Harry Grundy (Class of 1942) made his mark in Ridgewood High School athletics in baseball, where he was a three-year varsity letter winner and a co-captain his senior year. He continued coaching baseball until 1956. Everyone worked hard and always gave their best effort every day.. "The players psyched themselves," he would say. In recognition of her stellar season, she was once again selected for the First Team All-Bergen County tennis team at First Singles making her one of the few athletes in Bergen County history to be selected for the All-County Team four consecutive years. Upon her retirement, in looking back at her coaching success, Karlas balanced approach to coaching is summed up in this quote Extremely dedicated, athletic, hardworking; the girls work outside of the sport, and they have to work hard in the classroom too. Dominic would dump grass clipping around the bottom to use as a mat. The 2011 team was honored by the Star Ledger as the girls lacrosse team of the year, additionally The Record named Ridgewood Girls lacrosse the Team of the Decade ( 2000 to 2010) and Karla the Coach of the Decade. _ In 1974, the RHS girls track team had a banner year, being crowned Bergen County champions, winning the North A state-sectional championship and participating in the State Meet of Champions. Ridgewood High School was founded in 1892 when the principal, B.C. (1943-1956) He earned a varsity letter for each of his four years competing there. Mr. Elson coached the team during the entire season. Back in the days of the three-year high school, ninth graders tended to focus their sports at the junior high level. But Leigh's resume goes far deeper than just athletic accomplishments. We want to connect you to your past through our dynamic online experience. Notably were her affiliation with the Montclair 81s and the Bergen Blue Jays, both of which won national titles. Peter continued his education and hockey career at Providence College where his team competed in the American College Hockey Association Division 2 (ACHA II). In addition to the three varsity letters earned on the gridiron, he was awarded two in wrestling. Several years after college graduation, Patti joined Coach Debbie Pauls staff as an assistant coach. "Just follow usyou'll be fine!" O'Connor also played baseball and was a three-year varsity letter winner for head coach Jack Van Yperen and assistant coach Jeff Yearing. He had 15 years of coaching experience under his belt when he was hired in 1943 to coach baseball at Ridgewood. She wanted an education in New York City and her ability in golf afforded her the opportunity to do so. It was the last time Ridgewood would taste defeat for more than two years. She also won gold in Balance Beam, Uneven Bars, and All-Around in the State Sectionals, and again placed 6th in the State Championship in the Uneven Bars. After college, he was the JV boys soccer coach at Ridgewood for two seasons, compiling a 23-9-5 record, and also coached JV boys lacrosse at RHS for two years. He was named The Record's Boys Lacrosse Player of the Decade this past spring. She went on to win the Big 8 indoor and outdoor high jump titles at Iowa State University. Over the course of Rachel's four varsity seasons at RHS the team became a prominent force in the Bergen County and New Jersey High School soccer scene. Unfortunately, he was injured in his first game versusPassaic and missed the next nine contests. The Ridgewood High School Athletic Hall of Fame is proud to have her as a member! The girls' basketball team had 212 wins and 1 county title during that tenure. More than two decades after graduation, he remains the best triple jumper in Bergen County history. Stationed in the Pacific, he participated in the amphibious landings that put the Marines ashore at Iwo Jima and Okinawa before returning in 1946 to Ridgewood, where he reassumed his responsibilities as director of athletics and baseball coach. In her sophomore year she led the Ridgewood team to the New Jersey State Championship. After graduating from RHS, Kauke went to Princeton University, where he had a solid four-year varsity career. Her brother Eric also was a Ridgewood High track athlete. Tom graduated from RHS in 1991 as one of the greatest golfers to ever walk the fairways for the Maroons. She went on to star in track and field at Georgetown University, where she attained All-American status. At the end of the season, he earned 1st Team All NNJIL as a running bank and All-Suburban as the Most Versatile Player. In outdoor track, 76 Bergen Meet of Champions winner and 15 state group champions, 16 Bergen group team titles, 15 league titles and 10 sectional crowns. The pair of Jo and Rappa would qualify for the tournament again for the next three years 2006, 2007 and 2008 winning the State Championship in 2006 by one stroke in a one hole playoff with Red Bank Catholic and then again in 2008 with a two stroke victory over Haddonfield. I want to hold onto my friend for as long as I live." Pete was an All-American basketball player who broke Chet Forte's Ivy League scoring record. She was subsequently assigned to FBI Headquarters to work on the investigation of Zacharias Moussaoui. The names of the stars of the time were Earle Hopper (Capt) Fullback, Peter Pagano Left End, William Runk Quaterback and the afore mentioned Parnell Feeney at Left Halfback. Ridgewood Memorial Day Run. His 1975 4-x-880 team also held a national mark. The d'Elia family were avid outdoors people and accomplished climbers and hikers. Today Nancy resides in Medford, Mass and is Vice President for Government relations for First Realty Management in Boston. Nothing made me prouder than watching these athletes develop into confident and successful women on and off the field. Congratulations and welcome to Patti Auger as a member of the Ridgewood High School Athletic Hall Of Fame Class of 2022. An exceptional blocker and feared tackler Tom Dusel, at 195 pounds, was a coach's dream as a two-way player which was the norm for outstanding players of that era. In 1969 in its first foray into rugged Hudson County football, Ridgewood snipped North Bergen's 21-game skein. He went to Taylor University in Upland, Indiana for one year, playing football and baseball, and then for three