January 7, 2011

Hilton High School Sports Hall of Fame at Hilton High School induction Dec. 28, 2010

Hilton HS Sports Hall of Fame Archive

Hilton Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2010 Video Highlights

Hilton High School Sports Hall of Fame at Hilton High School induction was held Dec. 28, 2010 at Hilton High School; five outstanding athletes and coaches were honored.   This year’s honored Hilton CSD athletes are: Marisa Clark ’04 [Basketball, Soccer, Softball]; Tyler Endres ’04 [Lacrosse, Football, Basketball]; Tim Starwald ’96 [Baseball, Football] and coaches Dick LeBeau [Soccer and former Athletic Director] and Ory Mee [Baseball, Basketball]. 

The Hilton High School Sports Hall of Fame annually recognizes those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Hilton athletic program and in some cases, at a higher level, through their participation as athletes, coaches or administrators.  The 2010 Induction Ceremony will be held during the Hilton High School Holiday Basketball Tournament Dec. 28. The community is welcome to attend: reception at 5:30 pm-6 pm with presentation of inductees in the gym at halftime of Hilton Varsity game. 

Qualifications for admission to the Sports Hall of Fame are graduate of Hilton High School who has been out of school a minimum of five years or coach who has been retired from coaching for five years; individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Hilton sports program or have established themselves in the field of athletics on the local, state, national or international level [professional, Olympic, college athlete, coach, etc.; a student who, while in high school, received athletic honors such as All-American, All-State, All-Greater Rochester, State/Sectional Championship, Athlete of the Year, or All-County, (overall team success and multiple-sport participation may also be considered); any student who participated in Hilton High School athletics may be considered under special circumstances.     

Members of the selection committee are: Brian Bartalo, Principal Hilton High School and former swim coach; Tom Coyle '55 former Hilton statistician and record keeper; Ron Hendershot '64 Hilton athlete and 2000 Sports Hall of Fame inductee; Jeff Merkel '84 athlete and track, cross country coach;  Mike Whelehan '75 Hilton athlete and coach; Mike Van Auker, retired Hilton HS teacher, coach and 1998 Sports Hall of Fame inductee; and Michael Giruzzi, Hilton Director of Athletics.  

For further information, contact Hilton Athletic Director Michael Giruzzi, 400 East Ave., Hilton, NY 14468; 585-392-1000 ext. 2135.