Robert. E. Fitch High School Athletic Hall of Fame
The purpose of the Robert E. Fitch High School Athletic Hall of Fame is to bring proper recognition to noteworthy Athletics, Coaches and others for their accomplishments and contributions to the Robert E. Fitch High School Athletic Program. We conduct an annual ceremony in November to induct those duly elected to the Hall of Fame. Explore our page for more information including a printable Nomination Form. To honor each inductee, the Robert E. Fitch High School Athletic Hall of Fame maintains a permanent plaque located in the lobby of the Fitch Gymnasium.
2024
Oscar played football, basketball, and ran track earning 7 varsity letters over his 3 years. For the football team, he played defensive end, offensive end, and running back. He was also a dangerous kick-off returner, running one back for 83 yards against Weaver High School. But his top sport was track and field. He ran the 100,220 and 440-yard sprints and was also a member of the 4 x 440yd relay team. From his sophomore year to his senior year, he was undefeated in the 440. Oscar set the school record in this event and broke it the next year in a winning performance at the State Open Meet. His time of 49.6 is still the school record and this record when converted to a present day F.A.T. 400 meters time is 49.54, the fastest time in Fitch Track history, and in fact and is the oldest track record in the school’s history. In his junior year the Fitch coaching staff voted him as one of seven of the best athletes in the school, and in his senior year they voted him as one of the best five athletes in the school.
After high school, Oscar served in the Air Force for three years. His jobs after the service were for Fusconi’s Cleaners and Tailors, Arwood, and he was a chemical operator at Pfizer for 10 years.
Oscar married Rose Mary Beckwith in 1968. They had three sons: Phillip, Christopher, and Powell Oscar the III, and a daughter Candy.
Oscar passed away at age 32 after a short illness.
Both of his brothers are in the Fitch Athletic Hall of Fame: Jimmy Class of 2016, and Teddy Class of 2021.
Kevin was a fullback for the football team and played baseball. As a senior, he was the team’s Most Valuable Player, co-captain, 1st team All-CDC, All-Area Norwich Bulletin, All-State Honorable Mention, and was selected and played in the Nutmeg Bowl. He was also All-CDC football as a junior. Kevin was the baseball captain and was named to the CDC’s 2nd team All-Conference as a senior. He was the Fitch Athlete of the Year in 1971.
Kevin attended Central Connecticut State College, Mitchell College, and Southern Connecticut State College majoring in Health Education, Special Education, School Counseling, and School Psychology. He was a Dean’s List student at Mitchell and Southern, and at Southern he received the Outstanding Health Education Major Award.
Kevin has worked in Radiological Control for Electric Boat, as a Canoe guide for emotionally disturbed teens, a Mountain Guide in New Hampshire, a safety engineer at EB, a Recreation Therapist, a Behavioral Therapist at Lawrence and Memorial, and was a school psychologist for 30 years.
He is a Justice of the Peace , a member of the Elks Club and a Special Olympics and Unified Sports Coach. He received a community service award from the Waterford Country School and a Certificate of Bravery National Award of Merit signed by President Reagan for saving a child’s life.
He resides in Eastern Point Section in Groton with Kathy Wilson. He is presently travelling the world as Saxophone Santa.
Rick has spent his entire career as a writer and illustrator for major corporations. He designed and created the AST Quick Reference Guide, a 400 plus page technical reference for all AST Computer Products. For two years it was shipped to Corporate and Service Contractors at a rate of 200 copies a month.
During his career as a writer and illustrator, he designed, wrote, and illustrated over 3,500 computer related user manuals. At UTC and General Electric, he created a library of over 600,000 images for company wide use and for Nissan, he designed and wrote their Corporate Standards Guide.
Rick retired at 55 years old and has spent 20 years selling commissioned paintings. For the past several years, he has donated dozens of large paintings to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund charity auction. All of his paintings have been sold.
Rick lives in Huntington Beach, California with his wife, Jennifer. They have two children: Brad and Rachel.
Joe played basketball and baseball for all three years and lettered three times in each sport. He was named the basketball captain in his senior year and was the leading scorer that year, averaging just under 20 points per game and made 95% of his free throws and was crowned the area’s free throw champion by the Norwich Bulletin during their annual Southeastern Connecticut High School Senior free throw shooting contest. Joe made over sixty consecutive free throws. He was also the captain of the baseball team, played center field and was known for his strong and accurate throws. He batted .350 for his career. He was named All-Conference and The New London Day All-Area. Joe was named the MVP in both baseball and basketball his senior year.
