Nearly 150 coaches, athletes, administrators, family members and district residents recently attended the 2017 Athletic Wall of Fame induction, held at Connetquot High School, to recognize and congratulate 10 individuals who had a positive impact on the district’s athletic community.

This year’s inductees included: Mike Barbara (Class of 1990/football), Christine Buderman (Class of 1993/track and soccer), Tom Croci Sr. (former Connetquot High School principal, coach and community contributor), Regina Ely (Class of 1996/cross-country, basketball and track), Brian Ferguson (Class of 2007/baseball), Kevin Kaminskey (Class of 1994/wrestling), Jeremy Leggiero (Class of 2009/football), Kelly Bunster Luquer (Class of 2008/swimming), Kieran McArdle (Class of 2010/lacrosse and basketball) and Eric Stolfa (Class of 2000/soccer, wrestling and lacrosse).

Replicas of the plaques, which are mounted on the Wall of Fame in the athletic wing of the high school, were presented to each of the inductees by their former coaches. Athletic Wall of Fame inductees are selected by a committee of veteran coaches, teachers and administrators from nominations submitted by qualified Connetquot student-athletes, coaches and community members.  

Prior to the induction ceremony, attendees had the opportunity to catch up on the last few years over a tasty brunch provided courtesy of the Connetquot High School food service employees.
Further information about the application process can be found on the district website at www.ccsdli.org or can be picked up at the Connetquot High School main office.

The district congratulates the latest additions to its Athletic Wall of Fame.