); selected to participate in NCAA playoffs (1961 and 1968); SUNYAC champions (1961 and 1968) and co-champions (1970); NCAA regional conference champions (1970).

INDUCTED 1985

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Chris Payne
Athletic Director/Head Football Coach
Panama Central School
Panama, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '88
Major: Physical Education
St. Bonaventure University '00
Master's: Reading

Three-year starter on the football team; named a second-team Pizza Hut All-American after his senior year (1987), and to the Football News preseason All-America team in 1987; led the start of the resurgence of the program in the late '80s with strong play as a linebacker and on special teams; set or tied 10 school records in his career, including fumble recoveries in a game (3), season (5) and career (8) and passes defensed in a career (26); had 207 career tackles (still ranked in the top 15 in school history), eight sacks, seven interceptions, three blocked kicks, and a punt return for a touchdown; honored by the ECAC as Defensive Player of the Week once and to the ECAC Honor Roll three times; team MVP as a junior and senior.

Transferred to Brockport after one year at Heidelberg (OH) College; played a season of semi-pro football for the Buffalo Gladiators (1994) after graduation.

Has served as athletic director and head football coach at Panama Central since 1996; three-time division Coach of the Year (1997, 2000, 2001) and was the Western New York Small School Coach of the Year in 1997; was a high school assistant at Depew, JFK, Victor, and Brighton before going to Panama; also has coached basketball and track and field at the high school level.

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Don A. Prozik '68
Math Teacher
City School District of Albany
Hackett Middle School
Albany, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '68
Major: French and Mathematics
SUNY Albany: M.A. '71

First-team All-American soccer player, 1966, three-time All-SUNYAC and All-State soccer selection, 1965-67; two-time varsity club MVP fall sport award; 1967 recipient of the Pro Soccer Magazine Collegiate Soccer Star Award and NCAA Soccer Guide Cover Award; scored 23 career goals, seventh in school history.

Section II Soccer Coaches Association High School Coach of the Year, 1983.

Honorary life member, NYS Congress of Parents and Teachers; Detachment Headquarters Commander for the 364th General Hospital, U.S. Army Reserve; rank of major.

INDUCTED 1988

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Dr. Geri Polvino
Professor, Physical Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky

SUNY College at Brockport '63
Major: Health and Physical Education
Eastern Kentucky University: MA.'66
University of Iowa: Ph.D. '71
University of North Carolina-Greensboro

Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities while at Brockport.

Head volleyball coach at EKU for 22 years (486-273); named Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year seven of the last eight seasons; the world's only certified female instructor in the International Volleyball Federation; received Ohio Valley Conference All-Time Volleyball Coach Award, 1988; ranked sixth in the nation in wins among active coaches.

Member of the U.S. Volleyball Association's Men's All-American selection committee; literally hundreds of awards, publications, and recognitions associated with volleyball and physical education; has traveled to Madrid, Italy, Greece, England, Scandinavia, France, East Germany, the Soviet Union, Malaysia, and Japan to give volleyball clinics.

INDUCTED 1989

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Terry Ransbury
Retired Educator and Coach
Williamsville, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '51
Major: Health and Physical Education
Indiana University
M.S, in Health and Safety Education '52

A three-sport athlete at SUNY Brockport, Ransbury participated in football, basketball and track and field. He also was a member of the leaders and officials club.

Ransbury began his professional career as a teacher and coach at various high schools throughout New York and New Jersey. He started his teaching career in elementary physical education with the Rochester City School District in 1955. The Silver Creek native returned to his hometown to serve as athletic director, as well as coach for football, basketball and track and field from 1956 to 1961.

In 1969, Ransbury assumed the rank of assistant professor at the University at Buffalo, where he also served as an assistant coach for both the football and basketball teams. He finished his teaching duties at Clarence Central School where he taught health and physical education - and coached football and freshman basketball. His coaching career continued at UB as an assistant football coach in 1986. Before retiring in 1989, he served as a part-time scout for the Buffalo Bills (1978-85).

