Spartan Hall of Fame
The Paramus High School Athletics Hall of Fame was founded to honor, pay tribute to, and perpetuate the memory of those individuals who, either through participation, support, or interest, have made outstanding contributions in the field of interscholastic athletics and who have helped bring recognition, honor, distinction, and excellence to Paramus High School.
Hall of Fame Induction Dinner 2019
PHS Hall of Fame
Class of 2019
We will honor the sixth class of Paramus High School Athletics Hall of Fame with a dinner, which will take place at:
Macaluso’s
161 Rea Avenue
Hawthorne, N. J. 07506
Thursday, November 21, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Class of 2019 Inductees
You may obtain information and tickets for the dinner by viewing the links below or by contacting Chairperson Kevin Behnke via email or phone 201-262-1818.
Hall of Fame Nomination Procedure
Paramus High School seeks nominations for induction into the Hall of Fame each year. Interested individuals may submit former student athletes, coaches, or teams for consideration to the committee chairperson:
Kevin Behnke
Committee Chairperson
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For more information on submitting a nomination and attending the induction event, please contact our committee chairperson.
Committee Members
- Kevin Behnke ’69
Committee Chairperson - Don Roll
Paramus High School, Director of Athletics - Charles Brown
Advisor - Dave Carlson ’68
- Skip Clark ’68
- Joe Cervino
- Vincent Feorenzo ’78
- Tom Grbelja ’76
- Josie Gugliano ’99
- Christine Menasian ’01
- Jeff Perry ’64
Class of 2019
- Stan Bauer – 1960
- Chuck Price – 1963
- Lenny Fariello – 1970
- Paul Barnes – 1975
- Ken Maxwell – 1975
- Louise Talarek – 1980
- Larry Goodman – 1985
- Staci Goldstein – 1987
- Koren Tedesco Ayers – 1994
- Jon Rizzitello – 2008
Teams:
- 1969 Football
- 1985 Wrestling
Special Award:
- James Tedesco – 1971
Class of 2017
- Howie Behnke – 1964
- Bruce Hedendal – 1965
- Mike Rennar – 1989
- Susan Halpern-Chirch – 1996
- Kelly Ortiz-Clark – 1998
- Mike Clark – 2001
- Ilyas Tasci – 2003
- Zack Chibane – 2009
- John Robertson – 2011
- Nick Henriquez – 2011
Teams:
- 2000 Men’s Hockey
- 2011 Men’s Baseball
Special Award:
- Elaine Zayak
Class of 2015
- Theresa Miani Camano – 1977
- Robert Cassou – 1966
- John D’Addetta – 1990
- Josie Francica Guigliano – 1999
- Kevin Moran – 2004
- Steven Petouvis – 1966
- Robert Reme – 1964
- Michael Santana – 2003
- Robert Thompson – 2001
- Kenneth Webber – 1969
Teams:
- 1967-68 and 1968-69 Basketball
- 1978 Wrestling
- 1999 Softball
Coaches:
- Jack Weaver ’65 – Softball
- William Savage – Wrestling
Class of 2013
- Jeffrey Perry – 1964
- Richard Cirner – 1965
- Douglas Cinnella – 1982
- Kevin Ralph – 1990
- Joseph Cervino – 1996
- Michelle Walker – 1999
- Russell “Rocco” Rinaldi – 1999
- Scott Barchetto – 2001
- Brittany Schillizzi – 2007
Teams:
- 1964 Baseball – 25-2, N.N.J.I.L, Bergen County, State Sectional Gr. 4 Champions
- 1965 Track 10-0, N.N.J.I.L., Bergen County, State Gr. 4 and Eastern Regional Champions
- 1981 Volleyball 25-0, N.N.J.I.L., Bergen County, State Gr. 3 Champions
Coach:
- Joseph W. Cervino
Class of 2011
- William Henderson ’60
- Lewis Halpern ’63
- Ron Speirs ’70
- Joe Leicht ’70
- Rich Rothschild ’75
- Victor DiPasquale ’83
- Danielle Baraty ’89
- Maria Elena DiPasquale Bellinger ’89
- Christine Menasian ’01
- Diana Schraer ’04
Teams:
- 1963 Men’s Basketball
- 1979 Wrestling
- 1989 Softball
Inaugural Class of 2009
- Richard Schiesswohl ’63
- Jerry Giampetruzzi ’64
- Robert Mulcahey ’65
- Rick Holdt ’69
- Maria DeVita ’76
- Michael Brown ’76
- Neil Hanley ’82
- Trey Bauer ’83
- Lauren Cacciamani Tom ’96
- Michael Bassett ’98
Coaches:
- John DeGasperis, Head Football
- Herbert Hoeland, Head Basketball
- Constance Story, Head Volleyball
- Ernest Unger, Head Soccer
- Robert Kingsley, Head Baseball
- Louis Lanzalotto, Head Track
Teams:
- 1962 Football – N.N.J.I.L., State Group 3 Champions
- 1995 Volleyball – N.N.J.I.L., County & State Group 3 Champions
Special Award:
- Warren “Pops” Tashian