At Fitch Joe was a member of the yearbook and newspaper staffs, the “F” Club, and the Foreign Language Club and a member of the National Honor Society.
Joe attended UCONN Avery Point after high school where he majored in Sociology. He played both basketball and baseball for the Pointer and then went on to the main campus in Storrs and played baseball. He participated in the 1979 College World Series. In 2002, Joe was inducted into the UCONN Avery Point Athletic Hall of Fame.
Joe was a Youth Counselor for over 20 years. He is presently working at the Water’s Edge Resort. He lives in Deep River, Connecticut with his wife Aimee. They have three children: Joe, Lea, and Chloe.
Ed participated in football, basketball, and tennis. He earned his letter three times in tennis and twice in both football and basketball. As a receiver on the football team, he was known for his “soft hands”. He had 10 receptions in a game against Weaver High and was named All-CDC and All-Area twice in football. In tennis he won the CDC tournament as a junior and was ranked 13th in the state his senior year. When Fitch left the CDC during his senior year he was denied the chance to be All-Conference.
Ed attended American Legion Boys’ State and was a member of the National Honor Society. He won the Sons of the American Revolution Award his senior year.
After high school Ed attended New Hampshire University where he majored in Physical Education and minored in Marine Biology. At New Hampshire Ed played tennis for all four years. He played number 4 singles and number 3 doubles.
Ed taught elementary physical education in Waterford for 35 years retiring in 2018 .
He began his coaching career at St. Bernard where his girls’ tennis team won a State Championship in 1980 and shared the title in 1981. He then went on to coach tennis and basketball at Ledyard High School for a year.
While his children were growing up in Mystic, Ed turned his attention to coaching them and their friends in youth sports, including soccer, basketball, softball, baseball and tennis. He helped Wayne Clark coach Fitch Girls’ Soccer, helped Matt Brown coach Boys’ Tennis at Fitch, and later helped his son, Tim coach Boys’ Tennis at St. Bernard.
Ed was the head coach for the Waterford High School Tennis Team for 9 years, helped his sister Paula coach varsity girls’ basketball at Stonington High School as a volunteer, and now helps his wife, Diane coach the Fitch Girls’ Field Hockey Team at Fitch. A program she started 16 years ago.
Diane and Ed live in Mystic. They have three children: Eddie, Timmy, and Cady. And they are very proud of their four grandchildren: Charlie, Celia, Lucy, and Remy.
Sue competed in tennis, basketball, and softball. She was the captain of both the softball and tennis teams in her senior year. As a lead-off hitter, she held softball records in: At Bats, Hits, Singles, Doubles, and Total Bases. She earned All-Conference, All-Area, and All-State honors in softball. She was on the Inaugural Connecticut High School All-State Softball team.
After high school, Sue attended Mattituck Community College where she played softball. She batted third and held the 2nd highest team batting average. The team qualified for the World Series, and they won the Big 8 Conference. Sue was named an All-Conference and All-Regional player. Sue finished her college career at the University of Missouri finishing with a major in Human Services.
After college Sue continued playing softball on a semi-professional team from Waterbury. She coached Little League softball and was chosen to be All-Star team coach and also coached a travelling Pony League Softball team for 8 years. Sue served as the safety officer for Little League, and she is the treasurer of the Fitch High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee.
Sue lives in Gales Ferry with her husband Brian. They have 3 children: Nicholas, Jennifer, and Bridget, and two grandchildren: Bradyn and Amaya.
Chris played football and baseball and was named co-captain of these sports in his senior year. As the team’s quarterback, he earned the Team MVP Award and was named to the Norwich Bulletin All-Area Team. He was a gifted football option quarterback. In baseball he batted .417 for his junior and senior seasons and he was selected to the All-State Baseball Team as a pitcher.
While at Fitch, Chris was a member of the Athletic Varsity Club and served as President his senior year. He served on the school’s Senior Executive Council, was a member of the National Honor Society, attended American Legion Boys’ State; and won the Spanish Department Award, the American Revolution Award, and the CAS/CIAC Scholar Athlete Award.
