Simsbury Trojans Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2019

The Simsbury High School (SHS) Athletics Department announces the Class of 2019 awardees for the Simsbury Trojans Hall of Fame. Highlights from this class include a 1,000 point scorer in basketball; school scoring records in football, soccer, and lacrosse; 4 state championships; and 12 All-League, 11 All-State, and 4 All-American recognitions. Rounding out the honors are multiple collegiate and CIAC Hall of Fame inductees.

Director of Athletics and Student Activities Jeff Pinney said, “This is an amazing group of people. Moving into year two of the Hall of Fame, I have become even more impressed with our storied traditions at Simsbury High School. The more I learn about the individual stories of those that walked these halls and graced these fields before I arrived, the more enamored I become with this community. It is simply the best place to be and I want to thank those that came before for making it so.”

The Hall of Fame recognizes and honors those Simsbury High School athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters who excelled in their respective sports or coaching/support roles and who helped to bring honor, recognition, distinction, and excellence to Simsbury High School. There are several categories of awards: athlete, coach, administrator, athletic team, or community contributor.

The following awardees comprise the Simsbury Trojans Hall of Fame Class of 2019:

ATHLETE AWARDS:

• Brian Coombes
• Tim Eldridge
• Peter Hatton
• Brian Hood
• Ron Krogh
• Lisa (Griswold) Lindley
• Kate (Townsley) Pendergast

TEAM AWARD: 1983-1986 Gymnastics Teams

COACH/ADMINISTRATOR AWARD: Joan Sullivan

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR AWARD: Bob Broderick

Plaques honoring the Class of 2019 will be permanently installed in a dedicated area of the athletics wing of the high school. An Induction Celebration dinner will take place on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at the Riverview, Weatogue, CT. Seats are limited. Individual seats are $75; Table Sponsorship (Signage & dinner for 8) $750. Reserve your seat or table by contacting the SHS Athletic Department at 860-658-0451, x190 or email jpinney@simsbury.k12.ct.us.

For more information or to nominate an individual or team for the Simsbury Trojans Hall of Fame, please visit the Simsbury Athletics Department website at www.simsbury.k12.ct.us/shsathletics.