THE HUDSON CITY SCHOOLS
Hall of Fame
The Hudson Hall of Fame (HOF) began in 2012 with the first Athletic Class. Previously the Alumni Association had recognized graduates who were brought into the new HOF with the first Athletic and Distinguished Classes.
The Distinguished Award is based on their careers after graduation. The Athletic HOF is based on their Hudson High School accomplishments. Many went onto outstanding achievements in college and some in professional sports. The HOF recognition ceremony rotates these two areas bi-annually.
The Hudson City Schools Foundation is proud to support and recognize the accomplishments of our Explorer Alumni through the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame and Athletic Hall of Fame.
Thank you to the 2025 Hudson High School Hall of Fame Sponsors for your support in making all of the Hall of Fame so successful!
Hudson Explorers Booster Club | Acme Fresh Market | Hudson Hawks Football & Cheerleading | Center for Peak Performance | Foster Family | Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center | Prime Physical Therapy & Sports Performance | Gedeon Family | Tom & Gail Tobin | Melanie Bittecuffer | Carnahan Family
Celebrate an Explorer’s Legacy!
Submit your Hall of Fame nomination to honor a Hudson City Schools graduate, educator, administrator, or coach for their achievements in athletics, career accomplishments, or community endeavors.
The Distinguished Hall of Fame provides inspirational role models for students, provides recognition for past graduates, and promotes a legacy of community pride.
2024 - Sixth Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Jen Ator
Tim Clepper
Dean Eschliman
Roland Gamble (posthumously)
Dale Knobel
Joe Spiccia
2022 - Fifth Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Betty Banks Burke (Teacher)
Barb Breedon VanBlarcum ('77)
Emily Mugler ('02)
David Russell ('72)
Harvey Shumaker (Teacher)
Joe Siegferth (Superintendent)
2022 - Fifth Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Betty Banks Burke (Teacher)
Barb Breedon VanBlarcum ('77)
Emily Mugler ('02)
David Russell ('72)
Harvey Shumaker (Teacher)
Joe Siegferth (Superintendent)
2019 - Fourth Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Bridie Carroll ('00)
Russell Gates ('81)
Richard Grell ('67)
Kenneth Kuryla ('78)
Bradley Lepper ('74)
Melissa Makris ('79)
Darin Zahuranec ('92)
2017 - Third Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Marion C. Albee (Staff)
Brandt Evans ('90)
Lawrence Reed Hoy ('73)
Rick Kellar ('82)
Bob Mottice (Staff)
Greg Naples ('91)
Dorothea "Dodie" Snyder (Staff)
Scott Richard Sabol ('92)
Jerry G. Varnes ('78)
2015 - Second Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Sue Lutz Carter ('75)
Chris Cosma ('74)
Raymond "Skip" Hyser ('73)
David Kirkpatrick ('69)
Rick Malson ('82)
Arch McDonnell (Staff)
Justin Mikolay ('97)
2013 - Inaugural Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Richard Earl Breedon, Ph.D. ('73)
Weldon Case ('38)
CDR Beth Anne Creighton USN, ('87)
Lt. Ronald Lee Davidson ('61)
Howard Haskins ('43)
Dante Lavelli ('41)
D. Scott Lee ('78)
Paula Lerner ('77)
Capt. Jerry C. Lindh USAF
Martha Litzell Marsh ('47)
Ada Cooper Miller (Class of 1924)
Frances B. Murphey ('40)
Gerald "Jerry" Reeves (Staff)
Joe Rosata ('50)
Arthur J. Stokes Sr. ('36)
Arthur J. Stokes Sr. ('36)
Lila Sheetz Wagner ('33)
The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who as high school athletes excelled on our teams.
