Wildcat Athletics Hall of Fame

The 1944-45 boys basketball team was inducted into the 2014 Hall of Fame.

The 1945 football team was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.

The 1971 boys cross country team was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.

The 1977 girls cross country team was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.

Andrew Carignan ’04 excelled in baseball at NFA, earning All-State honors in 2003 and 2004, and was named Connecticut’s Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year as a senior. A member of the 2003 CIAC Class LL State Championship team, he helped lead NFA to ECC regular-season and tournament titles.

Nine letters in three sports (football, indoor track, outdoor track) was just the start of success for Papp. He earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors in football, but it was track and field where he excelled. For indoor, he twice earned All-State honors and All-Conference honors.

Anthony Gizio ’94 dominated NFA wrestling with a 66–2 career record, winning three Class LL titles, two State Open championships, and two New England titles.

Anthony “Tony” West ’46 was one of NFA’s top baseball pitchers, delivering numerous high‑strikeout performances and leading the Wildcats to ECC championships.

Barbara Ann Duncan ’59 was an outstanding multi-sport athlete who earned MVP honors in every girls sport offered at NFA, including badminton, volleyball, field hockey, softball, tennis, and archery. She was the first girl in 12 years to earn the Principal’s Award and scarlet blazer for athletic excellence.

Barbara Marcie Glenney was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. A member of the Wildcats’ state championship basketball teams in 1996 and ’97, she was the New England Player of the Year in her senior season.

During her NFA career, Curran Garver earned three varsity letters in basketball and two in softball. Her skills on the court earned her first-team all-state honors from the Hartford Courant, New Haven Register, Norwich Bulletin and The Day.

Beverly Freanor Goulet ’61 was an exceptionally versatile athlete who competed in basketball, softball, tennis, field hockey, badminton, archery, tumbling, and fencing. She earned top honors in the Girls Athletic Association by accumulating over 2,500 points, becoming only the third upperclassman ever to receive the organization’s highest award.

Coach Bill Darrow served NFA athletes for more than three decades, coaching basketball, baseball, and football while also leading the Physical and Health Education Department and overseeing the school’s intramural program.

For 13 years, Bill Scarlata served as the girls basketball junior varsity coach under Paul Giardi. When he took over the program in 1992, Scarlata made the Wildcats one of the most successful programs in Connecticut history.

Bonnie Brehant Doran ’67 was a dominant intramural athlete during an era before girls varsity sports existed at NFA, competing in tennis, tumbling, volleyball, softball, basketball, archery, and soccer. She earned the Girls Athletic Association’s highest honor—the white blazer—by accumulating more than 2,500 participation points, one of only two girls to do so that year.

Brianna Lenehan ’13 was a nationally recognized distance runner who earned 15 All‑Conference, eight All‑State, and four All‑New England honors while setting multiple school and state records. She won the 2012 Class LL and State Open cross country titles, helping NFA capture four CIAC team championships across cross country and track.

Coach Carl Snitkin built one of the most successful wrestling programs in Connecticut, leading NFA to a 471–80 record with nine State Championships and 13 league titles over 12 years.

Chad Johnson was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. Now a teacher and cross country coach at NFA, Johnson was a three sport athlete while at the Academy.

Charles “Whizzer” Weiss ’40 was an elite multi-sport athlete who starred as a .416 hitter in baseball and earned All-State honors as a fullback. His football career began unexpectedly when coaches recognized his powerful kicking ability, leading to rapid advancement as a varsity punter and later fullback.

Charlie Pieniadz ’53 excelled in football, basketball, and baseball, contributing significantly to some of NFA’s most successful seasons of the early 1950s.

Chris Tamborra ’83 was a three-sport athlete who excelled in football, wrestling, and track, earning All-Conference and second-team All-State honors as a defensive end.

Christine Wood Escobido was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. She was a Class LL and State Open champion in the javelin.

Christopher Andrew, Class of 2000, was not only one of the greatest runners to graduate from Norwich Free Academy, but is also one of the most decorated distance runners from the state of Connecticut.

Clem McGrath ’57 was a top distance runner who set multiple school records in the mile and anchored relay teams that set state marks.

