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Michelle Paraskewich Elliott ’93
2005 Inductees
Daniel Mastro ’49
In September 1945 Daniel Frank Mastro arrived on the Archmere campus. With 38 other young men that year's Freshman Class (Form 3) was formed. This group was destined to become the graduation Class of 1949, the school's largest to that date. Dan was admitted to Archmere from Marcus Hook Junior High School. He was the son of the late Antonio and Anna Mastro of Marcus Hook, PA. The Mastro family consisted of five children (one daughter and four sons) with Dan being the middle child His youngest brother, Anthony (Tony), is a member of the class of 1955. In an era when the school enrollment was a mere 135 boys, it was in vogue for almost everyone to have a sobriquet. Dan was known as "Moose." Moose Mastro played varsity football as an end (today's wide receiver) for three years and was team captain his senior year. Also, in his senior year, he earned a slot on the Delaware All State Team. On the football field there were several occasions when he lost a shoe pursuing an opponent, hence he became known as "Shoeless Dan Mastro" Besides being on the receiving end of many passes (some for touchdowns), he, also, kicked extra points and in a game against Dover High in 1948 scored that rarity, a safety. Dan played guard for four years on the basketball team. In a game in his senior year against arch-rival Sallies, he scored an incredible sixteen points for a 39-35 Archies victory. In those years basketball was a defensively oriented game resulting in low scores. Dan was co-captain of the basketball team in his senior year.For three years Dan played varsity baseball, usually at short stop or second base. The Green Arch poll in 1949 voted Dan Mastro two honors: most athletic senior and best dressed senior. He was also known as the "King of the Keystoners," a small group of southeastern Pennsylvania students who commuted to Archmere. Although he was awarded a football scholarship to Villanova, he chose to enter the job market. He became a career employee of the Sun Oil Company Refinery at Marcus Hook as an electrician. Dan played several years of semi-pro football with the Marcus Hook team. He was well known for his generosity to family members and to the Justin E. Diny scholarship fund established by the class of 1949.Family, friends, and classmates were saddened by his death on October 10, 1992. See ArticleJohn Yasik ‘77
John matriculated as a student at Archmere Academy in the fall of 1973. A graduate of St. Edmond's Academy, who was unable to make the cut for the track team , he entered Archmere and joined the football team. His sophomore year he was named Co-Captain of the JV football team. But it was running and jumping that interested John the most. As an incoming freshman, Coach Paul Pomeroy helped set up a pole vault pit in John's backyard as he informed John that the upcoming spring track season he would be Archmere's pole vaulter. John went on to becoming the only freshman to win a varsity letter that spring. And although he performed well in practice John was asked to focus on jumping and forget about running. Early in John's sophomore spring track season, he was finally able to convince Coach Pomeroy to give him a crack at running the one mile run. In his first running event, the one mile run, John went on to finish second in a time of 5 minutes 4 seconds. Eight weeks later John won the Mile Event in a time of 4 minutes and 45 seconds at the Junior Olympic Championships here in Delaware and his running career took off. While John was at Archmere, he was a 4 year varsity letter winner in track and field. He set the Archmere Academy 1500 meter school record at the New Castle County Track & Field Championships in 1976 with a time of 4 minutes and 16 seconds, a record that still stands today. At that same meet, he anchored the school record setting two mile relay team that finished second. And finished as the runner up in the pole vault to eventual state champion Phil Prang of Delcastle who set the state record that day with a jump of 14 feet 6 inches. During John's track career at Archmere, he was also named to the Coach & Athlete Magazine Prep Track & Field Athlete of the Year" team in 1976. John captained the team and was named as Archmere's Outstanding Senior in 1977. Although no high school track & field sports in the 1970's were recognized as All State, All County ,or All Catholic, using current qualification standards John would have been All Catholic 1975-1977, All County 1976-77, All State 1976. As a cross country runner his junior and senior years at Archmere, John finished first place in 20 of 26 dual meets. At the New Castle County X-C Championships, he was runner -up in 1975 and 1976. John won the bronze medal in the 1975 State of Delaware Cross Country Championships, the highest finish ever for an Archmere runner. He won varsity letters both years, and was Co-Captain his senior year. John set course records at St.Andrews School and at Archmere's home course in 1976. He was a first team All Catholic selection his junior and senior years. No All County or All State teams were recognized in the 1970's but using current qualification standards John would have been All County 1975 and 1976, and All State 1975 and 1976. John was named Archmere's Outstanding Senior for Cross Country for the 1976 season. John graduated from Archmere in the spring of 1977 and enrolled at The University of Delaware. Making the transition from high school to Division I college athletics was a significant challenge. He went on to win 6 varsity letters while at UD in track & field and cross country. His major accomplishments included: ranking as the 3rd fastest freshman time in UD track history in the men's 3000M steeplechase; top 15 All Time fastest 3000M steeplechase times; record holder 4 x1500 M relay 1979-1992; 8 time first place finisher men's 3000M steeplechase; and team member University of Delaware East Coast Conference Champions 1978,1979, and 1980. In cross country his major accomplishments included: All Time Top 10 UD performances at Sunken Meadow State Park, New York; All Time Top 20 performances at Belmont Plateau, Philadelphia,PA; All Time Top 25 performances at UD's home course, Polly Drummond, Newark, DE; and qualifying and running in the 1980 NCAA Men's Regional Cross Country Championships. John continued to distinguish himself after college graduation becoming arguable the fastest runner in the state of Delaware in 1984, 1985, and 1986. He went on to become: the top Delaware finisher in the Boston Marathon in 1983 and 1985; Top Delaware finisher in the New York City Marathon 1981; Top 5 fastest 10K times ever run by a Delawarean with a time of 31 minutes 31 seconds. Top Delaware finisher in the Philadelphia Marathon in 1984, in a time of 2 hours 30 minutes, which still ranks as one of the top 10 fastest marathons ever run by a Delawarean. Along with Mike Hare’79, Father Diny, and Father McLaughlin, John founded the Archmere Alumni Golf Outing in 1987. He continues to stay active with Archmere through the Archmere Alumni council. John is also a member of The University of Delaware Diamonds Club and Legacy Society.Sean Hayes ‘89
While attending Archmere, Sean Hayes earned seven varsity letters for cross country, basketball, and baseball. In basketball, he was a three year varsity starter and was the team's co-captain his senior year. As a sophomore, Sean was named honorable mention All Catholic. In addition he was selected to the Garnet Valley All Tournament Team. As a junior, Sean led the Auks in scoring at 17 points per game, led the team in assists, shot 83% from the free throw line, and helped the team advance to the quarterfinal round in the state tournament for the first time since 1977. Sean scored 36 three point field goals that season, the second most in Delaware, and made five three pointers against Claymont High School, the second most in a single game in Delaware that season. In his junior year, Sean was selected to the Garnet Valley All Tournament Team and was named first team All Catholic and honorable mention All State. Following his junior year, Sean played in the Greater Northern Philadelphia All-Star Game. As a senior, Sean led the team in scoring at 23 points per game and shot 86% from the free throw line. During that season, Sean scored 29 three point field goals, the 4th most in the state of Delaware, and was the 6th leading scorer in the state. Sean scored his 1,000th career point during a win over Wilmington Christian and became Archmere's first basketball player to score 1,000 career points. Sean scored a total of 1,043 points during his Archmere basketball career. In his senior year, Sean was selected to the Garnet Valley All Tournament Team, named first team All Catholic and second team All State, and represented Archmere in the North South All-Star Game. In addition, Sean was recognized as one of Delaware High School Top 15 Players and was nominated to the McDonald's All American High School Basketball Team. After graduating from Archmere, Sean played varsity basketball at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA., where he earned his bachelor and masters degrees in Material Science and Engineering. He then attended the University of Virginia where he received a Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering as well as a law degree. Currently, Sean is working as a patent attorney in Wilmington, DE. He and his wife, Molly Lewis ('90) reside in Wilmington and have a 10 month old daughter, Holly Ryan.Danielle Yearick ‘90
Danielle Yearick transferred to Archmere at the start of her Junior year in 1988, leaving Ursuline Academy, where she had been a varsity player in both softball and basketball. She considers her transfer to Archmere one of the best decisions she has made. At Archmere, Danielle was a three-sport varsity starter, in field hockey, basketball, and softball. She received All-Catholic honors in softball and basketball her Sophomore, Junior and Senior year. As starting point guard, she led the Auks' basketball team in points, steals, and assists, and was named Second Team All-Catholic Conference her senior year. In softball, she was named First Team All-Catholic Conference and Second Team All-State as Archmere's starting shortstop. Her senior year, as a member of Archmere's elite "honky-tonk women" 1990 Delaware State softball championship team, lead by Coach Paul Pomeroy, Danielle lead the team in RBIs, doubles, and triples. She was honored with Archmere's Outstanding Senior award in both basketball, and, along with her teammate and best friend Melissa Pomeroy, in softball. Danielle also represented Archmere as the starting shortstop in the 1990 DE Blue-Gold All-Star softball game, and the First State all-star games. Upon her graduation from Archmere, Danielle earned both an academic Presidential scholarship and an athletic scholarship to play Division I softball at Manhattan College, NY. At Manhattan, Danielle was the starting shortstop for the Jaspers all four years, team captain her Junior and Senior years, and finished as the school's career leader in home runs, triples, hits, runs scored, RBIs, and walks. She remains the school's career leader in home runs, RBIs, and walks, and is 5th or better in batting average (.437), hits, runs, triples, doubles, and stolen bases. As a freshman at Manhattan, Danielle broke or tied three NCAA Div. I records, leading the nation in RBIs in a season (70), and tying the records for home runs in a game (3) and RBIs in a game (9). That year, she appeared in Sports Illustrated's "Faces in the Crowd" for her accomplishments. By graduation, her stats ranked her 11th or better in the NCAA in RBIs, slugging percentage, batting average, runs, walks, triples, doubles, and home runs. In 1994, she received the college's Outstanding Senior award, along with the award for Outstanding Performer. Danielle was selected to the All-MAAC Softball Team in 1991, 1993, and 1994, was the first Manhattan College softball player to be selected to the GTE National Academic All-American First Team, and was the first student-athlete at Manhattan to receive an NCAA post-graduate scholarship, awarded to only 68 NCAA Div. I athletes in the nation. With a double-major, in English and Government & Politics, Danielle was also named All-MAAC Academic every year of eligibility, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Danielle attended Villanova School of Law, receiving her J.D. in 1997. She is admitted to practice law in both Pennsylvania and Delaware, and is currently the managing partner at Tybout, Redfearn & Pell in Wilmington, DE. In December, 2004, her first year of eligibility, Danielle was inducted into Manhattan College's Athletic Hall of Fame.
