Nine Named to Rockville High's Athletic Hall of Fame for 2014

An announcement from Scott Smith of the Rockville High School Athletic Hall of Fame:

A mix of former athletes, coaches and administrators whose contributions extend from the 1940s to the present comprise the second induction class of the Rockville High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

The second annual ceremonies honoring the nine-member Class of 2014 are scheduled for Sunday, September 14 at the high school. A reception will be held at 1 p.m. in the high school auditorium’s foyer, with official induction ceremonies scheduled for 2 p.m. in the auditorium. David Smith, former RHS faculty member and coach, returns as Master of Ceremonies.

Comprising the Class of 2014 are Donald P. Berger ’46, Jerry F. FitzGerald, Christopher J. Green ’81, Kimberly H. (Jackle) Nadeau ’01, Thomas J. Kelleher ’83, Stephen E. Krajewski ’73, John J. Lusa, Jr. ’49, Joseph J. Van Oudenhove ’65, and Arthur L. Wheelock, Jr. ’68.

All except Fitzgerald and Wheelock were selected for induction strictly on their athletic accomplishments. Fitzgerald served RHS as a coach and administrator and Wheelock as an athlete and coach.

FitzGerald and Lusa will be inducted posthumously.

Tickets are priced at $35 each and must be reserved by Sept. 5. For ticket information, contact Hall of Fame chairman Scott Smith ’88 at 860-604-6618 or at smithsc33@sbcglobal.net

Anyone wishing to support the Hall of Fame and the Class of 2014 can have their name listed in the program at prices ranging from $35 to $1,000. Contact Scott Smith for more information.