Her basketball career, which included four conference titles, started with two consecutive state championships in 2001 and 2002.

Dale Pitcher Mainville ’71 was a versatile athlete who competed in soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, tennis, badminton, cheerleading, and gymnastics.

While he earned letters in basketball and track and field, Rose’s greatest accomplishments came on the football field. A tri-captain, he was named to the All Capital District Conference second team as a junior.

Daniel Ruffo ’70 was a highly accomplished three-sport athlete who excelled in football, basketball, and baseball.

Darlene Laiche ’70 excelled across volleyball, tennis, badminton, basketball, softball, baseball, and soccer, earning Honor Team recognition in basketball, baseball, and soccer.

Darryl MarcAurele ’82 achieved regional and national success in wrestling, earning two All-Conference titles, a Class LL state championship, two Connecticut Freestyle Open wins, and a New England Freestyle Championship.

David Coletti ’83 was a standout tennis player at NFA, winning SAC singles and doubles titles and serving as team captain before competing for Boston University from 1983–87.

David Galligan was a three sport athlete at the Academy, playing football, basketball, and baseball.

Dawn Smith ’80 was a leading figure in the early years of girls interscholastic athletics at NFA, earning four varsity letters in track and three in basketball. A captain and all-conference basketball selection, she helped guide NFA to its first-ever girls basketball state tournament appearance and set the single-game scoring record as a senior.

Dayton Thomas ’09 was a dominant force in the NFA fencing program, winning the 2009 ECC individual boys’ title while compiling an exceptional 89–7 career record.

Deirdre Passerello ’89 was an exceptional three‑sport athlete who earned 11 varsity letters and became NFA’s all‑time leading girls basketball scorer while serving as a three‑year team MVP. She also excelled in softball as a three‑time all‑conference selection and state honoree, setting school records in hits and runs scored.

Delores Kubicki ’70 was a standout in NFA’s extensive intramural era for girls, competing in soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, archery, badminton, and tennis.

Dominic Leone ’09 was one of Connecticut’s top baseball prospects, earning All-State honors twice and ranking among the nation’s top 300 high school players as a senior. He was named MVP of the CHSCA All-State Team and earned multiple ECC honors while helping lead NFA to an ECC Large Division co-championship.

Donald “Scotty” Scott ’52 earned nine varsity letters across football, basketball, and baseball and was known for his speed, scoring ability, and all‑around athletic versatility. A key contributor to multiple winning football seasons, he scored decisive touchdowns in rivalry games and delivered standout rushing and passing performances throughout the 1949–51 seasons.

Dorothy “Dot” O’Neill ’48 was one of NFA’s premier female athletes, lettering in seven sports and becoming the first student to earn a Girls Athletic Association blazer in only three years. She won three state badminton titles at NFA and later claimed 18 consecutive Connecticut championships, a national title, and four appearances on the U.S. national badminton team.

Douglas “Mac” Howard ’63 was a three-sport athlete who excelled in basketball, baseball, and football. A two-year football player and four-year participant in basketball and baseball, he captained both programs as a senior and helped lead NFA to 55 basketball victories.

Joseph Levanto was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. He served as NFA superintendent from 1975-88 and also coached football and baseball.

Dr. Mary Ann Norman ’70 competed in every girls’ sport offered at NFA, earning Honor Team recognition in soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball while also excelling in tennis, badminton, and archery.

Dyshelle Pemberton Prchal ’13 was a dynamic sprinter who quickly emerged as one of NFA’s top track athletes, earning eight varsity letters across indoor and outdoor track. She won the ECC 55 meters in her first championship meet, set school records in the 400 meters and sprint relays, and became one of the first female athletes in school history to earn All‑American honors.

Ed Walczak ’34 excelled in football and baseball at NFA and went on to play professionally for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1945, recording a hit in his first MLB at-bat off pitcher Sal Maglie. Before reaching the majors, he pitched multiple no-hitters in the Norwich City League and played in the Panama Canal Zone League and Central American Olympics during his Air Force service.

Edgar Gates ’45 was an influential two-sport athlete who starred in basketball and track, helping NFA secure its first ECC basketball championship.

