First Class Selected for Avon Falcons Hall of Fame

Information via Town of Avon

AVON, CT — For years, the Avon High School Athletics office, team coaches, Booster Club members, and Falcon fans have talked about launching an athletics hall of fame. In 2022, it’s happening.

Ten outstanding men and women and one team have been selected to be part of the inaugural class of the Avon Falcons Hall of Fame, which will hold their first recognition dinner on Wednesday, May 18, at the Golf Club of Avon.

Members of the Class of 2022 include:

· Martin DeLivron (1978-2014; baseball and soccer coach)

· Jason Fox (Class of 1991; soccer, baseball, basketball, track)

· Lindsay Horbatuck (Class of 2009; soccer, basketball, lacrosse)

· Madison Kennedy (Class of 2005; swimming)

· Victor Krasij (Class of 2001; soccer)

· Kelly McCollum Sheetz (Class of 1991; field hockey, basketball, softball)

· Kia McNeill (Class of 2004; soccer, basketball, track)

· Richard Migli (Class of 1970; football, basketball, baseball)

· Robert Summers (1958-1995; Athletic Director; football, basketball, baseball coach; PE Teacher, Vice Principal)

· Bonnie Tyler (1969-2002; field hockey and basketball coach; PE teacher)

· The 1968 varsity baseball team

“This has been on our to-do list for a while,” said Tim Filon, Athletic Director at Avon High. “And this year, the Booster Club helped move it up to the top of the list with their generous offer to fund our inaugural event.”

Filon immediately assembled a committee of long-time coaches, administrators, alumni, and community leaders, and the Avon Falcons Hall of Fame was up and running.

Over 60 nominations of distinguished Avon High School athletes, coaches, contributors, and teams were received and carefully reviewed by the nominating committee, which includes: Al Dadario, Susan Rietano Davey, Gerry deSimas, Tim Filon, Maria Mascoli (chair), John McLaughlin, Stephen Nyberg, Frank Waters, and Terri Ziemnicki.

Booster Club president, Kristen Jerger, is leading event planning efforts.

Nominees were evaluated for athletic excellence, accomplishments in high school and beyond, and overall impact on Avon athletics.

For ticket information and to learn more about the Avon Falcons Hall of Fame, please visit https://www.avonfalconshalloffame.com.