Page 10 - Griffin Network May 2017

Hall

The 2016 Griffin Hall of Fame was held of
and Mrs. Suzan Fichtner were inducted for Fame
November 18, 2016 at Eagle Ridge Golf
Club in Lakewood. Dr. Richard Angowski

their dedication to Catholic education and
Community Service. Dr. Angowski has helped the
boys’ basketball program, served and organized student
leadership teams and is a member of the St. Joseph School
Board. Suzan Fichtner began the Campus Ministry Service
program at Donovan and is the Executive Director of North-
ern Ocean Habitat for Humanity in Ocean County.

Several alumni were inducted for their Outstanding Athletic
Achievements while at the school. Ms. Eileen Kendig, Class
of 1973 of St. Joseph High School was nominated and
introduced by Mr. John Bradley for Track and Basketball.
Mr. Jeremy Denardo, Class of 1996 was introduced by
Mr. Michael Eddy for his wrestling career at Donovan, being
the only wrestler in school history to place (5th) as a State
Wrestling Champion. Ms. Christina Suarez, Class of 2004
was inducted for her outstanding tennis career and was
9 introduced by Coach Tom Connerton a Hall of Famer

himself and 500 win coach. Ms. Leah Brogan, Class of 2005
was nominated and introduced for track by Mr. Ken Oliver.
Coach Oliver shared Leah’s Cross country accomplishments
as well as her track championships. Ms. Rebecca Kane,
Class of 2007 was introduced by Ms. Carly Scallon for
Swimming.

The 1970 and 1971 Football teams were inducted for being
the first State Championship teams of then St. Joseph High
School. Both teams were coached by head coach Al Sica.

The 2004 four-time National Cheerleading Competition team
was also inducted and along with coaches Maureen
Williams, Cathy Fuller, Donna Milana’80 and Jennifer Fuller’
were credited with being the driving force behind the
successful competition cheer program at Donovan for years.

The evening was a great time for alumni, coaches and
friends to come together to recognize and honor some very
amazing individuals and teams. Thank you to all who
supported this event. The next Griffin Hall of Fame is sched-
uled for 2018, contact the Alumni Office if there is an individ-
ual or team you would like to nominate for the Hall of Fame,
Class of 2018.