Ellen Mahoney ’68 excelled across intramural archery, tennis, volleyball, basketball, and softball, earning Class Athlete honors and leadership roles in multiple student organizations. At the University of Connecticut, she was a four-year starter in both basketball and softball and competed one year in volleyball.

A four-year starter on the baseball team, Campbell finished his career as the all-time leader in hits, home runs, average, stolen bases, runs, walks and at-bats. He was a standout performer in 2003, the year the Wildcats won the Class LL State Championship.

Erik Little ’71 was a rare three‑sport, four‑year varsity athlete who played quarterback in football, point guard in basketball, and shortstop in baseball.

A three-time New England cross country champion, Erin-Kate earned 11 varsity letters during her four years competing in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track.

Eugene McGrath was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. He spent 38 years at NFA as a coach in both cross country and track.

Eugene “Chick” Nafie ’36 was an exceptional four-sport athlete who excelled in football, baseball, basketball, and track. He led NFA football teams that lost only once in two years and delivered key long-yardage plays as both end and fullback.

Frank “Vas” Vasington ’46 was a three-sport standout who lettered in football, basketball, and baseball while earning the Fletcher-Wiley Cup as NFA’s top male athlete. A quarterback and halfback, he co-captained the 1945 football team, which is widely regarded as one of the strongest in school history, finishing as Associated Press state champions.

Gary Makowicki, Class of 1973, as a student, played Basketball for the Wildcats and served as a captain his senior year. He served on the faculty here at NFA as a math and computer programming teacher, coach, and Director of Athletics for 37 years.

Kate Giardi Ericson ’92 was a three-sport captain who excelled in soccer, basketball, and softball while leading NFA to multiple championship seasons.

George Strouse ’61 excelled in both basketball and baseball, serving as captain of the basketball team and helping NFA achieve a 51–18 record, a state semifinal appearance, and a second-team All-State selection.

Gilbert Bouley ’40 was a dominant multi-sport athlete who excelled in football, baseball, basketball, and track, setting school and conference records in shot put and discus. He earned All-State football honors and later starred at Boston College, where he was named All-American and Co-Lineman of the Year before entering military service.

Coach Gilbert LaPointe coached 78 total seasons at NFA across swimming, indoor track, cross country, and tennis, building one of the school’s longest-running coaching legacies.

Glenn Gordon ’64 excelled in basketball and baseball, earning three varsity letters in each sport and helping establish NFA as a regional power in the early 1960s.

Greg Keith ’86 was an elite basketball talent, earning All-State, All-New England, and Honorable Mention Converse and McDonald’s All-American honors. He set NFA single-game records for most points (45) and most field goals (19) and played two seasons of Division I basketball—first at Wake Forest and then at Fairfield University.

Howard Rubin ’46 was a record-setting runner in track and cross country, earning five varsity letters and serving as captain in both sports. As a senior, he was undefeated in the half mile, winning conference, state, and New England championships and setting a school record of 2:01.6 that stood for 18 years.

Howie Dickenman ’32 was a four-sport athlete who starred in basketball, baseball, track, and cross country, captaining two of NFA’s strongest early basketball teams. After graduating from Springfield College, he returned to NFA and coached basketball for 21 seasons, leading the program to its first ECC title in 1945 and compiling 265 wins.

Jack Lonardelli ’46 was a three-year varsity contributor in baseball and football before being drafted into the U.S. Army prior to his senior year.

James ‘Babe’ Moran ’41 was a nine‑letter athlete who excelled in baseball, basketball, and track, becoming the only NFA athlete of his era to earn four varsity letters in a single year. A three‑time all‑conference baseball selection and team captain, he posted a .400 career average and delivered key performances, including a record‑setting game at Mohegan Park.

James Euell ’70 was one of NFA’s most accomplished distance runners, earning multiple state titles and setting course records throughout his storied cross country and track career. He won the CDC, Eastern Sectional, State Open, and New England cross country championships while also capturing three consecutive state titles in the 880 yards and setting state and New England records in the 440, 880, and mile.

James Justice, Class of 1973, was the epitome of the all-around athlete. During four years at the Academy, Justice earned 12 varsity letters – one for every season he played at NFA.

