In establishing any new tradition, it takes resources to make it a success. The Sherwood community has responded with enthusiasm by providing hours of volunteer service, in-kind donations of goods and services and money. Thanks to these generous donors, the Athletic Hall of Fame is continuing with solid support.
Carter Willson
Jim Meehan Jim Webb
Lou & Eleni Altobelli Buck Bartley
Argyle Country Club (Congratulations to Brian Willson and Jim Webb)
Marshall & Jana Dauberman Mike & Sherry Hogue
Mel Laughner Warren Crutchfield
Phil Seraphin David Morris
Deangelo Wil da Silva Perry Pepper
To view the Class of 2017 inductee photos, bios, and power point presentation, go to the Sherwood High School website, click on ATHLETICS and then HALL OF FAME.
Saturday, September 23, 2017
From the Founders
The Athletic Hall of Fame (AHOF) was established to honor and preserve the legacy of athletes, coaches, teams, and “friends” of Warrior athletics who have excelled in the past and inspired others to achieve greatness in their own future. Myself and others envisioned creating the AHOF in the fall of 2008. A year later, the AHOF was on its way to being created when it was enthusiastically endorsed by Sherwood’s Warrior Club. At its inception, a committee was formed to develop by-laws and an operational framework to begin a call for nominations. Thanks to the efforts of Warren Crutchfield, Marshall Dauberman, Lou Altobelli, Steve Bolen, Ronnie Estrain, Bart Popeck, Laura Rhode, David Septoff, and myself, our inaugural class was selected in June 2010. It is a privilege to honor the dedication, teamwork, support, and achievement of these and future inductees who have set the foundation for success and tradition of Sherwood athletics.
Gene Orndorff, Founder Athletic Hall of Fame
Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon
Saturday, September 23, 2017 Ten Oaks Ballroom, Clarksville, MD
12:00 Social Gathering
12:30 Introduction and Acknowledgements Marc Thomas
Blessing Warren Crutchfield
Luncheon
1:30 Welcome Gene Boteler
Guest Speaker Lannie Seymour
Awards Presentation Marc Thomas, Mary Boteler, and Jana Dauberman
Closing Remarks Gene Boteler
Sherwood High School Warrior Club
Sherwood’s all-sport booster club, the Warrior Club, in concert with the school’s administration, is proud to help establish the Athletic Hall of Fame. The Warrior Club appreciates the important contributions that have been made by this group of inductees. We have you and many fine athletes, coaches and community members to thank for establishing Sherwood as one of the most highly regarded high school athletic programs in the state of Maryland. The Warrior Club’s mission is to raise money through a range of activities to benefit Sherwood High School athletic programs and to fund student-athlete scholarships. Because the Warrior Club is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, your financial contributions are tax deductible. Speak to one of the Warrior Club officers if you would like to get more involved or make a financial contribution. Thank you for joining us for this celebration of Sherwood’s homegrown legends. We hope you enjoy this Warrior Club tradition. Ted De Vers said, “Opportunities don't always come along where you can create cherished memories for people that will last a lifetime.”
Acknowledgements Special thanks to: Marc Thomas and the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee
Jeannie Laeng, the Sherwood Cheerleaders and Poms for Hospitality Michael Dauberman for formatting the Hall of Fame Program and Power Point Bell Nursery for providing table centerpieces and potted floor plants
Condolences from the Sherwood High School Community to the
families of Carter Willson, Jr., Walter Hardy, and Bill Harrison.
May your memories give you peace and comfort.
1972 Football Team
The 1972 Football team with a 9-1 record was the first Sherwood football team to win a Montgomery County championship. It was Coach Tony Caruso’s first and only county title. The final game of the season was played at Sherwood. Both Sherwood and Magruder had identical 8-1 records. The scene was a standing room only setting in which the Warriors prevailed 20-8 to win the county championship.
The team included one All-Suburban, three All-County, and seven all-Grey League players. Seven members of the team played at least one year of collegiate football and four played for four years. Another member of the team became a junior college All-American. The team was led by a defense that allowed an average of seven points per game including three shutouts. Five individual members of the team are in the SHS Athletic Hall of Fame along with the three coaches: Tony Caruso, Bob Stroup, and Mike Hogue.
