The Hall of Fame was created to honor athletic accomplishment of Springfield High School athletes, coaches and contributors.
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Dating back to the establishment of the school.
Link to online nominations form. If you prefer a .pdf copy, drop us a note, and we can send that via email.
Recognition of SHS-HOF inductees will be based on the following criteria with appropriate information displayed on the plaques. Criteria for selection into the Springfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame: Athletes 1. Must have attended Springfield High School. 2. Must have been out of high school....
For those wondering, we’ve been up and down Valley Street headed to Crown Point Country Club, at least four times this morning, the last about ten minutes ago. Road improves with each trip. Plows are out and we can see a lot of bare pavement.
We plan on opening and starting dinner on time but may delay the start of ceremony a bit to give everyone a few more minutes to arrive.
Should still be a great evening.
To the question, will the Hall of Fame Banquet move forward? Yes, it will. We have our concerns but feel weather reports for later in the day are in our favor.
We have some tickets left, but only a few; if you are considering attending, we suggest reserving in advance. Attached is the agenda for the evening, which, if you have been to one of these already know, timing can get a "bit" off. Also is the menu of what's for dinner.
One thing we are doing differently this year is inviting all guests to enjoy the buffet at their leisure instead of a traditional table-by-table approach. Crown Point is providing us plenty of food, and we want to provide plenty of time to enjoy it with friends!
We have complete confidence our highway depart will have roads in excellent condition by mid-afternoon.
Banquet tickets remain on sale with a minimal supply available. If you want tickets for the evening, including a buffet dinner ($40 each), please email [email protected]. Or you may message this group. It will not be live-streamed this year.
Here's the agenda for the evening ahead.
SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME BANQUET
Order of Events
Saturday, March 4, 2023
5:30 pm
Crown Point Country Club
155 Golf Course Road
Springfield, VT 05156
4:30 pm-5:30 pm Cocktail Hour (cash bar and light appetizers)
5:30 pm-6:15 pm SHS Cosmos Student Athletes serve buffet-style dinner
(Times are all approximated)
6:15 pm Welcoming Remarks
6:30 pm Hugh Putnam gives a historical perspective
-Inducts Joseph Yesman, Henry Wilhelm, and 1925 State Championship Football
Team
Induction of Joy Benson
Induction of 1986 VT Division I State Field Hockey Championship Team
Induction of John Neronsky
Induction of Diane Riefenstahl
-Introduced by Gary Blodget, SHS AHOF Class of 2021
Closing announcements and “Glory to Springfield.”
It was in 1986 that the Mechanics belted out the lyrics to their hit "All I Need is A Miracle."
Nice piece about two of our 2022 inductees.
Alumnae Patty Deschaine '89 and Jessica Dodge '05 Inducted into Springfield Hall of Fame - Saint Michael's College
https://www.smcathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220322n4osml
Saint Michael's College student-athlete alumnae Patty (Porter) Deschaine '89 and Jessica (Anderson) Dodge '05 were both inducted into the Springfield High School Athletics Hall of Fame on March 5 during a celebration at the Crown Point Country Club.
All of our wall plaques finally arrived today. Due to the backorder of materials needed we didn't have them at the banquet, but they will certainly be on the SHS Athletics Hall of Fame wall, among great company, for years to come!
On a side note, they are very shinny, thus the reason for the odd angle used to take the photo.
Live from Crown Point Country Club in Springfield VT.
The house it ready to host you and all of our 2022 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees. Limited tickets remain at the Crown Point Country Club door. Live streaming begins at 6:30 pm.
Our agenda for Saturday:
Saturday, March 5, 2022
A Celebration of Title IX
4:00 pm Doors open
5:00 pm-6:00 pm Cocktail Hour (cash bar, assortment of cheese and crackers, charcuterie board)
6:00 pm-6:45 pm SHS Student Athletics Council serves buffet-style dinner
6:40 pm-6:45 pm Jeff Murchie-Contributions of Springfield Booster Club
6:45 pm-7:00 pm Hugh Putnam gives a historical overview and inducts the 1925 Girls’ Basketball team and Amelia Zielonko.
7:00 pm-7:35 pm Keynote Speaker Nancy Nicolson, SHS AHOF 2021 then inducts her 1974 softball team
7:35 pm-7:50 pm Induction of Jessica Anderson
8:00 pm-8:15 pm Induction of Mike Favreau
8:15 pm-8:30 pm Induction of Heather Hake
8:30 pm-8:45 pm Induction of Larry Partridge
8:45 pm-9:00 pm Induction of Patty Porter
9:00 pm Very special presentation to Springfield High School Athletic Department.
Closing announcements and “Glory to Springfield”
Hang out and visit!
Tickets are still available, reserve yours right now!