James “Bud” Makowicki ’50 was a four-year varsity performer in cross country and track, serving as a two-year captain in cross country and establishing himself as one of NFA’s strongest distance runners.

James Williams ’27 was a four-year football standout and team captain whose leadership and athletic ability defined NFA’s early gridiron tradition. Active in multiple student organizations, he excelled as the Wildcats’ quarterback, highlighted by a decisive touchdown against rival Bulkeley.

Janelle Plowden Wagner ’99 excelled in volleyball, basketball, and track, earning All-ECC, All-State, and All-New England honors across her sports.

Jayne Ledoux Rice, Class of 1984, was an accomplished gymnast prior to joining the NFA Gymnastics team in her Upper year.

Jean Brown ’78 excelled in gymnastics and track and field, earning eight varsity letters and serving twice as gymnastics co-captain. She contributed to the 1976–77 gymnastics team that went 21–0, set a state scoring record, and won NFA’s second-ever girls state championship, repeating as league champions the next year.

Jemal Davis ’90 excelled in football and track at NFA, earning 11 varsity letters and New Haven Register All-State honors in 1989 while setting the school’s interception record.

Jen DeLucia ’93 made a lasting impact on the NFA golf program, competing primarily against boys while helping the Wildcats achieve a 14–2–1 record during her junior season. As a senior, she placed seventh in the girls’ State Open A-flight and qualified for both the New England Girls’ Championship and the AA Prep State Championship.

Akus put the rest of the area – and the state – on notice when in 1993, as a freshman, she swept the ECC, Class LL, and State Open cross country individual championships.

JJ Justice, son of fellow Hall of Fame Inductee James Justice, was a four year varsity letter winner in football and a three year varsity letter winner in track and field.

NFA did not have a women’s swim team when Hull McCabe competed. She swam during the boy’s season and competed against them in every event, all of which makes her accomplishments more astounding.

Joe Kobelski was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. He was a baseball captain for three seasons.

Joey Kochanski Foo is the most decorated gymnast, among a field of exceptional performers, on one of NFA’s most successful sports teams.

John Falvey McCormick ’12 was a four-year football letterman and three-year baseball player during an era when these were NFA’s only varsity sports.

Iovino led the NFA baseball program for 28 years (1979-2007) and amassed more than 300 wins in his career, including three ECC Large titles, three ECC tournament titles and the 2003 CIAC Class LL State Championship.

John Leone ’62 was a versatile three-sport athlete who excelled in football, basketball, and baseball, contributing to back-to-back CDC and Class A state titles in baseball. He delivered numerous clutch performances, including multi-hit games and game-winning home runs, while anchoring strong NFA teams throughout his career.

John Morosky ’47 earned 10 varsity letters across football, basketball, and track, distinguishing himself as a skilled passer, runner, and defensive standout. A member of the famed 1945 “Dream Team,” he contributed to back-to-back ECC basketball titles and 58 total wins over four seasons.

John Newson ’87 was an explosive sprinter, jumper, and football standout who earned 11 varsity letters and set numerous school records across indoor and outdoor track.

John Padgett ’65 was an eight‑letter athlete who excelled in football, basketball, and baseball, earning All‑CDC honors in football in both 1963 and 1964. As a senior co‑captain, he was named All‑State while leading a 7–2 football team highlighted by victories over top statewide opponents.

Judy Pemberton Bell ’82 excelled in basketball and track, helping lead NFA to three consecutive SAC championships in track while scoring heavily across sprint and relay events.

Kafi Davis ’99 was a 12‑letter athlete who excelled in track and field, cross country, and basketball. A state-record-breaking jumper, she earned All-ECC and All-State honors across multiple seasons and claimed the state indoor long jump title with a school, Class LL, and state record.

Kara Kochanski-Vendola ’94 earned seven varsity letters in gymnastics and outdoor track and became a key contributor to NFA’s success in both sports. As a senior, she helped the 4×800-meter relay team win the Class LL title and place at the State Open and New England Championships, earning All-State and All-New England honors.

Kastine Evans ’10 earned 11 varsity letters across basketball, volleyball, and track, becoming one of the most decorated female athletes in NFA history. A three-time All‑State and four‑time All‑Conference basketball selection, she led NFA to back‑to‑back state championships in 2009 and 2010 and accumulated more than 1,700 career points.

