Mynderse Academy Athletic Hall of Fame
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The 2024 Induction Class for the Mynderse Academy Athletic Hall of Fame has been selected. This year’s class includes the following…
Prelude to Title IX, Jane Rosenkrans (Class of 1966)
Lifetime Contributor, Thomas Gaun (Class of 1988)
Inductees:
Louis Rizzieri (Class of 1948)
Robert Caraccilo (Class of 1957)
Robert Bachman (Class of 1982)
Molly Hanlin Murphy (Class of 1977)
Michael Hathaway (Class of 1977)
Honored Teams
1951 & 1955 Undefeated and Untied Football Teams
This year’s Mynderse Academy Athletic Hall of Fame Induction is scheduled for Sunday, October 13 at the Northeast College of Health Sciences in Seneca Falls. The ceremony begins at 4:00 PM with a cocktail hour and dinner, followed immediately by the induction. Tickets are on sale at the Seneca Falls Middle School Office, the Seneca Falls Country Club or from any Hall of Fame Committee member. Tickets are $40.00.
The Hall of Fame Committee would like to thank the following sponsors of the 2023 induction ceremony. The success of this event is made possible through their generous donations.
GOLD
The Bonafiglia Family Foundation
Seneca Meadows
SILVER
Tony & Elaine Ferrara Ron & Dina Sandroni Kirk & Patty Ward
John & Maxine Nicholson Madelyn & Peyton Verkey Jeffrey Manning
Mike Marriam
Ted & Pat Novak Dave & Debbie Swenson Anonymous
Dr. Tim Ryan
Mark & Patty Scheuerman Above the Rim Club Scott & Mary Smith
Dan & Joanne Caraher George & Diane Valesente Liz & Steve Becht
Bob & Barb Spano Bob & Linda McKeveny David & Donna Baker
Michael & Fran Ferrara
Jan Caraccilo – In Memory of Vince Caraccilo
Alan & Doreen Brown – In Memory of Angelo Suffredini
George & Kathleen Capacci – In Memory of Albert & Margret Capacci
Dr. Michael & Carolyn Riccione – In Memory of Dominico & Mary Riccione
David & Kathy Ferrara – In Memory of Anthony & Jane Ferrara
Michael Ferrara – In Honor of the 1994 Girls’ Basketball Team
Rod & Char Verkey – In Memory of Abe & Helen Verkey
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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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