Chris attended Boston College majoring in Accounting. He was a starting pitcher for the baseball team for four years. He received the Francis McCrehan Award for carrying the highest GPA on the baseball team.
Chris played American Legion baseball for New London. This team was the State and Northeast Regional Champions in 1985 and 1986 and played in the American Legion World Series in ‘85 and ‘86. He played in the Norwich City League and in 1987 was selected “Rookie of the Year.” He continued his baseball career playing in the Boston Park League (America’s oldest men’s amateur baseball league). In 1988 he was an All-Star Pitcher. He coached the team from 1992 to 1999.
Chris spent his early career as a CPA in Boston. He’s held leadership positions in finance, operations, and strategy in the insurance industry for the past 24 years. He is currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Utica National Insurance Group.
He lives in Suburban Atlanta in Duluth City with his partner Cina. He has 3 adult children: Spencer, Skylar, and Sylvie.
Bobby wrestled at Fitch and lettered all three years. He posted a 15-7 record in his Sophomore year and came in 3rd place in the State Class “L” Tournament. As a Junior, his record was 20-0. He won the Whaler Tournament, won the Class “L” Tournament, and came in second at the State Open. He was All-ECC and All-State finishing with a record of 32-1. In his Senior year his record was 16-0-2, which means his dual meet record for his Junior and Senior year combined was 36 wins, no losses, and 2 ties. In his Senior year he was the ECC Champion, the Class “L” Champion, and due to an injury placed 3rd in the State Open Tournament. His 1988 team won the State Championship by 10½ points, the First State Championship in Fitch’s Wrestling History.
For 24 years Bobby has been a member of the Boilermakers Union Local #237. He has been involved in the Prison Ministry for 20 years. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Heather. They have 2 adult sons: Zachary and Nathaniel.
Jessica played volleyball, basketball, and softball. In 1995 she won the team serving award and in 1996 she won that award again along with the Picket Fence award and Art Carmichael Award She was named All-Area by The Day. In basketball she was the team MVP in both her junior and senior year and captained the team as a senior. In softball she was also named MVP in her senior year, was All-ECC, and was 1st team All-State. She was the Booster Club’s Female Athlete of the Year in 1998.
After high school, Jessica began her college career at UMASS at Lowell playing softball and was named NECC Conference Rookie of the Year in the in 1999. She then transferred to Central Connecticut State University majoring in Health and Physical Education and continued her softball career. She was named All New England Honorable Mention, nominated to the second All-NEC and All-New England softball teams in 2002. The National Strength and Conditioning Association named her All-American, and in 2003 named her the Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year. Jessica captained the team her senior year and was named the 2004 Outstanding Student Athlete.
For 20 years she worked at Mystic Pizza. For 14 years she worked for the Norwich Public School’s as a Health and P.E. Instructor where she organized various after school programs and coached various sports. She presently works for ISAAC Public Charter Middle School teaching health and physical education. She coaches cross country and volleyball. Jessica is also a Realtor with Stonington Realty.
She lives in Groton with Eric Auer. They have 3 children: Luke, Mason, and Kenzie. Jessica is still active in volleyball playing at Esker Point Beach and Sandbox Beach Volleyball.
She is the third member of the Hall Family to be inducted into this Hall of Fame: Brother Matt in 2015 and Father Ed in 2017.
John played football, basketball, and baseball. He is the 2nd four-year letterman in Fitch Football history. Playing running back for most of his career he scored 45 touchdowns. This is third highest in the school’s history. A three-sport captain he was the football team’s MVP twice and the baseball team’s once. In his senior year The Day named him the “Player of the Year” and he was named to both the New Haven Register and Hartford Courant All-State Teams. On the baseball team, he hit 11 career home runs and was named All-Area and All-Conference twice and held the school record for most career home runs. For the basketball team he received the Coaches Award his senior year. John was the Fitch Athletic Booster Club “Male Athlete of the Year” in 2000.
John attended the University of New Hampshire after high school and majored in Psychology. At UNH he played football for all four years and was Captain his senior year. That team was ranked #1 in the Nation and were the top seed in the FCS Tournament. His career statistics were: 2,500 yards rushing, 21 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. John belonged to the Athletes in Action Organization.