seasons of both sports at Auburn University where he started in the defensive backfield on the football team. In terms of size, Ile-de-France contains about 23.7% of the surface of France, but it is where 88.6% of the French population lives. Taylor was not best known for scoring, but for his rebounding, defense and ability to block shots. Her efforts helped move Ridgewood High School's wellness programs into being a model that districts all over the state would try to emulate. He led the Cavaliers in assists his senior season with 82 and averaged 7.3 points and 2.0 rebounds a game. As a freshman in the 1991-92 season, Sullivan was named the Most Promising Swimmer for the Maroons (6-5) after being named second team All-League in both the 200 and 500 freestyle. Ile-de-France | History, Geography, & Points of Interest Like so many of our RHS Hall of Fame Inductees, Rachel has also been on the cutting edge of outstanding work experiences. While leading the team to four consecutive Bergen County Team Championships 1976-79 (Patty was injured and did not compete in 1979) and New Jersey State Sectional Championships in 1976 and 1977, individual accomplishments underscore her worthiness for Hall of Fame admission. Don also faced great competition while playing at Yale seeing the likes of a Cazzie Russell led Michigan squad, Rick Barry's University of Miami squad and UNC with Billy Cunningham with first year coach Dean Smith. He passed away on October 23, 1995 at home in HoHoKus. RHS Head Women's Soccer Coach Jeff Yearing describes Leigh's play as" technically proficient (she was great on the ball) and tactically advanced. Her sophomore year, Lyons was a starting outfielder. Ridgewood finished with a 26-2 record, also winning the Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League (NNJIL) title and reaching the championship game of the Bergen County tournament before falling to Demarest. Graduating from Springfield College in 1970 with a BS in Health and Physical Education "Cum Laude" and Ohio State University in 1972 with an MA in Physical Education and Athletic Administration, Jeff took a teaching position in the Millburn N.J. Public Schools. Zabielski took two quick dribbles and fired a 50 foot pass to a streaking Suzanne Patterson for the winning lay-up as the buzzer sounded and the girls stormed the floor to celebrate the only Girls Basketball Group IV State Championship in school history. He earned numerous honors while at Ridgewood and earned a full athletic scholarship for golf at St. John's University where he played four years for the storied "Johnnies" golf program. Charlie and Dorothy Yennie had two sons, Doug, retired after a 34-year career coaching basketball and golf at Bergen Community College, and Bo, a ski instructor in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Charlie died at age 86 in May of 2001. She also ran in the 2005 New York Marathon and posted a time close to the 2004 mark despite running with an injury. At times she may have played 2 or 3 different positions in a match if it was required. Ridgewood has appeared in every Bergen county Tournament since 1987 and rarely receives anything but a top 10 seeding. With her sister, Mary Ellen, as a training partner, she achieved first team All-County three times and first team All-State twice and was a first-team All-American selection her senior year. Bain also was a premier quarter-miler. During this period, the team enjoyed a remarkable 40-10-5 record. Alex Molnar, class of 1963; Pamela Kristan, class of 1964; and Mary-Rita (Patricelli) Moore, class of 1979; will be recognized. She coached track and field and cross-country in the Chicago area after college for She then taught and coached the Suffield Academy, a boarding school in Connecticut, for three years. Sullivan was ranked 101st in the world in the 1,500-meter freestyle (for all ages) after his junior year, and for three years, he was a captain of the Ridgewood High School swim team. Please consider their awards and recognitions such as All-League, All-County, All-State,and All-American. With new found endurance this "fast kid" was able to move up to the 880 yard run and make it her event. varsity football coach under the tutelage of legendary Head Football Coach Frank Mozeleski (RHS HOF inductee class of 2006).Roger remained in his assistants position until the fall of 1959 when he was appointed the new Head Football Coach at Ridgewood High School Nick and Dottie work tirelessly on behalf of the Biddy program. She remained active in the competitive running scene for a number of years, coached cross country and track, and started a youth track and field summer camp. Coach Batterson always demanded the best in play, attitude and sportsmanship from her players. . Please contact HOF Committee Co-ChairJeff Yearing to submit your nomination as a Word Doc. Frank Bradley (Class of 1941) made his mark in Ridgewood High School athletics in football as a quarterback. Erica tricked her mom into her 1st race pleading with her to enter so that her good friend wouldn't finish last. In 1992, he was recognized as the top teacher in the state with the Outstanding Physical Education Teaching Award. These statistics support the recognition of Peters unselfish play. The 1990, 91 and 92 Teams would like to thank former Athletic Director Dave Vanderbush, past Ridgewood Junior Lacrosse Presidents Dave Fuhs, Mark Jackson, James Sullivan and former District Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics Dave Marsh for their hard work and constant support. He was a great coach and a better person." Often, coaches throughout the county would consult with Jim about basketball theory and techniques. Class of 1984 The Maroons would go on another great run from 2004 through Paul's final season of 2006, producing a record of 70-14, winning three NNJIL titles, the Bergen County tournament championship in 2005 and the Group 4, Section 1 state title in 2006. The 2019 inductees to the Ridgewood High School Alumni Hall of Fame come from a variety of diverse professions such as a PGA Professional Pro Golfer, a Professional Storyteller and a Lawyer. Blauvelt also earned multiple varsity letters in basketball, track and baseball.
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