Jack McKenna ’49
Jack became interested in Archmere when he was in the 7th grade at Christ Our King School in Wilmington, DE. He followed the University of Delaware football team, and especially "Doc" Doherty whose running style captivated Jack's interest in football. He entered Archmere in 1945 and became a member of both the football and baseball teams. He remembers playing in some big games in his freshman year due to the small number of athletes available for the team. Two big opponents were Reading Central Catholic and Atlantic City H.S. Another difficult opponent was St. Matthews of Conshohocken, PA. These schools had huge enrollments compared to Archmere at that time. Games were played in old Wilmington ball park, sometimes before 6,000 people. Jack played halfback in football, scoring 27 touchdowns in his three years as a starter. He scored a total of nine touchdowns against Regional High School of Pennsgrove, NJ during those years. In one game he had 336 all purpose yards. He was a member of both All County and All State teams in 1949. Jack also played center field for four years and maintained a .300 batting average. Line drives, getting on base and stealing bases were his strong suits. He was an adept defensive center fielder and Captain in his senior year. After Archmere, he played football and baseball at Augusta Military Academy. Dick Nolan of NY Football Giants and San Francisco Forty Niners was a teammate. He also played for the University of Delaware frosh and for his Marine Corps tank battalion where he coached and played in a championship game. He served as a Marine Officer for six years from 1954-1960. Due to Larry Cicero's influence, Jack became a physical fitness buff with cross-country skiing being his first choice. He won award ribbons for his age class and was instrumental in bringing skis to his school in Denver where they were used in the Physical Education and Science Departments. While teaching science at Graland Country Day School in Denver, CO from 1967-1998, he was the recipient of the Science Teacher Award of the western states in 1993 which included California. One of his students was given the status of a Presidential Scholar and named Jack as his most influential teacher which afforded both of them the opportunity to go to Washington, DC for honors in 1996. He presently resides in Salisbury, MD with his wife, Alverta. His son, Kevin, lives in Seminole, FL and his daughter, Laurie, resides in Houston, TX.William W. Peterman ’61
Quarterbacked the undefeated and untied Archmere Academy football team that was the only undefeated team in the State of Delaware in 1960. Was first team all conference quarterback and selected as QB for the Delaware All Star Game in 1960. US Senator Joe Biden and Bill combined for 98 points during this great season. In one game, as juniors, they teamed up for 24 points in 8 minutes in a come from behind game. Played under head Coach John Walsh, coach of the year in the State of Delaware in 1960. In college at the US Coast Guard Academy in 1963, Bill was the first string flanker back/slot back on the only/ever undefeated and untied football team at the USCGA. Threw winning touchdown pass in battle of unbeatens against Amherst in 5th game 1963 (final score 7-0). Stared in post season Tangerine Bowl in 1963. First team All East Football in two weekly polls 1964. Played under Coach Otto Graham (NFL Hall of Fame, 7 Championships with Cleveland Browns, head coach of Washington Redskins). Track sprinter, ran on Archmere's 440 and 880 relay teams that won ribbons at the Penn Relays and at the Delaware State track meet. Lettered 3 years in track at the US Coast Guard Academy…200 meters best time 21.9…double winner vs. Amherst in 1965 (100 and 200 sprints). Bill has had successful careers in the US Coast Guard as Navigator and deck officer on 2 cutters and Commanding Officer of a 26 man LORAN Station, was Division VP for the large computer company, TYMSHARE Inc., and is now an investment banker doing business development and mergers and acquisitions. Bill is the proud Father of Christina (17), Angela (15), William (12) and Robert (7).John J. Jordan III ’80
Coach John Jordan attended Archmere from 1976-1980, earning three Varsity Letters in Track, two in Cross Country and one in Basketball, and captaining the Cross Country and Track teams his senior year. In the spring of his senior year John was awarded the Most Improved player for varsity basketball, Most Valuable runner for cross country and the Mark J. Filliben award for most improved athlete over four years of high school. John attended the University of Chicago and made the Varsity Basketball team as a walk-on in November of 1980, playing for two years before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania in January of 1982. John's coaching career at Archmere began in 1987 when John took over the Men's Cross Country team, compiling a career record of 99-28 during his eleven year tenure. John's Cross Country teams won four Division II State Titles and finished second twice, losing in 1990 by one point to McKean. In 1995 John was selected "Boy's State Coach of the Year." John's coaching career also included coaching Varsity Women's Basketball from 1987-1996. The team advanced to the state tournament all 8 years, advancing to the 2nd round in 5 of the 8 years. John earned a B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Delaware. John is currently in his third year of Ph.D work at Delaware specializing in 19th century American Civil War poetry. John is currently an English teacher and the Prefect of Discipline at Archmere. John and his wife Noreen, a math teacher at Archmere, have four children, Liam, Luke, Colleen and John Patrick.Kathleen M. Walsh Zawicki ‘85
Kathy was part of several pioneering efforts in Archmere athletics. She was a member of the first Archmere swim team (1981), the first volleyball team to go undefeated(14-0 in 1983), and the first softball team to make the state tournament(1985). She also attended the very first Archmere volleyball games and practices in 1976 with her Dad, coach John Walsh. Kathy earned a combined 11 varsity letters for swimming,volleyball, and softball. In volleyball, she played the role of setter, with strong suits in serving andbackcourt play. Senior year she was volleyball co-captain and a member of the state all-star volleyball team. The team was a top contender in the state tournament her final 2 years. In swimming, during her junior year Kathy swam the backstroke leg of the 200 yard medley relay that placed first in the state meet and set the Archmere record that still stands today. She also made the High School All American team. Kathy was swimming captain her senior year and placed 3rd in the state meet in the 100 yard backstroke. In softball, she started all four years as an outfielder. Kathy continued swimming in college at James Madison University, and she was elected Student Government President her senioryear. She worked for SAIC on an adolescent substance abuse contract covering 3 continents. She taught in Catholic schools in New York City and Los Angeles, California area and was a CYO volleyball coach. In 2000, Kathy and her husband Glenn (Archmere ‘85) founded Zawicki & Associates, an educational consulting firm that helps schools integrate 21st century skills, technology, and top teaching methods to improve student learning and school leadership. Kathy and Glenn ’85 have two daughters. Kathy continues to swim and play recreational volleyball.Joseph H. Moglia
Over the past three decades, Joe Moglia has gone from studying game tape to corporate balance sheets, walking the sidelines with a playbook to motivating thousands of employees. He has gone from winning championships to winning investor confidence. At 22, Joe was fresh out of college and ready to begin a career. Already married and raising a three-year-old, his passion for sports naturally led him to pursue coaching. His three years as an assistant football coach at Fordham Prep certainly helped Joe sharpen his capacity for play calling (and help pay for college), but he knew the clipboard belonged in his hands. Chances were slim that anyone would hire a 22-year-old head football coach, but Joe still dispatched 100 applications to schools across the region, hoping an administration somewhere would see his potential. Archmere Academy offered Joe the position of head football coach in 1971, making him the youngest in Delaware history. With the help of defensive coordinator Bill Doyle and offensive coordinator Paul Pomeroy, Joe immediately transformed a struggling team into an exceptional group of football players. By his fourth season, the team was 8-1, and at the start of one of the most successful high school runs in the history of the state, which took place under Bill and Paul's leadership. In the springtime, Joe's success on the football field followed him to the baseball diamond. He led the freshman baseball team to four consecutive winning seasons. As head wrestling coach from 1972-74, Joe also coached two state champion wrestlers, Pat Hart and Frank Chrzanowski. Following his departure from Archmere in 1974, Joe moved on to Penncrest High School as both head football coach and baseball coach, leading a similar turnaround in both those programs. Joe's dream to coach full time college football eventually drew him away from the high school level. He became an assistant coach at Lafayette College in 1978, where the defense set two national and nine school records. He then landed the position of defensive coordinator at Dartmouth College. His success continued in Hanover, as The Green Machine won two Ivy League championships thanks in part to the outstanding defenses Joe installed. Joe also authored a book on football based on the Perimeter Attack Offense, a system he refined at Archmere, as well as 11 articles in national coaching journals. Joe left coaching for Wall Street in 1984, joining a Merrill Lynch executive training program that consisted of 25 MBAs and one football coach. Over the next 15 years, he moved up through the ranks at Merrill, becoming their top institutional salesperson and ultimately a member of both the Institutional and Private Client Executive Committees. He was hired as CEO of Ameritrade in March 2001, and has since led the online brokerage through an era of unprecedented growth and profitability. Still, his experiences at Archmere represent some of his fondest coaching memories. His two assistants at the time, Bill Doyle and Paul Pomeroy, both went on to have great success, and are both members of the Archmere Alumni Sports Hall of Fame. Joe also takes a great deal of pride in his former Archmere players who went on to coach, including Billy Dinardo, Larry Cylc, Marty Cross and current Archmere head football coach Jerry Ambrogi. Doyle, Cylc and Dinardo have both received Delaware High School Coach of Year honors. Joe and his wife Amy reside in Omaha. Together they have six children.Douglas J. Harrison ’68