John is an ordained minister and has been involved in non-profit food pantries, as a youth pastor, a hospital chaplain, and a hospice chaplain.
He is presently on active duty in the United States Navy where he is a Lieutenant in the Chaplain Corps.
His in-country address is Hampton Roads, Virginia where he resides with his wife Jesse. They have 3 children: JJ, Justus, and Jasper.
Brandon played football, basketball, and lacrosse and finished his Fitch Athletic career with 9 varsity letters. At the conclusion of his senior football season, he earned the team’s “Best Lineman Award”, All-ECC 1st team offense, All-ECC 1st team defense, Hartford Courant and New Haven Register All-State 1st team. His football teams had great success on the State Level; the 1998 team was the State Runner-up and the 1999 and 2000 teams were the State Champions. When his football career in high school was over the team record was 46 wins and 2 losses. Captain of the basketball team his senior year he was named 1st team All-ECC. He was also the 1st team All-ECC selection for the lacrosse team.
Brandon Attended UMASS Amherst, Northeastern University, and Charter Oak State College. He was enrolled in a Connecticut Teacher Residency Program. He played football at UMASS Amherst on a team that was the Atlantic 10 Champions in 2002.
Right now, he is a First-Grade teacher in the Norwich Public School System. He resides in Groton, and has a 9-year-old daughter, Zoe.
Sean participated in soccer, basketball, and Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field. It was in track and field that he excelled, lettering all four years and was the captain of the teams as a senior. In his senior year he was named the Most Valuable Athlete. In Outdoor Track he was the Class “L” Champion in the 110-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles, and the State Decathlon where he set a school record which still stands today. At the world recognized Loucks Games he was the Pentathlon Champion with a meet record that stood for 20 years. In indoor track he attained All-State, All-New England and All-American status in the 55-meter hurdles and long jump. Sean was also the Captain of the soccer team in his senior year and was named 1st Team All-ECC and selected All-Area by the day in Soccer, Outdoor Track and Indoor Track. He was the Fitch Booster Club’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2004.
Sean attended American Legion Boys State, was a member of the National Honor Society, played in the Marching Band, and was a member of the Orchestral/ Symphonic Band. He wore multiple Honor Cords at graduation.
Sean attended the University of Connecticut and majored in Psychology and Statistics. He excelled in both Indoor and Outdoor track for UCONN. He had a 16’ pole vault, a 23’4” long jump, and scored 7178 points in the Decathlon. Sean competed on 2 Big East Championship Teams and had 2 individual championships in the Indoor Heptathlon. He currently lives in Mystic and works for General Dynamics/Electric Boat in Electrical Design.
Mark was a four-year letter winner in football and was the Captain of the team in his senior year. He started as a freshman at defensive end at age 13 and led the team in tackles for three years. He was the Fitch Defensive Player of the year in both 2005 and 2006. Mark was named All-ECC in his sophomore, junior, and senior years and was named to the Hartford Courant All-State Team as a junior and a senior.
Graduating with a diploma in Advanced Studies, Mark earned a scholarship to Lafayette College. He earned his BA degree in Political Science with a focus in Pre-Law. He played football at Lafayette for 2 years.
Mark is currently working as the New England Regional Business Director for the Immunology Division for Sanofi Specialty Care. Sanofi is considered a top 10 Pharmaceutical company globally.
He is a volunteer with YMWAP Program in the Dorchester area of Boston focusing on helping urban youth and lives in Walpole, Massachusetts with his wife, Chartelle and their 1.5-year-old Fox Red Labrador: Kanan.
He is the third member of the Hall Family to be inducted into this Hall of Fame: George in 2022, Michael in 2023 and now Mark in 2024.
Kevin played soccer and baseball. He earned his letter in both sports all four years and was captain for both teams during his senior seasons. His baseball career was special. He holds school records for: Hits=120; Walks=56; Doubles=32, Innings Pitched=141, 2nd in Wins=17, 2nd in ERA=1.07, and 2nd in No-Hitters=2. He was his team’s MVP in both his junior and senior years. He was recognized as All-ECC and chosen for The Day All-Area Team in his sophomore year as an outfielder. During his junior year he repeated those same recognitions as a pitcher and added Norwich Bulletin All-Area and All-State. In his senior year he earned all the same honors and added New Haven Register All-State. Also, in his senior years, he won the Reheem Carter Memorial Award, came in 2nd place as the Gatorade Player of the Year, and was named the Fitch Booster Club “Male Athlete of the Year.”
