program book dedicated in memory of don ferringer 2019
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Program Book Dedicated in Memory of Don Ferringer
2019 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME PROGRAM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019
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Grand March of Induction Class of 2019……………………………………………………………………..Randy Gore, Voice of the Tigers, Webmaster
National Anthem and Alma Mater…….………………………………..……………..…….…..NA Choral Students, David Schmiech, Choral Director
Recognition of Past Inductees in Attendance………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………….Randy Gore
WELCOME……………………………............………………..…..Bob Miller, North Allegheny Hall of Fame Committee Member
Tribute to the Hall of Fame Class of 2019…………………………………………………………..……Dr. Robert Scherrer, Superintendent of Schools
Presentation of the Joseph Drazenovich Award to Bob Rodgers (Posthumously) and Eric Stedeford…………………..Larry Richert, KDKA
Presentation of the Class of 2019………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………Larry Richert
Rob Waltko, Alex Papson
Presentation of the Bob Miller Award to Frank Brettschneider and Dr. Eric Kofmehl………………………..……………………..…..…Larry Richert
…………………………………………………………………………………….. INVOCATION ………………Dave Givens, Hall of Fame Committee Member
………………………………………………………………………………………….DINNER……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Presentation of Honorary Citations…………………………………………………………………………………..…….PA Speaker of the House Mike Turzai
Recognition of PIAA Individual Champions and Swim Relay Champions, 2018-2019………………………………………………………Randy Gore
• Caroline Wrigley PIAA Girls Golf Medalist
• Ricky Mihm AAA 500 Yard Freestyle
• Jack Wright AAA 200 Yard Freestyle
• Zach Kinne 3200 Meter and 3000 Meter PA Track and Field Coaches Association Indoor Track
• Branko Kasanovich, Joel Songer, Joshua Galecki, Jack Wright 200 Yard Freestyle
• Branko Kasanovich, Ricky Mihm, John Ehling, Jack Wright 400 Yard Freestyle
Presentation of the Class of 2019………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….……Randy Gore
Kristin Huysman-Grabill, Brian Levey, Matthew Buerger
Recognition of the PIAA Team Champions, 2018-2019……………………………………………..……….…………………………………………….Randy Gore
• Boys Cross Country (Fall)………………………………………………………………...……………………….John Neff, Head Coach
• Girls Cross Country (Fall)……………………………………………………………..…………………………….John Neff, Head Coach
• Girls Golf (Fall)……………………………………………………………………………..…………………..Mike Hambrick, Head Coach
• Girls Volleyball (Fall)………………………………………………………..……………………………….……Heidi Miller, Head Coach
• Boys Swimming and Diving (Winter)………………………………..……….………………………Patrick Wenzel, Head Coach
• Boys Volleyball (Spring)………………………………………………….…………………………..…………..Dan Schall, Head Coach
Presentation of the Class of 2019………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….….…Randy Gore
Brian Eyerman, Briana Pittman, Andrew Rullan
Presentation of the Bob Austen Award to Jim Black…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Randy Gore
Presentation of the Class of 2019………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………..…….……Randy Gore
Kathy Snediker, Ryan Tiesi, Bill Brown
Closing Remarks…………………………………………………………………………………Bob Miller, Hall of Fame Committee Member, and Randy Gore
Hall of Fame Announcements and Benediction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Dave Givens
“Please Arrive Home Safely”
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News, part of Entercom Pittsburgh. Larry Richert has been a constant
an ambassador for the city of Pittsburgh and was winner of the Vector’s
for more than 30 years and has extensive marketing experience including
Born in Millvale and raised in McCandless Township, Richert attended
High School and graduated from Clarion University with a Bachelor of
in November of 1988 and has worked in both TV and Radio ever since
TV. Richert is the voice of NFL Films/Steelers Highlights, narrating his
Field for the Steelers. Plus he joined the Pitt Panthers Football network
the sidelines. Larry also co-wrote and co-produced a feature family film
Jr, Charles Durning, Eric Roberts, Jason Gedrick, Daryl Hanna and
Vice-President of the Pittsburgh Celebrity Hockey team. He also is the
Classic, spokesman for McGuire Memorial Home and the JDRF event
Cindi have three children: Erica, Zach and Emily.
Randy Gore
Randy Gore is the webmaster for the North Allegheny athletics website and “The Voice” of the North Allegheny Tigers, broadcasting an array of sporting events via the Trib Live High School Sports Network. Gore is a broadcast veteran, who has spent over 12 years broadcasting minor league baseball team the West Virginia Black Bears (Pittsburgh Pirates Class A Short-Season Affiliate) and the Washington Wild Things. Additionally, Gore serves as “The Voice” of Saint Vincent College football and basketball on 97.3 Lite FM in Latrobe, PA. While with the Wild Things, Gore was twice named the Frontier League’s Broadcaster of the Year and was also recognized by the minor league circuit with the Commissioner’s Award of Excellence. Gore has been recognized with 12 Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcasters Association awards. Of the 12 AP Awards, eight took 1st place honors in various news and sports categories. Gore is also the owner of the PAC Sports Network which video streams athletics, primarily basketball, in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. Gore is a proud alumnus of McKeesport High School and Waynesburg University.
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NA HOF MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Larry Richert
Since September of 2001 Richert has hosted the KDKA Radio Morning
in Pittsburgh radio and television since the early ‘80s. He has long been
Richard Caliguiri Award for that reason. Richert has been in broadcasting
a decade long friendship and working relationship with Dr. Ed Eckert.