Doug initially became interested in Archmere while listening to the 1962 radiocast of a noble, underdog Archmere football team battling Salesianum, a scholastic powerhouse so strong that they hadn't played an in-state game in a number of years. A goal was fulfilled when he first participated in an Archmere freshman football practice in August of 1964 joining an exceptional group of athletes led by Pat Hurley '68* and Bob Beste '68. During the next four years Archmere teams had great success with the talent that preceded, John Tosi '66* and followed, Fran Korwek '69*, Doug's class. He lettered three times in football and twice each in basketball and baseball. The right side of the Archmere line (Beste and Harrison) became so well known for their blocking dominance that Doug was named First Team All State End despite catching only 10 passes in his senior year. Basketball was similarly successful culminating in a 12 game winning streak in 1967-68season. Doug's baseball contribution (good hit, no field), unfortunately preceded the era of the designated hitter, but the team scored a lot of runs and won a lot of games. While a Freshman, Father Diny challenged Doug to work toward the Delaware Scholar Athlete Award given by the National Football Hall of Fame Foundation - which he won in 1967. After graduation, he moved on to Princeton where he rowed on the varsity crew, competing at the top level of American rowing. He rowed the seven seat in every varsity race of his Junior and Senior years. The highlight of Doug's rowing career was a victory in the Head of the Charles in '69. He continues to scull today although boat speed is now clocked with a calendar. Doug has been the Manager of Process Engineering for Mobil and then ExxonMobil. He has been married to Joan for 21 years and they have 2 children, Shelley, current basketball MVP for Smith College, and Alex, a junior at Oakton High School in Virginia.Raymond E. Porter ’69
Throughout the annals of the Archmere Academy Sports Program, rarely has their emerged a dynamic, multi-talented athlete the likes of Ray Porter. The recipient of the Archmere Athletic Medal for the Class of 1969, Ray was a stellar three sport athlete (football, basketball and baseball), an accomplished musician, and a decent student. His self-effacing, "aw shucks" personality and leadership style contributed to the great popularity he enjoyed among his teammates, classmates and faculty. The 1969 PATIO reports in its synopsis of the football season that Ray Porter did everything but "walk on water." A fireplug All-State fullback on Ken Reeder's 7-2 1969 squad, Ray also served as the punter, place kicker and starting middle linebacker. During Ray's three year varsity career there were many memorable upset victories in all three sports. One of the best was a thrilling 24-21 win over the powerful Patriots of the Main Lines Germantown Academy. As GA was driving for the win in the waning minutes of the game, Ray from his linebacker position recovered a fumble and sealed the win. On a rainy Saturday playing the A. I. DuPont Tigers in Greenville, Ray demonstrated his prowess for quick thinking. After a snap from center on an extra point try went awry and the football was bounding around in the backfield, Ray deftly fielded it and calmly dropped kicked it through the uprights. The 1968-69 scholastic football season was rife with many legendary players including Sallies Captain Mike Web, Tatnall's Jim Krapf and the Newark contingent of Tucker, Hayman and Swan. These were Ray's peers and make no mistake he was a champion amongst them. Ray was recruited by Alabama's Bear Bryant but elected not to play football in college. He represented Archmere proudly in the 1969 Blue-Gold game. Vince Filliben's* undefeated 1969 basketball team was honored by this hall in 2001. Ray Porter was the starting point guard for this storied quintet. A tenacious defender and playmaker, his short squat stature belied his great quickness. He was an integral part in leading his team to an undefeated season. It is hard to believe with his successes in football and basketball, baseball was his favorite sport and the one he elected to continue with in college. A solid .300 hitter he was also the ace of the 1969 Auks pitching staff. An example of his all-around versatility happened senior year against Elkton High School. Ray battled Elkton for a 1-0 victory. Ray pitched a no hitter and his opponent from Elkton pitched a one hitter. Can you guess who got Archmere's one hit and game winning RBI? Denny McCarthy walked, stole second and Ray singled him in to clinch the victory. Ray walked on and was offered a scholarship to play at baseball powerhouse Arizona. Legend has it that between innings of a baseball game Ray trotted down to the track and threw the javelin for the track team. This is not documented and it not known if it fact or fiction, but the mere fact that this story has been bandied about shows what a guy Ray Porter was and still is.In a December 1, 1991 News Journal article naming the first team all-state volleyball team, Archmere's coach John Walsh* , described Andrea with this quote, "She really liked to win; she was certainly a major ingredient in our winning the Catholic Conference….She might be one of the top three sport athletes in the state." Andrea was a three sport All-State athlete while attending Archmere, playing in 12 consecutive seasons. In the fall she played volleyball under John Walsh, and was a three year starter. She captained the team her senior year helping to lead Archmere to the Catholic Conference Championship. She led the team in service points, kills and perfect passes. As a senior she earned first team All State recognition. She was also all conference and all-state her junior year. She represented Archmere in the Delaware all-star Volleyball game. In basketball she played varsity for three years. During this time she turned in dozens of double figure scoring games. (Also served as captain her senior year) She was awarded all conference and all-state honors her junior and senior years. She also led Archmere to the Chi-Chester Christmas tournament Championship her senior year, earning all tournament recognition. She was selected to represent Archmere in the senior all star game. In softball, Andrea was a four year starter at catcher. She earned all Catholic honors in all four years and helped lead Archmere to its first softball state championship as a sophomore. She was second team All-State her junior year and first team All-State her senior year in which she served as captain. Her high school career ended with being selected to her third senior all-star game and being awarded the Women's Athlete Medal at graduation. Andrea was awarded a partial athletic scholarship to Boston College for softball. She transferred to Villanova her sophomore year where she became an immediate starter and continued there for the next three years. She excelled both offensively and defensively and remains today as one of Villanova's most accomplished players. Her .351 career batting average and .965 fielding percentage both rank in the top ten all time for Villanova. She also continues to hold the single season record for triples (8) and third in career triples. Finally her three 4 hit games in 1996 is an all time record for Villanova which she shares with some others. She co-captained Villanova her senior year and was invited to try out for the US. Olympic softball team. While not selected she valued the experience. Her athletic career didn't end after graduating from Villanova. She spent the next 5 years as Archmere's softball coach and only after giving birth to her first child, Alivia, did she take some time this past year.
V.J. was groomed to be an Auk athlete before entering high school. From the age of five, he was often seen on
campus attending his father's basketball and baseball practices. Most of his younger years were spent learning the "wheel," cheering on the teams, logging team statistics, imitating the great Archmere athletes, and even lining the football fields. V.J. officially began his career in 1974 as a starter for the 0-11 first year soccer program. The team came together the next three years, going 10-5-2, 14-2, and 12-1-2. He broke, and still holds, the state scoring record of 31 goals in a season. V.J. earned all-conference and first team all-state recognition his senior year. He was a starter for the varsity baseball team that went 14-2 (both one-run loses to St. Marks). V.J. earned all-conference and all-state recognition in baseball. V.J. started at guard for the basketball team his senior year and earned all-conference recognition. He received the Archmere Athletic medal at graduation. V.J. went on to play soccer and baseball at Washington College. He started for the soccer team all four years. He was the team captain his senior year and received All-Maryland and All-conference recognition. V.J. also played baseball for four years at college. He was a starter during the last two seasons and was team captain his senior year. In his junior year he was the team MVP and batted .394. He earned the Spedden Athletic/Academic medal at graduation. V.J. has worked at Siemens Health Services for twenty years. He currently manages the ASP Hosting Technology Solutions team. V.J. has been married to Tammy Everngham since 1983 and resides in Concord Township with his three beautiful children, Vincent James III (Jamie), Samantha, and Taylor. V.J. is the son of Vincent J. '47 (member of the Hall of Fame inducted in its first year 1992) and Eleanor Filliben, and the brother of Theresa Filliben-Johnson, Kathy Filliben-McCoy, and Archmere graduates Anne Filliben Dougherty ’84 and Sean ’86, brother in law to Danielle Marie Zakielarz-Filliben ’85, nephew to Francis ’46 and cousin to Eileen Filliben-Edmunds ’84.Clem Udovich started his Archmere career by helping the JV Football team capture the school's first ever undefeated title. He started on both sides of the ball as a Tight End and a Defensive End. As a Sophomore, Clem earned a starting position on the Varsity Team. Having never played the center position before, he was asked to move there one week before the opening game. He quickly mastered the position and helped lead the team to the State Finals. He was the anchor of the line for his remaining three years. As a Junior and Senior, Clem continued his stellar career by also starting at Defensive End for the 1979 & 80 State Championship teams. His added responsibilities of punting and kicking kept him on the field for most of the game. In his Senior year he was elected Co-Captain, made First Team All-State, First Team All-Catholic and was selected to play in the Blue/Gold All Star Football Game. Besides Football, Clem excelled in Basketball and Track during his four years at Archmere. In basketball, he saw some playing time on the Varsity as a Sophomore and lettered his Junior and Senior years. He was a big power forward who grabbed many rebounds. In Track, he lettered all four years and was highly competitive in the shot-put, discuss, 400M, and the1600M relay team. After Archmere, Clem received a full athletic scholarship to Rutgers University and was the starting Offensive Guard for four years. In his Senior year at Rutgers, his team went 7-3 playing one of the top schedules in the country consisting of five Bowl bound teams and three Top Ten teams. He received the David Bender Trophy as the season's top Offensive Linemen and was elected Co-Captain for his final year. For the past 15 years, Clem has been an Account Executive for Berlin & Jones Envelope Manufacturers in E. Rutherford, NJ. He and his wife, DeeDee, have two children, Clem(14) and Nicole(11). They live in Clinton Township,NJ where Clem is actively involved in coaching sports in the community.
