In 2011, Mr. Costello passed away from lung cancer but his legacy lives on. The nomination form is developed by the Selection Committee and made available to the public through the Administration of Walker High School. The Maroon Linksmen were the reigning DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) Champions and a three-peat Section Nine Titlist in 1965, 1966, and 1967. Tay Fisher goes up for basketball during Kingston game in 2003. Tickets. August 11, 2021 at 9:28 a.m. The third class for the Kingston High School Athletics Hall of Fame, originally selected in 2020, will finally be honored on Friday, May 20. Charlie led the DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) League in scoring in his very first year on the Varsity basketball team. Independent. He won six DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) League Baseball Championships in nine years, 1928, 1930, 1931, 1933, 1935 and 1936. Dan has been married to his wife Ellen for 31 years and has a step-son, Brian. She coached Girls Basketball at Tioga High School in central Louisiana for 23 years . 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. 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. Hes a loyal supporter for 70 years and still going. 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. As a Freshman in 2004, Lynsey earned a spot on the Kingston Freemans Third Team. Thirty-one years later, Joes name can still be found a-top the KHS Track and Field Records Board at the Dietz Memorial Stadium Complex. But, KHS Football was not the only sport that Dan has covered in his remarkable (still on-going) 49-year career on the radio. In 1971, he won the Rawlings Silver Glove Award while playing with the Rochester Red Wings, setting an international league record of 61 consecutive errorless games at third base. KINGSTON, N.Y. >> The Kingston City School District has revealed the inaugural class of its new Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame. During her senior year, Captain Helmrich compiled a 12-4 record for the season. 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. Inducted into the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame . In Track, Coach Kias produced championship teams in both the DUSO (1940, 1941, 1942, 1949, 1950, 1951) and Section Nine in 1949, 1950, and 1952. She became the schools first female state champion when she won the 3000 in 78. Charlie, though, was much more than just a basketball player. * John Cabell (Class of 1973) Kingstons premier male distance runner. He began his basketball career under the tutelage of Kingston High School Hall of Fame Coach G. Warren Kias in the 1934-35 season. He is the Tigers all-time winningest coach with 372 victories in 28 years guiding the basketball team. The Hall of Fame awards will recognize and honor outstanding achievements of individuals, coaches and contributors to the athletic program who have promoted the growth of athletics in the Marshfield School District. 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). Forty-Nine years ago, in September of 1969, Dan began broadcasting Kingston High School Football, joining the WKNY 1490 Radio Team as a statistician and the half-time/postgame announcer. Doreens notable high school athletic career garnered a multitude of accomplishments and record breaking feats. He was known throughout the area as an exceptional shooter and a tremendous scorer. The Hall of Fame committee is composed of former athletes, coaches, and school personnel: Bill Johnson, Chair Martha Jamieson, Athletic Director Olly deMacedo Jim Geronaitis John Mahoney Peter McClelland Scott McKee John Montosi Linda Redding Larry Walsh The committee is always seeking new committed members to serve for two-year terms. Ticket availability to be announced. She also earned All-American status in the indoor Two-Mile during her Freshman year. Lynsey became the only player in school history to record more than 200 assists in a single season (205) and graduated St. Rose as the Womens Basketball All-Time assist leader, dishing out 594 dimes. Lynsey Timbrouck was a two-time Freeman Player of the Year and left with five career records, including all-time scorer. The opportunity to join the internationally renowned exhibition basketball team, came after years of hard work and determination on both the high school and college level. When he graduated, he had eclipsed Bock as all-time scorer (973). 