The Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame has selected its newest members to be inducted.
The 2024 induction class will be honored this Saturday night at the Thomas J. Sabatelle Gymnasium at Sachem High School North.
The Sachem Alumni Association honors the most deserving former athletes, coaches, and supporters for their dedication to Sachem Athletics each year. The honorees are selected by a committee of athletic directors, coaches, and current hall of famers.
“We continue to honor our rich Sachem history and tradition through the Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame,” said Chris R. Vaccaro, ‘04, President/Founder of the Sachem Alumni Association. “This is truly one of the most special days of the year in Sachem, and we look forward to seeing our alumni and former coaches come home. We love bringing everyone together to celebrate our community. That’s what it’s all about.”
Sachem’s Athletic Hall of Fame began in 2003 but did not have another event until 2016. That is when the Sachem Alumni Association in partnership with the Sachem Athletic Department decided to make this an annual event. This year will be the ninth induction class.
The Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 24 Inductees with their graduation year and sport are listed below:
- Courtney Bertolone, ‘07, Field Hockey & Lacrosse
- Karen Bravy Grace, ‘90, Soccer
- Joe Buonincontri, ‘78, Basketball
- Jimmy Fox, ‘82, Wrestling
- Larry Iacono, ‘84, Football & Wrestling
- Jacque LaPraire, ‘81, Football & Baseball
- Katie Mollot-Carey, ‘04, Lacrosse, Winter Track & Soccer
- Mike Mollot, ‘98, Lacrosse
- Eddie Morales, ‘81, Gymnastics & Wrestling
- Rachel Rowe, ‘12, Cross Country & Track & Field
- Patrick Perritt, ‘05, Football, Wrestling & Lacrosse
- Karriem Pierre, ‘93, Gymnastics & Track & Field
- Frank Saladino, ‘79, Football
- Craig Smart, ‘99, Soccer
- Deborah Spitzli O’Brien, Gymnastics Coach
- Joey Varrone, ‘74, Cross Country, Track & Field
- James Byrne, ‘89, Football, Baseball & Triathlon
- Dennis Dragonette, Baseball Coach