Mike Udovich began his freshman year in 1979 playing JV Football. He was a running back and punter and was voted Best Back that year. As a sophmore, Mike made the varsity team and started as a Fullback. He was second on the team in Rushing and won the DIV II State Championship in 1980. During his Junior year, he led the team in rushing and touchdowns (22) and threw for three touchdowns, setting the single season Rushing Record (1589 yards). His team made runner up in the State Championship game. Mike was 2nd team All State and 1st Team All Catholic, and was awarded Best Back for the team. Mike was co-captian in his senior year and led the team in rushing and touchdowns. He made first team All-State and first team All Catholic and received the Delucia Award for outstanding catholic league player. He played in the Blue-Gold game that year and their team was victorious. He received the Best Back Award along with the entire backfield and won the State Championship, they were 12-0 and ranked #1 in the state. Mike completed his senior year as the career rushing leader at Archmere. The record was previously held by Mark J. DiNardo '79 (also in the Hall of Fame).Mike went on to college at Millersville University and continued his football career. He lettered for three years and as a senior, started at Fullback in 1986. He was 2nd leading rusher and the team finished 9-1. In the sixth game, Mike was named ECAC (East Coast Athletic Conference) Offensive Player of the Week. Their team was ranked No. 4 in Division II before losing their final game. In his final year, he delivered a speech at his Football banquet, and was voted “Most Inspirational Player” by his teammates and coaches. Mike was also successful in basketball and track at Archmere. He played basketball for four years and lettered 3 on varsity. As a freshman he traveled on the varsity team in the State Tournament. He competed as a role player in his junior year and started his senior year. Mike lettered all four years in Track. During those four years, he competed in the 100M, 200M, 400M, long jump, triple jump, and high jump. He ran on the 4 x 100M relay, the 4 x 200M relay, and the 4 x 400M relay team. In 1983, all three relay teams had set school records, one still stands today. Also, in 1983 in the 4 x 100 meter relay, his team placed 3rd in the State. At graduation, he received the Athletic Medal, along with Nick Trainer '83, and the ARCHMERE MEDAL for which he is most proud of.
Martin P. Londergan '61 Football: 3 letters at Archmere, All Conference Senior Year 1960, First Archmere Player to ever start in Blue/Gold Football, Game, 8/61, Holy Cross college Football Team 1962. Baseball: 3 letters at Archmere, 3 years in American Legion Baseball, Starting pitcher in first ever Delaware American Legion All Star Game 8/61, Combined Archmere/American Legion pitching record 14-3, 1961. Graduate of Holy Cross College '65 and University of Maryland Dental School '70. Dental Internship Wilmington Medical Center 70-71. Marty has had a practice in general dentistry in northern Wilmington since 1971. He is married to Barbara since '68 and father of Kim, Tara '87 and Sean. Marty became a Member of the Alumni Council (for the second time) in 2001.
In 1976, when Donna came to Archmere Academy there were a limited number of organized sports for women. The school had just become co-ed the year before. As a freshman she was a cheerleader, played JV basketball and was a part of the track team. However, at that time Archmere did not have an official girls track team and she practiced and raced with the boys team. In her sophomore year, Donna became the only female on the cross country team and competed against boys teams. She also played varsity basketball and was a part of the first official girls track team. The team was 3-5 that year. Donna along with co-captain Nancy Ladio, scored over half of the teams points. By 1978 the first official girls cross-country team was formed and Donna was caption as a junior. She continued with varsity basketball and was co-captain of the track team for its first winning season. Her senior year she was again captain of cross-country and co-captain of track. During her four years at Archmere Donna held school records in cross-country and for both the mile and half mile in track. In both her Junior and Senior years she placed first in the cross country Salesianum Invitational and second in the state for both the mile and half mile. At graduation in 1980 she received the Archmere Athletic Medal. Donna continued her athletic career at the University of Delaware by participating in both indoor and outdoor track. She transferred to Villanova University and received a degree in Nursing. She is married to William Furey '80 and they have three children. Leah, Jay, and Sarah. She is sister to Michael Gioffre ' 81, Patricia Gioffre Scott ' 86, and George Gioffre '89 and sister in law to Robert Furey ' 74, Richard Furey ' 85, and Dyan Furey ' 86, and Patrick Bastian ' 85. Donna is part of a very large extended Archmere family tradition of uncles and cousins who are also Archmere graduates: Domenic Grillo '65, Kert Anzillotti '61, Robert Beste '68, Joanne Grillo Rosenberg ' 84, Andrea Grillo Talley '87, Kert Anzilotti '88, Craig Anzillotti '90, Chad Anzilotti '94, Tina Grillo Horgan '86, Angela Grillo '95, Tina Gioffre '86 Michele Gioffre Smith '88, D. Michael Gioffre ' 90, Sarah Gioffre '93, Lauren Beste '96, Robert Beste '93. Donna mother is the Mrs. Gioffre that worked in the administration offices of Archmere of over 20 years.
Product of the CYO athletic and education system of Wilmington, attended, St Elizabeth's School.. While at Archmere Lettered in Football, Baseball, & Basketball. As a Sophomore member of the 1960 undefeated team, John Walsh's first Archmere Team, Started as defensive back . Fortunate to be a member of the Varsity Football team that lost only one game in three years. Played on the Blue Squad in the 1963 Delaware All-Star game, won by the Blue 12-0. Attended Columbia University 1963-1967 Played Football all four years, breaking into varsity lineup as a sophomore Lettered, Junior and Senior years. Started as a receiver as a Junior and Senior, fortunate to be an the receiving end of posses from such quarterbacks as Archie Roberts, Rick Ballantine, and 10 yew NFL veteran, Marty Domres . Also, on the freshman team, soon to make a name for himself was George Starke, one of the Hogs of the Superbowl Washington Redskins. As a freshman at Columbia, took up wrestling for the first time to improve agility and speed Ended up a starter went to Eastern Regionals at West Point. Upon graduation went into the Air Force to attend Flight School. Just retired after 32 years in Air Force and Air Guard -Served tour in Viet Nam and, at 46 with an 11 month old son at home, spent six months in the desert of Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm. Flew C-130s to every continent or area of the world except Antarctica. Vice-Commander of the DE Air Guard. At one time served under fellow alumni, Bill Hutchinson '46, who was the commander of Delaware Air Guard. Presently an Airline Pilot with US Airways, where he has flown the B-737, B-757, and Captained the Airbus 320 and is the Chairman and Captain Representative of Council 41, Airline Pilots Association. Married to the former Elizabeth Cashiri, celebrating 20 years of wedded bliss. Father of two Lauren, a freshman at Archmere, presently playing Field Hockey for the JV team, and Michael, a 5th grader at St. Edmonds Academy, where he presently plays Soccer and Basketball.
John Tosi~ Sr. father of Mike and John - was a Little All American at Niagara University and enjoyed a professional career with the Eagles and Steeters and has a place in the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame. Archmere was lucky when John, Sr. joined the coaching staff in the late 50's, bringing with him son s Mike '63 and John '66 and nephew, Ralph Donofrio '64, a charter member of the hall of fame. John Jr. came to Archmere after a solid parochial school experience at St. Elizabeth's in Wilmington. After starting for three straight years at Archmere, our inductee was named to the first team Delaware All? State football team as a tackle and linebacker. He lettered in both football and track and was voted top athlete in his Senior class. He was selected to the Delaware Blue Gold Football classic, for which his two brothers were also selected. A fierce competitor, our inductee was known as a talented offensive tackle and an outstanding linebacker. In a memorable classic his senior year against Salesianum, won by Sallies 4?0 on two safeties, our inductee stopped the Sallies QB on four straight sneaks up the middle from the 4 yard line to end a 37 game touchdown streak. Our inductee was unable to play in the Blue Gold game because of a knee injury?a chronic condition that would plague him throughout his career. Nevertheless, the Honorable Mention Scholastic All American was accepted to Princeton University, where he was the 12 th man on his undefeated freshman football team and a member of the 1967-68 Princeton Ivy League championship team. Unable to continue football, our inductee turned to the less violent sport of Rugby, where he excelled at both Prop and Wing Forward, becoming a top scorer and helping to lead the Princeton RFC to the first ever Eastern Intercollegiate championship in 1968 with a victory over Brown University. Today, our inductee lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife of nearly 20 years, Pat, and children, Nikki and Jack, 17 and 12. He is the National Sales Manager for a Healthcare Division of Tyco, international and enjoys golf and watching his kids play sports.