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. Crispin Kott was born in Chicago, raised in New York and has called everywhere from San Francisco to Los Angeles to Atlanta home. The team record of 390 steals set during the 2006-07 season, continues to remain atop the leader board as well. Kelly continues to give back to her community by volunteering whenever possible in helping children learn the game of tennis. Richard then graduated college and began working at BOCES, but when the Kingston City School District consolidated, some of the schools where he was teaching were incorporated into the Kingston City School system. A 1950 graduate of Kingston High School, he spent his high school years as a celebrated three-sport athlete in football, basketball and baseball. Subscribe now. Eileen was also the winner of the Section One Two-Mile three times in 1975, 1977, and again in 1978, setting KHS and Section One records in the process. Inductees:: News & Events:: . The Hall of Fame Committee announced. A 1,000-point scorer with the Tigers, he went to to star at Holy Cross and played professional basketball in Germany and Turkey. His career has taken him to more than 60 countries around the globe. * John Big Ed Weaver (Class of 1948) A two-time All-Star on offense and defense that led Kingston to two DUSO championships. The public will be allowed to reserve limited seats after April 15. At the Section One Open Championships, Joe earned first place in the long jump with a leap of 23-0.75. Grab a free month of HV1 from the folks who have brought you substantive local news since 1972. Michael was set to attend North Carolina State University at Raleigh on a full football scholarship following graduation. He set a meet record in the Long Jump (23-1.75) at the Arlington Relays while winning all three jumps for the second consecutive year. Coming from a long family line of accomplished athletes, Lynsey didnt disappoint. During the year, Joe won gold medals in five of the six Americas Cup races. 407 likes. During the 1998 season, Kingston had an undefeated run to the South East Class A Regionals Finals, going 22-0 before bowing to Section Four Champion Horseheads in a tense, back-and-forth match, eventually losing three games to two. One of those recognized is Tony Badalato, who was at Kingston from 1969 to 2004. Tickets are available through the Kingston athletic director at (845) 943-3736. He broadcast Tigers boys basketball in the 70s and 80s and baseball in the 90s. He and his boat crew, as the schools official entry, participated in a 10-Team College Invitational 2,000 Meter Spring Regatta at Seattle, Washington. The facility includes a shade canopy, an elevated, shaded hospitality deck and service amenities. KINGSTON, N.Y. >> Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 class of the Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame. They had a share of the DCSL Titles as well in 1977, 1981, and 1982, winning both the League Meet and Section One Championships in 1981. and repeating as the leagues scoring champion (16.0 ppg.). * Floyd Richard McCormick From 1968-88, McCormick coached the golf team to nine league championships, three section crowns. He then moved to becoming the Color Analyst in 1973. The 2020 Inductees are: Bobby Fowler. In 1963, G. Warren Kias retired from the Kingston City School District after 36 years of service. For her play during her senior year, Heather was selected as the Section Nines Volleyball Player of the Year for 1998 and earned a spot on the New York All-State Volleyball Team. After college, Mr. Drake caught the attention of the NFL and signed with the Arizona Cardinals, where he would play for six years. That is followed by an Hors Doeuvres & Mocktail Social. Jerry also competed in the triple jump as a member of the KHS track and field team. 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 legendary athlete lettered in four sports while attending KHS: baseball, basketball, football and track. The Kingston City School District is pleased to announce the inaugural class of inductees into the Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame! After the war, Richard enrolled in Syracuse University in 1946 where he participated in rowing. * Phil Brown (1977) First KHS wrestler to make the state tournament and who went to become a collegiate All-American. 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. Philip R. Brown Jr. (1977) Track, Wrestling, Coach. 