The Athletics Hall of Fame at St. Vincent–St. Mary High School is a long-standing tradition that honors the most outstanding contributors to the Fighting Irish athletic program — including exceptional players, teams, coaches, and supporters. The Hall of Fame was created in 1974 and is selected by the school’s Athletic Booster Club, which reviews nominations and recognizes individuals based on their athletic achievement, leadership, impact on school sports, and lasting legacy within the STVM community. Honorees are celebrated for their role in shaping the proud athletic tradition of the school and inspiring current and future student-athletes.
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Class of 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
We are happy to announce the 2025 St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Hall of Fame Inductees!
Michael P. Blank V72, Ariel Linberger VM16, Fred Rollin VM85, Thomas Boyce M57, Gino D’Andrea VM81, Jim Hillery VM85, and Marty Shaffer VM74
Thank you for being an important part of our school’s history. Your achievements have helped shape the proud tradition we celebrate today. You’ve set a standard for excellence and commitment that continues to inspire current and future students.
Congratulations on your induction into the Hall of Fame. Being recognized in this way means your contributions will be remembered as a lasting part of our school’s legacy. You’ve earned your place among a distinguished group of individuals who represent the very best of our community.
2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
Nominations
Interested in nominating a deserving individual for the Hall of Fame?
Please complete the official nomination form found here and mail it to:
St. Vincent–St. Mary Athletic Booster Club
Athletic Hall of Fame
Attn: Athletic Director’s Office
15 N. Maple Street
Akron, Ohio 44303
We look forward to honoring those who have made a lasting impact on Irish Athletics.
St. Vincent-St. Mary Athletics Hall of Fame
1974
John Bisesi V26
Fred “Fritz” Graf V40
Frank Kremblas V55
Larry Mackey V62
Dick Pitts V71
Eddie Wentz
E.P. “Red” Fassnacht
1975
Robert “Bob” Trockle V42
Ralph Thornburg V45
Ray Walsh M50
Joe Nist M50
John Stitz V53
Larry Kouri M54
Eddie Butler V56
Ray Kapper M56
Mike Stock M57
Msgr Edward Conry
Bernie Wilhelm
John Mihelich V59
Harry Kidder
Dick Hamlin
Joe Richardson
1976
Tom Seidell V28
Eddie Suscinski V36
Paul Drexler M47
Leo Longville V49
John Cistone V50
Martin Testa V54
Lou Perry M57
Jim Morrison M63
Bishop William Cosgrove
N. Ben Donahue
Harry Fletcher
Tony Butowicz
Bob Meeker V62
Father Paul Clines
1977
Pete Bell V26
Vince Blanco V44
Sam Colando V47
George Craig M49
Daniel J Gillooly Jr M50
Rus Masturzo V51
George Kraft M53
Steve Berish V59
Larry Zeno V60
Jim Firth M60
Jim Braccio M61
Warren Sharpp V70
Dan Boarman V70
Billy Mills VM73
Nick Trifonoff Sr VM75
Tom Doyle Sr
1978
Ed Considine M34
Jim Roach V35
Regis Longville V46
Eugene Halamay V50
Lou Baldacci V52
John Raymond M54
Frank Manicini V57
Denny Neman V60
Hank Durand V61
Joe Bird M62
Ron Hickman M62
Ed Vuillemin V65
Al Frattura V66
Tom Barr V68