St Ursula grade school in Hampton then moved to North Allegheny
Science degree in Communications. Larry originally came to KDKA Radio
including a ten year stint as a weather anchor with sister station KDKA-
first film in 1985 and now he is the Public Address announcer at Heinz
broadcast team where he hosts the pre-game show and reports from
in worldwide distribution called “Amazing Racer” starring Lou Gossett
many more. Larry is involved many charity organizations including
Honorary Chairperson for the American Cancer Society annual Golf
plus the Autism Speaks annual walk just to name a few. Larry and his wife
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The North Allegheny Girls Basketball Boosters
Recognizing Excellence
Congratulations to the 2019 NA Hall of Fame inductees and awardees.
We would also like to recognize the 2018-2019 NAGBB team on a successful
season with a 24-3 record and WPIAL runner-up.
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North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame
THE JOSEPH DRAZENOVICH AWARD
FOR LEGENDARY SERVICE
Bob Rodgers
2019 Recipient
Bob Rodgers, a member of the NA graduating class of 1977, was a wrestling section champion at
145lbs during the 1976-1977 and a member of our #1 ranked team in Pennsylvania. Bob’s efforts helped
our team to an undefeated season, earning the West Penn Championship as well as being Section VI
champions. Bob’s love for the sport of wrestling and a passion to provide our district’s youth with the
very best experience was instrumental in the growth of the NA Junior Wrestling Program, as well as
the NA Wrestling Boosters. Bob’s efforts not only provided outstanding opportunities for our district’s
young people, but also our surrounding areas. The program of youth wrestling throughout Western
Pennsylvania and the Commonwealth flourished under Bob’s tenure.
Bob was extremely dedicated, and spent countless hours organizing area and state wrestling
tournaments, which displayed the most competitive wrestling seen anywhere. Bob was instrumental in
organizing clinics, and was known as the Leader, the Dean, the Man that made all good things happen
with the sport of wrestling during his long tenure as a dedicated volunteer with our wrestling program.
Bob’s positive influence, his efforts, and his vision for the sport of wrestling continues today through
a most dedicated team of volunteers and parent group that have the strong desire to build upon the
foundation and tradition of excellence established by the “Wrestling Family,” according to Athletic
Director Bob Bozzuto.
Bob Rodgers lives today through the efforts of Eric Stedeford, David Marx, Mark Coy, and many others.
Bob Rodgers is survived by his wife, Pam, and children, Chris, Nick, Jesse, and Cara.
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THE JOSEPH DRAZENOVICH AWARD
FOR LEGENDARY SERVICE
Eric Stedeford
2019 Recipient
Since 2004, Eric has been, and currently is, the ultimate giver of his time by volunteering countless hours to our district’s youth, coaching the sports of wrestling, soccer, baseball, and football. Eric has dedicated his adult life to young people in providing outstanding athletic experiences in multiple sports by allowing them to be the best they can be, and most importantly, with an atmosphere of enjoyment of the sport.
Eric’s positive attitude and unwavering willingness to assist NA Athletics has been proven over and over. Eric and the Junior Wrestling officers have developed one of the top programs in Western Pennsylvania and, in fact, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The NA Jr. Wrestling Program is known for running the most efficient tournaments in the state. Under Eric’s leadership and support from an outstanding youth organization, they have assisted in purchasing new wrestling mats and wrestling equipment as well as creating a traveling youth dual team that competes every year. Eric has coached several youth state champions and place winners.
Eric is owner of Stedeford’s Auto Center. Eric and his wife, Kristine, have three sons, Zachary, Maximos, and Augustus.
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North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame THE BOB MILLER AWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF
NORTH ALLEGHENY ATHLETICS
Eric Kofmehl 2019 Recipient
Eric is a 1970 graduate of North Allegheny. He was involved in high school
and local newspaper. Eric continued his academic career at Pitt and after
years where he obtained a bachelor’s degree, master’s in health services
administration. He is a retired health care executive and is very active volunteering for numerous
Church of Highland, Lutheran Senior Life and its affiliates and others). For the past ten years
during that time for undergraduate scholarships, totaling over $400,000. Over 24 NA graduates
(volleyball), three time winner Elliott Burdwood (soccer), four time winner Grant Huckestein (football),
Baseball and Softball, NABA (basketball), and NA Soccer. He enjoyed coaching all these young kids.
Eric has had the privilege to know Bob Miller for over fifty years. He has served on church boards,
boy fifty years ago! Bob got Eric involved on the original Baierl Center for Excellence in raising funds
Bob and his son Brian coached Eric’s sons, Scott and John, as volleyball players. Eric and Kathy
grandchildren. Scott (1999) and John (2004) both were Volleyball All WPIAL, WPIAL MVP’s and All
grandpa of Talia, Kate and Jack.
Eric had an unexpected quintuple heart bypass surgery on January 9, 2019 and Bob Miller had a
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this award that honors Bob.
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as the school’s sports photographer for the yearbook, school newspaper
his sophomore year went to night school for twelve of the next fourteen
administration, master’s in labor relations and a Ph.D. in higher education
organizations throughout the North Allegheny Community.
Currently Eric is on six non-profit boards (North Hills Community Outreach, St. John’s Lutheran
Eric has worked part time for the II-VI Foundation. He has provided NA graduates opportunities
received $10,000/year scholarships. Many were NA athletes like four time winner Mimi Overbaugh
and three time winner Matt Zellers (band). Eric continues to look for more scholarship applicants.
During the time Eric’s children were growing up, he was involved for thirteen years in McCandless
committees, and ushering, with Bob. Eric always jokes about being Bob and Marge’s newspaper
for its building. Bob also got Eric involved with the NA HOF board, as the local “NA sports historian”.
served as booster volleyball leaders for four years for Scott and John’s volleyball teams.