2025 - Seventh Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Bob Dean (Soccer Coach)
Allison (Wagner) Downing ('97)
Courtney Foster ('97)
Ben Gedeon ('13)
Janice Kampf (Tennis Coach)
Ken Klemencic (Sports Photographer)
John Lane ('90)
Karey (Carnahan) Lawton ('95)
Richie Piekarski ('10)
2025 - Seventh Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Bob Dean (Soccer Coach)
Allison (Wagner) Downing ('97)
Courtney Foster ('97)
Ben Gedeon ('13)
Janice Kampf (Tennis Coach)
Ken Klemencic (Sports Photographer)
John Lane ('90)
Karey (Carnahan) Lawton ('95)
Richie Piekarski ('10)
2023 - Sixth Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
David Blue
John Hahn
Marcela McNeill
Rod O'Donnell (Coach)
Anderson Smith
Wesley Smith
Cammie Trainer
Mallory Vehar
Brian Winters
Team Award - Boys Lacrosse State Championship
2021 - Fifth Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Mindy Arbaugh ('92)
Rob Barrone ('73)
Jan Gascoigne ('82)
Louise Hendershott Knox ('87)
Christopher Kessick ('92)
Sue Lopeman Lause ('78)
Craig Robinson (Coach and Staff)
2021 - Fifth Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Mindy Arbaugh ('92)
Rob Barrone ('73)
Jan Gascoigne ('82)
Louise Hendershott Knox ('87)
Christopher Kessick ('92)
Sue Lopeman Lause ('78)
Craig Robinson (Coach and Staff)
2018 - Fourth Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Greg Boyette ('94)
Rob Caniglia ('91)
Lauren Echko ('05)
Matt Eizenberg ('00)
Alex Gedeon ('08)
Chuck Schilling (Coach and Staff)
Jeffrey Fertinato Stein ('81)
Paul Vagi (Staff)
Rob Yanko (Coach and Staff)
Teams: 2002 Boys Soccer State Champions; 2007 Girls Softball
Original Athletic Boosters - Lavelli Stadium Construction Crew (James Buxton, Doug Hasbrouck, Robert Hills, and Gasper Lococo)
2016 - Third Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Sharon Dudley ('83)
Bill Edwards (Coach)
Casey McDowell ('01)
Bill Nagy ('06)
Tom Presby ('82)
Steve Sogan ('93)
George Sosebee (Coach)
Patrick Wood ('82)
Teams: 2000 Girls Soccer; 2001 Boys Cross Country
2015 - Second Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Jamie Farnham ('91)
Christy Finch ('04)
John Grell ('56)
Heidi Hyser ('74)
Pat Laflin (Coach)
Ed Lopeman ('60)
Dick and Barb Malson (Benefactors)
Tom and Joy Murdough (Benefactors)
John Paris ('77)
Andy Phipps ('96)
Eric Phipps ('98)
Pete Phipps ('01)
Mike Piro ('01)
Ivan Siegfried ('41)
Ed Sogan (Coach)
John Strong ('82)
Ron Ulrich ('58)
Scott Williams ('76)
Teams: 1986 and 1996 Girls Field Hockey
2012 - Inaugural Class
Hall of Fame Inductees
Team: 1984 Girls Field Hockey State Champions
Team: 1969 Boys Soccer State Champions
Field Hockey: Wendy Weeden ('70)
Football: Scott Malson ('83)
Football: Joe Rosato ('50)
Football: Brian Vossler ('76)
Golf: Billy Cassell ('81)
Soccer: Benny Dargle ('75)
Soccer: Eric Winders ('69)
Swimming: Scott Claypool ('94)
Rob Bell ('70)
Ed Caldwell ('31)
Les Dingledine ('63)
Hallie Feeman ('95)
Josh Holden ('99)
Dante Lavelli ('41)
David Libertini ('81)
Neil McConnell ('73)
Rich Merino ('40)
Mary Shea ('84)
Michelle Somes ('77)
Tom Wehr ('79)
Ray Hyser (Staff, Football Coach and Athletic Director)
Keith Hyser (Manager of Multiple Sports)
W.E. Parsons (Football Coach)
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