Hall of Fame
Join us in celebrating the achievements of our inductees and their lasting impact on our school and beyond.
Welcome to the St. Mary’s Hall of Fame, where we honor the exceptional achievements and contributions of our alumni, faculty, and community members. This prestigious recognition celebrates individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, leadership, and service, embodying the spirit and values of St. Mary’s High School.
All are welcome to attend on January 20, 2024 as we induct new members into the St. Mary’s South Side Catholic Hall of Fame.
Categories of Recongnition
Athletics
Those alumni of South Side Catholic/St. Mary’s High School who have established distinctive records of achievement in athletics, which would make them deserving of recognition.
Educator/Coach
Teachers, coaches, administrators associated with St. Mary’s High School who have distinguished themselves by outstanding achievement or contributions.
Team
Nominations for a team should include year competed, sport, team record, awards, championships won or other pertinent details.
Meritorious Service
Those alumni or friends of St. Mary’s High School whose actions and or achievements may not be categorized in any of the above but are deserving of such recognition. These awards may be for humanitarian actions, community involvement, or other special contributions.
On January 20, 2024, 11 members and 2 teams got inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame. We had over 400 people in attendance to celebrate the inductees.
2024 Inductees
2000 State Champions Soccer Team
2004 State Champions Volleyball Team
Johnny Chittakhone, Coach
Bill Schuchardt – ’68
Ron Stockmann – ’71
Mark Schwarz – ’74
Stan Buncher – ’75
Joe Scherer – ’75
Marty Pudlowski – ’77
Jason Vilmer – ’02
Larry Wentzel – ’04
Matt Rau – ’06
Frank Causino – ’75, Meritorious Service posthumously
2018 Inductees
Chris Carenza ’70
John Roeslein ’71
Ed Kopff ’77
Joe Flecke ’79
Ross Besch ’88
Bob Smith ’97
Paul Miles ’97
Randle Kerr ’98
Pete Cacciatore ’02
Kevin Hacker, Meritorious Service
2016 Inductees
James Sullivan, ’54
Charles M. Nash, ’59 posthumously
Henry Graef, Jr. ’73
Thomas Fleming, ’77
Charles A. Nash, ’81
Joseph Dudley, ’86
Matthew Giegling, ’86
Kevin Spradling, ’97
Joseph Simokaitis, ’01
Very Reverend Edward M. Rice, ’78, Meritorious Service
2014 Inductees
Francis Sohm, Coach
Stan Kostecki, ’56
Bill Marstall, ’67
Bob Giegling, ’81
Jeff Mueth, ’81
Robert Dudley, ’83
Chris Divis, ’90
Joe Dressel, ’92
Nick Bokern, ’96
Ed Auer, ’41, Meritorious Service
Mike Lowe ’73, Meritorious Service
2012 Inductees
1995 State Championship Soccer Team
Bill Godefroid, Coach
Ed Barry ’48
Ken Gabel ’66
Frank Flesch ’71
Don Buehler ’74
Tim Berra ’81
John Tajkowski ’87
Tony Davis ’91
Fred Wessels ’64, Meritorious Service
Lynn Barnett ’66, Meritorious Service
2010 Inductees
1957 Football Team
Joseph Garagiola, ’43
Richard (Dick) Armbruster, ’48
Robert Radomski, ’48
Daniel R. Ketcherside, ’66
Joe Plassmeyer, ’80
James J. Robben, 87
Richard L. Mullen, ’91
Marquis Williams, ’93
Martin L. Duggan, ’38 Meritorious Service Award
Frank J. Bommarito, ’52 Meritorious Service Award
2007 Inductees
1955-56 Soccer Team
Kevin Missey, ’70
David J. Paddock, ’82
David Bozdeck, ’84
Jeff S. Robben, ’84
Joseph R. Divis, ’88
Mark V. DeGreeff, ’88
James C. Conrads, ’37 Meritorious Service Award
Roy “Duffy” Morton, ’53 Meritorious Service Award
2004 Inductees
1975-1976 Basketball Team
Joseph A Green, ’45
Donald J. Winkler, ’53
Henry C. Midden, ’56
Michael C. Christanell, ’63
Thomas W. Kreft, ’65
Michael Auterman, ’69
Dennis Vaninger, ’70
Gregory Divis Jr., ’84
Mark A. Clark, ’86
William J. Schicker, ’52 Meritorious Service Award
2002 Inductees
1950 Baseball Team
Donald C. Franke, ’50
Anthony J. Vierling, ’51
Douglas L. Pott, ’54
Joseph A Fiorino, ’59
James V. Rotermund, ’65
Dennis D. Werner, ’70
Robert G. Furrer, ’72
Joseph M. Lackner, ’80
David Boncek, ’81
Thomas E. Rolf, ’56 Meritorious Service Award
2002 Inductees
1966-67 Basketball Team
Frank J. McFarland, ’44
William F. Soukup, ’48
Richard H. Meisemann, ’51
Charles D. Schmitt, ’54
Dennis W. Corcoran, ’59
Walter R. Dawson, ’62
Michael F. Robben, 64
James R. Guttmann, ’70
Mark C. Wilbers, ’78
Patrick J. McGauley, ’79
Thomas R. Madden, ’85
Timothy Divis Sr., ’63 Meritorious Service Award
1998 Inductees
1961 Football Team
Joseph J. Wehrle, ’42
Robert J. Schillinger, ’52
Richard H. Mueth, ’56
Gerald Everding, ’57
David C. Robben, ’60
Kenneth M. Lehrmann, ’68
James Bokern, ’70
Ronald W. Suda, ’74
Coach Jim Donley
1996 Inductees
1955 Football Team
Harold J. Travis, ’39
David E. Gudermuth, ’44
Joseph F. Lyles, ’47
James H. O’Reilly, ’52
Fred W. Weisel Jr., ’54
Donald J. Johnson, ’68
Michael W. Murphy, ’75
Daniel T. Murphy, ’76
John A. Oberlohr, ’57 Meritorious Service Award
1995 Inductees
1941-42 Basketball Team
Carl C. Sinovic, ’44
Floyd J. Lahay, ’44
John A Kadlec, ’46
Joseph Gummersbach, ’55
Joseph H. Wessels, ’67
Gregory T. Fairchild, ’72
Jeffery R. Campbell, ’81
Stephen W. Thurmer, ’82
Coach Fred A. Hoyt, ’50
Bro. John Haug, S.M. Dragon Leadership Award
Robert E. Kresko, ’52 Meritorious Service Award
1994 Inductees
1971 Football Team
Robert G. Brunette, ’45
Carl Bellers, ’47
Thomas Ahrens, ’55
Lawrence J. Gazall, ’56
Thomas H. Carter, ’61
David J. Wobbe, ’66
Donald L. Ries, ’70
Keith A. Meyer, ’80
Coach Edward Perniciaro, Sr., ’55
Joseph J. Kramer, ’62 Meritorious Service Award
1993 Inductees
1969-70 Soccer Team
Louis J. McKenna, ’48
Valentine L. Pelizzaro, ’51
Robert Rumping, ’55
Gregory J. Divis Sr., ’58
Robert E. Robben, ’62
Vincent A. DeGreef, ’64
Robert Matteson, ’70
Thomas M. Garavaglia Jr., ’72
Coach Vern Winter
Dennis P Long, ’53 Dragon Leadership Award
Bro. William R. Kennealy, S.M., ’41 Meritorious Service Award