Eric has been married for over 45 years to his wife Kathy and has three grown children and three
State players and Kristen (2001) was very involved in NA Student Government. Eric is the proud
major health issue seven weeks later. This has made it even more of a privilege for Eric to receive
North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame THE BOB MILLER AWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF
NORTH ALLEGHENY ATHLETICS
Frank Brettschneider
2019 Recipient
Frank Brettschneider’s name is the epitome of the district’s philosophy of excelling in the three A’s: Academics, Athletics, and the Arts. Frank was a principal for eight years at North Allegheny before accepting the position of Assistant Superintendent, which he held for eight years. Frank was an advocate for all students and extremely supportive of their interests. Athletically, Frank was highly supportive of the athletic department, its efforts and vision for the future development. Frank’s educational experience spanned 45 years. He was a teacher in the Baldwin Whitehall School District, and held administrative positions at Canon McMillan, Brentwood, North Hills, Peters Township, and at
Propel Charter Schools.
Frank was the President of the Pleasant Hills Athletic Association for six years prior to being a high school football coach at Steel Valley. For the past 30 years, Frank has continued to serve the high school athletic community in this region including his current position as an assistant football coach with
the Thomas Jefferson Varsity football program. Frank resides with his wife, Marianne, and he has a son Aaron.
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BOB AUSTEN AWARD
FOR DISTINGUISHED COACHING SERVICE
Jim Black 2019 Recipient
Jim Black, was an outstanding Ice Hockey coach for the North Allegheny Tigers. Jim coached eight
years from 2006 to 2015, compiling a record of 98 wins, 40 losses, and 15 ties. During Jim’s tenure,
the Tigers won two Pennsylvania Cups and PIHL State Championships with the first during the 2006-
2007 season followed by our second in the 2012-2013 school year. Prior to coming to NA, he won
championships at Pine Richland and Beaver. Jim has a career interscholastic record of 201wins, 95
losses, and 30 ties.
Jim’s dedication and passion for the sport of Ice Hockey was recognized by his players and fellow
coaches. Jim stepped down from being the Tigers head coach to become the Commissioner of the
Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League, where he enhanced the success and visibility of
the sport in this region.
Jim is now the General Manager of the Baierl Ice Complex in Warrendale. Jim and wife, Kate, have three children: Cody, Madison, and Morgan.
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the field to many, and an example to all.
Love, Scott, Aryani, Kristen, J.T, John, Bethany, Talia, Kate and Jack
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To the best Dad and Pap: You are always our #1 supporter, and we are proud of your recognition as one of N.A. Athletics #1 supporters! You are a coach on and off
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Kristin Huysman-Grabill
Field Hockey / Softball Class of 1995
Kristin was a standout member of the Tigers Field Hockey and Softball programs. Kristin played Field Hockey during the 1993 and 1994 seasons and Softball all four years from 1991-1995. Individually Kristin was named to the WPIAL All-Star team in 1993 and 1994. She was named Player of the Week by the North Hills News Record in 1993. Kristin was named Field Hockey Offensive Player of the Year in 1994, accumulating the highest number of goals in 1993 and 1994. Kristin was named team captain in 1994 and led our team to a WPIAL title in 1993 and 1994.
In Softball, Kristin was named team captain in 1995 and had the highest batting average as a sophomore, junior, and senior. Kristin was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated with high honors.
Kristin was offered a Field Hockey Scholarship by The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan, but decided not to play in college. Kristin attended Penn State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and then a Master’s degree in 2003 in Physician Assistant studies at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Kristin has been involved with the Arthritis Foundation for multiple years, aiding with the Jingle Bell Run in Virginia Beach.
Kristin lives with her husband Scott, a former active duty US Navy Commander as a physician and now in private practice as an orthopedic surgeon. Kristin is a physician assistant for Sentara Medical Group since 2003 and earned top provider honors from 2016 – 2018. Kristin and Scott reside in Chesapeake, Virginia with
their son, Wesley (13), daughter, Sydney (10), and two dogs, Nittany and Henry.
Alexander Papson
Football Class of 2011
Alex was a two-sport athlete for the Tigers, starring in Football and
Track & Field. Alex’s career stats include 4,831 rushing yards on 660
carries, while scoring 62 touchdowns. Alex lettered all four years, and
was named First Team AAAA All Conference in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
He was named 2010 First Team All-State AAAA running back, was a
member of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22” team, Pittsburgh
Tribune Review’s Terrific 25, WesternPAFootball.net Big School All-Star team and a finalist for the
Mercury Award.
Alex continued his academic studies and athletic skills as a student at Gannon University. Alex was a
four year member of the PSAC Scholar Athlete Program. Alex is a certified financial planner professional
and has an MBA in Finance as well as an Executive Certificate of Financial Planning from Duquesne
University. Alex is a manager of business development for Retirement Solutions, Schneider Downs
Wealth Management Advisors, L.P. Alex and his wife Emily have a daughter, Georgia Ann. Alex is the
son of Barbara Papson.
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Andrew Rullan
Lacrosse Class of 2007
Andrew Rullan played four years as a standout lacrosse player and two years for the Tigers Football Team. Andrew’s postseason honors included WPSLA Player of the Year in 2007, High School All-American Honors in 2007, and being named All-WPSLA in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Andrew led our 2007 team to the WPIAL championship game. His successful face-off dominance was at an unbelievable 75% rate and he was one of the Tigers leading scorers. Andrew’s leadership on and off the field proved very valuable, being a “coach on the field.”