Kevin won Academic Letters all four years of high school. He was a member of the National Honor Society and was Fitch’s representative as the CIAC Scholar Athlete.
Kevin attended Brown University and majored in History. He played baseball at Brown and was the captain of the baseball team in 2012 and 2013. He earned his MBA in Finance at NYU.
Kevin played baseball in the St. Louis Cardinal organization for four years. Currently he is working for Cambridge Associates in New York City as an Investment Manager. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Mystic Schooners.
Kevin and his wife Laura have homes in New York City and Westerly. Rhode Island and have a 1-year-old daughter named Bennett.
Aly played soccer for four years and is the only female soccer player in Fitch history to earn All-State and she did that twice. Aly holds the school record for most goals scored in a season as well as a career: 4 goals as a freshman, 7 goals as a sophomore, 11 goals as a junior, and 14 goals as a senior. She was The Day’s “Player of the Year” for 2014 and was named to The Days All Area team in 2012. 2013, and 2014. She led the Area in scoring 3 out of her four years. She was named All-Area Norwich Bulletin in 2013 and 2014. She was the team Captain as a senior.
While at Fitch Aly was part of the group that organized the first Unified Basketball team. She was a member of the National Honor Society and wore Honor Cords for P.E., Art, and English at graduation. She received the Christopher Safomilla scholarship, the Raheem Carter Award, CIAC Scholar Athlete Award, the P.E. Department Award, and was named “Most Athletic” in the yearbook superlatives.
After high school, Aly attended Southern Connecticut State University for one semester, Three River Community College for another semester, and finished her college career at Eastern Connecticut State University where she majored in Psychology and Early Childhood Education. At Eastern she was Captain of the soccer team in her senior year and the team’s leading scorer in her junior and senior years. She was named All Little East Conference twice. Aly was on the Dean’s List every year in college and was the president of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, and a member of “Best Buddies.”
Presently she is teaching Kindergarten at Oakdale Elementary School in Montville. She is head coach of the Fitch Girls Soccer Team, and she also assists with the Southeastern Soccer Club. She resides in Waterford with her older sister, Amanda, and their 3 cats: Ralph, Lauren, and Nala.
Aly’s Father Todd Clarke, was an Inductee of our Innaugual Class in 2014.
Bernie retired from teaching English in 2007 after a 35½ year career. Over that span he helped the school’s athletic & academic programs any time he could; Track official, Football game announcer, class advisor for 25 years, overseer of the 9th grade House Program, a GEA/CEA negotiator and Vice-President. He continues to give back in his retirement as the guiding force for the creation and the continued success of this organization, The Fitch Athletic Hall of Fame Committee.
Bernie was also Inducted to the King’s College, Pa. Wall of Fame as well as the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Bernie resides in Groton with his wife of 41 years, Ellen. They have two adult children: Bernard, Jr (wife, Diana), and Daniel (significant other, Lindsay) and they are very proud of their two grandchildren: Audrey and Aaron.
2023
Football, Basketball
Alvah played football and basketball all three years at Fitch and lettered twice in each sport. A lineman on the football team and the center on the basketball team he was named the Captain of the basketball team his senior year. A member of the “F” Club for three years he served as the club’s treasurer during his senior year. Alvah also served on the Student Council for all three years and was elected president during his senior year. He was a member of the Glee Club and served as the club president in his senior year. Alvah was elected to the Fitch Honor Society in both his Junior and senior years. And was on the staff of the school newspaper, The Scarlet Tanager for two years. His classmates voted him, “The Student who has done the most for the class” at the end of his senior year. The comment in the newspaper was, “He made his presence in the school known.” After high school, Alvah attended Rhode Island State College where he majored in Pre-Med. He joined the Tau Gamma Fraternity, sang in the Men’s Glee Club, and Chaired the Junior Prom. He had to leave college before graduating due to the death of his father and returned home to take over the family business, Welt’s Market on Thames Street in Groton. He finished his working career as an electrical designer at Electric Boat. Alvah was married to Eileen and they had one son, Robert, who is a retired teacher from Fitch Middle School. Alvah passed away in 1985.