157 likes. As an athlete, it is extremely difficult to qualify and medal in one event, let alone two, due to the high level of talent at the NYS Championships. The team finished with a 17-1 overall record (11-1 in the league), including compiling a then school record of 28 consecutive victories. Master Swim Program. In 2017, Keith was inducted into the Holy Cross Hall of Fame. A three-time cancer survivor, Helmich competes nationally in the U>S. In 1997, he founded and became the CEO of Cue Ball LLC, a leading advisory and brokerage firm serving the global media, communications and entertainment industries. After graduating with a degree in Economics from Princeton, John worked for 20 years as an executive for media companies MCA, Ziff Davis, CBS and Rodale. Between the years of 1979 and 1981, her team saw great success with an impressive 71 wins and only 4 losses. Her 19.2 still ranks #8 on the All-Time list. * G. Warren Kias Kingstons first athletic director and champion coach in five sports. He led the DUSO in scoring, only year attending Ulster County Community College, Joe helped lead his basketball team to a perfect season, while continuing to break records, scoring the most points in a single game (47). Following graduation, the multi-faceted athlete brought his talents to the prestigious Harvard University, where he continued his impressive football career. The Strongsville High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee held the 32nd Annual "Athletic Hall of Fame" Induction ceremony on Thursday October 12th. There will be a dinner and meet-and-greet event in honor of the . In all, 16 individuals that spans accomplishments. He jumped 23-5,75 in the Long Jump, cleared 6-8 in the High Jump, and leapt 49-4.75 in the Triple Jump. The inductees will be introduced during halftime of the Oct. 5 Homecoming football game vs. Middletown at Dietz Stadium. Ferraro hit .585 his senior year and once scored 53 points as a member of the JV basketball squad. The Kingston High School Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes and honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Tiger athletic program and, in some cases, at the college, professional, and Olympic levels, through their participation as athletes, coaches, or administrators. Eileen continued her running career in both Cross Country and Track at Southwest Missouri State University, now Missouri State University, by setting school records as a Freshman in both the 3000 M run with a time of 10:13, and the 5000 M run in 17:49. Rene Helbok Cone (1995) Softball, Swimming. Billy Costello, left, punches Alexis Arguello in a 1986 fight. For additional information, contact the Athletic Director, Linwood Jerald at (336) 624-3563, Mackie Thompson at 336-813-4073. By the time she had graduated, Lynsey had emerged as one of the programs most distinguished and celebrated players of all-time. Some of Kellys remarkable accomplishments are as follows: Six-time KHS Tennis MVP and Letter winner; 1992 Poughkeepsie Journal Girls Tennis Player of the Year (8th Grade); Four -Time OCIAA League Singles Champion (1993-96); Four-Time Section Nine Singles Champion (1993-96); 1994 NYSPHSAA Tennis Singles Champion; Five-Time NYSPHSAA Tennis Qualifier; Career record of 131-13 including 85-0 versus Section Nine opponents her last 4 year;. The softball field was named in her honor in 1996. It was there that his love of sports led him to becoming the Sports Editor for the school newspaper, Dame Rumor. The deadline for nominations is March 31st. During her Sophomore year in Cross Country, Eileen added to her resume by earning All-American status. Its a feat that has never been duplicated in DUSO Basketball League history (1923-1971). Laura Reigstad Zakrzewski - 1988, Girls Basketball. Three high school graduates accepted their $1,000 monetary gifts with gratitude. and ran away with his third DUSO League scoring crown (16.0 ppg.) Showing his versatility as a broadcaster, Dan also covered the Kingston High School Baseball games for several years during the 1990s. KINGSTON, N.Y. >> The Kingston City School District has revealed the inaugural class of its new Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Rogers surpassed Jim Smiddy, another National High School Hall of Fame member, in 2020 for the most all-time wins in . He was rewarded for his undefeated season by being selected to a spot on the All-State Cross Countrys First Team. Note: There is no direct on-line submission available. Then came the NYSPHSAA Championships at RIT. Ertha went on to play basketball at Ulster County Community College, where she set the all-time single game scoring record of 58 points. As a Junior (2006) and Senior (2007), Lynsey reached the pinnacle of her sport by being named the Section Nine Girls Basketball Player of the Year. He set meet records in both the High Jump and Long Jump at the Crusader Relays. A three-time DCSL and two-time Section 1 champion. He won five consecutive DUSO Basketball Titles in 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, and 1940, and followed that up by grabbing four consecutive championships in 1946, 1947, 1948 and 1949.