Andrew continued his academic career at Duke University, where the team won the Division I National Championships in 2010 and was a Division I semifinalist in 2009, 2011, and 2012. Andrew was a key member of the ACC team championship in 2009 and 2012, and was named as an ACC honor roll selection.
In 2014, Andrew was a member of Team Germany in the World Games. Andrew coached for the Tigers as an assistant to his father, John, from 2012-2018. In 2016, the Tigers won the WPIAL championship. Andrew is proud of his community service to the Ronald McDonald House of Durham and the Light of Life Missions. Andrew is a medical device production manager and lives with his wife, Samantha, in Boston, MA. Andrew’s family includes his parents Barbara and John, and two brothers Kyle and Christopher.
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Matthew Buerger
Swimming Class of 2012
Matthew Buerger, a member of the Class of 2012, was an outstanding swimmer over his four-year career with the Tigers. A scholar athlete during his entire time at North Allegheny, Matthew was a member of three WPIAL Championships in 2009, 2010, and 2011 and two PIAA Championship teams in 2009 and 2010. Matthew received All-American status from US Swimming all four years of his high school career.
Along the way, Matthew captured numerous individual titles, including nine WPIAL Championships, capturing four in the 200 Medley Relay (2009-2012) as well as two in the 200 Individual Medley (2011-2012), one in the 100 Backstroke (2012), and two in the 400 Free Relay (2010 & 2012). He was named the 2009 Rookie of the Year, and was voted the team’s Most Valuable Swimmer in 2011 and 2012, as well as being the team captain. Matthew was also a finalist in several PIAA Championship events, including the 200 Medley Relay, 200 Individual Medley, 100 Backstroke, and 400 Freestyle Relay. In 2012, Matthew was an Olympic Trial Qualifier in the 100 Backstroke as well as the PIAA Champion in the 200 Individual Medley.
Following his career with the Tigers, Matthew moved on to Notre Dame, where he continued to earn swimming awards. He is the former school record holder in the 100 Backstroke, 200 Free Relay, and 400 Medley Relay. He is a two-time winner of the Notre Dame Monogram, and was named the team’s Most Improved Swimmer in 2014. In 2013 Matthew qualified for the Big East Championships in the 100 Backstroke, 200 Backstroke, and 200 Individual Medley. A year later, was an ACC qualifier in five events (100 Backstroke, 200 Backstroke, 400 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, and 400 Free Relay). Matthew qualified for the NCAA tournament in the 400 Free Relay, 200 Individual Relay, and 400 Individual Relay.
Matthew is involved with swimming-related community service, including giving adaptive swim lessons from 2007-2012, and serving on Notre Dame’s Athletic Community Outreach Program from 2012-2016. Currently, Matthew works as a realtor. His family includes his father David, mother Sonya, brothers Jonathan and Zachary, and sister Victoria.
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Kathy Snediker
Volleyball Class of 1995
Kathy Snediker played volleyball for the Tigers from 1991-1994 and basketball in 1991. Kathy earned individual honors from the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association, being named Class AAA All-State teams; second team in 1992 and first team in 1993 and 1994. Kathy received honors as a second team selection to the WPIAL All-District in 1992 and first team honors in 1993 and 1994. On November 11, 1993, Kathy was named as the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Female Athlete of the Week. During her senior year, Kathy was named as the North Hills News Record Co-Player of the Year.
With Kathy’s leadership skills and athletic ability the Tigers Volleyball team won the WPIAL Championship in 1993 and PIAA Championships in 1992, 1993, and 1994. Kathy continued her career at the University of Virginia, where she earned varsity letter award status, named ACC Freshman of the Week, and ended her All-time Career Record as #10 in assists per set. Currently, Kathy is a Librarian at the University of South Carolina. Kathy and her husband Chris live in Columbia, South Carolina.
Robert Waltko
Wrestling Class of 2007
Robert Waltko was a premier Tiger wrestler from 2003 to 2007. Rob was a four-time section champion, two-time Allegheny County Tournament champion, WPIAL champion, PIAA runner-up in 2005 and won the PIAA championship in 2007.
Rob was the USA Wrestling Cadet National Freestyles champion in 2004 and as the USA Wrestling Cadet National All-American Greco- Roman team in 2003 and 2004. Rob led his Tigers wrestling team to four straight section championships and twice earned Allegheny County Tournament championships. Rob continued his academic and athletic career at Bucknell University. Rob was very successful in his collegiate career by finishing as a top wrestler at the EIWA in 2009 and 2010. He earned two letters in addition to being two-time conference place winner.
Rob is very active today in our youth wrestling program as well as assisting junior high and varsity wrestlers in the off season. Rob is the Director of Recruiting at Engine, a locally owned and operated staffing / solutions firm with focus in the Information Technology and Finance Sectors. Rob is married to Amanda and is the son of Dennis Waltko and brother to Joseph, Francesca, and Genny.
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Ryan Tiesi
Basketball Class of 2006
Ryan Tiesi was a standout Basketball player from 2002-2006. Ryan was the starting varsity point guard all four years and scored over 1000 points in his career. He was named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Section Three AAAA First Team All-Section Team during his junior and senior years, named as a Post-Gazette North Fabulous Five Selection and the Post-Gazette’s WPIAL class AAAA Fabulous Five Team in his senior year. Ryan was named Section Three MVP by the New Castle News. In 2006, Ryan was chosen as North Allegheny’s Class of 2006 Male Student-Athlete of the Year. Ryan’s leadership skills proved invaluable as his team won the Section Three AAAA titles during the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 seasons. The first section title was the first time NA had won the section title in 30 years. The Tigers earned WPIAL play-off bids during the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 seasons.