INDUCTED 1994

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Fred Rockow '59
Teacher and Coach
Pittsford Central Schools
Pittsford, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '59
Major: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Directorship Certificate: SUNY College at Brockport '67

Earned varsity letters in swimming (4 years), track (4 years).

Coaches soccer (2 years), boys swimming (25 years), track and field (3 years), football (1 year), girls swimming (9 years). Coaching record in boys swimming is 291-40-1 (1961 - 1985). Swim teams earned 15 county titles, 13 sectional titles, 9 Monroe County championships in a row, 10 undefeated league seasons in a row; 11 All Americans selected in swimming and diving.

INDUCTED 1985

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Adam Rodger '00
Administrator and Teacher
Rochester City School District
Rochester, New York

SUNY College at Brockport
Undergrad Major: Physical Education ’99
Master's Degree: Liberal Studies ’03
Certificate of Advanced Study ’05

Four-year standout at running back for the Golden Eagles; ended his career as Brockport’s all-time leading rusher (3,876 yards) with three of the top eight single season rushing years in the history of the program, including 1,262 in 1996; also holds records for career rushing attempts (835), career rushing touchdowns (26), and rushing yards as a freshman (651); held the record for rushing yards in a game (237) when his career concluded; named All-East once and an ECAC Upstate New York All-Star twice; honored by the ECAC with 11 weekly awards (including one Player of the Week honors); named a pre-season All-American once; team’s Offensive Rookie of the Year, MVP, and Outstanding Offensive Back (three times)during his career; captain as a senior.

Before Brockport, was a standout at Greece Olympia High School.

After Brockport, has had a strong career in education, earning both his master’s degree (2003) and Certificate of Advanced Study (2005) from his alma mater; has taught and been an administrator in a variety of schools within the Rochester City School District since 2000.

INDUCTED 2007

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Martin H. Rogers
Retired Teacher, Coach and Athletic Administrator
SUNY College at Brockport
Brockport, New York

Oberlin College '35
Major: Physical Education
New York University: MA '38
Syracuse University: Ed.D. '56

Excelled in football, track and field (pole vault, javelin); served as student athletic trainer for Oberlin College basketball and track teams.

Joined SUNY College at Brockport faculty in 1945. Coached football, basketball, gymnastics, diving, baseball. Chairperson, men's physical education (1945 -1964); athletic director (1945 - 1955); chairperson, Department of Recreation and Leisure (1967 - 1973). Retired 1977. Director, 1979 International Summer Special Olympics. Director, 1984 New York State Senior Games, Western Region, at SUNY College at Brockport.

INDUCTED 1985

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Karen Shay Rose '00
Teacher
Brockport Child Development Center
Brockport, NY

The College at Brockport ’00
            Major: Physical Education

Four-year standout on the track and field teams at the College; over her career, won 15 SUNYAC and New York State titles in the shot put, weight throw, discus and javelin; never lost, indoor or outdoor, in the shot put at the SUNYAC Championships (eight titles); had a total of 42 All-Conference performances (top six finish at the SUNYAC, State and ECAC Championships) in her specialties (including the hammer); qualified for the NCAA Division III Indoor Championships her senior year (1999); set the school record in the weight throw; was the New York State Field Athlete of the Meet at the 1999 indoor championships; team MVP as a sophomore, junior and senior and captain her last three years as well.

After Brockport, competed in the Scottish Highland Games for two years, going undefeated in a variety of throwing events.

Has worked in a variety of roles at the Brockport Child Development Center on campus since graduating from Brockport in 2000; also has assisted the cross country and track and field programs as a coach.

INDUCTED 2008

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Hal Rothman
Sports Promotion
Gainesville, Florida

SUNY College at Brockport '67
Major: Health and Physical Education
M.S. in Physical Education, Syracuse University '68

Four-year track star; held all Brockport track records from 50 yards to 440 yards during his collegiate career; still holds school record in the 200 meters (:21.80); also was a member of all the record holding relay teams; NYS Champion in the 440 in '67; also was team captain and team M.V.P. in '67.