Roster: Alan Winters Bob Bardelman Brad Jones Brian Willson Carter Willson Buddy Crutchfield Don Eury Donald Miles Frank Day
Geoff Casey Gene Ellison Grant Piegari Greg Jones Jackie Schriver Jim Webb Kevin Callahan Kirk Piegeri Steve Kendall
Larry Dent Larry Ritter Lyle Hearn Mark Childs Matt Kelleher Paul Fernandes Perry Pepper Phil Seraphin Ernie Thornton
Reginald Smith Ken Conrad Tom Cotton Donald Johnson William Lee Dave Morris Charlie Overly Steve Ganassa Wes Albright
Steve Wilkenson Richard Leonard Richard Ranshaw Robert Smith Robin Davis Robin Dubendorf Ronnie Connelly Shane Stroup Steve Walker
Thomas Johnson Tom Williams Walt Kennedy Wayne Lampe William Woodward Coach: Tony Caruso Asst. Coach: Mike Hogue Asst. Coach: Bob Stroup
1980 Field Hockey Team
The 1980 Field Hockey team finished the regular season with a 10-2 record including five shutouts. The squad went on to four more victories in the playoffs to earn the State Class B championship. In the championship final, Sherwood defeated Atholton 3-1 on penalty strokes after scoreless regulation and overtime periods. The key to victory was the use of the “Marron Flick” named after Coach Kathy Marron. Kristine Kubose, Katie Jenkins, Cindy Bass, and Jean Flaherty were named to the All-Courier Field Hockey team. Eleven underclassmen returned in 1981 to finish the season undefeated.
Roster: Barbara Dove Kathy Cole Angela Romano Cathi Tracy Anne McGirr Paulette Caron Kathleen Morris Lynn Marraffa
Cindy Bass Jean Flaherty Kristine Kubose Julie Kent Kathleen Connor Michelle Caron Katie Jenkins Coach: Kathy Marron
2010 Hall of Fame Inductees
Richie Anderson (Football) Jack Bentley (Baseball) Katie Jenkins (Basketball, Track & Field) Oguchi Onyewu (Soccer) Nina Roffey (Gymnastics) Charles “Pickles” Smith (Baseball) Mike Smith (Football, Track & Field) Bobby Truby (Wrestling) Takisha Williams (Basketball, Track & Field) Coach Tony Caruso (Football) Coach Warren Crutchfield (Basketball, Cross Country, Track & Field)Coach Marshall Dauberman (Wrestling) Art Fennington (Community Achievement) 1977 Soccer Team
2015 Hall of Fame Inductees
Willard “Billy” Bond (Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Track) Tim Connor (Football, Basketball, Baseball) Frank Bready (Baseball, Football, Basketball) Steve White (Basketball, Baseball) Paul Johnson (Basketball, Baseball) Richard “Dickie” Hill (Football, Track, Basketball) Tommy Davis (Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track) James Thomas (Basketball) Dave Bratt (Football, Baseball) Monica Merkel (Rogers) (Basketball, Field Hockey, Softball) Jeffrey L. Smith (Basketball, Track, Football) Carter Willson (Football, Wrestling, Baseball) Gordon Butler (Basketball) Andrea Burton (Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Softball) Tom Wheeler (Wrestling, Football, Baseball) Ginny Hanlon (Track) Mike Truby (Wrestling) Coach Bob Stroup (Football) Coach Mike Hogue (Football, Softball, Wrestling) Coach Basil “Bill” Harrison (Baseball, Tennis, Football) Coach Mel Laughner (Basketball, Football, Baseball) Coach Kathy Marron (Field Hockey) Gene Boteler (Contributor) 1972 Baseball Team 1974 Girls Basketball Team 1979 Boys Basketball Team
Donald Hobbs, Jr. (Football & Basketball) Donnie Hobbs graduated from Sherwood High School in 1953 and was considered one of the most outstanding all-around athletes to ever play for the Warriors. He was a three-year letterman in football, basketball, and baseball and earned two varsity letters in track & field. He led the 1952-53 basketball team to the county championship. After starting the season 0-7, the team won seven consecutive games and won the title in a playoff. The Washington Post selected Donnie Hobbs to the All-Suburban team. He was the team’s leading scorer and poured in 41 points in a win over Kendall High. He was an outstanding football player known for his speed and physical play and was selected All-Met as a senior. In baseball, his speed, power, and hitting led the Warriors. His classmates selected Donnie Hobbs “As Having Done the Most For His School.” He later was selected to the Washington Area Slow-pitch Softball Hall of Fame.
