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On a memorable evening this past weekend, pp电子 proudly hosted its inaugural Athletic 名人堂 induction ceremony, honoring seven extraordinary individuals whose contributions and achievements have left an indelible mark on our school's athletic legacy.

马克•沙利文 ('78), a standout defensive lineman and wrestler, was recognized for his exceptional athletic prowess. As a First Team All-Ohio defensive lineman and an All-Ohio wrestler, Sullivan's high school career set a standard of excellence and determination.

富塞韦里诺 was celebrated for his remarkable 28-year tenure as the Cougar 排球 program's head coach. 在他的领导下, the team achieved 548 career wins, 进行了六次国事访问, and secured the school’s first girls' team state title in 2010, following a runner-up finish in 2009.

杰斯Sabath ('03) was honored for her stellar volleyball career, where she earned first-team all-district honors four times. 球场上的一股力量, Sabath was a second-team All-Ohio selection as a sophomore and a first-team All-Ohio pick in her junior and senior years, leading the Cougars to their first State Final Four appearances.

肖恩·凯利 ('98) was recognized for his exceptional cross country and track career, culminating in a state championship in both sports. 值得注意的是, Kelly remained undefeated in cross country during his senior year, recording the best time at the state meet across all divisions.

梅根·Gaydos ('98), the girls 篮球 program’s all-time leading scorer with 1,175点, was honored for her remarkable career. Despite missing half of her freshman season due to a torn ACL, Gaydos led the Cougars to the regional finals during her senior year, demonstrating resilience and skill.

丹•威利 ('81) was remembered as the first-ever three-sport captain in football, 篮球, 在莱克天主教堂打棒球. Welly’s legacy extends beyond his athletic achievements; his character and impact on his teammates and community continue to resonate long after his passing in 2011.

山姆Colacarro, the longtime Athletic Director whose name is synonymous with Lake Catholic’s athletic department, was celebrated for his 50 years of dedicated service. Though semi-retired, Colacarro remains a familiar and cherished presence at Cougar home games.

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With the more than 300 attendees in their seats, the evening kicked off with each inductee being escorted to their seats by our current student-athletes, who were dressed in their team’s uniform, as The Script’s 名人堂 played over the sound system.

主要 汤姆McKrill ('07) opened the ceremony by reflecting on the integral role athletics play in shaping character and community. 

"pp电子平台 have always been the heartbeat of Lake Catholic," McKrill said. “今天, we honor those who have set the bar high and inspired future generations with their extraordinary achievements.”

在神父的祝福之后. 戴夫Woost总统 约翰Morabeto also welcomed everyone and announced that the school will create an Honor Wall as a place to celebrate our 卓越大厅 and Athletic 名人堂 members, with this class serving as the first to be highlighted on the Wall.

Next to the stage was the emcee for the evening, 蒂姆Armelli. He announced that “the five distinguished members previously inducted into the 卓越大厅 for their athletic achievements have been welcomed into our new Athletic 名人堂.”

这五个成员就是Coach 约翰·吉本斯, 戴夫Youdath (’80), 琳达·奥斯特 (’83), 戴夫Rastoka (83),和 乔Jurevicious (’93).

As we celebrate this historic occasion, pp电子 proudly acknowledges the enduring impact of all these distinguished individuals. Their achievements and dedication continue to inspire and elevate our athletic 项目, reminding us all of the power of perseverance, 领导, 社区精神.

The ceremony concluded with the Cougar Pride 军乐队’s rendition of the Lake Catholic 母校, and it led everyone out of the auditorium with the playing of the 战斗之歌.

Congratulations to our inaugural Athletic 名人堂 class—your legacy will forever be a part of Lake Catholic’s storied history.

The 名人堂 induction videos and photos from the event can be found on our 体育名人堂页面.