Began his career at Kingston High School in 1946, when he was recruited from Highland High School to resurrect the struggling KHS football program. The 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees are: (Click on a name for more information on the inductee) Anthony F. Badalato (1969-2002) Coach, Athletic Director. Girls Wrestling Section 9 Champion . He now owned the 2nd best High Jump in the State along with the States 2nd best Long Jump and Triple Jumps. * Kelly Weaver (Class of 1997) More than 20 years later, Weaver is still the gold standard for Kingston girls tennis. Crispin Kott was born in Chicago, raised in New York and has called everywhere from San Francisco to Los Angeles to Atlanta home. She helped lead the Tigers to two section titles and their first state final four appearance in 2007. In the 1987 Outdoor season, Joe didnt slow down. This included a 12-0 league record, thus securing a second straight DUSO Basketball Title. In addition to basketball, Ertha made her mark in softball as a three-time DCSL first team selection, with .400 career batting average and was an asset to the Varsity Volleyball team her senior year. As a player, Charlie possessed a unique and rare quality, the ability to make his teammates better. This is his 43rd year announcing Kingston High School Football and the popular Sporttalk show on Radio Kingston. To no ones surprise, Charlie led the team in scoring (12.9 ppg.) Kingston High School Athletics. John won both the Indoor DCSL Mile and Two-Mile runs his senior year. During her illustrious scholastic running career from 1974-1978, Eileen set the bar high for every other female runner to follow, by establishing records in both Cross Country and Track for them to aspire towards. All three jumps were personal bests. 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. Coach Kias was voted by the Kingston Daily Freeman as the Best Basketball Coach of the last 30 years. He was a member of the Kingston High School Class of 1969 and a star quarterback for the KHS Varsity Football team. He was named Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Orange (DUSO) Player of the Year in baseball and basketball in 1962. The complete list of Hall of Fame biographies, provided by the Kingston City School District, follows: When you think of Charlie Bock, what should naturally come to mind is that he was just simply, a winner. After maintaining a 95 average in KHS, Doreen went on to attend American University, where she continued to compete in basketball. During her senior year, the team again won 20 games (21-8), making her second NCAA Tournament and the teams 11th in 20 years. They were DCSL and Section 1 champion in 81. In the 1936 season, Charlie twirled his way to a 4-0 league record (5-0 Overall). The Lady Tigers also captured 3 OCIAA (Orange County Scholastic Athletic Association) Division l League Titles during her reign in 2004, 2006, 2007, to go along with a Regional Title in 2007. Once again, Susan displayed her versatility as a swimmer. Joe, though limited, continued to achieve new heights by establishing a new meet record at the Ridgewood Winter Games held at Rockland County Community College in the High Jump (6-8.75). 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A versatile athlete, he set records in three separate jumping events: Long Jump, High Jump, and Triple Jump. * David F. Jordan (1979) KHS All-Time leading scorer in boys soccer and who went on to be an NAIAA College First-Team All-Star. He would go on to play for the Seattle Pilots and the Milwaukee Brewers before becoming a successful minor league manager, winning pennants at Class A, Double-A and Triple-A levels. At the Section One Championships, Joe jumped to a first-place finish in the Triple Jump with a KHS record leap of 46-8.50 while also setting a new Section One Long Jump Record of 23-0.75. (2005), 16.0 ppg. The award is named after Kathy Stewart Holloway. Considered by many to the best basketball player to ever come out of Kingston, Ronnie, dubbed the Kid by legendary KHS basketball coach G. Warren Kias, was a first team all Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Orange (DUSO) selection in 1949 and 1950. Proving his worth as a versatile athlete, Charlie excelled in baseball as well. The following is the selection format for individuals who are deserving of honor on the Franklin High School Wall of Fame. Kingston High School; J. Watson Bailey Middle School; M. Clifford Miller Middle School; . He led the DUSO in scoring all four years he played and finished with 733 points in an era long before the advent of the 3-point shot. A music historian and failed drummer, hes written for numerous print and online publications and has shared with his son Ian and daughter Marguerite a love of reading, writing and record collecting. Joe McDonald is the most dominant jumper in Kingston history, with his school records in the long, high and triple jumps still standing three decades later. He is the current school record holder for most touchdowns in a career (37) and most points scored in a career (249). In 2007, Keith was named Patriot League Player of the Year and MVP. The public will be allowed to reserve limited seats after April 15. She had a 131-13 record, including going 85-0 against Section 9 opponents her last year years. She sent many volleyballs back into the oppositions side of the court. 