We are a week out now of this year's Inductions. We still have about 30 tickets left if you would like to attend in person, you can order tickets on the link at the top of this page or the same link below.
You may use a credit card (you will receive an invoice after your order, you do not need your card handy when you order), you may also reserve the tickets to be paid for and picked up at the door, or make arrangements to meet with a committee member during the week.
Should be a great night, all living individual inductees and several members of the team inductees have already made plans to attend.
Hall of Fame member and coach of the first post Title IX Vermont Championship softball team Nancy Nicolson will be our keynote speaker.
Shaping up to be a very ehttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_E5728q3-xelUaizqqbgKV3wdsAQbg-tjIAYQrnWCNwg88w/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3rmF78XXWWb5an77tUaakOI-oTQ0K5L7nBywg4FsW8cuL_QoDxEu-3Nv4njoyable evening. The full menu is listed on another post below.
Order those remaining tickets here:
March 5, 2022 at Crown Point Country Club, 6pm. Ticket includes meal and induction ceremony. Social cash bar will be available before banquet. Only a total of 150 tickets are available and sold based on time of order. ***Please note, if paying by credit card you will receive a invoice in your email....
We are closing in on March 5th! Word is all living inductees plan on being in attendance. Crown Point Country Club has put together this fantastic menu for us. Tickets are selling fast so if you plan on attending to enjoy a great meal while honoring Springfield history don’t wait to order your tickets.
2022 Springfield High School Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Assortment of cheese and crackers
Charcuterie board
Buffet Style Dinner
Served by SHS Student Athletic Council
Garden Salad
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NY Strip Steak
Seasoned Grilled Chicken
Herb Crusted White Fish
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
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Green Beans
Sweet Yellow Corn
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Housemade Rolls served with butter
Dessert
Courtesy of The Crown Point Country Club Womens’ League
Housemade Vanilla and Chocolate Cosmos Cupcakes
Beverages
Cash bar, iced tea, lemonade, water, coffee, and assortment of teas
Special thanks to Chef Matt, Kristin Cook, and Crown Point Country Club
As we move closer to March 5th we want to make sure everyone knows the folks that make this work! These two have been with us from the start. Tickets are selling well, please don't wait to reserve your seats.
As we move closer to March 5th we want to make sure everyone knows the folks that make this work! Tickets are selling well, please don't wait to reserve your seats.
A good friend and supporter of this Hall of Fame is Tom Haley of the Rutland Herald, no need to introduce him or his background. Attached are links to what Tom does best, interview and expose great things about people. Every year Tom waits on our press release announcing the inductees, then relentlessly tracks them down. We very much appreciate his time and efforts!
As you read these, please keep in mind the common bond to his year's Athletics Hall of Fame class is the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and how Title IX created opportunities that these coaches and athletes took advantage of to create success.
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/deschaine-thrilled-with-list-of-inductees/article_fc20e5b1-fd6a-5a47-b6aa-2efcc4c1a3a0.html
It was in 1981 that Springfield High School’s Patty Porter and her field hockey teammates edged South Burlington 1-0 in the Division I state championship game played at St. Michael’s
A good friend and supporter of this Hall of Fame is Tom Haley of the Rutland Herald, no need to introduce him or his background. Attached are links to what Tom does best, interview and expose great things about people. Every year Tom waits on our press release announcing the inductees, then relentlessly tracks them down. We very much appreciate his time and efforts!
As you read these, please keep in mind the common bond to his year's Athletics Hall of Fame class is the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and how Title IX created opportunities that these coaches and athletes took advantage of to create success.
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/partridge-thrilled-with-shs-honor/article_956051e7-99e2-5d85-bb64-ed4431c5eeec.html
It isn’t only the wins, losses and championships that are stored most prominently in your memory long after you leave high school sports behind. Sometimes it’s those side trips, stuff
A good friend and supporter of this Hall of Fame is Tom Haley of the Rutland Herald, no need to introduce him or his background. Attached are links to what Tom does best, interview and expose great things about people. Every year Tom waits on our press release announcing the inductees, then relentlessly tracks them down. We very much appreciate his time and efforts!
As you read these, please keep in mind the common bond to his year's Athletics Hall of Fame class is the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and how Title IX created opportunities that these coaches and athletes took advantage of to create success.
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/74-shs-softball-champs-were-first/article_b36d0d93-78f2-5d2b-8ea3-d0e2befbb691.html
Before Mary Rose Jasinski graduated from Springfield High School, she had pitched her way to a 60-5 record during her four years with the Cosmos on the softball diamond. She
A good friend and supporter of this Hall of Fame is Tom Haley of the Rutland Herald, no need to introduce him or his background. Attached are links to what Tom does best, interview and expose great things about people. Every year Tom waits on our press release announcing the inductees, then relentlessly tracks them down. We very much appreciate his time and efforts!