Ryan continued his academic and athletic career at Bellarmine University, earning a full athletic scholarship and was the starting point guard. Ryan transferred to the University of Pittsburgh and became a member of the Pitt Panthers Men’s Basketball team. In 2008-2009, Pitt Basketball was ranked #1 in the nation for a portion of the season. The team earned a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament and advanced to the Elite Eight. Ryan was named to the Big East All-Academic Team. Ryan is the Chief Financial Officer for JFS Wealth Advisors. Ryan resides in Sewickley with his wife, Kerry, and eight-month old son, Colin.
Brian Levey
Soccer & Basketball Class of 2003
Brian Levey was one of the most illustrious goalkeepers in Bruno Schwarz’s 37-year coaching career. Brian was a three-year starter, letter award winner, and team captain. Brian was one of the most dominant goalkeepers in the WPIAL from 2000-2002, and holds the record for lowest goals allowed in a career and season. Brian was a three year WPIAL All-Star and was voted All-State in 2001, 2002, and 2003. He was named an Eastern Regional All-American in 2003. Brian holds virtually all NA goalkeeper records: 68 games, a record of 53-13-4, 305 saves, and 37 shutouts, maintaining a goals allowed average of 0.72. Brian led the Tigers to three WPIAL playoff appearances, two section championships, one WPIAL final and a PIAA state soccer championship in 2000. Brian was also a starter on our basketball team. Brian attended the University of New Hampshire and continued his standout goalkeeping, leading their Division I men’s soccer team to a #7 ranked defense in 2005. Brian holds all UNH goalkeeper school records with 10 shutouts in a season, 27 career shutouts and a single season G.A.A of 0.57.
Brian played professionally for four years in the United Soccer League and the North American Soccer League. Brian currently is the sales leader at One Source Virtual and resides in North Richland Hills, Texas. Brian’s family includes mom (Mary Lou), dad (John Jr.), brother (John III), and sister (Mary Beth).
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Briana Pittman
Rowing Class of 2007
Briana Pittman was a 2007 graduate and four year member of North Allegheny’s highly successful and dominant Girls’ Rowing Team. During her time at North Allegheny, Briana was a major factor in the commanding position that the program achieved within Western Pennsylvania. While representing NA, Briana medaled in a remarkable 31 events, including 10 first place finishes, one of which was in the Women’s Junior 4x at the 2006 U.S. Rowing National Championships.
Briana would later compete in her Junior year at the Indoor Rowing World Championships, placing 10th in the U.S. and 15th in the world in the Junior women’s division of the CRASH-Bs. That following summer between her junior and senior year, Briana was chosen as a member of the United States Junior National Team to compete in the Junior World Rowing Championships held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Upon graduating from North Allegheny, Briana was offered a scholarship to the University of Wisconsin, where she would be a member of the Badger’s nationally prominent rowing program. At Wisconsin, she continued her athletic achievements, contributing as an integral part of a team that would find themselves competing at four consecutive NCAA National Championships. In 2009 during the team’s National Championship appearance, Briana made history as a member of the Wisconsin women’s four, earning a silver medal, which is the highest placed women’s crew in Wisconsin’s history. In 2010, she was a member of the varsity eight that placed 10th at NCAAs, resulting in a seventh-place overall team finish. Once again, Briana contributed to yet another school record being broken, this time as the highest placed team that has ever finished at NCAAs for Wisconsin. To top that off, that same year the Badgers took home a Big Ten Championship, becoming the first and only Wisconsin team to do so. Heading into her senior year, after multiple record breaking seasons, Briana was named captain, leading the team to yet another year of success.
Following graduation, Briana went on to pursue a career in collegiate rowing. Her coaching stops have been at Bucknell University, Vesper Boat Club, and the University of Miami. While at Bucknell, she coached the first ever women’s freshman eight to Dad Vail Gold. She also coached the women’s varsity four and lightweight four to Dad Vail Silver along with a second place finish at the Patriot League Championships in the varsity four. During the summers of 2014 and 2015, Pittman was the head women’s U23 coach at Vesper Boat Club. While at Vesper, Briana’s crews won back-to-back US Rowing National Titles for the women’s points trophy. In the summer of 2015, Briana coached the U23 lightweight double to the U23 World Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria along with a Gold medal finish in the U23 women’s eight at the Royal Canadian Henley regatta. While at the University of Miami, Briana assisted in coaching the women’s varsity eight to a gold medal at the 2016 San Diego Crew Classic.
Briana is grateful for the North Allegheny Rowing Association for providing such a strong foundation to the sport and is especially grateful for her coaches, Don Heckenstaller (North Allegheny) and Bebe Bryans (Wisconsin).
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William Sumner Brown
Cross Country/Track & Field Class of 1962
Bill Brown led the undefeated 1960 cross country team to WPIAL and PIAA team championships – the FIRST for any North Allegheny sport team in school history. Brown finished first individually in the WPIAL meet and second in the PIAA meet. He also led the team to victory with a second place finish (to teammate Bob Slaney) at the Hopewell Invitational Meet, and to victory in the Shaler Invitational with a first place finish.
During the 1961 track and field season, he ran the mile in school record time and anchored the mile relay team to help win the Shaler Invitational. His top five mile run finish at the WPIAL finals qualified him for the PIAA championship meet.
In Brown’s senior year, he again led the Tigers to the WPIAL and PIAA team cross country championships. He finished second at the WPIAL meet and third in the PIAA meet. Earlier he led the team to victory at the Slippery Rock Invitational and the Hopewell Invitational meets with first place performances in each.
