He was twice named to the Boston Globe All-State team and was a first team member of the USA Today high school all-star team and led the Hilltoppers to a 70-4 record over his career. Fleming died of cancer on Sunday, Feb. 28 in Dallas, Texas, his son, Ernest Fleming, Jr., said in an. Durfee was not even a full-time coach, as he spent most of his time as a diesel instructor at the school. Kazen thanked his coaches and the athletic staff at Durfee. He also assisted with the softball program for 13 seasons (1985-1997, winning state titles in 1994 and 1995), served as the head football coach for two seasons (1985-1986). The second member of the her family to be selected for Hall of Fame induction, she achieved great individual and team success for the Hilltoppers. [4] The telescope opened for public viewing for select nights in 2015.[4]. Since 1978 the school has been located on Elsbree Street in the city's north end. Defensive end. Kilby could handle the pressure. Copyright 2023 Gary Gocek, all rights reserved. Karam coached the 1984 boys basketball team to 25 straight victories, finishing the season unbeaten with the Massachusetts State title in hand. Durfee Alumni Association.[9]. Durfee Hall, the only all-male residence hall on campus, has 46 rooms and can house 92 freshman and sophomore students. For the first time, the induction ceremony is being held in the fall, helping to make it a weekend celebration. He was surrounded by his loving family. That was a tough loss for us. Besides being a wrestling standout at Southern State, Durfee was a three-time all-SDIC fullback for the Pointers. He is a member of the New England Basketball Hall of Fame and the Eastern Connecticut State Hall of Fame. I did feel a lot of pressure that first year, but I was very fortunate that Lukey left me with a good team. Durfee High School Athletics Hall of Fame, 26 notable graduates from Fall River area high schools, Who were the best-ever Fall River area field hockey players? The Class of 2014 will be honored during halftime of the Durfee vs. Bishop Connolly football game on Friday, Sept. 12, at Mac Aldrich Field. I didnt know who Mel Entin was, but I had heard he wasnt well liked by other coaches. Nightingale trimmed the Whaler deficit to 54-50 with three free throws, but New Bedford never got any closer. All rights reserved. On Thursday, they will officially cut the ribbon on their brand new, entirely student run . If you know the link, submit it! MAPLEWOOD, NJ The 2020-2021 Columbia High School "Hall of Fame" Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday at Underhill Sports Complex in Maplewood from 9:30 to 11 a.m. (see changes. Durfee High School Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 22, at White's of Westport. The 10 individuals we are inducting have contributed greatly to high school athletics in Nevada as an administrator, athlete, coach, contributor and/or official, Bart Thompson, executive director of the NIAA, said. The building occupies a commanding position atop a hill in the city's Highlands neighborhood, and is visible from miles around. She averaged 25.2 points, 3.1 assists and 5 rebounds per game junior season and 22.3, 4.5, and 6.1 senior season. In the spring, he played two years varsity baseball. He also ranks among the Red & Blacks best wrestlers. Her name is listed multiple times in the wins, strikeouts and earned run average categories in the Nevada state high school record book. Cocktails are at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., with the inductions to follow. Papoula began the second quarter with a basket to bring the Hilltoppers within 18-11, but seven points was as close as Durfee got. [2], George A. Clough, a Boston architect was chosen to design the building. Durfee got within two points (35-33) late in the third quarter, but the Whalers went on a 6-0 run to grab a 41-33 lead. He was a two-time all-state football player. "No. Silva can go down as the Secretary of Defense in Durfee soccer history. In front of an estimated 800 people, Durfee hosted Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn, N.Y., at the Bank Street Armory on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1960, for the Hilltoppers first home game under Karam. I took a tranquilizer before the game.. Gary Drewniak sealed the deal with a pair of free throws with three ticks remaining. I was so nervous, Karam said recently. Electronic - Hall of Fame Nomination Form, 2018 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 Peraldo graduated from Humboldt County High School (now Lowry) and played baseball, basketball and football. The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame is dedicated to the preservation, documentation and display of South Dakota's sports history. FALL RIVER The Durfee High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2014 includes a set of twins, a former professional baseball player, the current director of athletics at Durfee and a. Kazen was among the best linebackers in Durfees history and averaged better than 100 yards per game in the Durfee backfield. Durfee High School (1886 building), Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace, United States Environmental