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	ESCC Hall of Fame


	The East Suburban Catholic Conference honored its ninth Hall of Fame Class of nine on Thursday, April 10 at Crystal Sky Banquet Hall. The group includes some of the finest athletes, coaches and administrators in the state of Illinois since the ESCC began in 1974. Tickets priced at $50 are available through athletic departments at each member school. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. 2012 2011 2010 2009 2007 Program/Cover (PDF) 2006 Program (PDF) Original Class
		Class of 2014 (release) Dan Nagis, Benet Academy Peter Paul, Benet Academy Jack Simmons, Carmel Catholic Mark Venegone, Carmel Catholic Adam Savick, Marian Catholic Tony Evensen, Marist Gary Kostrubala, Marist Jack Halpin, Saint Viator John Dacey, ESCC Assignment Chair 2014 Gallery of Induction

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	2014 ESCC Hall of Fame
	ESCC Hall of Fame to induct 9 on April 10 A trio of coaching legends will highlight an impressive group of nine to be inducted as the ninth Hall of Fame Class for the East Suburban Catholic Conference, which has its annual banquet scheduled for Thursday, April 10 at Crystal Sky Banquet Hall in McCook, Ill. Benet golf coach Dan Nagis, Redwing women’s basketball coach Peter Paul and Saint Viator golf coach Jack Halpin lead the sterling list of inductees that also includes four former IHSA state champions. Nagis has spent 33 of his 44 years at Benet as head boys golf coach, leading the Redwings to nine ESCC titles and four trips to the IHSA state finals. As head girls basketball coach at Benet for 29 years (45 years overall), Paul has guided squads to five ESCC crowns, 18 IHSA regionals titles and four IHSA Sectional championships. Three consecutive IHSA titles (2007-09) highlight Halpin’s 16-year boys golf reign at Saint Viator, a career that has also produced eight ESCC titles, six regional and four sectional championships. Marist will be represented by 1982 IHSA shot put and discus state champion Gary Kostrubala and 1983 138-pound IHSA wrestling state champion Tony Evensen. A pair of contributors to Carmel Catholic’s 2003 IHSA football state champion will be inducted, including eventual Big 10 athletes Jack Simmons and Mark Venegoni. The 2014 class will be rounded out by former Marian Catholic basketball standout Adam Savick, who was a three-year all-conference selection at Illinois Institute of Technology, and John Dacey, longtime women’s basketball officials’ assignor for the ESCC. Tickets reservations ($50) for the 7 p.m. dinner (6 p.m. reception) on April 10 may be made through any of the ESCC school athletic departments and more information and history are also available on the ESCC web site at www.eastsuburbancc.com. The 1994 Joliet Catholic Academy baseball state championship team, 2004 Joliet Catholic football state champions and 2004 Notre Dame baseball state champions will be recognized at the April 10 event as well.The ninth ESCC Hall of Fame class brings the number of current inductees to 95, representing 10 of the current 12 member schools and former members Holy Cross and Saint Joseph. More information about the ESCC Hall of Fame or induction dinner may be obtained by contacting Chair Mike Hennessey, Notre Dame High School Athletic Director, at 847-779-8652.

	Previous Hall of Fame Classes
	Class of 2013 (release) Gary Goforth, Benet Academy Mark Yanule, Notre Dame Dan Santucci, Saint Patrick Jon Schaus, ESCC Assignment Chair Class of 2012 (release) Jerry O'Connor, Benet Academy Jordan Wilson, Benet Academy Jon Mikrut, Carmel Catholic Mike Gavin, Marian Catholic Carl Cozen, Marist Don Kuehner, Marist Bill Besenhofer, Notre Dame Zach Bukal, Notre Dame Niall Collins, Saint Patrick Tim McGarigle, Saint Patrick Tim Phillips, Saint Viator Ken Maziarka, ESCC Assignment Chair Class of 2011 (release) Henry Wind, Benet Academy Rod Whittier, Carmel Catholic J.R. Zwierzynski, Joliet Catholic Kerri Evans, Marian Catholic Rodney Harrison, Marian Catholic Paul Andreotti, Marist Br. Richard Grenier, Marist Jeff Dyra, Saint Patrick Joe Majkowski, Saint Viator Class of 2010 Kate Enoch, Benet Dan Sharp, Joliet Catholic Kevin Kelly, Marian Catholic Jerry Verde, Marian Catholic Larry Tucker, Marist Bob Beckman, Notre Dame Mike Hennessey, Notre Dame Nan Airola, Providence Patrick Duggan, St. Patrick Jeff Berndt, St. Joseph John Josten, St. Viator Scott Zetek, St. Viator	Class of 2009 Sue Vodrazka, Benet Kevin Kristan, Carmel Catholic Don Heldmann, Fenwick Bob Koleno, Holy Cross Mike Goolsby, Joliet Catholic Terrence Marable, Marian Catholic Pat Quinn, Marist Jack Cole, Notre Dame Deryl Cunningham, St. Joseph Dr. Joseph Schmidt, St. Patrick Lynn Gaziano, St. Viator Class of 2008 Joseph Fedinec, Benet Jim Halford, Carmel Dana Ballard, Fenwick Emily Marino, Joliet Catholic Kathryn Gleason, Marian Catholic Al Brazen, Marist Augie Genovesi, Notre Dame Tony Reeder, St. Joseph George Strnad, St. Joseph Doug Reibel, St. Patrick Mike Taylor, St. Viator Class of 2007 Denise (Boylan) Egner, Benet Scott Stahoviak, Carmel Dr. James Quaid, Fenwick Bob Stone, Joliet Catholic Academy Mickey Griffin, Marian Catholic Mark Gervais, Marist Len Sitko, Notre Dame Daryl Thomas, St. Joseph Len Bertolini, St. Patrick Mike Mroczek, St. Patrick Bill Pirman, St. Viator John Gillen, St. Viator Class of 2006 (Inaugural Hall of Famers) Ron Baumgartner, Benet (Pioneer, AD) Joe Scordino, Carmel (Coach) Jeff Zgonina, Carmel (Athlete) Dave Power, Fenwick (Coach) Mike Alstott, JCA (Athlete) Gordie Gillespie, JCA (Coach) Dave Mattio, Marian (Coach, AD) Ray Balcarcel, Marist (Coach) Bill Casey, Notre Dame (Coach, AD) Jim Les, Notre Dame (Athlete) Gene Pingatore, St. Joseph (Coach) Isiah Thomas, St. Joseph (Athlete) Max Kurland, St. Patrick (Coach) Robert Artman, St. Viator (Administrator) Jim Lyne, St. Viator (Coach) Brother Richard Brady (Pioneer, ESCC)

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