Continued his success at the international level by placing sixth and fourth, respectively, in the 100- and 200-meter dashes at the 1968 Maccabiah Games in Israel; also a member of the record-breaking 400-meter relay team; appointed head track coach at Stony Brook in 1968; team went undefeated for the first time in the school's history; went on to coach at St. Andrew's High School in New York, and later coached post-college athletes on an individual basis.

Has continued his participation in the track world by serving on the Board of Directors for the Florida Track Club; named Chairman of the Board in 1991; currently production coordinator of the Running and Racing Weekly Sports Magazine Show on ESPN.

INDUCTED 1995

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Blase Salomone '88
ADS Public Adjusting
Owner/Operator
Carlisle, Pennsylvania

SUNY College at Brockport '88
Major: Business Communications

Three-year letterwinner on the football team; team captain (1988); Pizza Hut All-American, second team; Football Gazette All-American, second team; Associated Press Little All-American, honorable mention (first at Brockport since '50s); led team in tackles (1986, '87, '88); school record for most tackles in a season (150); third in career tackles (333); had 26 tackles in game at Geneva (Pa.) in 1988.

Entrepreneur; owner/operator ADS Public Adjusting; owner/operator Dynasty Limousine Service (1994-96); co-owner Keystone Restoration (1989-96).

Minor league football, Chambersburg Cardinals; first-team All-League (1989, '90); Defensive Player of the Year, 1990.

INDUCTED 1998

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Grace Robbins-Santana '98
Guidance Counselor
General Brown Junior/Senior High School
Dexter, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '97
Majors: Psychology & Criminal Justice SUNY College at Oswego '99
Master's: Counseling & Psychological Services

Standout centerfielder for the softball team at the College for four years; named a first-team GTE-CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1997 (first and still only Brockport softball player to ever earn that honor); named All-East, All-ECAC Upstate New York, All-NCAA East Regional, All-State, and All-SUNYAC in a senior year that was capped by Brockport's top NCAA Tournament performance in school history; set eight school records, including longest hitting streak (21 games) and career (38) and season (19) stolen bases; team won the 1994 and 1997 SUNYAC Championships, earning berths in the NCAA Tournament, and captured the 1995 NYSWCAA Championship; three-time All-SUNYAC pick (1995-97); named the College's Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year for 1996-97; one of 10 NYSWCAA Scholar-Athletes in 1997; three-time captain. Graduated from Brockport with a 3.64 overall grade point average; was the President of the Alpha Chi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society as a senior; completed her master's degree at Oswego, with an emphasis in school counseling, with a 3.93 GPA. Currently is a counselor at General Brown; also taught and was a counselor in East Rockaway and Gouverneur Central School.

INDUCTED 2004

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Don Santini
Head Football Coach
Fairport Central School
Fairport, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '61
Major: Health and Physical Education
Directorship Certificate/CAS
SUNY College at Cortland: MS

Varsity football (1957-61); co-captain (1960); played on first team to defeat Cortland; Varsity Club secretary (1960-61). Morrisville-Eaton Central School: head football coach, athletic director (1961-66). LeRoy Central School: head football coach, four league championships, track coach; initiator, wrestling programs; athletic director and vice principal (1966-75).

Fairport Central School: head football coach; 4 Monroe County East Championships; 4 Section V AAA Championships; Monroe County Coach of the Year (1977, 1981, 1985); All-Greater Rochester Coach of the Year (1977).

Binghamton Clinic Coach of the Year (1977); Monroe County Football Chairman (1986); Coach, Eddie Meath All-Star Game (1983 1984,1985).