100 talking about this. John Cabell hit the KHS Athletics scene running in the fall of 1970 and never stopped. Her 334 steals and 567 field goals still stand. Her 19.2 still ranks #8 on the All-Time list. The 2020 class features Tony Badalato (coach, athletic director), Phil Brown (Class of 1977, track, wrestling, coach), Rene Helbok Cone (1995, swimming, softball), David Jordan (1979, soccer, track), Cynthia Lowe (1974, basketball, skiing, softball, tennis volleyball), Clark Mains (1948, baseball), Ed Mills (1965, baseball, football, coach), Eddie Parker (1983, football, track), Kim Potocki Kennedy (2002, soccer, track), Leon Randall (1950, golf), Michael Rienzo (1949, baseball, basketball, football, coach) and Edward Williams (1960, 1968 U.S. biathlon Olympian). Dans play-by-play career coincided with Kingstons first DCSL Football Championship in 1976 and continued with titles in 1977, 1978, 1980, and 1981. He also won two DUSO championships in football, plus four DUSO and six section titles in cross country and six DUSO and three section crowns in track. Inducted into the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame . After graduating from Kingston High School, Dan attended SUNY Ulster and Emerson College (Boston, MA) where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Business and Industrial Communications. For his efforts, Charlie earned his third straight All-DUSO First Team selection. Described by coaches and friends as being a true man of character, Vince is an advocate for all student-athletes and a strong proponent of good sportsmanship and kindness both on and off the field. 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. To cap off her astounding career, Eileen ran to a new Section One Record in 10:43.4, winning the New York State Two-Mile Title, thus becoming the first female athlete from Kingston High School to accomplish this feat in any sport. Following high school, Keith played for The College of Holy Cross, where he led his team to the NCAA tournament his senior year. 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During the year he regularly scored in three events for KHS in the dual meet season. In her senior year, Lynsey scored 30 points on three separate occasions. Updates and information regarding the Genoa-Kingston High School Hall of Fame As of 2019, a total of 482 individuals have been inducted since the first class in 1982. Heather finished her brilliant high school career with 298 blocks, 247 service aces and, a still KHS record, 909 blocks. D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Keith Simmons, a 2003 grad who, with Fisher, spearheaded Kingstons powerhouse basketball teams from 2001-03. KINGSTON, N.Y. >> The Kingston City School District has revealed the inaugural class of its new Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame. We are proud to acknowledge those who have contributed to Pioneer pride, their community and to society at large. After winning the DCSL (Dutchess County Scholastic League) Championships, John placed 3rd in the Section One (Class A) Meet and 10th at the NYS Meet. Master Swim Program. Richard proved that he was up to the task as he skillfully guided the team to its second consecutive undefeated season, capturing both the DUSO League and Section Nine Championships. includes ceremony & reception dinner. * Joe McDonald (Class of 1987) The most dominant jumper KHS has ever had. Board Policies. One year later, in 1970, Dan became the WKNY sideline reporter for all home and away KHS Football games. Inductees:: News & Events:: . She was the Section 9 Player of the Year in 98 and still holds the school record with 909 blocks. The team record of 390 steals set during the 2006-07 season, continues to remain atop the leader board as well. Charlie led the DUSO (Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange) League in scoring in his very first year on the Varsity basketball team. The Bethel School District Athletic Hall of Fame, an independent non-profit organization, was started to ensure that the athletic history and traditions of the district are celebrated. In 1994, Kingston standout Kelly Weaver was the first girls tennis player to capture a state championship in her sport. . Since 2008, she is the San Francisco Bay Area Co-Director of Swim Across America, a non-profit organization that raises money and awareness for cancer research. and ran away with his third DUSO League scoring crown (16.0 ppg.) Since October 1976, Dan has been the host of the popular Radio WKNY 1490 sports talk show known as Sporttalk, which broadcasts every Monday Evening from 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 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). * Floyd Richard McCormick From 1968-88, McCormick coached the golf team to nine league championships, three section crowns. He continued his standout play in both sports at Army, earning All-American honors. KINGSTON, N.Y. >> The Kingston City School District has revealed the inaugural class of its new Kingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The 1988 graduate, a guard on the 1986 football team that won . Laura Reigstad Zakrzewski - 1988, Girls Basketball. The AAA Hall of Fame was created in 1995 behind the joint effort of the Arkansas High School Coaches Association and the Arkansas Officials Association. 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;. His career has taken him to more than 60 countries around the globe. 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. He is Kingstons All-Time Winningest Coach with a career record of 372 wins and 113 losses in his 28 years of coaching. Individually, John had 13 victories, setting 9 course records, including a showdown with UCAL Cross Country Champion, Phil Hand from Red Hook, whom he defeated easily. Pat Burke, who coached Tiger softball teams to 18 combined championships. The hall. After graduating KHS, Lynsey took her talents to the College of Saint Rose, a Division ll school in Albany, NY. He finished with 1,282 points in an era long before the 3-point shot existed. Annual Notifications. After a brilliant career at Siena, he would join the Harlem Globetrotter in 09. Dan has been married to his wife Ellen for 31 years and has a step-son, Brian.