Protection Agency, "Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - 2020-21 SAT Performance Report - All Students Statewide Report", "B M C Durfee High (00950505) 2013-14 SAT Performance Report", "Enrollment Data (2013-14) - B M C Durfee High (00950505)", "Durfee High, BCC officials work on early-college deal", B.M.C. Please provide any pertinent information that you deem necessary to assist in the committees' evaluation. Early in the fourth quarter, Durfees Joe Caldeira, who replaced Berube when he picked up his fourth personal foul with 1:15 left in the third, scored to make it 41-35, but then New Bedfords diminutive guard Wendy Miranda took over. Five new members and the 1984 boys basketball team were inducted into the Durfee Athletic Hall of Fame during ceremonies Friday night at the Venus de Milo Restaurant. Barry King - Class of 1963. A soccer all star as well, Belanger scored 40 career goals (19 in one season). The Hall of Fame will bring honor and distinction to the school. Special teams. New Bedford went on a 12-3 run to cut the deficit to 53-45, and then with 57 seconds remaining Papoula fouled out with Durfee ahead 54-47. She was selected as a finalist in the U.S. Olympic teams softball tryouts. In a Facebook comment, Charlie Shaker, 62, a former Bishop Connolly High basketball player, said Fleming was the best Durfee player he ever saw. A guard, she helped the Hilltoppers to the Bristol County League basketball title in 1972 as the team went 10-0. He was a three-year all-star, became Durfees all-time leading hockey scorer as a junior when he surpassed 116 points. That crowd of 13,909 swelled the overall tournament attendance mark to 83,398. First, to recognize . She was also an All-Region selection in basketball and volleyball and earned 12 varsity letters. Durfee High School building on Rock Street, The iconic building, with its tall red-capped clock tower and red-domed observatory tower, overlooks the Taunton River and gives rise to the Fall River school district's seal, the school's athletics nickname, the Hilltoppers, their school colors of black and red (for the two roof colors), the school newspaper, the Hilltop, and their school alumni newspaper, the Chimes. The school was built in 1886 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. It drives us crazy. BMC Durfee High School - Class of 1969 DHS BMC Durfee High School Fall River, MA USA Friday February 17, 2023 1969 HOME | CLASS NEWS | MESSAGES | CLASS DIRECTORY | FAMILY NEWS | BIRTHDAYS | FUNDING | STORE | FAQ This photo can be changed by your Class Administrator. .444 (12 for 27) with 13 runs and 5 steals; as a senior he batted .297 (22 for 74) with 15 runs and 10 RBIs and had a 4-for-5 game against Dartmouth. He was a three-time Northern Nevada Coach of the Year (1993, 1996, 2005). Dundee-Crown High School was formed as a merger of two long standing, and tradition-rich high schools (Dundee Community and Irving Crown), it is important to recognize Athletic Accomplishments that have occurred at all three high schools. An orthopedist, Coleman regularly attended athletic events and was a regular in the halls of Durfee and in its athletic training facility from August to June every school year. He is in the athletics hall of fame for both schools. After one of the most stellar high school softball careers ever in Nevada, Brianne (McGowan) Durfee will be honored for her achievements. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Alumni listings below have either been searched for or they registered as members of this directory. Pereira is Durfees director of athletics. 2019 Banquet Photos. Durfee also officiated football and wrestling. Adept at marking the oppositions top attacker and, in the words of coach John Santos,sticking to him like glue, Silva could also turn to offense, especially on set pieces, and was an accomplished goal scorer. In her softball career, she earned all-star honors from The Herald News and Boston Herald and the Big 3 Conference. She helped Durfee to a 10-0 conference record her junior year and was a top-three finisher in the 100 and 200 freestyles at the sectionals. Kevin L. Reed - Distinguished Service Award. Given his chance to start, Pereira emerged as a press-breaking, pin-point-passing, accurate shooting machine to help the Hilltoppers to a 25-0 record and the Division 1 state championship. He served Durfee when sports medicine and on-field emergency care were fields in their infancy. To make matters worse for the visitors, leading scorer Judd Rothman, who finished with 27 points, fouled out before Durfees Barry Machado ended the scoring with two free throws. A 1967 Durfee graduate, Fleming, a 6-foot-5 center, led the Hilltoppers to the 1966 Division 1 state championship. Durfee High School to Other Schools fallriverschools.org/durfee The building was built as a donation from Mrs. Mary B. After his Durfee career and a year of prep school, Furtado signed a contract with the Seattle Mariners and played minor league ball in their organization. We (Durfee) have among the best coaches and athletic staff anywhere, he said. Gray, who concluded his Reed coaching career with a 331-152 record, was named the Northern Nevada Coach of the