INDUCTED 1986

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Lisa Diaz Schrader
Self-employed
Chesapeake, Virginia

SUNY College at Brockport '83
Major: Speech Communications B.A. in Speech Communications/College of Arts and Sciences with an emphasis in radio and television

Four-year starter for the women's varsity basketball team; as a freshman, named an American Women's Sports Foundation Honorable Mention All-American in 1979-80; named to the all-tournament team at the Eastern Regionals and the Rochester Area College Tournament in 1980; was a finalist for the Rochester Sportswoman of the Year award in 1981.

During the 1979-80 season, led the team in 12 offensive categories; College's all-time leading scorer with 1,209 points; holds the record for most points in one game with 39 against the University of Rochester 0 980).

Coached the city of Chesapeake Girls Recreation Basketball team during the 1994-95 season; currently works as a Home Daycare Provider for seven children, including four of her own.

INDUCTED 1995

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Irene M. Shea '66
Athletic Director
California State University
Sacramento, California

SUNY College at Brockport '66
Major: Physical Education
SUNY Buffalo: MS and Ed.D.

Participated in field hockey, volleyball, basketball. Coached basketball, field hockey and softball; served as assistant athletic director at SUNY College at Brockport (1972 - 1976).

As coach at SUNY College at Brockport, teams earned state championships in field hockey, basketball and softball (3 yrs). Member, Connecticut Falcons, Meridan, Conn., women's professional softball teams. Participated in ABC's Superstars Competition. Played on four national championship women's professional softball teams ((1971 - 1975). Selected All-American all four years. Played on 1974 World Championship team; had highest batting average. Received 1984 YMCA's Outstanding Woman in Sports Award for Sacramento Metropolitan area. Appointed first woman athletic director to administer an NCAA Division Il football program at California State University at Sacramento (1979).

INDUCTED 1985

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John G. Sheehan '69
Public Health Specialist
New York State Department of Health
Averill Park, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '69
Major: Physics; Minor: Mathematics
SUNY Albany '72
Supplemental graduate hours in atmospheric sciences

Two-year member of the track and field (1968-69) and cross country (1967-68) teams; set the New York State conference record in the 440-yard run with a time of :48.2 (which, converted to 400 meters, still stands as the school record today); also set school records in the 600-yard run and the mile relay; co-captain of the indoor and outdoor track teams as a senior; member of the 1968 SUNYAC cross country championship team.

Came to Brockport after completing two-year degree in math/science at Hudson Valley C.C.; continued racing after graduating from Brockport, competing with the Garden Town Track Club and the West Albany Striders; won the 1970 Adirondack Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) title in the 440-yard run; coached youth soccer, basketball, and girls' softball; continues to compete in 10k races.

Investigates human exposure to hazardous waste sites, oil spills, and other areas of contamination as a public health specialist for the NYS Department of Health; hobbies include antique restoration and reproduction, early 19th-century period houses, gardening, and landscaping.

INDUCTED 2001

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Joanne "Jo" Susan Silken
Head Athletic Trainer
Skyline College
San Bruno, California

SUNY College at Brockport '69
Major: Health and Physical Education
Ithaca College: Physical Education/Sports Medicine 1970

Four-year player on field hockey team at SUNY Brockport (1966-69); captain of undefeated volleyball team; also played lacrosse and was a member of the swim team.

Coached Ithaca College women's lacrosse to undefeated season in 1970; coached Ward Melville High School field hockey and gymnastics (1971-72); first female athletic trainer to serve on United States Olympic Medical Committee (1975); trainer for United States women's volleyball team (1973-75); Director of Medical Services for NORCEA Games in 1975; supervisor of the Gymnastics Training Site at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

One of the first women in the country to become a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association and one of the first dozen women to become certified; Dr. Daniel Brady wrote, "She has been a driving force in bringing athletic trainers into contact with the most up-to-date approaches to rehabilitation and treatment. She has led the way to recognition of the field and equal opportunities for both men and women to practice in it. "

INDUCTED 1992

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Joan Sitterly '74
Director of Athletics & Associate Professor
SUNY College at Cortland
Cortland, New York