In the 1962 track and field season, Brown again set NA records in the mile and half-mile runs. He led the track team to a third place finish at the WPIAL championship meet – the highest finish in school history to that date. Individually he qualified for the mile run at the PIAA championships, finishing fourth.
As a top academic student he was elected to the National Honor Society as a junior.
After graduating from NA, he attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He led it’s 1963 cross country team to victory in the Engineers Cup and the Boston University/Brandeis Invitational meets with first place finishes. He also had individual wins against University of New Hampshire, Wesleyan College, and the Coast Guard Academy. He was nineteenth in the NCAA III championship meet. In 1964 Brown registered individual wins in the Engineers Cup, and against Springfield College, Williams College, Boston College and the Coast Guard Academy. In 1963 and 1964 he placed third in the EICAA championships. In 1965 he was victorious once again in the Engineer Cup Invitational, and against Boston College, Springfield College and the University of New Hampshire. During that year he led his team to a ninth place finish at the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America championship meet. He also finished fifth in the 1965 New England Championships.
After graduating from MIT, Brown continued to run competitive races, including many marathons, for over 50 years. At age 75 he still runs several times each week. In 2000, William was named Road Runner of the Year for the 55-59 age group.
William Sumner Brown resides in Belmont, Massachusetts with wife Judy. William and Judy have a daughter, Lucy, and a son, David.
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2019 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Brian Eyerman
Football Class of 1998
Brian Eyerman played quarterback for the Tigers, lettering as a junior
and senior. Brian’s passing yardage totaled nearly 2500 yards while
completing 58% of his passes, including 15 touchdown passes. Brian
was a team captain during his senior year. Brian’s team played in the
1998 WPIAL finals at Three Rivers Stadium. He played in the 1998
Foothills All-Star Game and was named team captain.
In college, Brian led Indiana University of Pennsylvania to four straight PSAC titles as a starter and
four postseason appearances including a berth in the Division II Semi-Finals as a freshman, and to
the Quarter Final round as a senior. Brian is IUP’s all-time passing leader with 8,409 yards, is second
in touchdowns with 84, and ranked third in total completions. Brian holds the record for the longest
touchdown pass in IUP’s history (98 yards). Brian was a finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy, which is
Division II’s Heisman Award, and competed in the Cactus Bowl, Division II’s All-Star Game in Texas.
Brian earned individual awards such as the PSAC Offensive Player of the Week, named team
captain, ranked #2 in the nation with passing efficiency (senior year), and in his last year of eligibility,
PSAC Offensive Player of the Year.
Brian played for Pittsburgh and Iowa in the Arena Football League and tried out for a number of
NFL teams. Brian trained many local high school and youth players in quarterback play with many
receiving scholarships. Brian is the manager and painter of his family owned, 3rd generation auto
body shop established in the 1950’s by his grandfather then later his father. Brian resides in the
district with his wife, Jenan, and three year old son, Brison.
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NA HOF BY THE YEARS
Class of 1997 Class of 1998 Class of 1999 Class of 2000
Brian Baschnagel Ray Brinzer Lee Baierl Robert Baun
Russ Cerny Barb Crupie Jack Chotta Tom Butler Ed
Chipley Mike DeAugustino Paul Failla Gary Devlin
Gus DeAugstino Polly Potter Ferringer Sherri Hannon Lisa Nalepa Failla
Chris Devlin Laura Barber Getchell Corless Otto-Hartpence Steve Ferringer
Joe Drazenovich Tim Manoa Gary Hofstetter Chris Leon
Gregg Garrity Brian Miller Ray Huckestein Jim Moellenbrock
Jerry Ritchey Ty Moore Ton Liebenguth Charles Sabatos Laurie Potter Macmillan Carl Newman Nikki Otto Jack Tucek
Michael Zunic Doug Wyland Dave Smith Frank Walton
Rob Theissen
Joe Drazenovich Award Joe Drazenovich Award Frank Farina
Don Ferringer
Bob Miller Award Ruth & James Devlin
Class of 2001 Class of 2002 Class of 2003 Class of 2004
Jack Cully Jason Augustine Calvin Balliet Bob Austen
Andrew Drazenovich Kristen Beilstein Dubinski Tom Carroll Molly Baney
Janis Hape Dowd Todd Bibza Sarah Durstein Mulligan Molly Baumann
Justin Goheen Audrey Gerginski Lyle Fox Derek Brinkley
Fran Haus III Robert Hillman Betsy Kalmeyer Lisa Cardillo Clemence
James Herbert Gary McCauley Ginny Johovich Miller Christopher Fazio
Bob Kress Bobby Miller Jaime Siegle Greg Manesiotis
Larry Long Jamie Tomazich Van Epps Randy Smith Linda Nichols
Jill Matesic Scott Treser Robert H. Riley, III
G. Teague Moore Jerry Wall Living Legend John Wall Joe Frank
Joe Drazenovich Award Living Legend Living Legend
Charles (Ace’) Heberling William R. Baierl Bob Miller Award Joe Bullick
Bob Baierl
Bob Miller Award Bob Miller Award Bob Miller Award
Bob & Jane Baierl Don Vandergrift Bob Glancy
