Class of 2013

1971 South Windsor High School Graduate who left South Windsor High School with the Boys Basketball New England Scoring Record (2,501 points) and single game scoring record in a State Tournament Game (60 points) in 1971. Member of two consecutive Boys Basketball State Championship Teams (Class M, 1969-1970, Class L, 1970-1971). He was a 3 time All-State selection and All-America his senior year. His High School uniform was retired in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. and at South Windsor High School (the only player to have his uniform retired). Member of the Men’s Basketball Team at the University of Maryland (1971-1975) where he received ACC Academic Recognition (2 years). Drafted in the 3rd Round of the NBA Draft in 1975. Played professional basketball in France and Italy. Employed in Telecommunications Sales and Management positions since 1977.

South Windsor High School Physical Education Teacher, Coach and Athletic Director for 35 years. Coached Varsity Basketball (30 years), Soccer (32 years) and Baseball (10 years). Coached two State Championship Boys Basketball Teams Class M (1969-1970) and Class L (1970-1971), the first team in the state to win in two different divisions in consecutive years. He also coached a Class L State Champion Soccer Team in 1979. Recognition from various organizations includes National High School Athletic Coaches Association: National Coach of the Year (Soccer), Coach of the Year Soccer and Basketball District 1, National Athletic Director of the Year, National Hall of Fame. Connecticut High School Coaches Association: Hall of Fame, Athletic Director of the Year, Coach of the Year Soccer and Basketball. Connecticut Sports Writers Alliance: Coach of the Year (All Sports) and Gold Key. Connecticut Soccer Coaches: Distinguished Service Award, Contributors Award, Merit Award. Town of South Windsor: 4 Individual and 3 Team Proclamations. Dapper Dan Classic: Coach of U.S. All-Stars. Connecticut Basketball Officials: Commissioner’s Award, Sportsmanship Award, Service Award, Appreciation Award. Former President of Connecticut High School Coaches Association, North Central Connecticut Conference and Central Valley Conference. Exchange Club of South Windsor: Paul Harris Fellow Service Award (first non-Rotarian to receive award)

1997 South Windsor High School Graduate who played Soccer and Basketball (4 years), Softball and Lacrosse (2 years) and received All Conference honors. Graduated from Drew University in 2001 where she was a Dean’s List student and played Soccer and Lacrosse. Received All Conference and All Region Recognition in both sports and was an All American in Lacrosse. Inducted into the University’s Hall of Fame in 2012. Employed as a Graduate Assistant for Soccer and Lacrosse at Ithaca College where she received a Master’s Degree in Sport Psychology. Assistant Lacrosse Coach at Davidson College, Cornell University and Brown University. Head Lacrosse Coach at American University where her team was the Patriot League Regular Season Champions and she was named “Coach of the Year” (2008). Presently, Head Lacrosse Coach at UConn.