SUNY College at Brockport ’74
Major: Health and Physical Education
University of Colorado-Boulder ’78
Master’s Degree: Experiential Ed.
Doctorate: Syracuse University ’95
Program: Teaching and Curriculum

Four-sport standout – basketball, field hockey, lacrosse and tennis – as an undergraduate at Brockport; excelled in all four; led basketball team in scoring as a junior and senior; averaged 25.0 points per game her junior year; was a part of the first women’s lacrosse team at Brockport in 1972; captained the team as a senior; played first doubles in tennis as a freshman before switching to lacrosse as a sophomore; started every contest during her four years, except her first basketball and field hockey games as a freshman.

Currently serves as the Director of Athletics and Associate Professor of Physical Education at SUNY Cortland (since January 2003); prior to being named AD, was Associate Athletics Director and Senior Women’s Administrator; retired from coaching volleyball at Cortland in 2004; posted a career record of 816-234 – her wins total was second highest in NCAA Division III history – with 19 NCAA tournament bids in 20 years and 14 SUNYAC Championships.

Was Chair of the Physical Education Department at Newark High School from 1978 to 1982; also has been a U.S. Lacrosse Official for girls and women’s lacrosse since 1974.

INDUCTED 2007

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Sonja M. Ocker-Sjaardema
Wholesale Clerk
Ford Motor Credit Company
Syracuse, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '96
Major: Int'l. Business & Economics
Herkimer County Community College '93
Associate's Degree: Liberal Arts

Two-year standout on the women's tennis team; posted a career record of 29-4 at first singles (undefeated in the regular dual-meet seasons) and 21-6 at first doubles; led team to only undefeated regular season (12-0) in Brockport's women's athletics history in 1995; Brockport was 23-2 in dual meets in her two seasons and finished second at conference tournament both years; won individual 1995 SUNYAC title at first singles (only player in school history to accomplish feat); was second in both singles and doubles as a junior; named to All-State team as a senior and ranked 27th in the East; team MVP as a senior; .

In two years at Herkimer, was undefeated in both first singles and doubles, won the regional championship in first singles and reached the National Junior College Athletic Association Tournament both years; team MVP each season; Herkimer's Athlete of the Year in 1992; played as a European Level B2 player growing up at De Boekhorst Tennis Club, Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands.

Bilingual in English and Dutch; named to the President's List every semester at Herkimer; named to Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society and to Who's Who Among Junior College Students at HCCC; has held a number of positions at the Ford Motor Credit Company since beginning work there in 1996.

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John B. Skehan '53
Professor, Coach, Administrator
St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '53
Major: Physical Education
Springfield College: MS '54

Varsity swimming (4 years). Undefeated in 200-yards breaststroke all four years. Western New York State champion. Eastern and National finalist three years. Seventh place at A.A.U. Nationals. Also competed in soccer, track and cross-country.

Chairman of physical education, St. Bonaventure University, 1958-85. Professor, director of intramurals at St. Bonaventure, 1958-85. Coached varsity swimming (21 years), soccer (17 years) and cross-country (12 years) for the Brown Indians. Taught, coached at Clarence High School 1956-58.

Director of SKWIM Swimming, first international resident swim program.

INDUCTED 1987

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Edwin E. Smart
Architect; Director of Interior Design Program
Villa Maria College
Buffalo, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '91
Major: Mathematics
University at Buffalo '95
Master's Degree: Architecture

Four-year football player; Champion-USA 1st team All-American (1990); second-team Football Gazette All-American (1990); 1990-91 SUNY Brockport Male Athlete of the Year; 1990 SUNY Brockport football Offensive Player of the Year; 1990 ECAC Upstate New York All-Star Team; 1990 GTE-CoSIDA Academic All-America nominee; ECAC Player of the Week; led nation in receptions by a tight end (53); school records for a tight end with most TD receptions in a season (8) and most receptions in a season; four TD catches against Alfred is still a school record.