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Class of 2005
Paul Beilstein Richard Catalano
Dan Colpo
Jeff Cully
Shannon Elliott-Tieppo
Jim Garrity
Mandy Schnupp
Bruno Schwarz
Joe Drazenovich Award
Dick Krotzer
Bob Miller Award
Ed McGough
Class of 2009
Ken Bauer
Katie McCullough Brinkley
Ed Huckestein
Jeff Jozwiak
Dave Rodgers
Robert Treser
Greg Wharton
Joe Drazenovich Award
Dr. Brian Jewell & Bob Miller Award
Dr.Mark Langhans Georgiana Thomas
Bob Miller Award
Mike Turzai
2019 North Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame
Class of 2008
Kathy Frederick
“Bud” Garrett
Jamie Kyriazis
“Jay” Murphy
Joe Drazenovich Award
Dave Givens
Bob Miller Award
The Brede Family
Class of 2012
Mike Arnold
Jeff Casten
Class of 2006 Class of 2007
Charles DeVenzio Jessica Brungo Harry Price
Patrick Wenzel
Jay Woffington
Julie Zajac
Joe Drazenovich Award
Jack Failla
Bob Miller Award
Ted & Julie Kilyk
Class of 2010
Allison Fayfich
Stephanie Madia
Brian McCarthy
Christine Mencini
Liz Vrabel
Joe Drazenovich Award
Dr. Steve Duchi
Brandon Busteed
Valerie Fawcett McCormack
Tony Hindley
Jason Lammers Maureen O’Hare
Ryan Tolhurst
Joe Drazenovich Award
Bobby Wright
Bob Miller Award
Pat Balok
Class of 2011
Danielle Goetz Herring
Laurie Harris
Dave Hohman Sara Krastek
Greg Joseph Heinz Pak
Joe Koury Tommy Parks
Mark Schweers Mimi Patchen Kimberly Scott Franks Jessica Siegele
Cory Sullivan Carrie Goheen Wagner
Matt Woffington John Woffington
Kim Wyland Krul
Joe Drazenovich Award Joe Drazenovich Award Robert Caldwell
Dr. Larry Butterini
Bob Miller Award Bob Miller Award James Beierle
Larry Richert
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Class of 2013 Class of 2014
Rachel Divosevic Meg Johns Alexander Andrew Dobies Laurel Casten Beattie
Jill Dorsch Barry Bimbi
Jake Herbert Todd Davidson
Jake Jopling Scott DeAugustino
Molly Friel Klima Kim Jenkins Ken
Scott Kofmehl Kelly Langhans
Corky Semler Carrie Hucko Leet
Jenny MacKay Williams
Mieke Weissert Joe Drazenovich Award
Mike & Carole Shepard
Joe Drazenovich Award
Maureen Grosheider Bob Miller Award
Dr. Lawrence Bozzomo Bob Miller Award
Jill Guthrie Distiguished Coach
Jim Sloan
Distiguished Coach
Jim LeDonne
Class of 2017 Class of 2018
Jonathan Buerger Duane Holler
Erin Huth Blattenberger Scott Sobkowicz
Josh Hungerman Pam Murphy Morse
John Kofmehl Wes Waldschmidt
Kim Markel Masarik Kelly Carioto
Amy Olshenske Mackle Denny Boyle
Dede Rittman George Hendrickson
Allison Neff Romano Greg Hendrickson
Kim Steel McGlone Aimee Dassner
Class of 2015 Class of 2016
Matt Butler Michael Butia
Kathy Byrnes Ralph Eyerman
Virginia Hetzel Jordan Gapczynski
Morgan Howard Samantha Goettman
Nicole Lenart Teter Jean Newman Goldring
Ray Lewis Brett Grote
Gregg Otto Greg Hallos
Randy Potter Kelly Baritot Sorbo
Gary Treser Kari Steigerwald
Bill Turner Kevin Turner
Tanja Wenzel Koller Kevin VanBuskirk
Joe Drazenovich Award Joe Drazenovich Award
Ron & Pam Dassner Dr. David Buerger
Bob Miller Award Bob Miller Award
George Guiley James Lorish
Distiguished Coach Distinguished Coach
Lou Meyer Cathy Conroy
James Steidel Connor Kuremsky
Zach Nanni
Joe Drazenovich Award
Joe Drazenovich Award Mr. Mark Woods
Mr. Jim Turner
Bob Miller Award Bob Miller Award Mrs. Claudia Steeb
Mrs. Susan Sweeney
Distinguished Coach
Distinguished Coach Dave McDonald
John Haddad
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Congratulations to the
2019 North Allegheny
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
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2018-2019
NORTH ALLEGHENY STATE CHAMPIONS
North Allegheny Swimming & Diving
The boys’ swimming and diving team won their third straight
state championship and sixth overall in the 2018-19 season.
In the state championship at Bucknell University, the boys
accumulated 279 points easily outdistancing second-place
finisher North Penn. Ricky Mihm and Jack Wright led the
way for the Tigers winning their events while the Tigers 400
Freestyle Relay team and the 200 Freestyle Relay team also
came away with gold medals at the meet. Wright finished the
PIAA Championship meet with three gold medals.
Boys Swimming Relay Champions
North Allegheny won two relay events and had two individuals
win events at the state championship last year. The Tigers won
the 400 Freestyle Relay for the second year in a row. The team
consisted of Richard Mihm, Branko Kasanovich, John Ehling
and Jack Wright, they posted a time of 2:59.80. Wright, Joshua
Galecki, Joel Songer and Kasanovich won the state title in the
200 Freestyle Relay. In the individual events, Mihm defended his
state title in the 500 Yard Freestyle and Wright won the 200 Yard
Freestyle giving him three gold medals at the state meet.
North Allegheny Girls Golf
The North Allegheny girls’ golf team won its third state
title in four years in 2018. In the PIAA Championships,
the Tigers finished four strokes ahead of second-place
Downington East, posting a score of 243. The girls also
won their fourth straight WPIAL Championship along the
way and did not lose a single match for the second straight
year. Led by head coach Mike Hambrick,the team consisted
of Caroline Wrigley, Esha Vaidya, Bella Walter, Christina
Lewis and Christina Zhou. Wrigley also won the PIAA
individual championship at the event.
