Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame – Nomination-Form 2013
The HOF event is held to honor of those Alumni who have demonstrated excellence in their careers, through their athletic, academic, artistic or other notable contributions. Please join us in recognition of the Inductees.
This event is open to all and we welcome your support. The annual Hall of Fame event is organizied by the volunteers of our organization. Any alumni interested in joining is asked to contact the organization.
We would like to remind everyone that the 2013 nomination forms can be downloaded from above. Anyone requesting additional information can contact us by mail to Verona High School Alumni Association PO Box 121 Verona NJ 07044 or inquiries can be left through this website at info@vhsalumni.net.
VHSAA Hall of Fame Dinner 2012 ~ A Success
The Verona High School Alumni Association (VHSAA) would like to thank all Hillbilly alumni that attended the Hall of Fame Event held in February at the “Villa” in Mountain Lakes. The event proved to be an enjoyable evening for all. Honorees were represented by family and friends, some whom traveled long distances, to join in the celebration. This special evening was coordinated by our Emcee Bob DiTrani and was highlighted by speeches and video presentations for the honorees. A separate room was set up for inducted alumunus display of items ranging from WW II memorbilia, Emmy and Directorship Awards, Various VHS Athletic Awards dating from 1952 to 2001, NFL items and “Flying Aces” fighter articles from 1944. The event was truly a night to honor and remember.
To view photos please see the Event Photo Page listed
Our Volunteer organization relies on donations and fees for all alumni events. If interested in placing an ad for a HOF inductee please open attachement for sponsorship below: Thank you in advance for you interest and companionship toward our organization.
The Verona High School Alumni Association proudly presents the presentation of the “Wall of Fame” located in the front lobby of Verona High School. This dedicated collaboration is on behalf of the Alumni Hall of Fame Committee and Verona High School. The prestigious art work was designed by Matthew Beneduce McGrath. The unveiling of the “Wall” was held November 24th, 2010 in leiu of the Hall of Fame Annual Dinner. Honored recipients present included Tom Sellitto (administrator), Rich Camp (accomplished alumni), Terence Dean (42′ golf team), Tim Bannon (athlete), James Barrett (69′ baseball team), Debbie Kloss Festa (athlete), Don Gray (60′ football team), Fred Hill (honorary hillbilly), Bev Mortenson for Eric Mortenson (honorary hillbilly), Mike Inglesino (60′ football team), Steve Janett (community service), Norman Liedke (athlete), Lynn Bannon for Bob Bannon (honorary hillbilly), Mike Passero (community service), Amy Tortorella McCarthy(athlete), MaryAnn Rotella for Al Rotella(coach), Gary Kistner (69′ baseball team), Joe Pirello (administrator), Frank Albano(athlete), George Steifbold (coach/76′ boys soccer team). In all over 100 guests were present including Glenn Cesa, principal VHS and Chuck Sampson superintendent of Verona Schools. We wish to thank everyone that attended and Frungillo Caterers for their professional catering services. The committe is currently working on the 2012 Hall of Fame event and will post here for details.
2012 Hall of Fame Inductees
Anthony Fasano –Athlete, Class of 2002
Dawn Scott Mulligan-Athlete, Class of 1985
The 1952 State Championship Football Team
Dutch Wermuth – Coach
Major General Donald Strait –Accomplished Alumni, Class of 1936
Tom Valente- Administrator
Dwight Hemion –Arts, Class of 1944
2009 Hall of Fame Inductees
Timothy Bannon, Class of 1973 Robert Krasner, Class of 1964
Jay Mohr, Class of 1988
Harry Owens, Administrator
1942 Boys Golf Team
1969 Boys Baseball Team
Michael Passero, Class of 1971
2008 Hall of Fame Inductees
Bob Charman, Class of 1953
Norm Liedtke, Class of 1969
Al Rotella, Coach/Educator
Fred Hill, Sr, Honorary Hillbilly
2007 Hall of Fame Inductees
Salvador Camarata, Class of 1931
Richard C. Camp, Class of 1959
Patrick Sullivan, Class of 1969
Amy Tortorella McCarthy, Class of 1990
1957 Boys Basketball Team
Dr. Benedict LoCicero, Administrator
George Stiefbold, Coach
2006 Hall of Fame Inductees
Brian Crockett, Class of 1977
Cara Hudson Brown, Class of 1982
Steve Janett, Class of 1974
Sven Peterson, Class of 1945
1960 Boys Football Team
Tom Morris, Coach/Educator
2005 Hall of Fame Inductees
Frank Albano, Class of 1975
Mel Behney, Class of 1965
Doug Gaffney, Class of 1960
1981 Boys Tennis Team
Joseph Pirrello, Administrator
Robert Bannon, Honorary Hillbilly
2004 Hall of Fame Inductees
William “Bucky” Hatchett, Class of 1945
Jed Graef, Class of 1960
Deborah Kloss Festa, Class of 1985
1976 Boys Soccer Team
Thomas Sellitto, Administrator
Eric Mortenson, Honorary Hillbilly
Comments
Comment from John sanlorenzo
Time May 29, 2011 at 6:56 pm
Wow….the HOF project came out great!! When will the 2011 HOF inductees be announced?
Comment from gail
Time June 2, 2011 at 1:02 am
Hello Allison – this is Gail (McMickle) Sferrazza. I hope this e-mail finds you and your wonderful family well. Your inquiry will be forwarded to our Hall of Fame Chairperson, Bob DiTrani(class of ’69). Just a quick update – our Hall of Fame committee honors 5 or so inductees each year over the past 6 seasons. Last year we had the unveiling of the Wall Of Fame at the VHS Lobby. We skipped the dinner/induction and had a short ceremony for the wall presentation instead. All received nominations are kept and reveiwed each year. Families/friends that nominated a person will be informed via letter and phone follow up before the event. Bob can explain better than me, i am not on the HOF committee but can contact them for you. Thank you for your concern and please call if yu have not rec’d a response in a few weeks. Gail: cell: 201-247-5307 Take care.
Comment from gail
Time February 12, 2012 at 9:58 pm
Hello John – hope you have visited our site since last — the inductees have been announced and being honored for our Hall of Fame this Friday February 17th, 2012. Tickets available call Pam: 973-857-4837. For additional information, link to the site. Thank you and enjoy.
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Comment from Allison B. Clark
Time May 24, 2011 at 11:13 pm
My father, Herbert A. Babb was nominated a few years ago but has not been inducted to date. Will you please check to see that his nomination packet is still available for consideration? If a new one needs to be submitted please let me know.
Thank you!
Allison (Babb) Clark