Currently is the coordinator of the Interior Design Program at Villa Maria College in Buffalo, NY; was a lecturer at the University at Buffalo in the School of Architecture; has worked at two architectural firms in Buffalo as a project manager and an intern architect.

Was the first Golden Eagle football player to be named to the first-team of any football All-America team.

INDUCTED 2000

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Joseph S. Sorge
(Retired) Director of Physical Education and Athletics
Utica City Schools
Utica, New York

SUNY College at Brockport'50
Major: Health and Physical Education
SUNY Cortland: Certificate as Director of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Member of varsity basketball team, 1947-50; co-captain during 1949-50 season; Most Valuable Player (1949-50); also a member of varsity track and field team (1948-49); set records in 100 yard dash, shot put, and javelin; undefeated in 100-yard dash in collegiate competition.

Director of Physical Education and Athletics at Ilion Central School (1960-7 2); district-wide Director of Physical Education and Athletics at Utica City Schools (1972-85); coached champions in cross country, track and field, and basketball; established Section III Football Championships; Section III representative to both the NYSPHSAA Central Committee for Athletic Directors and Executive Committee.

As a Rotarian, chaired a committee which honored outstanding educators in seven school districts; president of Herkimer County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) and Board of Education; president of the Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame Committee; first vice-president of the Oneida Madison-Herkimer Counties Board of Education.

INDUCTED 1992

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Greta Spas-Smith '94
Customer Service Case Manager
Hamilton County Dept. of Human Services
Cincinnati, Ohio

SUNY College at Brockport '94
Majors: Psychology and Physical Ed.
Miami University (OH) '96
Master's Degree: Sport Studies
Xavier University '01
Master's Degree: Counseling

Four-year member of the volleyball team (1990-93) that won the SUNYAC title each season and appeared in the NCAA Division III tournament each year that she played; team was a combined 155-43 those four years and did not lose a regular-season conference match; All-American (second team) as a senior in 1993; All-State and All-Region in 1992 and 1993 and All-SUNYAC in 1993; still holds school records for career kills (1,208), total blocks (413), and block assists (352) and is second in career digs (1,117); numerous all-tournament and MVP awards; graduated cum laude from Brockport.

Holds two master's degrees; worked as a graduate assistant at Miami (OH) for two years; also held positions at Miami within the Minority Professional Leadership Program and as a community/schools research assistant.

Currently works as a child abuse/neglect investigator for Hamilton County in Ohio; honored with the "We Serve" Outstanding Human Services Client Service Award in 1997.

INDUCTED 2001

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Anthony (Andy) J. Spennacchio
Retired Assistant Superintendent for Administration
Gates-Chili Central Schools
Rochester, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '53 (MS '65)
Major: Physical Education

Earned varsity letters in baseball (3 years), basketball (3 years), soccer (1 year). Baseball captain (1952 - 1953); MVP in basketball (1951- 52, 1952-53); MVP in soccer (1952).

Invited to tryout with the Rochester Royals Professional Basketball Team upon graduation. Coached basketball and football on secondary level. Played in World Series of fast pitch softball, Miami Beach, with Rochester Radio Softball Team representing State of New York.

INDUCTED 1985

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William A. Stebbins
Chairman, Professor of Health Education
SUNY College at Brockport
Brockport, New York

New York University '29 (M.A. '39, Ed.D '59)
Major: Health Education

Chairman and professor in Health Education, and director of the student health service, 1946-71; President of the NYS Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation; member of several associations associated with health and physical education, including AAHPER; Eastern District of AAHPER, NYS Council on Health and Safety Education, National Education Association, American College of Sports Medicine, and American School and American College Health Associations; assistant soccer and track coach.

Member of: Health Association of Rochester, Board of Directors of Allied Forces, Inc., Silsby Hose Company, Brockport Community Health Committees; directed Caddy Camps in New Hampshire and Maine from 1927-41.