Jack Burk, Jr. (Football)
A nine-letter athlete, Jack Burk, Jr. graduated from Sherwood High School in 1966. In football he was selected as All-County quarterback his senior year passing for 800 yards and 6 TDs while running for 300 yards. In basketball, he scored over 900 points and helped lead the Warriors to two ABC League championships. In 1965, the 23-4 Warriors reached the Maryland Class A semi-finals as the first Sherwood team to make the Final Four. He was selected as second team All-County as a junior and first team All-County as a senior. In baseball, he batted .357 as a senior catcher and was selected as second team All-County. In 1964, the team earned the county championship. Following graduation, Jack attended Montgomery College and played quarterback on a JUCO team ranked #12 nationally. He also played on the MC basketball team. After being awarded a Bronze Star in Vietnam, he returned to Maryland. He has been active in Special Olympics in golf and basketball. He has served as State golf co-chairman and was honored in 2015 as Special Olympics Howard County Coach of the Year.
Tim Garner (Wrestling) Tim Garner, a two-sport varsity athlete in track and wrestling, graduated from Sherwood in 1969. In track, Tim competed in relays, low hurdles, and pole vault. In wrestling, at the 127-pound weight class, Tim had a 40-4 record going undefeated in his junior and senior years. He finished second in the county championships his sophomore year. He was the County and District champion in 1968 and 1969 and captained the 1969 undefeated County wrestling championship team. He was awarded the Monesera Award, given to the senior who accumulated the most tournament points during his high school career. In his senior year, only one point was scored against him. Tim wrestled at Phoenix College, Arizona. Tim posted a record of 18-6 and qualified for the NJCAA Wrestling Tournament. He coached wrestling at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Poolesville, and Sherwood.
1969 Wrestling Team The 1969 team earned Sherwood’s first County Wrestling title. Coached by Marshall Dauberman and Wayne Hughes, the Warriors were the only undefeated squad in the county at the conclusion of the regular season and went on to place 2nd in the county tournament and 4th in the district tournament. Led by undefeated county and district champions, Tim Garner and Larry Rollins, the Warriors claimed three county individual championships while all twelve wrestlers had winning seasons. The 1969 team remains the only undefeated dual meet season wrestling team in school history.
Roster:
James WilliamsGary Cooper Hanes “Bo” Kimble Joe Tarasuk Tim Garner Carroll Dorsey Larry Rollins Alex Milano Larry Harris
Doug YoungBill Zabel Chuck Mulligan Mike Gibbons Greg Ruppert Steve Ruppert Coach: Marshall Dauberman Asst. Coach: Wayne Hughes
1971 Track & Field Team The 1971 Track and Field team, coached by Warren Crutchfield and Bob Jasper, was the very first team to bring a Maryland State championship to Sherwood High School. After winning the County ABC and District championships, the team outscored the second place finishers by 35 points to attain the State Class B title. Earl Garrison set State records in the 110 high hurdles and 180 low hurdles. Paul Williams, Jeff Smith, Grant Piegari, and Earl Garrison shattered state records in the 440 and 880 relay races. Bruce Watson took an additional state title in the high jump.
Roster: James HunterEarl Garrison Jeff Smith Craig Snowden Wayne Parrott Paul Williams Bruce Watson Carroll Dorsey Bruce Slicer Craig Callio Grant Piegari Ronnie Crabtree
Robert BraueningerJim DeVille Randy Harris Mike Bready Tom Salb Tom Auchincloss William Hearld Gary DeMoss Joe Tarasuk Coach: Warren Crutchfield Asst. Coach: Bob Jasper
Lannie Seymour (Football, Basketball & Track) Lannie Seymour taught social studies and coached at Sherwood High School from 1975 to 1990. He coached Ninth Grade Basketball from 1977 to 1981 and JV Football from 1979 to 1990. In 1984, the JV Football Team went undefeated. He was also Assistant Track coach from 1982 to 1990. In track, he helped produce multiple state champions and two All-Americans. He coached Indoor Track from 1986 to 1990 and led many athletes to state championships and one received All-American honors. Mr. Seymour was also a terrific mentor to countless young men and women throughout his career. He challenged them to think creatively and to stand on their own two feet. He had that intangible ability to influence and change people for a lifetime. After leaving Sherwood, Lannie Seymour moved to other MCPS schools where he continued to teach, motivate, and mentor students to do their best.
