Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023

This is the Vernon Township High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Seated, from left, are Steve Grube (track/cross country), Rich Falcone (track/cross country), Michelle Gagg Castimore (basketball), Tracy Pombo Schramm (track/cross country) and Leeann Wyble Best (soccer). Standing, from left, are Mark Thienel (soccer), John Ryan (coach), Doug Castellana (coach), Susana Garcia Woods (field hockey), John Pier (skiing), John Parak (football/baseball), Jim Stoltenborg (football), Jim Smith (Viking Club) and Joan McCarthy (first athletic director’s secretary, with her son Brian accepting). Not pictured is Michele Bono (field hockey/basketball). (Photo provided)