As you read these, please keep in mind the common bond to his year's Athletics Hall of Fame class is the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and how Title IX created opportunities that these coaches and athletes took advantage of to create success.
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/anderson-goalie-on-two-fields/article_5d4f5971-78b5-5381-841a-168bf518746e.html
Jessica Anderson had intended to play softball at St. Michael’s College. It seemed the natural course after batting .408 for her senior year at Springfield High School. Ten of her
A good friend and supporter of this Hall of Fame is Tom Haley of the Rutland Herald, no need to introduce him or his background. Attached are links to what Tom does best, interview and expose great things about people. Every year Tom waits on our press release announcing the inductees, then relentlessly tracks them down. We very much appreciate his time and efforts!
As you read these, please keep in mind the common bond to his year's Athletics Hall of Fame class is the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and how Title IX created opportunities that these coaches and athletes took advantage of to create success.
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/hartford-went-out-of-her-comfort-zone/article_8c61dec4-95f3-5b14-8708-5d41d5f21b3a.html
Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Do one thing that scares you every day.” Translation: Take some risks, get out of your comfort zone.
A good friend and supporter of this Hall of Fame is Tom Haley of the Rutland Herald, no need to introduce him or his background. Attached are links to what Tom does best, interview and expose great things about people. Every year Tom waits on our press release announcing the inductees, then relentlessly tracks them down. We very much appreciate his time and efforts!
As you read these, please keep in mind the common bond to his year's Athletics Hall of Fame class is the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and how Title IX created opportunities that these coaches and athletes took advantage of to create success.
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/favreau-built-a-swim-team-power/article_801bc1f7-628c-59bb-ae41-2ee9240a190d.html
Mike Favreau built up the Springfield summer swim team into a power that boasted numbers that led some to call it the “Green Army.” They were a sight to behold,
SHS Athletics Hall of Fame, Class of 2022
Sponsored by Gurney Brothers & State Farm Insurance
March 5th, 2022, the Springfield High School Athletics Hall of Fame will welcome six individuals and two teams to "The Wall." This is the fourth class to be introduced since the AHOF's inception in 2019. The selection committee felt it was essential to consider those that played roles and benefited in the growth of women's sports since the enacting of Title IX, which created an opportunity for women in sports. This year the induction banquet will be held at Crown Point Country Club, allowing for a comfortable setting and a few more guests. Only 150 tickets will be available for this year's banquet, with expectations they will go fast. You may go to the SHS Athletic Hall of Fame page to request tickets or reach out directly to the High School Athletic Department. Tickets to attend in person will be $40 per person and include a full meal and the opportunity to visit with our honorees.
In case you didn't get to see last years Hall of Fame Induction Book, here's the link:
https://read.bookcreator.com/gDWADq37JoW0FBp3QBHLM5Dyya93/IQ4pC_peQqigAdWBO3YUcA
We're working on the next class. If you have any nominations please use our online form link on this page or request a form be emailed to you.
SHS Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2021, our third induction. | Find thousands of free educational ebooks for classroom use at read.bookcreator.com
The Class of 2021 Graduation will be live-streamed on this channel starting at 9:30 am Wednesday, June 16th.
The SHS Athletics Hall of Fame Committee extends our sincere condolences to the Jasinski Family. Jerry was an integral part of getting our hall of fame off the ground to become a reality. His knowledge, expertise, and work ethic are unprecedented and irreplaceable. And, as many of you know, his laugh could only be described as contagious. “Dr. J” you will be sorely missed.
The Hall of Fame Committee accepted the challenge of keeping this third annual induction on time. While Covid has presented a problem when it comes to hosting the in person banquet, ten inductees will be added to the wall of fame in this live online interactive broadcast.
Inductees, or a spokesperson will appear from their location of choice to accept and share their own memories of SHS. The HOF Committee has also put together a special ebook that will be downloadable.
So please prepare your own home cooked banquet to enjoy while watching what we believe will be a very entertaining evening. We can assure you it will be a very different and unique evening. Program starts at 6 pm, March 6th.
The broadcast is in 1080i HD and works great on YouTube if you choose to watch from your living room.
On Saturday, March 6th we are looking forward to honoring more greats from our historic athletic past. Sadly one of those giants as a coach and more importantly a gentleman role model has past away. Our SHS Hall of Fame Committee mourns with the Lovett family.
https://www.lordfuneralhome.com/obituary/Thomas-Lovett?fbclid=IwAR0JeSedycWntG6OGA0VAOz3krIfQ75p7Ea1GxkzfiOH1o-KvyyenfmHzT8
Share memories & support the family
March 6th we will be adding ten names to this wall. Please plan on joining us live to hear from this years inductees at 6pm. We also received a very generous donation this week from the Sue Fog family. Sue was a long time very popular teacher in our system. We appreciate her commitment to our community!
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