Kendal Mainville ’02 was a standout gymnast during one of the most dominant eras in NFA history, contributing to four consecutive ECC and state championships. She earned all-around, beam, and vault titles at both the conference and state levels and was twice named The Day’s Gymnast of the Year.

Krista Rappahahn Birnie, Class of 2002, graduated as one of the top 10 scholars in her class, was Homecoming Queen, as well as being voted Class Athlete & Class Photographer.

Kristin Kropp Scheele ’02 earned nine varsity letters across tennis, basketball, cross country, and softball. She was an All-ECC and All-State performer in tennis, finishing second in the state singles tournament, and a two-time All-State softball player who helped NFA claim multiple ECC titles.

Larry “Chick” Stanley ’17 was a standout multi-sport athlete who excelled in baseball and football during NFA’s early athletic era. A four-year baseball player and three-year football letterman, he captained the 1917 baseball team and was praised for his pitching, power hitting, and leadership.

Laurie Glass Martin ’79 was a multi-sport athlete who excelled in basketball, tennis, track, and softball during the early years of girls varsity athletics at NFA. She was a two-year basketball captain and MVP, earning all-conference honors while setting single‑game and career scoring records as the program emerged into varsity competition.

Lena Demicco ’38 was a dominant participant in girls athletics during a time when interscholastic opportunities were limited, excelling in volleyball, baseball, basketball, and field hockey for four years.

Leo Bawza ’70 was a two-sport standout who earned varsity letters in football and baseball, contributing to teams that achieved a combined 14 wins during his upper and senior seasons.

Leon “Pancho” Howard ’59 excelled in football, basketball, and baseball, earning nine varsity letters and Class Athlete honors. A speedy two-way running back, he helped lead NFA through illness-disrupted seasons and starred for the 1958 football team, considered the school’s best in many years. 

Leonard “Jazz” Jaskiewicz ’45 was a multi-sport athlete and student leader who served as president of the Varsity “N” Club and sports editor for both school publications. He excelled in basketball, track, cross country, and golf, captaining the 1944–45 “Dream Team” to NFA’s first ECC basketball title and an 18–3 season.

Leslie Eastman ’72 competed in an extensive range of girls sports during the early era of interscholastic expansion, excelling in tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton, softball, and soccer.

Lewis Randall ’55 was a three-sport athlete who earned 11 varsity letters and excelled in baseball, basketball, and cross country. A top hitter and pitcher, he delivered multiple standout performances, including a one-hitter and clutch late-game relief outings.

Linda Grant-Smith ’84 excelled in cross country and track, earning four varsity letters in each sport and setting school records in the 3,000 meters and the mile. As a senior captain, she helped lead NFA to a 10–0 season and a runner-up finish in the State Open.

Lloyd Hinchey ’61 was a standout basketball and baseball player who captained consecutive state tournament semifinal teams and earned CDC All-Star honors in both seasons. He became NFA’s second all-time leading scorer upon graduation with 1,222 points and held the single-game record of 41 points for more than 20 years.

Lloyd “Mud” Jarvis ’32 was a multi-sport standout who excelled in baseball and basketball during a formative era of NFA athletics. A varsity contributor as a freshman pitcher, he captained the 1927 and 1928 baseball teams and delivered a shutout win over Bulkeley in 1928.

Louise LaRochelle Heidtman ’42 was an exceptionally versatile athlete who competed across more than a dozen sports, including basketball, volleyball, field hockey, badminton, rifle, swimming, table tennis, and softball.

Lucien “Luka” Plante ’27 (bio based on speech document appears to describe the 1953 graduate; preserved as provided) was a four-year varsity athlete in basketball and baseball and served as captain of the 1952–53 basketball team. A prolific scorer, he set the single-season record with 404 points and became NFA’s first 1,000-point basketball player, finishing with 1,233 career points.

Mark Jones ’01 was a prolific basketball scorer and leader who became NFA’s all-time leading scorer before R.J. Evans surpassed his mark. A two-time All-State and three-time All-ECC selection, he earned State Player of the Year honors from both the Hartford Courant and the New Haven Register.

