The 2017 Legacy Teams
1956-57--(from L to R) Dick McCauley ‘57, Bob
Krankewicz ‘57, Russ Olsen ‘58, Lou Graney ‘57, Doug Fessenden, Jerry Curtis ‘59 and Allen ‘Punky’George ‘58.
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1960-61-- (from L to R) Jon Jay DeTemple ‘61, Liz Wagner ‘83 for her father John Wagner ‘63, Donna Drotar St. John ‘61 for Larry St. John ‘61, Allen ‘Punky’ George ‘58, Charlie Bishop ‘61, Phil Anderson ‘63, Dick Elliott ‘62, Earl Hendee ‘62, Vince Warner ‘61, Del Hodges ‘61 and Doug Fessenden.
The Inductees in the Class of 2017
Each of the four inductees for the Class of 2017 had a special person who introduced them to the podium. For lead-off man Dennis Voltz '79, it was SHOF member Tony Ferrara '88. In 2015, Dennis had introduced Tony for his induction. This time the roles among the New York State wrestling champions were reversed. Both men continued to give high praise for their late HOF coach, Tom Robertson.
2017 Inductees – (L-R) Chris Graney ‘85, JoAnn
Morris Stevens ‘80, Dennis Voltz ‘79, and Carl Roof ‘81
Dennis Voltz, Class of 1979 Dennis Voltz (right) accepts the Hall of Fame award from Tony Ferrara (‘88), his good friend and 2016 Hall of Fame inductee.
Dennis’ Family -- (Above) Dennis’ mother Rose and his sister Kim. (Below) (L to R) Alesha Voltz, Dennis’ daughter; Jenna Thomas held by Marjorie Mott, Jackson Thomas (standing), Dennis, Liz Curtis, Tony Ferrara, and Alyssa Curtis.
Friends from Class of ‘79 Celebrating with Dennis-(front row) Shirley Pierce, Jeri Mirabito, Tim Doyle, Jill Curtis Brazee, Gary Mott; (back row) Rick Graney, Dennis Voltz, Mark Wycallis, and John Gregory.