Larry attended Archmere in 1969. He earned three Varsity Letters in Football, Two in Track and two in baseball. He was chosen to play in the annual Blue -Gold All-Star Game. As a shot put and discus thrower he was in the top seven throwers in the County and in the State his senior year. He started on the baseball team as a catcher his Junior year. He played college Football at the University of Delaware until he opted to coach football at Archmere in 1975. At Archmere Larry was an Assistant in Football from 1975 till 1982. During this time the Football team won three state championships and played in the final game seven years in a row. He became head coach in 1983, leading the Auks to another State final game. He was Archmere's head coach from 1983 - 1987 compiling a 37 -15 - 1 record , with two final game appearances. His 1987 team was #1 in the state for 5 weeks during that season. He has now been coaching for twenty six years. He was a track assistant from 1976 till 1982 and Head Track Coach from 1982 till 1986. His 1982 Boy's team was undefeated at 12-0 . Overall, his boys' record was 52-8 and his girls' record was 37 -10. In 1978 and 1979 he coached Girls basketball, was 24- 14 , and his girls were the first to defeat a Catholic League team in the schools history. Since leaving Archmere , he has won two State Championships in football for Caravel Academy in 1989 and 1990 and presently is the Head football Coach at Hodgson Vo-Tech. His overall record is 99- 60 - 3. His 1996 Hodgson Track team won the State Championship in 1996 , the school's first in any sport. He was State Football Coach of the Year in 1987, Flight B Football Coach of the Year in 1998, and Blue Hen Conference Track Coach of the Year in 1996. Larry is married to Debbie Cylc, and has three children Linda,19; Joe, 16; and Larry,Jr. 15
Coach Paul Pomeroy’s successes at Archmere Academy began in 1968, when he came to Archmere as a Physics teacher and assistant Freshman football coach. Paul went on to become the head freshman football coach from 1969-1971, and then became the assistant varsity football coach from 1972-1982. During that time, the football team played in 15 state tournament games, and earned three state championships. Paul continued to work with the JV and Varsity football programs for 12 of the next 15 years. Paul’s coaching career also included 18 years with the Track and Field program, including the formation of the Women’s track program at Archmere. Paul also coached Cross Country for four years, and Women’s Softball for four years. Paul’s varsity softball team concluded its 1990 season ranked first in the state, and winning the state championship game. Paul earned a B.S. in Physics from St. Joseph’s University and a M.Ed. from The University of Delaware. Paul is currently the Academic Dean of Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem, PA. His wife, Trish is the Science Department Chairman at Archmere. His son Paul (’88) resides in Delaware with his wife Catherine, and is an account executive for Aloysius, Butler and Clark. His daughter Melissa (’90) (also a hall of fame member) is an eBusiness computer consultant.
Bill is a 1969 graduate of St. James Catholic HS formerly located in Chester, PA. A three year letter winner in Varsity Football and Baseball, Bill was selected First Team All-Catholic in football as a center in his senior year and 2nd team All-Delaware County as a Linebacker. A 1973 graduate of West Chester State College, where Bill met his wife of 25 + years, Carolyn, Bill and Carolyn have three children. The oldest, Kristen ( Archmere Class of 1997) is it senior at Northwestern University, majoring in English. At Archmere, Kristen played lacrosse and captained the cross-country team. Patrick (Class of 1999) is a sophomore at the University of Montana. At Archmere Pat played football and lacrosse Ryan, currently a senior at Archmere plays, football. Bill has coached football at Archmere since the Fall of 1973, An assistant for two years under Joe Moglia and as Head Coach from 1973 to 1992, and 1998 to present (21 years). From 1992 to 2000 Bill served as Athletic Director while continuing to teach in the mathematics department In the fall of 2000 received his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Widener University. He has accepted a position as Assistant Principal & Director of Students at Archbishop Spalding HS located in Severn, MD. He will start this job in January 2001.
John's athletic career started before Archmere having won the Outstanding Athlete award in 8th grade from St. Aloysius Academy in Bryn Mawr, PA. He played varsity football as a sophomore and was Captain his senior year. He played in the Blue/Gold Game in 1969. John was a walk on for the football team at The University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN and played for four years under legendary coach Ara Parseghian. He earned membership info the Notre Dame Monogram Club (Varsity Letterman) and was on an athletic scholarship the last 2.5 years at Notre Dame. He played line backer and started for 2 years on special teams. He played in the 1971 Cotton Bowl and the 1973 Orange Bowl. He graduated Notre Dame in 1973. John went on to the University of Miami School of Law, and then clerked on the Third Circuit of the Federal Court of Appeals for he Honorable Ruggero J. Aldisert. His professional career has been in corporate litigation. He is partner in the law firm Levy, Kneen, Mariani, & Curtin. He currently resides in North Palm Beach, Florida with his wife, Peg,. John has three children, Andrew, Sara, and Patrick and one grandchild, Tyler.
1971 Senior Athlete of the Year Archmere Academy. While at Archmere Academy: #1 18 &Under singles in Delaware 1970 and 1971 #1 18 & Under doubles in Delaware 1971 #5 18 & Under singles in Middle States Region, 1971 #12 18 & Under singles in Middle States Region, 1970 #3 18 & Under doubles in Middle States Region 1910 Played National Junior Championship in 1971 singles and doubles. While at University or Delaware Captained Tennis Team 1973, 1974, 1975 Most Valuable Player 1973, 1975 Several Career Records #1 Delaware Men's Singles, 1974, 1975, 1974 1977, 1979, 1980 #2 Delaware Men's s Singles, 1973, 1978 # 1 Delaware Men's Doubles, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981, 1982 1983 Middle States Men's Singles: 15th in 1974, 13th in 1975, Middle States Men's Doubles., 1st in 1974, 6th in 1975, 2nd in 1977, 3rd in 1978, 7th in 1981, 2nd in 1982, 10th in 1983, Played the "Watch" Professional Tour (World Association of Tennis Champions) 1976 - 1977 Past President Delaware Tennis Association Past President Delaware Foundation of Physical Education
While are Archmere Bob had a full athletic career starting with his freshman year. Freshman Year Starter on Freshman Basketball Team and leading scorer on squad. Starter at shortstop on Freshman Baseball Team. Voted Most Valuable Freshman. - Sophomore Year Starter at Quarterback on J,V. Football Team that went 6 - 2.Starter on J.V. Basketball Team as well as playing in some Varsity games. Starter at Second Base on Varsity Baseball Team that went 10- 6,- Junior Year starter on Varsity Basketball Team. Led team in scoring and named to All-Catholic Team as a Junior. Starter at Shortstop on Varsity baseball Team that went 12 - 5. - Senior Year Starter and leading scorer on Varsity Basketball Team that went 16 - 4 and made it to the semi finals of the State Tournament. Named to 1st Team All-Tournament in the State Tournament. Averaged 18 points per game and made 1st Team All-Catholic for second straight year. Also named to 1st Team All-State and 5th Team Catholic AIl-American Team. Played in North-South All-Star Game also. Named to 3rd Team All-Area (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware) by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Captain of the Varsity Basketball Team.Starter at shortstop on Varsity Baseball Team, earning Third Varsity letter in Baseball. Captain of Baseball Team. Earned Athletic Modal at graduation. 1977-1981 At Haverford College, Bob was a three-year starter for the varsity Basketball Team as well as a three-year starter for the Varsity Baseball Team. He was named Most Valuable Player for the basketball team his sophomore year, averaging 12.5 points per game and 5.0 assists per game.
Melissa was a three sport athlete while attending Archmere, playing in 12 consecutive seasons. In Basketball, Melissa played varsity ball for part of her sophomore year and was a starter in her junior and senior years. Melissa was elected captain of the basket team and was chosen honorable- mention all-catholic her senior year. In Volleyball Melissa played varsity ball for part of her sophomore year and was a starter in both her junior and senior years. In her junior year she was chosen first team all-catholic and second team all-state. As a senior Melissa was elected captain of the volleyball team leading the team in assists. As a senior she earned first team honors in both All-Catholic and All-State voting. Melissa represented Archmere in the Delaware All-star Volleyball game. In Softball Melissa was a three year varsity starter. Melissa was voted Second team All-Catholic as a sophomore and first team all-catholic in both her junior and senior years. Melissa received honorable mention All-State recognition as a junior and was named to the first team all-state team as a senior. Melissa was elected captain of the team her senior year and led the team in hits, batting average, stolen bases, and fielding percentage. That team finished 12-1, winning Archmere's first softball state championship and finished the year ranked #1 in the DE News Journal final rankings. Melissa was named co-mvp of the state championship game where she batted 3 for 4 scored 2 runs and knocked in 2 runs in a 5-0 shutout of 3 time defending state champion William Penn. Melissa represented Archmere in the DE blue-Gold softball All-star game. Upon graduation Melissa received the Women's Athletic medal. Vince Filliben told me afterwards hat it was the first time in all his years as athletic director that the vote was unanimous. Melissa attended Lafayette College where she was a three year starting setter in Volleyball and a four year starting catcher in softball. (Would have been four years in volleyball but for and injury.) In her senior year Melissa was named captain of the volleyball team and led her team in assists. Melissa served as captain of the softball team in both her junior and her senior years and was Named to the all-tournament team in the East Carolina Lady Pirate Classic. She founded the Lafayette Sports Council. After Lafayette she Completed a degree in operations Research from George Washington University. She works as a consultant with the firm AMS.
