About the Hall of Fame
The Watertown Raiders Hall of Fame honors individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to our community through their time as student-athletes or in support of various athletic programs at Watertown High School.
Participation in athletics connects us with our history and our future, drawing on past successes to guide today’s actions and create tomorrow’s high standards. The athletes, teams, coaches, and supporters of Watertown’s athletics programs honored by the Hall of Fame are recognized for their contributions both on and off the field:
“Everyone honored [in the hall of fame] could run as fast or throw as far as anyone who played the games they shared. But [recognizing them] is less about numbers than about neighborhood, about the character sports can build, and the bond across class, age, and viewpoint they can cement.”
– Bob Kaprielian, Hall of Fame Inductee Speech, 2004
The Hall exists to honor our past and foster Watertown’s athletic community spirit into the future.
Hall of Fame Ceremonies
Athletes Watertown Hall of Fame
To find out more about the inductees, click on the picture of each inductee.
TEAMS Watertown Hall of Fame
To find out more about the inducted teams, click on each picture.
Year Inducted: 2017
Year Inducted: 2015
Year Inducted: 2012
Year Inducted: 2010
Year Inducted: 2008
Year Inducted: 2006
Year Inducted: 2004
Year Inducted: 2003
Year Inducted: 2002
Year Inducted: 2001
Year Inducted: 2000
Year Inducted: 1999
Year Inducted: 1998
Year Inducted: 1997
Year Inducted: 1996
Year Inducted: 1995
Year Inducted: 1994
Year Inducted: 1993
Year Inducted: 1992
Special Inductions Watertown Hall of Fame
To find out more about the inductees, click on the picture of each inductee.
Member’s Name
Thomas Hudner
Jennifer Huntington
Jerry York
Dr. James Cavanaugh
Elaine Paradis
Eleanor McBreen
Michael Noftsker
Description
Reciepent Congressional Medal of Honor
WHS Headmaster
Boston College Ice Hockey Coach
WHS Headmaster
WHS Athletic Director
WHS Teacher
WHS Headmaster
Thanksgiving Day Football Game Watertown High School vs. Belmont High School
Contact Watertown Hall Fame
For more information regarding the Watertown Hall of Fame, please contact:
Mike Venezia
85 Robbins Road
Watertown, MA 02472
Tel: 617-359-2788
Board of Directors
Chairman: Mike Venezia, Class of 1985
Tom Dicker, Class of 1996
Jill Fantasia, Class of 1998
Bob Johnson, Class of 1979
Liz Novis, Class of 2000
Dean Sacca, Class of 1986
Thomas Tracy, Class of 1978, Treasurer
John Woodland
Members Emeritus
John Airasian, Class of 1962
Ben Akillian, Class of 1948
Richard Bartley, Class of 1958
Christopher Beach, Class of 1973
Lisa Berardinelli, Class of 1985
Marshall Bradstreet, Class of 1981
Don Costello, Class of 1945†
John Degnan, Class of 1943
Eileen Donahue, WHS Coach
Jane Ford, Class of 1979
John Gannon, Class of 1980
John Giglio, Class of 1973†
Rick Grant, Class of 1965
Ann Guden, Class of 1960
Sue Haley, Class of 1978
William Hatten, Class of 1973
Sandra Hoffman, Class of 1966
Robert Leonard, Class of 1957
Thomas Oates, Class of 1948†
Nick Papas, WHS Faculty 1954-86†
Fred Parshley, Class of 1948†
Ben Raute, Class of 1967
Bethany Rogers, Class of 1995
George Yankowski, Class of 1940
†=deceased
How to Nominate Watertown Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremonies
The induction ceremony is held every three years in October.
Nomination Process
A call for nominations is sent out via local newspapers and posted online each May preceding an induction ceremony. Please note, if a candidate is not voted in their first year of nomination, they will typically be considered in future nomination calls. Many inductees are presented to the committee more than once before they are voted into the Hall of Fame.
Qualifications
- Nominees may be an individual athlete, team, or coach that has contributed to Watertown’s athletics programs.
- Individual athlete nominees must have graduated from Watertown High School at least 10 years prior to nomination.
Submission Requirements
Submissions should include documentation plus a summary paragraph explaining why you think this individual, team or coach deserves to join the Hall of Fame.
Requirements
- Name (either person or group)
- Sport(s)
- Awards Received
- Records
- Dates of contribution (e.g., years sport was played, years as coach, etc.)
- Year graduated (if individual athlete)
- Other achievements
If possible, please also include:
- Pictures
- Newspaper articles
- Coach’s letters
- Other supporting items
How to Submit
- Make 3 copies of all documentation.