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2018-2019
NORTH ALLEGHENY STATE CHAMPIONS
North Allegheny Boys Cross Country
After a dominant 2018-19 regular season, the boys’ cross country team swept through the WPIAL and
PIAA Championship, winning their 12th state title. In the state championship meet in Hershey, Coach
John Neff’s squad recorded a team score of 90 points to finish 22 points ahead of second-place
LaSalle College. Zachary Kinne and Daniel McGoey finished in second and third place respectively in
the individual medals.
North Allegheny Girls Cross Country
After finishing first in all but one regular season meet, Coach Neff’s girls’ cross country team dominated
the 2018-19 WPIAL and PIAA Championships to win their fourth state title. It was the first time in PIAA
history that both the boys’ and girls’ from the same school won state championships in the same year.
In Hershey, the girls’ dominated the meet with 65 points, which was 41 points better than second-place
West Chester Henderson. Hannah Lindgren led the way in the state title meet finishing fourth. Keely
Misutka finished in the top ten as well.
Caroline Wrigley
Caroline Wrigley had one of the most successful golfing
careers in WPIAL history. She was not only a three-time
WPIAL champion, but also won a PIAA Title in 2018 by
shooting 147 in the two-day event. Caroline’s score was
seven strokes better than runner-up Mary Kate Norcross
of Chambersburg. The next day, Caroline completed
the golf trifecta, by leading the Tigers to the PIAA Team
Championship.
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2018-2019
NORTH ALLEGHENY STATE CHAMPIONS
Zach Kinne
It was a tale of two winning seasons for Zach
Kinne. In the winter, Zach won the PFTCA State
Championship in the 3000m run, winning the event
by 12 seconds running a 8:33.83. In the spring,
Zach ran against the fastest twenty-five 3200m
runners in the state at the PIAA State Track and Field
Championships at Shippensburg University. Kinne
led the race wire to wire, running a 9:01.94 and was
crowned the Class AAA State Champion. Kinne also
competed in the 1600m race a few hours later and
finished sixth, capping a successful year.
North Allegheny Girls Volleyball
The girls’ volleyball team had a very dominant season,
dropping only four sets all year on their way to their
second straight WPIAL and PIAA Championships. The
state championship was a rematch of the 2018 state title
against Bishop Shanahan and ended exactly the same
with a 3-0 sweep for the Lady Tigers. It was the first
time in PIAA history that the boys’ and girls’ programs
from the same school won back-to-back state titles in
volleyball. Coach Heidi Miller’s team finished with a 23-0
record extending their winning streak to 47 games.
North Allegheny Boys Volleyball
Coach Dan Schall’s boys’ volleyball team swept Central
York 3-0 in the PIAA Championship to make it back-to-
back state titles to go along with back-to-back WPIAL ti-
tles. They won the three sets by a score of 25-21, 25-20,
25-20. It was the first time in PIAA history that the boys’
and girls’ programs from the same school won back-to-
back state titles in volleyball. North Allegheny finished
with a 23-0 record and has extended their winning streak
to 46 games.
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Michael Arnold Frank Farina Chuck and Kim Kuhn Owl Cleaners
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Brandon Busteed John Helffrich Rick Meister Mark and Carol Shepard
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Joe and April Curtin Brian and Debbie Jewell NA Cheerleading Booster Wald Family
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James A. Delligatti Chris and Shannon Kennedy NA Soccer (F) Boosters Jay Woffington
Gary Devlin Schuyler Elliott Kidd NA Soccer (M) Boosters John Woffington
Ruth Devlin Ted and Julie Kilyk Mrs. Carl A. Newman Bill and Donna Wyland
Janis Hape Dowd Eric Kofmehl Linda Nichols Don Vandergrift
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Steve Duchi Steve and Carol Kozak James Steidel Kim Steel McGlone
Dave and Lois Elliott Diane Kress John & Bethany Kofmehl Jonathan Buerger
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The NA Hockey Association would like to congratulate
Coach Jim Black on this wonderful accomplishment and thank him for his years of
service to NA Hockey. Under Jim’s guidance, NA Hockey grew into one
of PIHL’s premier hockey programs. Congratulations on the HOF!
-North Allegheny Hockey Association Board-
2019 HOF SPECIAL PROJECTS DONATIONS
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THE NA ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CONGRATULATES THE
NA HOF CLASS OF 2019!!
SPEACIAL RECOGNITION GOES TO-
A HEARTY THANKS TO PATTI MCCLURE, ERIKA COOPER, AND SARA RICCI FOR THEIR MANY
HOURS OF EFFORT AND SERVICES.... ALWAYS PROVIDED WITH A SMILE.
THE NA ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME LOGO IS THE WORK OF MR. WES BUTTERBAUGH, ART
INSTRUCTOR AT NORTH ALLEGHENY SENIOR HIGH. WES DID THIS AS A CONTRIBUTION TO OUR
ASSOCIATION AND REFUSED TO BE PAID FOR HIS MASTERPIECE.
THE SPIRIT OF NORTH ALLEGHENY WILL ALWAYS RESIDE IN THE HEART OF JOE BULLICK.
ANDTHE SPIRIT OF JOE BULLICK WILL ALWAYS RESIDE IN THE HEARTS OF NORTH
ALLEGHENY. THANK YOU, JOE, FOR YOUR WONDERFUL TRAVELING HISTORY MUSEUM, AND
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