1998 Inductees:
Karen A. Jacobsson Killeen '85 (Swimmer)
During her introduction, there was a special moment that emotionally moved the crowd. As a tribute to Karen, Coach John Walsh, current women's volleyball coach, was asked to describe her accomplishments. Without hesitation, Coach Walsh stated that although Karen's achievements in the, swimming pool were phenomenal, what he admired most about her was what she had achieved out of the pool as a person. During Karen's four years at Archmere Academy, she had many swimming accomplishment Karen's freshman year was highlighted with The All-American Award National Inter- Swimming Team with the 100 yard Butterfly time of 57.440 and the 200 yard Individual Medley time of 212.80 She also Finished first in the 200 yard Individual Medley and second in the 100 yard Butterfly in the High School State Competition, In Karen's sophomore, junior and senior yews, she received the Delaware State High School Coaches Award, Karen placed first in both the Butterfly and Breaststroke races in the High School State Competition, during her sophomore year. In her junior year, Karen competed in the High School State Competition and earned first place in the Medley Relay -and second place finishes in the 200 yard Individual Medley and the 100 Butterfly yard. Karen's senior yew was filled even more with awards and top finishes. She won the Archmere Senior Women Athletic Award and made the All-Catholic Team. Karen competed in the Delaware State High School Competition in bet senior year and placed first in the 100 yard Butterfly and second place finishes in the Individual Medley and Medley Relay. She was ranked in the top 10 swimmers, and made All-State and All-American Prep School Team ad four yew's at Archmere Academy. Karen went swim at SMU and, at the time, was a world ranked swimmer
Raymond Riddick '36 (Football)
Ray was a player and coach. Ray attended Archmere Academy in 1935 and 1936. where he played football, baseball and captained the track team He led the football team to its best ever, 6-1 and caught game-winning passes, including a 12-6 victory over Admiral Farragut Academy. Ray was a catcher and outfielder for the baseball team and was the captain of Archmere's first track team. He broke a meet record at the University of Delaware for the 12 pound shot put with a 47 feet, 9 inches throw. Ray went on to play football at Fordham University (hall of fame in that institution in 1976-77) and for the Green Bay Packers,Green Bay Packers Position: OE-DE, Number 5,
1940: 10 Games, 11 receptions for 148 yds, 13.5 yd per catch 1941: 11 Games, 3 receptions for 33 yds, 11 yd per catch avg, 1 KR for 14yds 1942: 3 games, 6 receptions for 104 yds, 17.3 yd per catch avg, 1 TD 1943-45: Served in WWII Navy - Played football on a service team with future President Gerard Ford 1946: 2 games TOTAL: 26 games, 20 catches for 285 yds, 14.3 avg, 1 TD, 1 KR for 14 yds.Additional info on Ray's athletic career. As coach of the Lowell High School “RED RAIDERS” in Lowell, MA: Years Coaching: 29; Overall Record: 180-73-14; Scoring record: 5118-2544; Undefeated Seasons: 10; Perfect Seasons: 8; Shut-outs: 91; Winning Streaks: 25,36,18,13,14; Coached 5 sets of father/ son combinations. The 1967 team was 9-0, 7 shut outs, 12 points surrendered; 6 Eastern Mass. Class A Championships. Between 1951-1957 Lowell’s record was 52-2 with 32 shutoutsThe third and final inductee honored was J. Patrick Hurley, Jr. '68. After his introduction, Patrick pointed out that he was happy to be an inductee, and that he was humbled by the accomplishments of the other inductees. From the time he reached the podium until he sat down, it was evident that Patrick did not play sports for personal notoriety. Everything that he said illustrated that he was a team player. Pat ended his speech by thanking all of his former teammates for which, without them, none of this would have been possible.
1995 Inductees:
Arriving at Archmere in the fall of 1952, Earl C. Francis began a four year high school career that would cam him the title, "Mr. Versatility," which captions his senior picture in the 1956 yearbook. A top flight performer both in academics and athletics, Earl made significant contributions to the athletic program during his student years. He played linebacker and fullback or halfback in football. In his senior year, co-captained the football team and was named Outstanding Senior Football Player. He was selected for the first Delaware All-Star Football Game, which was played in August of 1956. In addition to football, Earl ran the 440 and 880 on the Track Team. A consistent runner, Earl accumulated several place, show, and first place awards. Earl was the recipient of the Abbot Pennings Memorial Award both in 1955 and 1956. The award was given to Archmere's Outstanding Student, and the student was selected by a vote of the student body. After being graduated from Archmere in 1956, Earl attended College of the Holy Cross, where he re- a B.S. in Chemistry. He returned to Archmere in the fall of 1961 to teach junior chemistry and math. Under Head Football Coach John Walsh, Earl assisted with the backfield In the .1961 season, the tea by in was undefeated, and in 1962, Archmere lost only one game, scoring a total of 261 points to the opponents' 4 8. In addition to assisting with football, Earl was Head Coach of the Tennis Team. Although there was not a State Tournarnent system at the time, there was in end-of-season tournament in 1962 in which Archmere finished second behind Saint Andrew's School After having taught at Archmere for two years, Earl returned to College of the Holy Cross to pursue a Masters Degree in chemistry, which he received in 1964. His career as* research chemist took him to New Jersey with American Cyanamid Company, and later to International Playtex in Dover, Delaware. In 1970 he joined I. D. Caulk Company in Milford. He became Director of Operations for the company, and after 22 years of service, retired in 1992. Earl continues to be very active in civic affairs in Milford over the years, as former president of the civic association and as an involved leader and volunteer in community activities and projects.
Francis A. Korwek was a three-season athlete at Archmere playing football, basketball, and baseball. Beginning in his freshman year. As a sophomore, he lettered in football, only to follow with varsity letters in basketball and baseball in his junior and senior years. in his senior year, Francis co-captained the basketball team, He was the lead varsity scorer and rebounder for three years. He also led in assists and turnovers in his senior year, He was named Honorable Mention, All-State as a sophomore; second team All State in his junior year; and first team All State in his senior year. He also received Honorable Mention as High School All American in his senior year at Archmere, and received the Delaware Top 15 Award in both his junior and senior years. In addition to his contributions to Archmere athletics, Francis played in the Narbeth College Summer League. He was a 1969 All Star player. After being graduated from Archmere, Francis attended Drexel University, where he continued his athletic career, while pursuing a degree in accounting. He was captain of the freshman basketball team and lettered in varsity basketball for four years. He was named captain of the varsity team in his senior yew at Drexel. He was awarded Honorable Mention at the All Middle Atlantic Conference and received the nomination to Academic All American. He received his MBA from Drexel University in 1975, and is Senior Vice President of Abbot Mortgage Group in McLean Virginia.
When John Walsh arrived at Archmere in the fall of 1960, he started with a football program that required a great deal of building. With few team wins and low morale, he began tin task of rebuilding the team. He measured up to the challenge by creating great football teams whose members were instilled with confidence and pride. An alumnus writes, "John worked the lunch lines at every opportunity. I don't know whether it was the size of the individual, a look in their eye, or what they were about to eat, but he seemed to know who to go up to, to talk about football." John's efforts were immediate successes with his first two seasons being undefeated in 1960 and 1961. The Archmere team racked up 18 straight victories, a record met only one other time in the history of the school. In the third season, Archmere entered a newly formed independent league. By the fourth season, the Archmere football schedule included tougher opponents. In 1960, his first year, John was voted Delaware State High School Football Coach of the Year. The overall team record was 50:14:1 in the eight years from 1960 to 1967. During the same eight years, John coached track. In 1961 the team had an undefeated season. In 1964, the team ranked third in the state with only one division. As the boys' and girls' swimming coach from 1986 to 1995, John's teams maintained winning records: 83-36.1 (boys' record); and 23-29 (girls' record), for a total win-loss record of 106-65. John was voted Girls' Swimming Coach of the Year in 1991 and in 1995. John has served as volleyball coach since 1976. During his 20 years of coaching, the team tamed 10 Catholic league titles, with 242 wins and 75 losses overall. The Archmere team was named volleyball State Champions in 1986 and 1987, with an overall school record of 31 consecutive victories. In the 24-year period between 1976 and 2000, the Varsity volleyball team made the state tournament 18 times, with 15 of those times being consecutive. John was voted Delaware State High School Coach of the Year in 1993 in volleyball. John also coached J.V. boys' baseball from 1976 to 1980 and girls' softball from 1981-1986. The 1985 softball team was the first ever to make the state tournament, with a 13-5 record. After playing football, basketball, and baseball at North Catholic in Philadelphia, John attended the University of Delaware, and earned six varsity letters in baseball and football. He earned a B.A. and M.A. in history from the university. John taught at Archmere from 1960 to 1968 and returned in 1976. He has taught courses in U.S. history, western civilization, economics, and global affairs. John was chairman of the History Department from 1986 to 1995, and was named National Catholic Teacher of the Year in 1990 by the National Catholic Education Association.
1994 Inductees:
Clifford L. Anzilotti '59Cliff arrived at Archmere in the fall of 1955. As a freshman he received J.V. letters in football, basketball, and baseball I. He continued as a three-season athlete into his sophomore year, when he started as quarterback in football and first base in baseball. He received a varsity letter in basketball. He began playing summer baseball that year with R.C. DuPont in the American Legion League. The summer after his senior year at Archmere, his team won the American Legion State Championship. During his junior year at Archmere, Cliff cc-captained the football and baseball teams. He added the role of co-captain of the basketball team to his responsibilities in his senior year. Upon graduation from Archmere, Cliff was awarded the Archmere and Athletics Medals, At the University of Notre Dame, Cliff participated in intramural sports." ' During his college years and his years of study at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry, he also played fast pitch softball with the Claymont team, which racked up several championships. Cliff practices orthodontics for children and adults in Wilmington. He a and his wife, Sandy, have two children, Dea'82 and Clifford. Jr.'85, both of whom are Archmere graduates.