Larry Graf V69
Mike Flynn V55
Dave Tsaloff V63
Fred Malagio
Tony Dangel
1988
Jim Kelly V50
1994
Ron Vargo Sr V54
Ed Walter V54
Mary Jo Kaufmann Chionchio V60
Carla Chapman VM81
Frank Stams Jr VM84
Fr. Thomas Corrigan
1998
George Souers V37
Bill Dobbertin VM76
Debbie Marshall Hinson VM80
D.J. Carr VM89
Bob McDonald V67
2000
James Raymond Considine V26
Carl Bouschere V42
Frank Stams Sr V50
William Craig M55
Pete Burg V64
Ron Maltarich V67
Dave Bittner VM82
Curtis Wilson VM83
John Sabol VM84
Elizabeth Enright Nelson VM88
Larry “Hank” Mancino VM08(h)
Bruce Brubach
2002
Ron Piekarski V67
Willie Zwisler V68
Kathie Graf VM81
Jerome Lane VM85
Lou Vassalotti Jr VM90
Chris Campbell VM92
Kelly Dyer Brown VM96
Jim Thomas VM74
2003
John Walsh VM77
Ted Walter VM77
Kathleen Jordan Hohl VM85
Brett Lorius VM89
Jason Simmons VM89
Vince Palko VM90
Ned Endress VM09(h)
Merrylou Windhorst VM14(h)
2004
Jim Pacenta VM73
Pat Starvaggi VM76
Ed Taggart Sr. VM83
Sean Walter VM89
Josh Zwisler VM93
Joe Burdon VM96
Mike D’Andrea VM78
2006
Greg Thurman VM73
Mike Ede VM75
Henry Henderson VM85
Matt Clevenger VM89
Amy Corrigall Jones VM93
Holly Scott Algood VM94
Maverick Carter VM00
Jerry Gaydash Jr. VM80
2011
LeBron James VM03
Sian Cotton VM03
Dru Joyce III VM03
Willie McGee VM03
Romeo Travis VM03
2012
Edward Toth V55
Dennis Graf V65
Bernie Kress V65
Marty Johnson VM77
Melissa Owen VM92
Anthony Mion VM02
Jared Villers VM03
Matt Buzek VM04
Corey Jones VM04
Tom Maximovich M57
2013
Jim Meyer VM73
Provie Tomei VM75
Paul Winters VM76
Dave Houston VM89
Alex Marconi VM96
Jamie Zwisler VM96
Tim Wilkes II VM01
Kara Murphy Gooden VM07
2014
Tom Hillery V51 ✝
Paul Maudru M53
Mike Sullivan V53
Frank Jessie V65
Michael Kirk VM83
Lou Maglione VM87
Michele Huff Jagodzinski VM89
Marcus Johnson VM06
2015
Jim Hadley V59
Mike Shaffer V72
Chris Burdon VM88
Ben Whitney VM00
Erica Hutson VM10
2016
Arthur Hesidence V28
Chuck House V55
Maria Arnone VM11
Doran Grant VM11
Jacob Swords VM11
Mark Murphy Jr VM11
Dan Lancianese VM24(h)
2017
Tim Durbin V68
Ben “Rudy” Carnifax VM00
Kelly Langenbeck VM02
Tessa Weigand VM12
2018
Art Hunter V50
Richard Lang V56
Brian Unk VM92
Kevin Frattura VM93
Andre Knott VM96
Angelo Caponi VM01
Ryan Hurley VM03
Brandon Weems VM04
Mike Hurley VM02
Dru Joyce II VM19(h)
2019
Leonard Gmerek V54
Bob Bertsch V67
Edward DiFeo VM81
Taylor Wedlake VM11
Fransohn Bickley VM13
Clayton Uecker VM13
Aaron Adkins VM14
Anthony Adkins VM14
Dante Booker VM14
Parris Campbell VM14
Newman Williams VM14
Gary Johnson VM10(h)
2021
Ed Becker M63
Bill Schaeffer VM80
Fred Paonessa VM87
Jacob Thompson VM96
Brian Windhorst VM96
Brent Scarbrough VM02
Michael Iacofano VM13
Marissa Rossetti VM13
Joe Suboticki
2022
Jim Dudek V55
Chris Englehart VM86
Carl Myers VM86
Ty Kovach VM87
Harvie Tuck IV VM09
Jayvon Graves VM17
2023
Heather Murray Giel VM02
Nick Thomas VM08
Lexie Handley VM16
Jason Thomas VM04
Brian Jones VM86
Marv Boarman
2024
Chris Clemons VM76
Lane Vargo VM87
Jessica Bridenthal VM09
Samuel Trecaso VM09
Emily Tomei VM10
Michael Rix VM13
2025
Thomas Boyce M57
Michael Blank V72
Marty Shaffer VM74
Gino D’Andrea VM81
Fred Rollin VM85
Jim Hillery VM85
Ariel Linberger VM16
