Colonia High School Grads Named To Athletic Hall Of Fame

The Woodbridge Township Athletic Association has announced the 2015 Hall of Fame Class.

It includes graduates and coaches from Colonia High School, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, and Woodbridge High School.

After a 14-year absence, the WTAAA has reorganized, according to its Facebook page.

“The purpose of the WTAAA is to identify and honor outstanding individuals and teams for their athletic excellence and to provide subsequent positive publicity and recognition for representing Woodbridge Township,’’ a post on that page said. “It is the hope of the WTAAA that honorees will serve as an inspiration for current Woodbridge Township student athletes.”

The WTAAA Hall of Fame Induction Dinner will be held on Sept. 17 at the Woodbridge Community Center.

Here’s the list from Colonia High School:

• Twana Allen, class of 1992, track and field
• Gary Battle, class of 1987, basketball
• Coach Tom Chmiel, girls basketball
• Martine Gubernat, class of 1980, track and field
• Mike Helman, class of 1973, baseball
• Judy Martino, class of 1983, softball
• Coach Ken Pace Sr., boys basketball
• Michael Payne, class of 1980, football and basketball
• William A. “Tony” Payne, class of 1984, basketball
• Tina Sabunas, class of 1992, softball
• Karen Youngman, class of 1980, softball

Coming later this week: The Hall of Fame honorees from JFK Memorial and Woodbridge high schools