Year two times. "He was not only a great player, he was a nicer kid," said Skip Karam, Fleming's coach at Durfee. In a game at the Fairhaven Junior High gymnasium that was a sellout in advance, the Hilltoppers struggled against the Blue Devils and their legendary coach Mel Entin. Santos also was an outstanding performer on the football and tennis teams. Durfee High School building. E. Fred Carlisle - Class of 1952. Durfee, along with nine other outstanding coaches, athletes and officials, will be inducted into the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Hall of Fame in a ceremony and banquet in March. He shone even brighter at defensive end, where he earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Connecticut. In soccer, Jacob rattled off goals at an almost make-believe pace. It currently serves about 1600 students who make up one of the most diverse populations of any high school in the county. He put me in my place.. He was a state wrestling tourney official for six years. The school was built in 1886 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. Ranson worked in print media for Wells Progress and Lahontan Valley News newspapersfor the past 50 years andwas in radio broadcasting (1968-74). Ticketsfor the Oct. 22 induction cost $50 (plus fees) and may be purchased online. 40134 Athletic Trainer - Kelley Mahoney kmahoney@fallriverschools.org 508 675 8100 ext. Durfee High School is a public high school located in the city of Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. A member of the football team that posted the memorable, decade-long, drought-ending 1983 Thanksgiving win over New Bedford, Palumbo played running back/wide receiver, defensive back and was a special teams standout. Frank was born in Boston July 23, 1929, the son of Francis Leary and Dorothy Reed Leary. He had no full-ride scholarships to offer, so perhaps his greatest asset as a coach was that he put together good teams every year from relatively unknown high school boys and made winning men out of them. Best field hockey players of all time:Who were the best-ever Fall River area field hockey players? He may be best remembered for baseball, where he was a hard-hitting, strong-armed catcher who often eliminated the opponents threat of base stealing. Therefore, the purpose of our Hall of Fame is threefold. Please join us at the beautiful, new Durfee High School as we recognize the athletes inducted into the 2022 Class of the Durfee Athletic Hall of Fame.Our induction ceremony will take place take place beginning at 5:30 pm in the auditorium, followed by a buffet dinner in the main entrance foyer. Gelmstedt, who died Jan. 4, coached Mineral County girls basketball to 10 state titles. We currently have 1403 photos in our photo galleries. The 2nd Annual Northern High School Hall of Fame Dinner Banquet and Silent Auction will be held on Saturday May 8, 2010 at Willowhaven Country Club in Durham. Link School Town State Category Web Site Beverly High School: Beverly: MA: Athletic Web Site . Usually when a coach leaves, he doesnt have much coming back. The project is inching closer to becoming a reality . The NIAA Hall of Fame induction ceremony wil be held at 6 p.m. March 22 in the Capri Ballroom of the Peppermill Resort Casino & Spa. Leonard "Mike" Clark - Class of 1953. The honorees include Caitlin Belanger, Edward Silva, Adelino Jacob, Beth Plasski, J. Bryan Palumbo, and Thomas Kilby. The 1984 basketball team comprised coaches Karam and Campbell, players Brian ONeil, Paul Hart, Nick Salmon, Vic Pereira, Bobby Hargraves, Joe Stanton, John Carvalho, Tim White, John DAmbrosio, Paul Donnelly, Mike Pontes, Tom Skippy Karam, Tom DAmbrosio, Mitch Lown, and managers Allen Perreault and Ron Tripp. His greatest contribution may have been in education. New Durfee High School Principal announced. 4 talking about this. Classmates of Distinction - High School Hall of Fame Listing. A new larger Durfee High School was opened by the city in 1978. Follow him @GregSullivanHN. He is the varsity wrestling coach at Durfee High School. Bertrand Morchain Architecte insa posted images on LinkedIn Karam accompanied Fleming on his recruiting visit to Gardner-Webb. The first story of the school is constructed of native Fall River Granite, while the stone of the upper portions is from Mason, New Hampshire. Fleming and Gilmore were close friends and Gilmore accompanied Fleming's on trips home to Fall River. The former Durfee coach said he believes the last time he saw Fleming was at New York's City's Madison Square Garden for a Jacksonville game. After college, Fleming was a successful businessman. During the break, Whaler coach Stan Grabiec obviously changed the game plan as New Bedford elected to pound the ball inside to 6-foot-7 center Frank Nightingale for the second half. At the State Division 1 outdoor championships in 2006, the determined lefty threw 178 feet, 11 inches to take first place. 