Mark received eight varsity letters during his athletic career at Archmere. He was named First Team All Catholic in baseball and football in both his junior and senior years. As a senior, he was named First Team All State in baseball and football. In football, he led the state in scoring (I" points) during his senior year in 1978, and was named the Delaware Offensive Player of the Year, Mark was selected to play in the Blue-Gold All-Star Games for football and baseball. He was named captain of the Blue Squad in the 1979 game. At Archmere. Mark held every offensive rushing and point scoring record after completion of his senior year. He carried the football over 500 times and fumbled the ball only once. Mark played on three State Championship finalist football teams. and he was named to the First team All-America Catholic Coaches of America Football Team. In 1978, Mark was awarded the Michael DeLucia Award as an Outstanding Catholic Football Player, and at graduation, he received the Athletics Medal Mark was awarded a football scholarship to the University of Delaware, where he has been a member of the Delaware All-Star Football Game Committee since 1982. He was elected chairman of the Blue-Gold Football Game in 1990, and was inducted in the University's Sports Hall of Fame in 1994. Mark is Director of Electronic Media Services for Spectracom at the Philadelphia Spectrum. He and his wife, Michelle, and their daughter reside in Wilmington.
During his years at Archmere, Gerry "Doc" Doherty was a three- season athlete, playing football, basketball, baseball, and golf. He began his college education and athletic career at the University of Delaware in 1939, but his college days were interrupted in 1942, with four years of service in the U.S. Marine Corp-, during World War 11. He experienced two years of combat from ' Guadalcanal to Iwojima. In 1946, he resumed his education at the University, which he completed in 1948. Doc played baseball at Delaware for four years; he was a member of the 1947 Atlantic Conference Championship team, with a .359 batting average. Doc set the school word for stolen bases - 25 in a 17 game season, including five steals of home. For two years, he played college basketball, and he spent five years on the University's football team as offensive and defensive halfback, punter. and punt returner. The team won 32 straight games from 1940 through 1947 (with no team formed during the war years). In 1946, Delaware was named National Small College Champions, as w . ell as l2th in the nation of all college football. Gerry was the fifth round draft choice of the Baltimore Colts, holding the Delaware records in rushing per game and punt return yards. In one football game, Gerry carried the ball only six times and ran it 220 yards. Gerry spent three years in minor league football with the Wilmington Clippers, Allentown, and York, In 1948 he was inducted into the University of Delaware Hall of Fame. For thirty-five years, Doc has been a high school football official. Doc is now retired after a twenty-seven year career as an industrial engineer with General Motors. He and his late wife. Betty, have four children and seven grandchildren.
John began his athletic career at Archmere as a sophomore on the varsity baseball team in the Spring of 1960. He started as catcher for every game and hit over .300 for the season. By his junior year, he started to relief pitch, and he was named co-captain of the team in his senior year. John led the team in average, RBI's, and hits. His average was above .500. John was also a varsity basketball player, starting as a center/forward. He led the team in rebounds in his junior year. He was named co--captain of the varsity team as a senior, and led the team that year in rebounds and scoring. John played varsity football in his senior year, and started as defensive half-back. He also punted and played quarterback, starting most games as quarterback. During his senior year. John was named Most Valuable Senior Athlete at Archmere, and he shared his athletic honor with classmate, Dennis Doyle at graduation. During his years at Archmere, he played summer basketball and baseball in Pennsylvania and Delaware leagues, including American Legion, Connie Mack, and Semi-pro Championships. John received a baseball scholarship to St. Joseph's University where he played catcher on the varsity team, In the Spring of 1965, John rejected a professional baseball contract in Order to finish his degree. During the season he was hitting close to.400. He was named captain of the team in his senior year. John enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1966 and served 14 months in Viet Nam, After his discharge, he began working for Scott Paper Company as a research chemist. Over the years, he continued to play baseball, but he has also enjoyed coaching boys' and girls' soccer and baseball. John is also an Assistant Scoutmaster He and his wife, Barbara, and their family reside in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Sheila was active in volleyball, basketball. and tennis during, her four yam at Archmere. She played varsity volleyball for three years, being named First Team All Catholic and All State. She captained the team in her senior year, and served as a summer league volleyball coach in 1986. Sheila was a member of the varsity basketball team for four years and received First Team All Catholic, Third Team All State. and All Catholic/All American honors. She was captain of the team in her senior year, and she played on the junior Olympic team. For four years, Sheila played varsity tennis. She is a State Champion and served as captain of her team for the 198586 season. Upon graduation from Archmere, Sheila received the Athletic Medal, and was awarded a four-year volleyball scholarship to College of the Holy Cross. During her college years. Sheila played varsity volleyball, playing on the ' Metro Atlantic Conference All Tourney Team in 1988 and 1989. She was named Most Valuable Player in 1988. She also played on the Colonial League All Tournament Team in 1999. while serving as captain of her college team in her junior and senior years. In addition to her volleyball experience, Sheila was a member of the varsity crew team at Holy Cross. Sheila was graduated from Holy Cross in 1990. She is working with The Travelers Insurance Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
Patrick arrived at Archmere in the fall of 1981 and contributed to the successes of the football program. He was First Team All State in his junior year as a line backer and he received the same honor in his senior year as line backer and offensive tackle. In 1985, Patrick was also named Defensive Player of the year in Delaware. Patrick received a full athletic scholarship to Rutgers University, where he played as a line backer for five years. the first year being a red-shirt year, During those years, he accumulated enough tackles to be ranked third on the all-time tackels list. Patrick was named captain of the team in his senior year, and played in the Blue/Gray All-Stair Game, in which he was named Defensive Most Valuable Player for the Blue Squad. In addition to football. Patrick was an All-State discus thrower and holds school records in both the discus and shotput. Upon graduation from Rutgers, Patrick began a career in the field of human relations with IBM. He lives in Fishkill, New York.
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Richard was an athlete and sports enthusiast since his early childhood. Prior to high school, he was a member of the "Midget" football team and played on numerous neighborhood and local sports teams. Arriving at Archmere in 1943 as a seventh grader, Richard began his long and notable athletic legacy at Archmere. He was a starter on the Freshman and J.V. Teams in all sports, and earned seven Varsity letters: two in football, two in basketball, and three in baseball. in 1948 he was First Team All-County and All-State in Football. He was Co-Captain of the basketball team in his senior year, and was leading scorer in his junior and senior years. Upon graduation, Richard was co-winner of the Athletic Medal. Richard continued his sports career at the University of Delaware, where he received freshman letters in football, basketball, and baseball. He was named Individual Intramural Champion in 1953, playing touch football, softball, basketball, track, swimming, tennis, table tennis, and wrestling. Richard has pursued a career in real estate, and continues to remain involved in the sports scene. He is a fourteen-year member of the Suburban Little League, serving three years as President. He served as President of the William Penn Soccer Booster Club and was Banquet Chairman for two years of the Archmere Soccer Boosters. Richard is an active Archmere alumnus, serving as a member, committee chairman, and former Vice President of the Archmere Alumni Association.
For his four years at Archmere, Rob was a three-season athlete, playing football, basketball, and baseball. He captained the football and basketball teams in his freshman year and was starting first baseman and pitcher on the baseball team. Rob earned three varsity letters in each of three sports: football, basketball, and baseball. in his sophomore year, he started the second halt of the football season as quarterback. He also set the record for most errors and strike-outs in baseball. As a Junior, Rob was named to the All-State Team in baseball, and was named to the All-Conference Team In basketball. In his senior year at Archmere, Rob was starting quarterback on the football team and made Honorable Mention on the AllState Team. In basketball, he led the team in scoring, and was named to the All-Conference and All-State, Second Team. He was also named to the All-State Team in baseball and was selected to the state All-Star Team for an inaugural EastWest Basketball Game. Rob also played on the North AllStar Team for the annual Blue/Gold Game. After being graduated from Archmere, Rob continued his athletic career while pursuing his academic studies at The Catholic University of America, where he received a baseball scholarship. During his four years at Catholic University, Rob started as pitcher for the team. He pitched the only no-hitter in the school's history. After completing his studies at Catholic University, Rob has pursued a career in business and finance.
Ralph was a three-season athlete at Archmere, playing varsity football, basketball, baseball, and track for three of his four years at Archmere. During that time, Ralph earned six varsity letters. Ralph was noted as a leader an and off the playing field at Archmere and throughout his athletic career, In 1964 he was the Silver Medal winner in the State Varsity Track Meet for shot put. He was also named First Team All-State in football in his senior year, when he was also named Co-captain of the team. At Archmere, Ralph was named Most Valuable Player, and he served as Co-captain of the 1964 Blue-Gold Came. After being graduated from Archmere, Ralph attended the University of Maryland to which he received a full four-year athletic scholarship. He continued his athletic career in college, receiving two varsity letters in football. He received player of the week honors during his varsity football career at the University. He was graduated from the University of Maryland in 1968 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. While he pursues a career in marketing and sales, Ralph is still involved in the athletic scene. He served as Head Coach for three years in CYO Football for St. Helena's Church and School, during which time his team won two division and league championships.