Marlin McPhail ’78 was a standout three‑sport athlete who earned nine varsity letters and captained football, basketball, and baseball. He was a two‑time all‑conference selection in all three sports, a High School All‑American in baseball, and a key contributor to NFA’s record‑setting 1975–76 basketball season.

Mary Kubicki ’70 was an accomplished multi-sport athlete who competed for four years in basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, archery, badminton, and tennis.

Coach Matthew Sheridan ’21 founded NFA’s cross country program in 1926 and guided the team, along with track, through 1946, leading NFA to early statewide prominence.

Drafted 71st overall (third round) in the 2009 draft, Shaughnessy played for the Oakland Raiders and was named to ESPN’s All-Rookie team.

Melvin Makowicki was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. He was one of the first NFA players to convert from the two-handed set shot to a one-handed jumper.

Michael DeLucia, Class of 1983, participated in multiple sports throughout his time at the Academy. He played Football, Indoor, and Outdoor Track.

Myles Bradley ’05 became one of NFA’s most accomplished track athletes, earning 13 ECC titles, 13 Class LL championships, 10 State Open titles, and four New England crowns.

Neal Curland led NFA boys’ basketball for 17 seasons, compiling a school‑record 284 wins as part of a 430–187 overall coaching resume. His teams produced seven 20‑win seasons, two undefeated regular seasons, 10 division titles, and two league tournament championships.

Norine Nadeau Brown was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. A basketball and track captain, Brown was the Norwich Sports Person of the Year in her senior season.

Paul Jakubielski ’69 was a talented multi-sport athlete who earned six football letters and three golf letters, contributing to undefeated and championship golf teams under coach Arnold Seybolt. A skilled passer and kicker, he led NFA football through innovative offensive systems and delivered standout performances, including multiple long touchdown passes, field goals, and leadership in the storied rivalry against New London.

Priscilla Pirie Baldyga ’55 excelled across multiple girls athletic programs, earning varsity honors in field hockey, volleyball, basketball, and softball, and participating in badminton and archery.

R.J. Evans ’08 was an eight‑time varsity letter winner and NFA’s all‑time leading scorer in boys' basketball with 2,030 career points. As a sophomore, he led NFA to an ECC Large Division title, and as a junior, he helped the Wildcats complete their first undefeated regular season while claiming conference regular‑season and tournament championships.

Ralph Dobeijko ’56 excelled in basketball and track, serving as a team captain and leading NFA to a 35–6 basketball record over two years.

Ralph Mills was a highly successful boys cross country coach whose teams dominated Connecticut distance running during his 10-year tenure beginning in 1956. Under his leadership, NFA won four State Open titles, four Class LL championships, and the 1961 New England Championship—the only boys New England title in school history.

Ray Lukas ’47 was a three‑sport athlete who excelled in football, basketball, and baseball, earning ECC all‑star honors as a two‑way starter at end.

Raymond “Pop” Congdon ’37 was a highly regarded student-athlete and leader who served as class president, Varsity “N” Club president, and earned multiple student-voted distinctions including “Most Athletic” and “Most Versatile.”

Coach Rene Ledoux served NFA for 36 years as a teacher, coach, and athletic director, guiding programs in baseball, football, and basketball while also teaching multiple academic subjects. His baseball teams amassed over 240 victories, nine conference titles, and two state championships, making him one of the most successful coaches in school history.

Richard "Dick" Miller ’60 was a standout baseball and basketball athlete who helped lead NFA to consecutive CDC baseball titles and the 1960 State Championship, contributing clutch hitting and defensive play.

Richard "Dick" Rogalski ’41 was a versatile three‑sport athlete who excelled in football, basketball, and baseball, earning four letters in a single year—an uncommon achievement in NFA history.

Robert “Bob” Bundy ’70 was an exceptional three-sport athlete who delivered one of the strongest senior-year performances in NFA history. A powerful offensive force in baseball, he contributed key hits during championship seasons and helped NFA reach multiple state semifinals.

Robert “Bobby” Howard ’64 was a dynamic three-sport athlete who earned 12 varsity letters and received the Fletcher-Wiley Cup as NFA’s top male athlete. A breakaway running back, he scored 11 touchdowns his senior year and helped lead the Wildcats to a 7–2 football season.

