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On Friday, June 17, 2016, the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame will honor area senior scholar athletes during its 23rd annual induction banquet at The Willow Room in Rostraver Township at 5:30 p.m.
Area students are selected by Mon Valley athletic directors and high school principals and are recognized at the banquet for their academic and athletic accomplishments. The Sports Hall of Fame Committee awards a certificate of merit reflecting personal dedication to achieving the highest standards of excellence as a scholar and in sportsmanship.
The 2016 student scholar athlete recipients are:
Belle Vernon Area senior wrestling captains and Coach Michael Doppelheuer will be recognized with the Achievement award for winning this year’s WPIAL Class AAA wrestling championship (15-1), first in the school’s history.
In addition to honoring the area’s finest scholar athletes, the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame will induct eight new members who include Keith Bassi, Esq.; John Ballein, Ed. D.; Bobby Burns; Jim Edwards; Brigadier General David Papak; and deceased: Ken Kulak; Joseph Fedorchik, Jr., M.D.; and Wilbert Otto “Barney” Wolfe. The recipient of this year’s Hall of Fame appreciation award, Bill Kubin, is a longtime Mon Valley educator and member of the Hall of Famer Board of Directors. The President of Waynesburg University, Douglas G. Lee, a 1977 Charleroi High School graduate, will serve as this year’s master of ceremonies.
For ticket availability email stephenrussell1106@comcast.net or phone 724-258-3823.