Gene Orndorff Gene Orndorff’s career at Sherwood from 1982 to 2011 spanned 30 years of teaching, coaching, and directing. Gene directed Rock N’ Roll Revival and served as yearbook advisor where he provided photos for teams, coaches, and athletes. He coached the Boys Varsity Soccer team for 12 seasons amassing a record of 94-64-12 and twice won division championships. In 1999, the team earned Academic All-American status with the National Soccer Coaches of America with a team average GPA of 3.25. In 1991, Gene became the Girls Varsity Soccer coach and earned a divisional title with only one losing season during his tenure. In 1990, Gene Orndorff became assistant athletic director for six years. In 2005, Gene designed and found funding for the weight room, the construction of the S Circle, and the teardrop garden adjacent to the gymnasium. In 2009, he established the criteria and garnered support from the administration and the Warrior Club to found the Sherwood Athletic Hall of Fame.
Mike and Lisa McCarthy Mike and Lisa McCarthy are both graduates of Sherwood High School. They have been constant participants in Warrior Club events by helping with the concession stand, mulch sale, and the marketing of Warrior wear. Mike and Lisa were instrumental in helping ensure that the inaugural campus clean-up day was a success. They provided over 1,000 flowers, plants, and shrubs as well as professionals to install much of the landscaping. They worked with parent volunteers doing various restoration and beautification tasks. They have been generous financial supporters of nearly every fundraising effort undertaken by the Warrior Club. Mike and Lisa are graduates, parents, and community contributors to the Sherwood athletic program. Their on-going support in donating their time, talent, and treasure mark them as true Warriors who have put into action their love for their school.
Phil Seraphin (Football) Phil Seraphin graduated in 1973 as a two-sport star. In baseball, he played first base and occasionally pitched tossing a no-hitter in 1971. He was a starter on the County BC League championship teams in 1971 and 1972. In football, he was a wide receiver and defensive back. He never left the field, playing on offense, defense, and special teams. As a safety, he was honored for being named to the All-County, All-State, and All-Met football squads. He also was named Washington Post Player of the Week in the B League championship game against Magruder.
Jim Webb (Football) Jim Webb is a four-sport athlete who graduated from Sherwood in 1973. He was an All-County receiver in 1971 and 1972, as well as Street and Smith Honorable Mention All-American on the 1972 Grey League championship football team. He was the Washington Post Maryland State Player of the Week in 1971 with 13 receptions in one game that season. He was also Washington Post and Washington Star All-Met Honorable Mention and 2nd-Team All-Met for WDCA. He was captain and MVP of the 1972-73 basketball team. After leaving Sherwood, Jim Webb went on to play football at the University of Virginia on a full four-year scholarship. He has continued to be involved in the Olney community as a basketball, soccer, and football coach for the Olney Boys and Girls Club. He has also served on the OBGC Board of Directors.
Shane Stroup (Track) Shane Stroup started his athletic career at Sherwood as a freshman wrestler but then moved on to football and track. As a football player, he was part of the 1972 County Grey League champions. It was in track, however, that Shane really excelled. He was a three-time State champion in the high jump and twice champion in pole vault. Shane was the State record holder of both the high jump at 6’6” and pole vault at 13’6”. He was named to the All-Met Track team four times. After graduating in 1974, Shane went on to make his mark in collegiate track at Clemson University. There he was named four times to the All-ACC indoor and outdoor track teams. As a freshman, he was a Penn Relays collegiate champion. He was the Clemson University and ACC record holder for the high jump at 7’1”. He also was an AAU All-American with a 7’4” high jump. After college, Shane returned to Montgomery County as a teacher and coach at Sherwood, Einstein, and Wheaton as well as OBGC. He coached two championship track teams at Einstein and two state champion athletes at Sherwood.
Brian Willson (Wrestling)
Graduating in 1974, Brian Willson lettered in football, wrestling, and tennis. In football, he was team captain in 1973 while playing left tackle and back-up quarterback. He was a proud member of the 1972 Grey League championship football team. In wrestling, Brian had a 30-6 record and was team captain. He was two-time county runner-up, two-time regional qualifier, and regional champion in 1973. He placed third in the State Wrestling tournament in 1973. In tennis, he was the number one singles player for Sherwood in 1973 and 1974. He was also team captain in 1974. Brian went on to wrestle at the University of Kentucky as a freshman starter on the varsity.
