We are gearing up for the 2025 Hall of Fame, which will be held during Reunion Weekend in September 2025. To nominate the next Hall of Fame class, click on the button below.
Candidates must have been on a Burr and Burton varsity team for two years, have graduated 10 or more years ago, and performed with excellence (i.e. All-League and/or All-State).
Special Olympian Athlete
Candidates must have been a Special Olympics participant, have attended Burr and Burton 10 or more years ago, and participated in Special Olympics with heart and leadership.
Legend Athlete & Teams
Any person is eligible who contributed to Burr and Burton athletics in one of the above categories and whose contribution occurred 50 or more years ago. Legend Teams will be considered that are from 25 or more years ago.
Team
This category is for a varsity team from 10 or more years ago that performed with excellence (i.e. reached the championship game). Teams honored will have demonstrated the utmost level of teamwork. Team induction does not preclude Athletes from being honored individually, nor does previous Athlete induction preclude a Team from being honored.
Coach
Candidates must have coached at least five years. Candidates may not have coached at Burr and Burton in the past five years in the same position for which they are being nominated. Candidates must have shown excellence in leadership and character, and achieved outstanding success.
Friend of Athletics
This category is for a person or persons, other than a former coach or athlete, who has made a significant contribution to Burr and Burton’s athletic program through their attendance at games, dedication, and support of the school’s teams.
Alumni Recognition & Arts Awards
List of 4 items.
Alumni Achievement Award
Candidates for this award should have a superb record of outstanding contributions to their profession and community and graduated 10 or more years ago. The candidate’s record should include significant career accomplishments, and professional impact on their field.
Alumni Service Award
Candidates for this award should have rendered significant volunteer service to Burr and Burton and/or youth in the broader community and graduated 10 or more years ago. The candidate’s record of volunteer service might include, but is not limited to: Alumni Association, Board of Trustees, Class Agent, and support of the school’s academic departments. Their volunteer endeavors facilitate the school’s mission.
Alumni Arts Award
Candidates for this award are chosen both for their accomplishments and contributions to the arts. They must have graduated 10 or more years ago. All arts disciplines are considered. Candidates serve as a role model by demonstrating a lifelong commitment to their discipline and the promotion of arts in their community and education. The candidate’s record should include, but is not limited to: significant accomplishments in their specific art discipline, contributions to arts appreciation in their community and/or schools, and awards and recognition received.
E.H. Henry Distinguished Faculty/Staff Award
Candidates for this award should have proven dedication and loyalty to Burr and Burton. Their leadership was evident to their fellow faculty and staff members. Their impact on their students was measurable. An eligible candidate must have been a member of the faculty/staff for at least ten years, is not currently employed by the school and may or may not be living.
2024 - Thomas Pelton '74* 2023 - Ralph F. Fleming, Jr. '41* 2023 - 1983, 1983 Field Hockey Teams (Legend Teams) 2022 - Errol L. Hill'70 2022 - 1967 Baseball (Legend Team) 2021 - E.H. Smith ’66 2021 - 1965 Baseball (Legend Team) 2019 - William J. West ’65 2018 - Craig Fedor ’66 2018 - William Fritts ‘68 2017 - Jane Douglas Alles ‘56 2016 - John J. Wright ‘66 2015 - David L. Fielding, Jr. ‘65 2014 - Richard H. Smith ’63 2014 - Virginia Hanlon Taft* ’64 2013 - Christopher H. Bryant ’59 2013 - Alexander A. Zoesch ’53 2012 - Lester "Bud" Griffith ’56 2011 - Robert Brock ’51 2011 - Diana Wilson ’56 2010 - Patricia Mattison Kitchen ’59 2010 - Thomas Molloy ’57 2009 - Beatrice Longtin Sausville ‘53 2009 - Ted Jzyk ‘56 2008 - Joseph Markey ‘50 2008 - Rita Jzyk Pash ‘55 2008 - Herbert “Bill” Bowen ‘56 2007 - Harold Thompson ’33* 2007 - Michael McCooey ’53 2006 - Ruth Glover Jones ’41 2006 - Frank Squires ’52* 2006 - David Harwood ’54 2005 - Yvonne Longtin Bruley ‘54* 2005 - Dave Pash ‘53 2004 - Coach Bob Sparks 2004 - Christopher “Kip” Bowen ‘48