INDUCTED 1988

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Edward P. Storto '55
Real Estate Developer
Rochester, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '55
Major: General Education

Varsity basketball (2 years). Earned Little All-American honors in 1954-55, the third Golden Eagle in history. Led the team in scoring in 1953-54 (231 points) and 1954-55 (330) and in assists in 1953-54 (26). Named team captain in 1954-55 and team MVP both years on the team. Coach E. Curtiss Gaylord called him "pound for pound, the best in Brockport history" back in 1955. He was 5'8", 126 pounds as a senior. Still holds school record for free throw attempts in season (187) and is second in free throws made in season (138). Both set in 1954-55.

Invited to try out for Rochester Royals in 1956. Played semi-pro with East Rochester Paul's 1955-59, helping compile 171-18 record. Played in national semi-pro tournament in 1967 and named First-Team All Semi-Professional. Named Rochester-Monroe Country High School Hall of Fame, 1979.

INDUCTED 1987

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Lynwood "Woody" VanDenburg '82
Physical Education Teacher
Brockport Central School District
Brockport, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '82
Major: Physical Education
M.S. in Physical Education, Brockport '92

NCAA Division III wrestling champion (1981); three-time NCAA All-American (1979-81); two-year captain (1979-81); two-time SUNYAC champion; two-time state champion; member and captain of the NCAA championship team (1980).

Has taught physical education at Brockport Central since 1984; head varsity wrestling coach at Brockport High School from 1984 to 1996; coached eight New York State representatives, five State place-finishers, and one New York State Champion; high school coaching career record of 111-35-3; assistant coach at SUNY Brockport, 1996-present.

Eastern Regional Olympic freestyle champion (1979); named Monroe County wrestling coach of the year (1995); assistant girl's tennis coach at Brockport; has been an assistant to football, baseball, and track; was an assistant coach for cross country, wrestling, and track at Spencerport (1982-84).

INDUCTED 1997

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Nicole "Nikki" VanDenburg Wardle '96
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Coordinator/Coach
John D. Runkle School
Brookline, Massachusetts

SUNY College at Brockport '96
Major: Physical Education

Four-year standout on the women's soccer team; also starred in lacrosse for two years and played softball and basketball; in soccer, set school record for career points (male or female) with 100; also set marks for career goals (42) and goals by a freshman (11); All-SUNYAC in 1993, 1994, 1995; All-State in 1995 and All-Northeast twice (1994, 1995); led team to state title and ECAC finals in 1995 and helped Brockport to school-record 16 wins that season; honored as an all-tournament selection three times at the Keuka Invitational (MVP once); in lacrosse, scored 23 goals and added 12 assists in first two years of the program; led team in draw controls as well; one-year reserve on the basketball and softball teams. Secretary and treasurer of the Physical Education Club and a member of Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity while a student; won the Ruth Garis Award from the Department of Physical Education and Sport in 1996; NASPE Outstanding Major of the Year in 1996; volunteer for the Games for the Physically Challenged and community awareness in physical education; Teacher, coach and athletic coordinator at John D. Runkle School; also taught in the Cambridge Friends School and was the head coach for women's soccer at Nichols College in Dudley, MA

INDUCTED 2004

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Louis (Lou) F. Van Wart
Teacher, Coach and Administrator
Suffolk Community College
Suffolk, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '53
Major: Health and Physical Education
Michigan State University: MS '57 Post-Master's work: New York University and Hofstra College

Earned varsity letters in soccer (3 years), basketball (4 years), track and field (4 years). Was New York State Pole Vault Champion (1951, 1952, 1953). Earned Honorable Mention All-American Honors in soccer (1952).

Coached baseball and basketball on junior and senior high school level. Also coached college cross country and basketball (25 years). Volleyball official (6 years). Served as associate dean of students (8 years) and professor of physical education at Suffolk Community College (1970 -present).

