Hilton High School Sports Hall of Fame at Hilton High School

The Hilton High School Sports Hall of Fame annually recognizes those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Hilton athletic program and in some cases, at a higher level, through their participation as athletes, coaches or administrators.  Nominations are sought on a continual basis and are due in late October.  Nominating applications are available the Athletic Office at Hilton High School. Mail to Hilton High School, Sports Hall of Fame, 400 East Ave., Hilton, NY 14468. For further information, call 585-392-1000 ext. 2135.   

Sports Hall of Fame inducts five Dec. 28, 2010 at Hilton High School 

Hilton Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2010 Video Highlights

Qualifications are: graduate of Hilton High School who has been out of school a minimum of five years or coach who has been retired from coaching for five years; individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Hilton sports program or have established themselves in the field of athletics on the local, state, national or international level [professional, Olympic, college athlete, coach, etc.; a student who, while in high school, received athletic honors such as All-American, All-State, All-Greater Rochester, State/Sectional Championship, Athlete of the Year, or All-County, (overall team success and multiple-sport participation may also be considered); any student who participated in Hilton High School athletics may be considered under special circumstances.   

Members of the selection committee include: Brian Bartalo, Principal Hilton High School and former swim coach; Tom Coyle '55 former Hilton statistician and record keeper; Ron Hendershot '64 Hilton athlete and 2000 Sports Hall of Fame inductee; Jeff Merkel '84 athlete and track, cross country coach;  Mike Whelehan '75 Hilton athlete and coach; Mike Van Auker, retired Hilton HS teacher, coach and 1998 Sports Hall of Fame inductee; and Michael Giruzzi, Hilton Director of Athletics.   For further information, contact Hilton Athletic Director Michael Giruzzi, 400 East Ave., Hilton, NY 14468; 585-392-1000 ext. 2135.

Archive of Inductees - Hilton HS Sports Hall of Fame Archive