-Note: the committee does NOT return submissions, so please do not send original pictures, records, articles, etc. - Include a sheet with your name and contact information in case the committee needs additional documentation
Submit nomination package via mail or drop off at:
Watertown High School Athletic Hall of Fame
C/O Mike Venezia
536 Mt. Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Telephone: 617-359-2788
Donations & Sponsors Watertown Hall of Fame
If you want to sponsor or contribute to the Watertown Athletic Hall of Fame, or contribute to the Hall of Fame’s scholarships, please contact:
Mike Venezia
Tel: 617-359-2788
Sponsors of Tables for WHS Captains & Coaches
Joe Mastrangelo WHS ’54
Ben Akillian WHS ’48
Robert Kaprielian WHS ’53
John Giglio WHS ’53 / Nick Avtges WHS ’50
Joe’s Variety / Allen WHS ’74 / Jack WHS ’79
Bob Cappadona WHS ’61
Donahue’s Sports Bar
Henri Kasbarian WHS ’49
Bob Norton WHS ’61
Artie Venezia WHS ’62
Tony Paolillo
Clyde Younger
John Simourian WHS ’53
Tom Reilly, esq
Stormite Aluminum Products WHS ’53
Brigham House
Henri Kasbarian WHS ’49
Watertown Firefighters
Scholarship Sponsors
Ciccarelli Family
John Marini
Peter McCarthy
Richard Phelps
Romanelli Family
Shannon Family
Scholarships Watertown Hall of Fame
Student-Athlete Scholarship Awardees
Recipients of 2011
Jacquiline Tresca
Rachel Thomas
Emily Kellend
Recipients of 2010
Ellen Breen
Matthew Tardiff
Kelsey Prendergast
Timothy Moan
Brittany Obi-Tabot
Steven Jewers
Recipients of 2009
Kyle Stockneal
Cory Stockneal
Andrew Grant
Faye Hisoler
Leah Beland
Matt Sutherland
Taylor Connors
Recipients of 2008
Stephanie Sideris
Daniel Alberico
Recipients of 2007
Christina Urqukart
Christine Sideris
Hannah Robinson
Glen McManus
Justin Renzella
Anthony Coppola
Recipients of 2006
Kayla Sheehan
Max Gorohovsky
Carlos Mendez
Mary Ellen Barba
Katie Aylward
Jared Rooney
Stephanie Colantonio
Brendan O’Leary
Recipients of 2005
Danny Chaison
Gerard Barbato
Matthew Tyler Nicholson
Kasey O’Laughlin
Recipients of 2004
Jamie Brown
Jonathan Coughlin
Katherine Stohlman
Daniel Araniz
Catherine Bartolomucci
Daniel Russo
Recipients of 2003
Kenneth Dinjia
Anita Anastas
Mark Cinar
Krista Dicker
Edward Reardon, III
Kimberly Usseglio
Recipients of 2002
Craig MacDonald
Jenna Benson
Michael Marchio
Jacyln Quinn
Heather Miller
Sandra Parshley
Recipients of 2001
Phillip Oates
Nathan Downes
Lauren Quinn
Paul Parshley
Rachel Tiano
Recipients of 2000
Bao Vo
Debora Psychoghios
Anthony Fantasia
Jillian Cameron
Recipients of 1999
Emily Power
Brian Madden
Sarah Coughlin
Nate Chase
Recipients of 1998
Jill Fantasia
Douglas Doo
Kara Conceison
Shant Banosian
Recipients of 1997
Kevin DaRosa
Kyle Reilly
Julie Fantasia
John Deal
Recipients of 1996
Nicole Starks
Theresa Power
George Juliano
Anthony Ciulla
Recipients of 1995
Margaret Sullivan
Bethany Rogers
Nate Dushku
James Castanino
Recipients of 1994
Jessica Lien
Christopher Camell
Recipients of 1993
Angelo Kapentanakos
Ryan Gleason
Elizabeth Gaspar
Colleen Donoval
Founder’s Award Winners
Recipients of 2011
Daniel Kelly
Jessica Dogget
Recipients of 2010
Tim Barba
Emily Sideris
Recipients of 2009
Alison Holland
Recipients of 2008
Jesse Brackett
Emilie DeBaie
Recipients of 2007
Lisa Conti
Kenneth Woodland
Recipients of 2006
Alex Garbier
Susan Bedrosian
Recipients of 2005
Kayla Romanelli
Stephen Sideris
Recipients of 2004
Chantel Balesdent
Mike Bucciarelli
Recipients of 2003
John Ciulla
Christine Woodland
Recipients of 2002
Mark Madden
Taryn Sullivan
Recipients of 2001
Evan Holden
Jennifer Sheenan