INDUCTED 1985

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Jim Vlogianitis '94
Principal for Global Structured Product Sales
Bank of America
Garden City, NY

The College at Brockport ’94
            Majors: Liberal Arts, Communication

Four-year member of the basketball team at the College; twin brother of fellow 2008 inductee John Vlogianitis; helped lead the resurgence in the basketball program at Brockport as the Golden Eagles won the 1994 SUNYAC Championship and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament; two-time All-SUNYAC selection and an honorable mention All-American as a senior (1993-94); heart and soul of the program in the early ’90s; exceptional rebounder (still second on the all-time list); had 24 rebounds in one game (highest total since the early ’70s); one of just 11 players in the program’s storied history to top 1,200 career points (ranked 11th with 1,201); also a very good long distance shooter (fifth in career three-point field goals with 146); also played one season of baseball for the Golden Eagles.

Upon graduating from Brockport, played a year of professional basketball in Greece; has hosted a basketball camp with his brother and friend and NBA star Wally Sczcerbiak.

Works for Bank of America as a Principal for Global Structured Product Sales; was previously employed by Citigroup and Smith Barney.

INDUCTED 2008

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John Vlogianitis '95
Sales Manager
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Garden City, NY

The College at Brockport ’95
            Majors: Communication, Physical Education
Adelphi University ’00
            Master’s Degree: Physical Education

Four-year member of the basketball team at the College; twin brother of fellow 2008 inductee Jim Vlogianitis; helped lead the resurgence in the basketball program at Brockport as the Golden Eagles won the 1994 SUNYAC Championship (John was tournament Most Outstanding Player) and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament; three-time All-SUNYAC selection and an honorable mention All-American twice (1993-94 and 1994-95); versatile all-around player who could score inside and out and distribute the ball; led team in scoring twice and is eighth all-time in scoring with 1,313 points; still ranks fourth all-time in career assists and fifth in career free throws made; holds season record for free throw attempts; also played one season of baseball for the Golden Eagles.

Upon graduating from Brockport, played two years of professional basketball in Greece, a year in the United States Basketball League for the Long Island Surf, and a year with the New York Nationals (toured with the Harlem Globetrotters); has hosted a basketball camp with his brother and friend and NBA star Wally Sczcerbiak.

Works for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage out of Long Island; one of top reps in the country.

INDUCTED 2008

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Guy Vickers '74
College Administrator, Assistant Director
Georgia Tech University
Atlanta, Georgia

SUNY College at Brockport '74
Major: Social Work
Atlanta University School of Social Work: MSW '76

Varsity basketball (3 years). Scored 896 career points, eighth on the all-time list. Ninth in career rebounding with 451. Named honorable mention All-American in 1972-73. Named All-SUNYAC in 1972-73 and 1973-74. Brockport posted a 63-18 record in his three years, traveling to the NCAA Final Four in 1972-73 and finishing fourth. Named co-captain, 1972-74.

Carnegie Intern at Atlanta University. Named to Outstanding Young Men of America, 1982. Selected Most Outstanding Faculty Member at Georgia Tech, 1984.

Currently responsible for the recruitment, retention and graduation of minority engineering students at Georgia Tech.

INDUCTED 1987

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M. J. Vrooman
Teacher, Physical Education
Rochester City School District
Rochester, New York

SUNY College at Brockport '74 (M.S.'88)
Major: Health, Physical Education and Science Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration: '90

Played four years of women's basketball and two years of lacrosse at Brockport.

Has coached tennis (1977-79), softball (1977-81), field hockey (1982-83) and girl's basketball (1977-present) at the high school and college level in the Rochester area; led Edison Tech to league championships in 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1986; named Rochester League Girl's Basketball Coach of the Year in 1989; officiates for volleyball and field hockey.

Still an active sports participant; played on Southern District Sectional Lacrosse team that won 1983 national title and was 1987 Rochester Championship Tennis women's division champion; Rochester League Girl's Basketball chairperson and Section V Girl's Basketball Class B Coordinator.

INDUCTED 1989

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