MONROE, CT — The Masuk Athletic Hall of Fame announced its 2024 inductees, which includes 17 former players, three coaches, and one honorary supporter. Three Panther Pride Award winners will also be recognized at the MAHOF’s second annual induction ceremony at Tashua Knolls Golf Course on Oct. 10.
This year’s inductees and award winners are listed at the end of this article.
Another highlight of the ceremony will be the presentation of Panther Excellence scholarships given to two Masuk High School seniors, who best exemplify sportsmanship, character, athletic and academic achievement.
The scholarships, which will be presented during Senior Awards night in June, are paid for through funds raised at the annual banquet.
To purchase a “shout out” for your favorite inductee, donate to the scholarship fund, become a sponsor, nominate an athlete or coach for a future class, buy swag or attend the banquet, visit the Masuk Athletic Hall of Fame website.
Visit monroeps.org, click “Select a School” in the top bar and choose “Masuk High School”. In the red bar under the “Athletics” tab, click “Masuk Athletic Hall of Fame”.
The Masuk Athletic Hall of Fame was created in 2023 by a group of current and former Monroe coaches, educators, and community members to recognize and honor former athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters who made significant contributions to the school’s continued tradition of athletic excellence.
2024 Masuk Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees:
- Amy Linderbeck Bailey, Indoor and Outdoor Track ‘96
- Byron Best, Football ‘81
- Carl Bodnar, Football, Track Coach
- Eleanor Brainard, Soccer Coach
- Kevin Bresnahan, Soccer ‘83
- Tatum Buckley, Softball ’14
- Gena Depeano Cascio, Basketball ‘80
- Jack Damota, Ice Hockey ‘10
- Montgomery “Monty” DeMayo, Baseball ‘87
- Stephanie Hawley Fedorko, Cheerleading ‘09
- Rachele Fico, Softball ‘09
- Amy Corchard Goncalves, Soccer ‘05
- Katie Lang, Swimming ‘09
- Cindy Fiedler Mayer, Basketball, Softball ‘81
- Walter J. Melfi, Basketball, Football ‘77
- Collin Neaton, Volleyball ‘11
- Olivia Pruszko, Indoor and Outdoor Track ‘06
- Mike Savo, Honorary-AD
- Jacqueline Sheftz, Softball Coach
- Michelle Martinik Shoop, Basketball, Soccer ‘04
- Ron Topping, Baseball, Basketball ‘69
2024 Panther Pride Award Recipients:
- Tristan Smith: New England Champion (Shot Put)
- 2024 Girls Lacrosse: Head Coach Rob Troesser, assistant coaches Megan Clark, Danielle DeSanto and Garrett Picci
- 2024 Girls Softball: Head Coach Leigh Barone, assistant coaches Brittany DaMota, Phil Wilhelmy and Emily Woznick.
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