Locust Valley High School

Athletic Hall of Fame

2012 Honorees

Frank Brickowski Carl DeStefanis John Mohring

Fred Smith

Ceremony Immediately following Homecoming Football Game (-4:30 pm)

Game Time 2:30 pm

Saturday, October 27, 2012

LVHS Gymnasium Complimentary Catered BBQ to follow

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Frank Brickowski

LVHS Class of 1977

Frank Brickowski was born August 14, 1959. He is the third of five children

born to Bill and Alice Brickowski. Frank attended Locust Valley High School

(1974-1977). He was a two year starter on the basketball team in 1976 and

1977. He had the most games over 30 points in one season (5) in LVHS

history. In his senior year, Frank had 454 points, 4 blocked shots per game and

349 rebounds. Frank led his team to the playoffs and earned All Division

honors. Frank attended Penn State University and blossomed under the

direction of Coach Dicke Harter. In 1980 Frank won the John Lawther Award

as Penn State’s MVP. In the third round of the 1981 NBA draft Frank was

selected by the New York Knicks. Frank played overseas for three years to

sharpen his skills and to be ready for the NBA. In 1984 he returned to the USA

and the NBA. He signed with the Seattle Supersonics. Frank played for

several teams in his 11 year career – the most memorable was his second tenure

with Seattle in 1996 where he helped the Sonics reach the NBA finals with his

physical defense against the likes of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis

Rodman. Frank currently lives in Portland Oregon. He works for the NBA as a

liason to the players association. He is a proud father to his son Jack.

Carl DeStefanis

LVHS Class of 1980

Carl DeStefanis was born on November 10, 1962. Carl is the youngest of 5 sons

born to Alfred and Angela DeStefanis of Bayville. Carl attended Locust Valley

High School (1977-1980) where he was a 4 year starter on the Varsity

Wrestling team. Carl was a 3 time Nassau County Champion (1978-79-80) and

a two time New York State Champion (1979-1980). After graduation, Carl

began his Division One Wrestling Career by attending Penn State University

where he was a 4 year starter for the Nittany Lions. Carl was a 3 time Eastern

Wrestling League Champion (1982-1984), and was named EWL Wrestler of

the Year in 1984. Carl set a school record for most career wins during his senior

year and capped his career at Penn State by winning the National

Championship Title at 118lbs in 1984. Carl lives in New Jersey with his wife

Debbie, and they are the proud parents of 4 children (Angela, Matthew, Rachel

and Lauren). Carl began his career at Johnson and Johnson in 1987 and

recently celebrated his 25th

anniversary with the Company. Over the years, he

has held many different executive level positions and is currently the Senior

Director of New Business Development.

John Mohring

LVHS Class of 1974

John Mohring was born November 14, 1956, the second oldest of five children

to Richard and Rita Mohring. John attended Locust Valley High School (1971-

1974) and lettered in three sports – football, basketball and baseball. He earned

All Division honors in basketball and baseball. John was a two year starter in

football. In his senior year he made All Division. After graduating from LVHS

(1974), John enrolled at C.W.Post where he became a standout football player

earning All American honors. He holds school records at Post in sacks (56),

season tackles (135) and Career tackles (439). John was drafted by the Detroit

Lions in the 1979 NFL Draft. He played for the Detroit Lions and Cleveland

Browns of the National Football League. After retiring from the NFL, John

owned a very successful landscaping business for over 20 years. He currently

lives in Florida with his wife, Tricia. They have three grown children John, Jr.,

Logan and Avery. He now owns a car wash in Fort Meyers, Florida.

Frank Brickowski LVHS Class of 1977

Fred Smith

Fred Smith was raised in Glen Cove, New York and attended Glen Cove High

School where he competed in football, basketball and baseball. He continued

his education and athletic career at SUNY Cortland where he lettered in

football and track. Fred began his teaching career at Friends Academy and in

1961 became the school’s Varsity football coach. He remained in that capacity

until 1967 when he assumed the same role for Cold Spring Harbor. In 1969

Coach Smith came to Locust Valley where he served as a Physical Education

teacher, coach and Athletic Director, and led the Varsity football team until

1998.In his 38 year coaching career, Coach Smith guided his teams to 202

wins, 9 Division or Conference Championships, 3 Nassau County

Championships, 1 Metropolitan Private School Championship, and 3

undefeated seasons. On six occasions his Locust Valley Falcons finished the

season ranked in the New York State small school top 25, including:

1984(21st); 1985(9th

); 1986(20th

); 1987(4th

); 1988(24th

) and 1996(11th

). Fred’s

career victory total currently places him 3rd

all time in Nassau County history,

and 4th

in Long Island history.

Fred and his wife Gini were married in 1960 and lived in Locust Valley with

their three children, Holly, Kim and Kevin, until retiring to Wilmington, North

Carolina.