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Hudson Distinguished alumni and athletic  Hall of Fame

The Hudson Hall of Fame (HOF) began in 2012 with the first Athletic Class. Previously the Alumni Association had recognized graduates who were brought into the new HOF with the first Athletic and Distinguished Classes.

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The Distinguished Award is based on their careers after graduation.  The Athletic HOF is based on their Hudson High School accomplishments.  Many went onto outstanding achievements in college and some in professional sports. The HOF recognition ceremony rotates these two areas bi-annually.

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The Hudson City Schools Foundation is proud to support and recognize the accomplishments of our Explorer Alumni through the Distinguished Hall of Fame and Athletic Hall of Fame.

Additional tickets can be purchased for friends, family members and community members who want to be a part of the Hall of Fame ceremony. Adults: $20/each, Children 3-12: $11/each, Children 2 and younger: Free

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Congratulations to the 
athletic hall of fame
class of 2023

Wesley Smith - Cross Country and Track

Anderson Smith - Cross Country and Track

Rod O'Donnell - Cross Country and Track Coach

Marcela McNeill - Tennis, Basketball and Softball

Brian Winters - Wrestling and Football

Mallory Vehar - Field Hockey and Lacrosse

Cammie Trainer - Field Hockey and Lacrosse

John Hahn - Golf

Dave Blue - Boys Lacrosse Coach

Team Award - State Championship Boys Lacrosse 

The Distinguished Hall of Fame provides inspirational role models for students, provides recognition for past graduates, and promotes a legacy of community pride.

Fifth class - 2022

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Betty Banks Burke - Teacher

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Barb Breedon VanBlarcum - Class of 1977

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Emily Mugler - Class of 2002

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David Russell - Class of 1972 

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Harvey Shumaker - Teacher

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Joe Siegferth - Superintendent 

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FOURTH class - 2019

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Bridie Carroll, Class of 2000

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Russell Gates, Class of 1981 

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Richard Grell, Class of 1967

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Kenneth Kuryla, Class of 1978

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Bradley Lepper, Class of 1974

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Melissa Makris, Class of 1979

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Darin Zahuranec, Class of 1992

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Third class - 2017

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Marion C. Albee, Staff

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Brandt Evans, Class of 1990

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Lawrence Reed Hoy, Class of 1973

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Rick Kellar, Class of 1982

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Bob Mottice, Staff

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Greg Naples, Class of 1991

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Dorothea "Dodie" Snyder, Staff

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Scott Richard Sabol, Class of 1992

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Jerry G. Varnes, Class of 1978

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Second class - 2015

 

Sue Lutz Carter, Class of 1975

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Chris Cosma, Class of 1974

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Raymond "Skip" Hyser, Class of 1973

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David Kirkpatrick, Class of 1969

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Rick Malson, Class of 1982

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Arch McDonnell, Staff 1960-1987

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Justin Mikolay, Class of 1997

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Inaugural class - 2013

Richard Earl Breedon, Ph.D, Class of 1973

 

Weldon Case, Class of 1938

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CDR Beth Anne Creighton USN, Class of 1987

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Lt. Ronald Lee Davidson, Class of 1961

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Howard Haskins, Class of 1943

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Dante Lavelli, Class of 1941

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D. Scott Lee, Class of 1978

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Paula Lerner, Class of 1977

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Capt. Jerry C. Lindh USAF

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Martha Litzell Marsh, Class of 1947

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Ada Cooper Miller, Class of 1924

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Frances B. Murphey, Class of 1940

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Gerald "Jerry" Reeves, Staff

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Joe Rosato, Class of 1950

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Arthur J. Stokes Sr., Class of 1936

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Lila Sheetz Wagner, Class of 1933

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The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who as high school athletes excelled on our teams.

Fifth class - 2021

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Mindy Arbaugh - Class of 1992

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Rob Barrone - Class of 1973

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Jan Gascoigne - Class of 1982

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Louise Hendershott Knox - Class of 1987

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Christopher Kessick - Class of 1992

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Sue Lopeman Lause - Class of 1978

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Craig Robinson  - Coach and Staff 

FOURTH class - 2018

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Greg Boyette, Class of 1994

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Rob Caniglia, Class of 1991

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Lauren Echko, Class of 2005

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Matt Eizenberg, Class of 2000

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Alex Gedeon, Class of 2008

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Chuck Schilling, Coach and Staff 

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Jeffrey Fertinato Stein, Class of 1981

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Paul Vagi, Staff 

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Rob Yanko, Coach and Staff 

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Teams: 2002 Boys Soccer State Champions,  2007 Girls Softball

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Original Athletic Boosters - Lavelli Stadium Construction Crew - 

James Buxton, Doug Hasbrouck, Robert Hills, Gasper Lococo

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third class - 2016

 

Teams:  2000 Girls Soccer, 2001 Boys Cross Country

 

Athletes: Sharon Dudley, class of 1983; Casey McDowell, class of 2001;
Bill Nagy, class of 2006, Tom Presby, class of 1982; Steve Sogan, class of 1993; Patrick Wood, class of 1982

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Coaches:  Bill Edwards, George Sosebee

Second class - 2014

 

Teams:  1986 and 1996 Girl's Field Hockey

 

Athletes: Jamie Farnham, class of 1991; Christy Finch, class of 2004; John Grell, class of 1956; Heidi Hyser, class of 1974; Ed Lopeman, class of 1960; John Paris, class of 1977; Andy Phipps, class of 1996; Eric Phipps, class of 1998; Pete Phipps, class of 2001; Mike Piro, class of 2001; Ivan Siegfried, class of 1941; John Strong, class of 1982, Ron Ulrich, class of 1958 and Scott Williams, class of 1976

 

Coaches:  Ed Sogan; Pat Laflin

 

Benefactors: Dick and Barb Malson;  Tom and Joy Murdough

Inaugural class - 2012

Teams: The 1984 girls field hockey state champions, The 1969 boys soccer state champions

 

Field hockey: Wendy Weeden, 1970

Football: Scott Malson, 1983; Joe Rosato, 1950; Brian Vossler, 1976.

Golf: Billy Cassell, 1981

Soccer: Benny Dargle, 1975; Eric Winders, 1969

Swimming: Scott Claypool, 1994

 

Multiple sports: Rob Bell, 1970; Ed Caldwell, 1931; Les Dingledine, 1963; Hallie Feeman, 1995; Josh Holden, 1999; Dante Lavelli, 1941; David Libertini, 1981; Neil McConnell, 1973; Rich Merino, 1940; Mary Shea, 1984; Michelle Somes, 1977; Tom Wehr, 1979

 

Staff: Ray Hyser, football coach and athletic director; Keith Hyser, manager of multiple sports; W.E. Parsons, football coach

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