Garden City Alumni Named 2022 Nassau HS Hall of Fame Inductees

GARDEN CITY, NY — Garden City High School alumni Lara Von Seelen and coach Warren King have been selected to the 2022 Nassau County High School Hall of Fame.

Von Seelen was a three-year standout and captain in softball and basketball. She spent six years as a varsity swimmer and diver, first earning a spot on the team in the seventh grade. At the conclusion of her career, she earned 12 varsity letters, more than any female or male athlete in the school’s history.

Warren King was an elite high school coach during a span of 61 years at Garden City High School. In 37 years as the Trojans football coach, his teams won 142 games and recorded four unbeaten seasons. King was the first Nassau County football coach to be named coach of the year twice. His career as a track and field mentor was unprecedented. Under his leadership, the Trojans had 54 consecutive winning seasons, won 27 league titles and five county titles.

The 2022 Nassau County High School Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Sept. 28 at the Crest Hollow Country Club.