North HIlls School District Announces Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

Five individuals have been selected for induction in the North Hills School District Sports Hall of Fame.  The 2011 inductees include Michael Czerwien (posthumous), class of 2004; Greg Morris, class of 1988; David O’Keefe, class of 1996; Dave Weinerth, class of 1984; and Jessica Zapf, class of 2003.

Created in 1995, the North Hills Sports Hall of Fame honors individuals who have distinguished themselves in athletics during and/or beyond their years at or the former West View High School. Inductees have brought pride and recognition to the district’s athletic programs and to the community as former players, coaches, administrators and supporters. 

Inductees will be honored at the Sports Hall of Fame annual dinner on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, at the Nu Babcock in Ross Township.  They will also be recognized at the home football game the following evening at Martorelli Stadium. 

This year marks the 16th anniversary of the Sports Hall of Fame.  For more information regarding the Sports Hall of Fame or to purchase tickets to the Sept. 15 dinner, contact Chelle Zimmerman, activities coordinator, at 412-318-1438 or via email zimmermanm@nhsd.net.   

More about the 2011 Inductees:

Michael Czerwien (posthumous), Class of 2004

Michael Czerwein was an outstanding football player at North Hills.  He was honored as WTAE Student of the Week and was named First Team All-Conference.  Mike continued his football career at Waynesburg University where he was a four-time first-team all-conference player and earned Division III All-American accolades in 2007.  He was featured in Sports Illustrated after he set the NCAA record career sacks while paying at Waynesburg.  Mike was pursuing a master’s of business administration degree at Waynesburg, where he was a member of the coaching staff.

Greg Morris, Class of 1988

Greg participated in football and wrestling at North Hills.  As quarterback, Greg led the Indians in 1987 when North Hills was named National Champions by USA Today.  Greg earned All-Conference honors and was selected to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 North Team.  Greg went on to Harvard University, where he continued his football career while earning a degree in economics.  Greg resides in Wilton, Conn., where he serves as president and chief executive officer of TransEngen.

David O’Keefe, Class of 1996

David O’Keefe is considered to be one of the best divers in North Hills’ history.  He served as captain of the swimming and diving team and was the WPIAL champion during his junior and senior years.  David was a Hugh O’Brien award recipient in 1993 and finished second in the commonwealth at the PIAA diving championships in his senior year.  He attended Duquesne University on an athletic scholarship, where he was again named team captain.  Dave held the Duquesne diving record for men’s diving and also the college’s record for his all-time 38 first-place finishes.

Dave Weinerth, Class of 1984

Dave Weinerth was a standout athlete in track and soccer – having served as team captain for both sports.  Dave earned four varsity letters, was WPIAL champion in 1983 and 1984, fourth place medal winner in the PIAA, PIAA champion in the 300 meter intermediate hurdles.  Dave was also named All WPIAL in soccer two years in row as well as Western Pennsylvania State Select Team for soccer.  Dave attended the United States Military Academy, West Point where he continued to excel in track.  In addition to athletics, he was an honors student and earned a Bronze Star Medal as a platoon leader in the Gulf War.  Dave is currently in the consulting business and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Jessica Zapf, Class of 2003

Jessica Zapf was a member of the North Hills varsity basketball team.  She was a four year letter winner, a three year starter and a two year team captain.  Jessica is the North Hills’ all-time leading scorer with 1,159 points.  She ranks in the top five in rebounding with 615.  She also holds the school records for most points in a game with 37 and most rebounds in a game with 19.  Jessica was selected to play in the Eat’n Park Pennsylvania Hoops Classic All-Star Game and was named to the second team Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Class AAAA All-Star Team, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette All-Section, and as a two-time Tribune-Review North Fab 5 selection.  Jessica continued her athletic career at the University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown where she helped the Lady Cats to four consecutive 20-win seasons, two NCAA tournaments berths and an 84-27 record.

An earlier version of this announcement incorrectly stated the year Michael Czerwien graduated. The correct year is 2004.