Dennis participated in football, baseball, and track for all of his four years at Archmere. He received three varsity letters in football, one in basketball, and two in track. In his junior year, he was named First Team All-State football tackle. Dennis received a number of athletic honors in his senior year, being named Fourth Team All-American football tackle; Second-Team All-State football tackle; second place in State Track Meet in javelin; and fifth place in State Track Meet in shot put. Dennis recognized the influence in his athletic career of two Archmere coaches: Mr. John Walsh and Mr. Vincent Filliben. After being graduated from Archmere, Dennis attended the U.S. Naval Academy, where he rowed crew for four years. During his freshman year, he won the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Freshman Championship. Later in his junior year he would capture the Varsity Championship title. in his senior year, he was named Captain of the team and was awarded the Rusty Callow Memorial Crew Trophy at graduation in 1966. Dennis pursued a career in the U.S. Navy as a Captain. He is now retired from the U.S Navy and is a consulting engineer for the State of Washington.
David earned a letter in Cross Country at Archmere during his first year, and he lettered in track in his sophomore year. During his junior and senior years at Archmere, David represented Archmere in Swimming, even though the school did not have an organized club or a team at that time. In 1965, David competed in the Delaware State High School Swimming Championships taking third place overall. He also competed in the National Catholic Swimming Championships and the Eastern Interscholastic Championships. From his performances in these competitions, David was selected to the Prep School All America Team, and in his junior year, David finished seventh in the Senior National Swimming Championships. He also competed in the 1964 Olympic Trials. David attended Yale University, where he competed on the Yale swim team for four years. He was selected to the NCAA All America and the AAU All America swimming teams. While at Yale, David set several American records and won gold medals in both the AAU National Championships and NCAA National Championships. He competed internationally on the U.S. National Teams in England, Sweden, and Germany, winning gold medals and setting American records in those competitions. In 1968, David competed on the U.S. Mens' Olympic Swimming Team in Mexico City, His last races in swimming competition were at the AAU National Swimming Championships in March, 1969, during which he won one gold, two silver, and one bronze medals. At Yale, David received the Francis Gordon Brown Prize, awarded to the outstanding scholar/athlete in the junior class. He also received a NCAA post-graduate fellowship? presented to the "Top Ten Scholar Athletes in the Country." After attending Yale University Medical School and completing a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., David served as team physician for Catholic University of America for six years and established the Sports Medicine Clinic at Georgetown University. David was also the team physician for Galludet University for the deaf in Washington and for the U.S. National Swimming Teams. He has been a member of the Sports Medicine Committee for U.S. Swimming. He was physician for the skating events at the 1980 Winter Olympics. David has been a medical consultant for the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and has been a medical consultant for the National Fitness Foundation. David is a member of the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame.
Coming to Archmere from Chester, Pennsylvania, John was, a three-season athlete at Archmere, playing varsity football, basketball, and baseball, as well as participating in track and bowling. The 1936 Patio refers to John as "a dangerous foe on the court and diamond, as well as on the gridiron." Joe played Center on the 1935 Archmere Football Team. He received a football scholarship to Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Maryland, and he was selected Captain of the All-Maryland Football Team for 1939. John attributes much of his athletic success to the coaching of Mr. Leonard Farmer. John comments that without the 1935-36 winning (7-1) football season, he would never have been able to "step up" to a football scholarship at the "Mount," where he earned his B.A. degree in 1940. After college, John qualified for pilot training in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from a 28-year military career in 1968 as a Lt. Colonel. He then worked with the Augusta Area Mental Health Association as Executive Director, followed by 15 years with the State of Georgia as Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of The Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta, Georgia. John is retired; however, he is still actively Involved in the athletic scene; he plays in a local golf tournament twice weekly in Augusta, Georgia
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During the 1955-56 basketball season, William D. Burns scored a state record in basketball that still stands today, scoring 81 points in a single game. That game was played against Church Farm School of Pennsylvania. Bill was, a second-team All-State during his sophomore and junior years and made first-team in his senior year. A member of the varsity team for three years, Bill won the seasonal scoring championship for the 1955-56 season, finishing with 413 points in 18 games, In an interview printed the The Green Arch in June, 1956, Bill explained his' performance by saying, " . - - everybody was feeding me." However, as Coach Vince Filliben '47 explained, Bill did the work. He was constantly on the move." The Green Arch of 1956 appropriately concludes, "Archmere's faculty, alumni, and students will long remember Bill for his amazing ability with the basketball which brought Archmere three successful seasons."
Coach Larry Cicero joined the Archmere faculty in 1942. Coming from Atlantic City, NJ, Coach Cicero succeeded Coach Len Farmer in developing the athletic program. Coach Cicero's football teams won 16 straight games with two undefeated-untied teams in 1942 and 1943 . Such stellar athletes as Billy Doherty,- Johnny Wilson#., Jimmy Johnson, Chick DeFiore, Clarence DeSabatino, Gene ,and Joe Tigani, helped to start the winning tradition enjoyed during the decade. The Archers were playing same football and baseball games at the Wilmington Ball Park (home of the professional baseball team, the Wilmington Blue Rocks). The fans of the State were voting on the All-State Football Teams. John Rowe and Vince Filliben were selected for the 1946 team. Athletic competition with Salesianum began in 1946. After losing the first two football games, the Archers won in 1948, 27-6, led by All-Staters, Dick Berl '49 and Dan Mastro '49. In March, 1949, Larry Cicero had to give up his coaching duties because of ill-health and Bob Urbani finished the year as baseball coach. Under coach Cicero Archmere maintained a flourishing athletic program.
Coming from St, Ann's School in Wilmington, DE, where he played baseball and basketball since fifth grade, Bill played varsity ball at Archmere on the football, baseball, and basketball teams for all of his four, years. In his senior year, he captained all three teams, In addition to having been captain of the basketball team in his sophomore and junior years. Bill led the State in scoring as a senior, when he was named to the First Sunday Star All-State team. He played quarterback on Archmere's team, which was undefeated for two-and-a-half years. After Archmere, Bill went on to Villnova, where he continued with the three varsity sports. He was named Most Valuable Player in football in his senior year, and was Honorable Mention UP All-American, as well. in 1950, he played with the Eastern Shore Professional Baseball League, and played in the Canadian Football League in 1952. Bill is a member of the State of Delaware Hall of Fame.
Leonard J. Farmer arrived at Archmere in August 1935, as a physics, biology, and algebra teacher and coach for football, basketball, and baseball. He grew up in Chattanooga, TN, and attended Notre Dame Parish High School. Making All-City Football Selection at Center, he received scholarship offers from the University of Chattanooga (now U. of Tennessee), Xavier College in Cincinnati, and Loyola College in New Orleans. A cum laude graduate in "pre-med" from Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmltsburg, MD, Len was charged with developing the athletic program at Archmere at a time when the school did not even have a gymnasium. Headmaster Rev. Michael J. McKeough, O.Praem., charged Len with having Archmere teams play Prep School Rank rather than High School. At the time, Archmere developed a "post-graduate" one-year curriculum to assist graduated high school students attain the required scholastic rating for admission to East Coast colleges. "Post-grads" filled out Archmere's varsity teams. Len also organized a J.V. team. From 1935 to .1939, Len managed the schedules for the "Prep School team" (varsity) and the "J. V . Team. " Len left Archmere in 1942 to become a Ballistic Engineer at Hercules, Inc., for the war effort. Len made a significant contribution to the athletic program of a young Academy, with little facilities and resources other than his personal commitment, energy, and talent.
Vincent J. Filliben '47
Vincent J. Filliben enrolled as a freshman at Archmere in the fall of 1943. During his student years, at Archmere, he played football, basketball, and baseball, playing on varsity teams for three years, and being named to the All-State teams In football and basketball. After Archmere, Vince attended Drexel Institute of Technology, where he played basketball and baseball all of his four years. After college, Vince played semi-pro and Pro minor league baseball. He was named MVP with the Delco League All-Stars and played with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, travelling to Burlington, N.C.; Mayfield, KY; Bristol, VA; and St. Jean, Canada. While in the Army, Vince played basketball and baseball in Japan, stationed there as part of the 40th A.A.A. Brigade and was a basket . ball official in Japan. In 1954, Vince returned to Archmere to teach mathematics and to coach football, basketball, baseball. In 1963, he was named Athletic Director, a position he held until his retirement from Archmere in 1992. During his years at Archmere, Vince was a basketball official for IAABO (International Association of Approved Basketball officials) and a ruler, interpreter for the IAABO card for twenty years. Three of Vince's children attended Archmere: Vincent J. ( '78), Anne ( '84), and Sean ( '86); Vince coached V.J. and Sean in varsity basketball and baseball.At Archmere, Herb earned nine varsity letters in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He was on the football team that won the Catholic Conference Championship in 1960, 1961, and 1962, and was on the 1963 conference winning basketball team. In football, Herb was named First Team, All-Conference in 1960, 1961, and 1962; First Team, AllState in 1961 and 1962; First Team All-American Catholic Prep School in 1961 and 1962. in basketball, he was named First Team All-Conference in 1963 and vat: Archmere's Most Improved Basketball Player in that year. Herb made a shot put record at a conference meet with 53 feet, 1.25 inches, winning the event at the conference, county, and state meets In 1963. Herb continued his athletic career at the University of Delaware, earning five varsity letters in football and track. He was First Team All-MAC Conference player in 1964, 1965, and 1966, and was voted Gettysburg's Outstanding Opponent in the same three years. He made First Team AllEast Division in 1966; First Team Little, All-American and Wilmington Touchdown Club Co-Outstanding Senior Player in 1966. In the same year, Herb was honored go Football Player of the Year, Division II and CO-Delaware's Athlete of the Year. Herb was drafted I Oth by the New York Jets In 1967, A knee injury forced Herb to quit football at the beginning of the season. Herb's honors and awards highlight a notable career in sports.