Mynderse Academy Athletic Hall of Fame
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The Mynderse Academy Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has selected its class of 2023. This year’s induction ceremony will be conducted on Sunday, October 8th. The induction ceremony will be conducted at the Northeast College of Health Sciences (formerly the New York Chiropractic College) in Seneca Falls. Tickets for the 2023 induction ceremony are on sale now at the Seneca Falls Middle School Office and the Seneca Falls Country Club. Due to the unfortunate rise in prices, tickets are $40 per person.
Class of 2023:
Lifetime Contributor – Thomas Giarrusso
Prelude to Title IX Recipient – Kathleen Harrison
Honored Team – 2011 and 2012 Softball Teams
Inductees:
Robert Alcott - Class of 1998
Sierra Devine Ende - Class of 2012
Myles Knipper - Class of 2006
Frank Miller - Class of 1971
William Pagano - Class of 1965
Shawn Wilson - Class of 2009
At this time, the MAA HOF is accepting all contributions for this year’s induction. Our organization has been blessed with donations over the past many years. All donations are used primarily to offset the cost of the induction ceremony. Contributions can be given to any HOF Committee member or mailed to the treasurer: Michael Ferrara at 7 Seneca Lane, Seneca Falls, NY 13148.
The Committee thanks all readers and hopes that you will be able to attend this year’s induction ceremony.
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Click the link below for the easy to complete, online nomination form to nominate a team or player. You do not need to provide athletic accomplishments when you nominate.
Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Basic Hall Information
Objective
The Mynderse Academy Athletic Hall of Fame was created to provide a forum to honor and provide a permanent tribute to those individuals who have made significant contributions to athletics at Mynderse Academy and/or who have left Mynderse and gone on to make “outstanding” contributions in the world of athletics.
Eligibility Criteria
A. Attended Mynderse Academy and participated in interscholastic athletics sponsored by the Seneca Falls School District for a minimum of two years OR
B. Coached a Seneca Falls School District team or teams for a minimum of five years OR
C. Made a significant contribution to the students of Mynderse Academy through interscholastic athletics OR
D. Attended Mynderse Academy and may not have necessarily participated in the sports program but made significant contributions in the world of sports OR
E. A female athlete who attended Mynderse prior to 1972. Prior to 1972, female athletes were not given the same interscholastic athletic competition opportunities. The Hall does not want to overlook female athletes prior to 1972.
Criteria For All Candidates
F. Is and has been of good moral character
G. A ten year waiting period is required for induction from the time of graduation from the Academy.
MYNDERSE ACADEMY ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE
Rod Verkey
Michael Marriam
Ted Novak
Tony Ferrara
Elizabeth Bruch Becht
Lisa Caraccilo Anderson
Jodie Docteur Verkey
Michael Ferrara
Robert McKeveny
Mynderse Academy Athletic Hall of Fame Files
Download this file for information on how to make a donation.Hall of Fame Donation Letter
All nominees need to complete this form by June 1.MA Hall of Fame Nominee Information
A nominee uses this form for a letter of recommendation.MA Hall of Fame Letter of Recommendation Form