2024 - Edgar T. Campbell ’70 2023 - Frederica Templeton 2022 - Ed's Masonry & Restoration 2021 - Guy H. Boyer 2019 - John and Lynne Sanders 2018 - Chip Edson 2017 - Chip Chamberlain 2016 - Howard L. Vincent 2015 - Everett L. Elliott, Jr. ‘59 2015 - Thelma N. Goodell 2014 - Maurice Johnson 2013 - James E. Hand 2013 - John R. Hand 2012 - Bill Henkel 2011 - Elizabeth “Betsy” Fowler 2010 - Bruce Kern 2010 - Terry and Arlena Merrow 2009 - Benjamin F. Beers ‘61 2008 - Joseph Rizio ‘58* 2007 - John Balch ‘40 2006 - Lewie Dean ‘63* 2006 - Garth Caldwell 2005 - Ron Wilcox ‘57 2004 - Bob ‘43 and Ruth Stone ‘44 Fowler 2003 - Phil Squires ‘55 2002 - Mary and John ‘58* Hawkins 2002 - Mable ‘34 and Norman ‘32 Thompson 2001 - Ella Mae Wilcox*
2024 - 2001 Girls Lacrosse 2023 - 2006 Boys Basketball Team 2022 - 2008-2009 Girls Basketball 2022 - 2002 Boys Lacrosse 2021 - 1985 Softball 2019 - 1998, 1999, and 2000 Girls Varsity Soccer Teams 2018 - 1986 and 1987 Cheerleading Teams 2017 - 1985-86 Girls Varsity Basketball Team 2016 - 2005 Varsity Baseball Team 2015 - 1979-80 Girls Varsity Basketball Team 2014 - 1976, 1977 and 1978 Boys Varsity Basketball Team 2013 - 1958 Boys Basketball Team 2012 - 1947 Football Team
2024 - Rhoni Basden ’04 2023 - Benjamin Franklin Beers '61 2022 - Charity Clark '93 2019 - Lyman K. Orton ’59 2018 - Sally Baldwin Utiger ‘48 2017 - Michael W. Kilburn ‘67 2016 - Kimberlee R.B. Rizio ‘81 2015 - Bill Wilson* 2014 - Jane Saxman Zecher ’57 and I. Stanford Zecher ’54 2013 - Philip “Grub” Bourn ‘72 2012 - Jim Comar '70 2011 - Judith McCormick Taylor '57 2010 - Peter Henry ‘60 2009 - Robert Treat '55 2008 - Jesse Ameden '49 2007 - Douglas Shaw '47 2006 - Richard Hayes '54* and Nadine Marsden Hayes '56* 2005 - Ed Campbell '70 2004 - David Bigelow '49*
2024 - Brian Gawlik* 2023 - Betsy Hubner 2022 - Bill Muench 2021 - Chris Kochenour 2019 - Dawne Polis 2018 - David W. Curtis 2017 - Ellen Bell Wilcox ‘57 2016 - Sally Ameden Zoufaly ‘69 2015 - Daniel DeForest 2014 - Charles W. Scranton 2013 - Mary Rita Manley 2012 - Virginia "Gigi" Martin 2011 - John Wright '66 2010 - Robert Leslie 2009 - Margaret Ellis 2008 - Beverly Leslie 2007 - Joseph McClellan 2006 - Stan Pietryka 2005 - John Fay* 2004 - Don B. Otis
Alumni Achievement Award Danny J. Pinsonault '73* Alumni Service Award Rhoni Basden '04 Alumni Arts Award Rob Eaton '05 E.H. Henry Distinguished Faculty and Staff Award Brian Gawlik* Athletes Jenna Hoffman '11 Edward Lewicki IV '11
Special Olympian Alexi Leach '14 Legend Athlete Thomas Pelton '74*
Coach Carl Rice*
Friend of Athletics Edgar T. Campbell '70
Teams 2001 Girls Lacrosse Team 1962-64 Boys Soccer Teams (Legend Teams)
Alumni Achievement Award Bryan Dalton '81 Alumni Service Award Benjamin Franklin Beers '61 Alumni Arts Award William Seeders Mosheim '03 E.H. Henry Distinguished Faculty and Staff Award Betsy Hubner Athletes Erin Levinthal '93 Kyle Gray '07
Special Olympian Dillon Wood '16
Legend Athlete Ralph F. Fleming, Jr. '41*
Coach J. Cory Herrington
Friend of Athletics Frederica Templeton
Teams 2006 Boys Basketball Team 1983, 1983 Field Hockey Teams (Legend Teams)
Alumni Achievement Award Marcia MacDonald Neugebauer '50 Alumni Service Award Charity Clark '93 Alumni Arts Award Andrew Alden '08 E.H. Henry Distinguished Faculty and Staff Award Bill Muench Athletes Kelsey Cone '07 Marie Van Der Kar Gray '07 Thomas Hand '01
Special Olympian Rebecca Shores '11
Legend Athlete Errol L. Hill'70
Coach Julie McGraw Fifield
Friend of Athletics Ed's Masonry & Restoration
Teams 2008-2009 Girls Basketball 2002 Boys Lacrosse 1967 Baseball (Legend Team)
Athletes Kathi Frost Bierwirth '81 Joseph Harrington IV '81 Ronald LaMontagne '68 John Paul '49* Melissa Evans Rice '86 Paul Roberts '71 Karen Treat '80 Ann Waters '65
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