Athletic Hall of Fame
Next Nominations Due: Feb. 1, 2024
Next Inductions: Team Ceremony: Fall 2024; INdividual Ceremony: Jan. 2025
The East Syracuse Minoa Athletic Hall of Fame to recognize the accomplishments of the inductees and develop pride in the rich athletic traditions. These role models exemplify East Syracuse Minoa’s commitment to academics, community and athletic excellence. A ceremony for athletes, coaches and other individuals is typically held in January on odd-numbered years (2025, 2027, 2029), while a team induction is held in the Fall on even years (2024, 2026, 2028). The Hall of Fame was chartered in the spring of 2006.
The ESM Athletic Hall of Fame Committee inducted its 9th class on Jan. 14, 2023. Inductees are: John Novenche, '62, Basketball; Paul DiMartino, '65, Lacrosse; William Hard, '66, Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse; Chet Groesbeck, '72, Football; Samuel "Skip" Miller, '73, Lacrosse; Jill Marani, '82, Soccer, Basketball, Softball; Michael Williams, '82, Track and Field; Michael Zerrillo, '82, Gymnastics; and Wendy Williams, '84, Soccer.
Anyone with questions can email: athletichalloffame@esmschools.org or call 315-434-3301.
The East Syracuse Minoa High School Athletic Hall of Fame accepts nominations on an ongoing basis. Feel free to submit a nomination at any time.
The ESM Athletic Hall of Fame Committee inducted its 9th class on Jan. 14, 2023. Inductees are: John Novenche, '62, Basketball; Paul DiMartino, '65, Lacrosse; William Hard, '66, Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse; Chet Groesbeck, '72, Football; Samuel "Skip" Miller, '73, Lacrosse; Jill Marani, '82, Soccer, Basketball, Softball; Michael Williams, '82, Track and Field; Michael Zerrillo, '82, Gymnastics; and Wendy Williams, '84, Soccer.
Anyone with questions can email: athletichalloffame@esmschools.org or call 315-434-3301.
People can be nominated in one of three categories; athlete, coach or distinguished service. Nominees must have graduated or retired 10 or more years ago.
Nomination form and criteria
Nomination form and criteria
Current Hall of Fame Members:
Last Name | First Name | Year Inducted | Year Graduated | Inducted For |
Allen | Terry | 2009 | 1974 | Football |
Almonte | Daniel | 2021 | 1992 | Athlete/Baseball |
Ames | Nancy | 2017 | Coach | |
Anderson | Joshua | 2015 | 2002 | Football |
Andrianos | Leah | 2017 | 2007 | Cross Country & Track & Field |
Asterino | Christopher | 2011 | 1980 | Lacrosse |
Becker | Gary | 2011 | Coach | |
Bennett | Aubrey | 2017 | 2000 | Football |
Bennett | Nalin | 2017 | 2007 | Softball |
Bertrand | Kari Anne | 2007 | 1988 | Indoor Track Outdoor Track |
Bognacki | Jason | 2011 | 1995 | Indoor Track Outdoor Track |
Burgess (Smart) | Sherron | 2009 | 2000 | Basketball |
Caso | Mark | 2009 | 1979 | Gymnastics |
Caso | Christopher | 2013 | 1981 | Gymnastics |
Cato (Mudge) | Nancy | 2019 | 1947 | Athlete (Baseball) & Minoa High School |
Cole | Cheryl | 2021 | 1982 | Athlete/Basketball |
Collins | Henry | 2009 | Coach | |
Costello | Larry | 2007 | 1949 | Basketball |
Dahlin | Pat (Britt) | 2021 | 1974 | Football |
Dattmore | Tyler | 2019 | 2009 | Golf |
DiMartino | Paul | 2023 | 1965 | Lacrosse |
Drennen | Lorrie | 2021 | 1989 | Athlete/Basketball |
Engelhardt | Tim | 2007 | 1995 | Cross Country |
Fontana | Kate | 2013 | 2003 | Lacrosse |
French | Greg | 2007 | 1978 | Lacrosse |
Gilkey | Craig | 2019 | 2001 | Football |
Gowin | Toby | 2009 | 1962 | Football & East Syracuse High School |
Griffin | Jack | 2007 | Coach & AD | |
Groesbeck | Chet | 2023 | 1971 | Football |
Hard | Bill | 2023 | 1966 | Athlete |
Hartman | Doug | 2011 | Coach | |
Hughes | Jennifer | 2007 | 1992 | Soccer |
Kubecka | Steve | 2021 | 1956 | Football |
Labbate | Joseph | 2015 | 1979 | Wrestling |
Lissner | Michelle | 2017 | 2005 | Lacrosse |
Marani | Jill | 2023 | 1982 | Soccer |
Miller | Skip | 2023 | 1973 | Lacrosse |
Mohorter | Doug | 2013 | 1984 | Bowling & Coach |
Murray | Dennis | 2021 | 1978 | Baseball |
Novenche | John | 2023 | 1962 | Athlete |
Orr | Patricia | 2011 | 1974 | All Around Athlete |
O'Shea | Dan | 2019 | 2001 | Soccer |
Perry | Ray | 2021 | 1983 | Basketball/Track & Field |
Powell | Mark | 2019 | Athletic Trainer | |
Rushey | April | 2015 | 1999 | Indoor Track Outdoor Track |
Scheibel | Suzanne | 2013 | 1974 | All Around Athlete |
Shaw | Scott | 2019 | 1999 | Cross Country & Track & Field |
Sheldon | Dr. Thomas | 2011 | Coach | |
Siechen | Brittany | 2019 | 2009 | Golf |
Taylor | Mike | 2017 | 1999 | Soccer |
Tolhurst | Joe | 2015 | 1936 | Basketball & East Syracuse High School |
Tyminski (Rumschik) | Allison | 2011 | 2002 | Lacrosse |
Tyminski | Charles | 2021 | 1968 | Coach |
Valerio | Milt | 2015 | Coach | |
Vecchiano (Ervin) | Megan | 2015 | 2000 | Softball |
Verzino | Joseph | 2013 | 1971 | Football |
Vona | John | 2013 | 1948 | All Around Athlete & Minoa High School |
Welch (Jones) | Carol | 2009 | 1989 | Soccer |
Williams | Mike | 2023 | 1982 | Track & Field |
Williams | Todd | 2015 | 1989 | Baseball |
Williams-Bowles | Wendy | 2023 | 1984 | Soccer |
Zerrillo | Michael | 2023 | 1982 | Gymnastics |