Hall of Fame History

The Algonquin Athletic Council proudly announced the formation of the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in the spring of 1998. The Athletic Council was created by Francis Whitten, Director of Athletics, as a student centered organization designed to involve student-athletes in the development of policy and programming within the athletic department. Under the strong leadership of Caitlin Baker class of 1999, one of the council’s first initiatives was the creation of an Athletic Hall of Fame.

In order to gain induction into the Algonquin Athletic Hall of Fame, nominees must have graduated from Algonquin more than five years previous to his or her nomination and completed three academic years here. Coaches must have served on the athletic staff here for seven years.

All nominees were considered for their overall contribution to Algonquin athletics during their time here.

The inaugural induction class was limited to 12 members: three who were active between 1959 and 1969, three from 1969 to 1979, three from 1980 to 1991, and three from any time period prior to 1991.

The first-ever induction banquet was held Saturday, November 27, 1999. The highly attended ceremony was an emotional tribute to the following inductees:

Paul Audet (Class of 1988)

Nancy Boutilier (Class of 1979)

John Clark Coach and AD (1959-1976)

Paul F. Cronin Coach (1967-1997)

William N. Davis III (Class of 1962)

Lee P. Heffernan (Class of 1974)

Rebecca Hutchins Orton (Class of 1992)

Frank Kronoff Coach (1969-1994)

Annabelle MacLeod Coach (1959-1972)

Tamara Owen (Class of 1980)

Stephanie Slack (Class of 1962)

John Wallace Coach (1964-1984)

After the first induction in 1999, the induction ceremony will occur every other year, to coincide with the home Thanksgiving Football game.

The Hall of Fame is always looking for nominations for the upcoming induction. Refer to the Qualification form page to find the nomination criteria and nomination form.