Hank Schulz (Basketball) Hank Schulz graduated in 1975 from Sherwood. He played basketball, baseball, and tennis. In 1974, he was an Academic All-American. In tennis, he was the #1 singles player his senior season. His basketball career record consisted of 958 points and 699 rebounds in three seasons. During his senior year, he averaged 20.8 points per game. He received the Booster Club Athlete of the Year Award. After graduation, Hank went on to play at UMBC in basketball and tennis. While playing collegiately, Hank Schulz was selected as a third-team All-American basketball player. He also was an Academic All-American.
Leslie Bond Schulz (Basketball) Leslie Bond Schulz was a 1978 graduate of Sherwood after having participated in basketball, volleyball, and track and field for four years. In basketball, she helped the Lady Warriors win the regional championship three times and captured the State championship twice. She averaged 18 points and 14 rebounds per game her senior season. She was named to the All-County and All-Met basketball teams. She was also recognized as a Parade Magazine All- American. Leslie played in the McDonald’s Capital Classic and the Metropolitan Washington Senior Girls Capital Classic. She was selected as an Academic All-American and to the ACC Magazine’s list of the 50 most recruited players in the country. Leslie was selected as Booster Club Athlete of the Year in 1978. In volleyball, she played on one regional and three county championship teams. Leslie was chosen MVP in both 1977 and 1978. She was selected for the Junior National Olympic volleyball team. In track and field, Leslie competed at the State level in high jump, shot put, and discus. After graduation, she attended George Washington University where she played both basketball and volleyball. Her volleyball team won the Eastern Association for Intercollegiate
Athletic Small College Regional championship. In basketball, she scored 455 points during her senior year, then a single-season record. Additionally, her 1,111 career points made her the second woman to reach 1,000 points in a career.
Jim Bentson (Soccer) Jim Bentson was a leader and a four-year varsity starter on the Sherwood soccer team. The 1977 team won the state championship and the 1976 and 1979 teams were state finalists. Jim was named to the All-Courier team in 1978 and 1979. He earned All-State and All-South honors in 1979. He was selected as All-Met in 1978 and 1979. After his graduation in 1980, Jim played soccer at American University where he served as team captain for two years. Later Jim played in England, Netherlands, and Germany with club teams. He continued to play in his 50s with a master’s team that includes several of his Sherwood teammates. He notes that his soccer experience at Sherwood has truly allowed him to forge life-long friendships.
Jack Burk, Sr. (Football & Basketball) Jack Burk, Sr. taught and coached at Sherwood High School from 1954 to 1984. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, he attended Washington College following his four years of service in the Marine Corps during WWII. At Washington College, he was a four-year letterman in football and basketball and was captain of both during his senior year. In 1954, Jack came to Sherwood as head JV basketball coach and served as the varsity coach from 1955 until 1961. Additionally, he was assistant football coach from 1954 to 1970. He retired from active coaching when he was named Math department chairman. Following graduation from high school, he played basketball in the Delaware County Industrial League, AAU League, and the Marine base at El Toro, California. An avid tennis player, he conducted a free tennis camp for youngsters at Sherwood and played the game himself until he was 78 years old. Following retirement in 1984, he taught reading at the women’s prison in Jessup as well as tutoring math. Four of his five children graduated from Sherwood.
Don Gable (Soccer) Having graduated from Bowling Green University as a varsity soccer player in 1972, Don Gable came to Sherwood High School where he was a teacher and coach for 39 years. He revived a moribund soccer program by starting a JV team in 1973 and a varsity team in 1974. Don built the soccer program at Sherwood into a Maryland state power. He won State championships in 1977, 1985, and 1986. Sherwood was also State finalist in 1976 when the Warriors lost on penalty kicks and 1979 when the team was defeated in overtime. Mr. Gable was named MCPS Soccer Coach of the Year in 1977. In fourteen varsity seasons, he compiled a record of 114-67-8. Sherwood was fortunate that during his tenure as coach many of his players received All-County, All-State, and All-Met awards. Don Gable also coached the Sherwood Girls Soccer team from 1977 to 1987 with many players receiving honors for their excellence of play. He earned a National Coaching License from the US Soccer Federation/FIFA. In the 1990s, he coached both boys and girls MSI Soccer teams in the Classic Division. He helped foster the transition of athletes from OBGC teams into the high school level of play.
