Deer Park High School celebrated its third annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 17, honoring a new class of outstanding contributors to the school’s athletic legacy. This year’s inductees included 13 individual athletes, two coaches, two honorary members, and one former team, all recognized for their lasting impact on the program.

The evening was filled with pride and nostalgia as honorees gathered in the auditorium, reconnecting with former teammates, coaches and friends. One by one, the inductees took the stage to be introduced with heartfelt tributes highlighting their many achievements. Following the ceremony, they admired their official plaques newly installed in the Hall of Fame wing outside the gym, a lasting tribute to their accomplishments and the enduring Falcons spirit.

The 2025 Hall of Fame induction class included the 1980 varsity baseball team (coach Carmine Argenziano and athletes John Antretter, Jasper Barone, Kevin Baugh, Linda Bertsch, Dave Bockstruck, John Brand, Diana Cellini, Brian Curley, Rich DiMaggio,     Alan Goldblatt, Quentin Greco, John Kaiser, Steve Kroencke, Joe LaDonna, Rich Loeb, Mike Miller, Shawn Miller, Lenny Petrone, Joe Purcell, Donald Quigley, Larry Rosano, Bill Russo and Jim Walters); Cary Gluck in the Coaches category; Dr. Anthony Donatelli and Steven Zimmerman as honorary members; and Thomas Cox, Ted DiPasquale, Malik Edmead, Mark Ganzer, Kishana Hudson, Michael McLaughlin, Michael McLaughlin, Patrick Policastro, Sabrina Riley, Ray Searage, Joseph Valentine, Larisa Zambelli and Adam Zimmerman in the Athletes category.

Date Added: 10/29/2025