RHS Hall of Fame 2016 Inductees Announced

ROCKVILLE – A total of seven athletes and one administrator comprise the fourth induction class of the Rockville High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

Committee Chairman Scott Smith (’88) made the announcement this week.

The fourth-annual social and induction ceremony honoring the eight-member Class of 2016 is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18 at the high school. A reception is slated for 1 p.m. in the high school auditorium foyer, with the official induction ceremonies scheduled for 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

David Smith, former RHS faculty member and coach, returns as master of ceremonies for the fourth year.

Comprising the Class of 2016 and joining 29 previous inductees are Gregory P. Berger’71, Robert F. Campbell ’72, Patrick J. Connelly ’74, Joshua M. Hare ’97, James M. Kelly ’71, Thomas J. Lucerini ’71, Richard L Tingley (1967-88), and Sarah E. Turkington Kallajian ’88.

All except Tingley were selected for induction strictly on their accomplishments as student-athletes. Tingley served 21 years as RHS director of athletics.

In addition to inducting eight individuals, the hall of fame will also unveil the John R. Williams Jr. ’62 Exceptional Service Award. The inaugural award will be presented to the Williams’ family in memory of the late John Williams, a math teacher in the Vernon school system for 32 years (1969-2011) who served as the faculty manager for the RHS athletic department between 1981 and 2001.

“We are extremely proud to announce our fourth induction class of the RHS Athletic Hall of Fame, as well as our special award-winner,” offered Smith. “The contributions made by our inductees to RHS athletics speak for themselves. The committee is looking forward to the community joining us on September 18 to honor and recognize the achievements of these individuals.”

Tickets are priced at $35 each and must be reserved by Sept. 9. For ticket information, contact Scott Smith ’88 at 860-604-6618 or at smithsc33@sbcglobal.net

Anyone wishing to support the Hall of Fame and the Class of 2016 can have their name listed in the program at prices ranging from $10 to $1,000+. Checks should be made out to: RHS Athletic Hall of Fame and sent to Scott Smith, RHS Athlete Hall of Fame, 19 Brittany Lane, Vernon, CT 06066, or contact Smith for more information.