Robert Alves was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. He was a three sport athlete competing in football, basketball, and baseball.

Robert Larkham, Class of 1985, was an incredible wrestler during his high school career. Rob joined the wrestling team barely tipping the scales at 91 lbs.

Robert McPhail was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. He was a man of all seasons at NFA, coaching football and basketball for 21 seasons and then golf, where he continued as head coach for 27 season with 629 career wins.

Robin Willett Christian ’87 excelled across cross country, basketball, and track, competing 12 varsity seasons and earning the 1987 Most Outstanding Female Athlete Award.

A three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track, Delgado’s career began to flourish during his junior season. He started the year as an All Capital District Conference selection in football at quarterback.

A three-year basketball player at NFA, Pires holds the special honor of being the first in his family to graduate high school. While his playing career started at NFA, he truly blossomed after graduation.

Named a Nike All-American and the Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year in 2001, Saona Chapman led the Wildcats to two basketball state championships in 1999 and 2001 under fellow inductee Coach Bill Scarlata.

Sarah Jane Shearer was a pioneering physical education teacher and coach whose 43-year NFA career transformed opportunities for female athletes. She introduced the school’s first girls varsity sport—tennis in 1972—and coached volleyball and gymnastics while assisting with girls track for more than three decades.

Shaena Mainville Malone ’99 earned 11 varsity letters in soccer, gymnastics, and softball, captaining all three sports as a senior. She earned All-American honors in soccer, all-conference recognition in softball, and competed at the state and New England levels in gymnastics.

Stephanie Johnson DeLucia ’96 was a standout in cross country and track, earning eight all-conference selections, eight all-state honors, and three All-New England distinctions.

Steve Stephanou ’32 was a spirited three-sport athlete who competed in basketball, baseball, and football during his senior year and served as an energetic contributor to NFA athletics.

Susan Hopkins-Terrell ’78 excelled in tennis, gymnastics, and track, earning four varsity tennis letters and advancing deep into league doubles competition. A central figure in the rise of NFA gymnastics, she served as team co-captain and contributed to state and conference championship teams, winning state titles on the uneven bars and earning All-American honors.

Susan Piotrkowski ’06 earned eight varsity letters across soccer, basketball, and lacrosse while helping NFA secure eight combined ECC regular-season and tournament titles.

Ted Alex ’48 was a standout basketball and baseball athlete who earned three varsity letters in each sport and captained the 1948 basketball team to a 16–6 record and an Eastern Connecticut Conference title. A consistent scorer and playmaker, he earned several basketball honors under Hall of Fame coach Howie Dickenman.

Thomas Carey was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. He a three sport athlete in football and indoor and outdoor track, and he went to Holy Cross on a football scholarship.

Thomas Izbicki ’51 was an outstanding three‑sport athlete who earned 880 of 900 possible athletic points and captained football, basketball, and track as a senior. A versatile football player and three‑year letter winner, he delivered multiple game‑winning performances as both a running back and defensive standout.

Tim Smith ’66 was a standout distance runner whose cross country teams remained undefeated during his NFA career, contributing to multiple conference titles and the 1964 Class LL State Championship. On the track, he set school records in the mile (4:23.2) and two-mile (9:31.7) and led his senior-year team to an unbeaten dual-meet season.

Tuzar Skipper ’14 earned three varsity letters and anchored a dominant NFA defense that contributed to a combined 20–4 record over two seasons, including an undefeated regular season in 2012. A two‑time All‑State and All‑Area selection, Skipper was one of Connecticut’s top defensive players, helping NFA win consecutive ECC Large Division titles.

As a senior, Krohn received the Fletcher-Wiley Cup, the award presented to the top male athlete at NFA. It had been some time since a track athlete had won the award, but there’s no doubt about Bill deserving the honor.

William Wendt ’69 was a dual‑sport star who earned all‑conference honors in both basketball and baseball during his junior and senior seasons. A prolific basketball scorer, he set multiple school records, including most career points, most points in a season, and most free throws in a game and season, while leading NFA to a 22–3 campaign and a CDC championship.