2023 www.heraldnews.com. He was the teams 1986 MVP, led Durfee in tackles, sacks, blocked punts, field goals and extra points. A standout in football, hockey and baseball, Furtado was Durfees male athlete of the year his senior year. Herren spoke of the tradition of Durfee and responsibility of wearing the Red & Black. He then played alongside NBA Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore at both Gardner-Webb Junior College and Division 1 Jacksonville University. The honorees include Caitlin. B.M.C. In 1978, it was replaced by the current B.M.C. Durfee High School is an above average, public school located in FALL RIVER, MA. Since 2011, there has also been a modern recreation of the Durfee clock tower located at the new site. "He didn't want to go," Karam said. It has 2,130 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. Papoula, who finished with 16 points, ended the third quarter with back-to-back hoops, giving Durfee a 48-33 lead heading into the final quarter. Smith coached track and field and football at Wooster, Bishop Manogue and Reno. 2023 www.heraldnews.com. Her senior year, she was second in the 100 free and fourth in the 100 back at the sectional meet and took a sixth place in the state meet, all while serving as a virtual player-coach after the head coach resigned unexpectedly. Kantz. Along with Durfee, the individuals set to be inducted as the NIAAs 26th class include Bob Bateman, David Gelmstedt, Paul Gray, Joe Humasti, Worth Nelson, Richard Peraldo, Steven Ranson, Mark Smith and James Whisman. The hosts responded with an 8-0 run with four points each from Ramsey Hunter and Roy Fazendeiro, and after Durfees Manny Papoula halted the Whaler scoring spurt with a basket, Nightingale made consecutive layups to cut Durfees lead to 44-33. He served as the head boys basketball coach at Sparks for 12 years (1977-1989), winning two conference titles and two zone runner-up trophies. Whisman graduated from Sparks and played baseball and basketball. Durfees pressure defense helped the Hilltoppers score four points in the next 25 seconds on two Drewniak free throws and a Berube layup that made it 56-54 with 1:45 to go. Hall will played his final season at Suffield Academy private preparatory school in fall before heading to Division I Villanova in 2023. http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20150417/NEWS/150416322 He drew interest froom NFL teams but chose a teaching/coaching career at USD-Springfield. The old high school remained vacant until the early 1990s when it was taken over by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for use as a Probate Court House. B.M.C. That doesnt happen very often. McDonald, who recorded 200 assists in a single season, was the point guard on the 1988 and 1989 state championship teams and the spearheaded both the offense and defense. As a senior in basketball, she averaged 9.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game. That defensive unit went by the name of The Wall. FALL RIVER The Durfee High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2014 includes a set of twins, a former professional baseball player, the current director of athletics at Durfee and a member of the schools first family of swimming. The school fight song is sung to the tune of the Notre Dame Victory March. A former Fall River resident now residing in South Carolina, Coleman served as Durfees school and athletic physician from 1989 to 1997. He started yelling at the ref and I looked over to him and said, Heres a whistle, why dont you go out there and referee? He just looked back at me and said, Why dont you go back to Westport? He got me good. The restoration was completed in the mid-1990s. His per-game scoring average of 20.6 points ranks fifth all time at Jacksonville. Miranda hit consecutive set shots from the side, giving the Whalers a 45-35 lead with 2:45 remaining and Durfee never recovered. This page is not available in other languages. The first game against us, I didnt think he did too much, Karam said of Nightingale, but by the time we played him at the end of the season, he really had improved. 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 Kazen was introduced by Tommy Botelho, Santos by Tom Burns, Herren by Tom Skip Karam, McDonald by Hargraves and Campbell by Nancy Stanton. This article is about the high school institution and its present high school building. Patience paid off for Pereira, widely regarded as one of the finest point guards in Durfee history. Drewniak then got the Hilltoppers even with a baseline basket, and Berube, with an assist from Drewniak, scored with 58 seconds remaining to give Durfee a 58-56 lead. [3]. Here are our picks, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Festivities will commence at 6pm. The newest Durfee HOF selections are: Nancy Kitchen (Class of 1986), Victor Pereira (1984), Colin Christ (1996), Chris Antao (1998), Timothy Furtado (1989), Cathleen (Farrell) Senra (1973), Christine (Farrell) Feldman (1973) and Dr. James D. Coleman. 1, Tom Gastall: Durfee multisport legend tops list of greatest local high school players of all time,", "Changing of guard: A sober Chris Herren set for post-hoop life - The Boston Globe", "Biographies: Brigadier General John J. Liset", "Profile of the Hon. Durfee took its biggest lead early in the third quarter when Ed Woody Berube netted five of his 16 points to help give the Hilltoppers a 42-21 cushion.
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