Football, Outdoor Track
Bernie played football, track and field, and Indoor Track all four years. He lettered twice in football as a fullback. In his senior year he suffered a severe knee injury during the Westerly game. On the track team, he was a sprinter and hurdler, lettering all three years. In the Annual Relay Carnival Meet in 1941 at UCONN, Bernie ran the first leg on the winning Sprint Medley Relay Team which broke the Meet Record by two seconds in a time of 3:52.6. His mile relay team came in second place, contributing to Fitch winning that entire meet. In the ECC Championship Meet that same year, Bernie placed 2nd in the hurdles. During the season Bernie had great success as a sprinter in the Dual meets and ran a leg on all the relay teams. In his senior year he was elected President of the “F” Club, he served on the Student Council, and was inducted into the Fitch Chapter of the National Honor Society. He was voted the “Best Dressed” in the Senior Superlatives. After Fitch, Bernie attended The Admiral Billard Academy in New London, the University of Connecticut and the University of Cincinnati. He received his Bachelor’s and Graduate degrees from American University in Washington, DC. Bernie served in the Army Air Corps in WWII from 1943-1946. Bernie was a research economist in Washington DC. He was a consultant to the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development During the Eisenhower Administration and testified many times before Congress on economic policies. Bernie passed away in 1993 of Kidney failure.
Football, Basketball, Outdoor Track
Bob was a four-sport athlete. He lettered all three years in football and was selected as a Co-Captain his senior season. He played basketball for three years, lettering twice. He was on the Indoor and Outdoor track teams lettering three times in outdoor track. On the track team Bob was a versatile athlete, running the hurdles, high jumping and pole vaulting. In his junior year he was the runner-up in the Class “M” State Meet in the 180-yard low hurdles. The following year in the ECC Championship Meet, he was the runner-up in the pole vault. Bob was the quarterback for the football team. He led the team to victory over New London in the annual Thanksgiving Day Game in his senior year and was chosen as the most outstanding player in the game receiving the “Thames Award”. The New London County Touchdown Club named him as the most outstanding football player for 1959, and the New London Day newspaper named him, “The Outstanding Athlete in the Area” in 1959. Bob was a member of the “F” Club for three years and served as President during his senior year. He was a member of the Key Club, the Tantara Yearbook Staff, and served as the Student Council President in his senior year. After high school, Bob attended UCONN majoring in Mechanical Engineering, passing up an invitation by Otto Graham to play football at the Coast Guard Academy. Bob worked for Electric Boat and the Bechtel Power Corporation as an engineer. He had a variety of interests which included sailing, skiing, golf, and fishing. Fishing was his passion and brought him much happiness, but perhaps his greatest joy was casting lines at Bear Lake in the Sierras with his grandchildren: Nick and Max by his side. Bob passed in 2008 and is survived by his wife Andrea, son Greg and daughter Julie, the mother of Nick and Max.
Basketball, Outdoor Track & Field
George played Basketball and ran Track and Field all three years, earning his letter each year in both sports. He also played football for one year as a sophomore and lettered that year. In his junior year and senior year in track he dominated the Capitol District Conference in the 100- and 220-yard dashes, the long jump, and the triple jump. His time of 10 seconds flat in the 100-yard dash missed the school record by a tenth of a second. His long jump of 21’11 3/4” was a school record and earned him All-State honors placing third in the state meet. On the basketball court he was equally dominant. His 1072 career point total had placed him second right behind Fitch Hall of Famer, Gerald Henderson’s 1080. George was named All-CDC as a junior and senior and earned Honorable Mention as a sophomore. He captained the basketball team in both his junior and senior years and was named 2nd Team All-State Class LL as a senior. His 1973 team made it to the state semifinals and his coach Dick Marien said, “George is the most exciting player Fitch has ever had.” In the school newspaper, in his sophomore year, the coach poll voted him as one of the top 6 athletes in the school. After high school, George attended Thames Valley Technical College where he studied Industrial Management. He played on the school’s basketball team where he led the program to 29 wins and 1 loss record. He averaged 19 points per game. He was named the conference MVP. George continued to play basketball and flag football for Electric Boat, and played softball for Groton, Ledyard, and Waterford. He is now retired from many hard labor jobs and warehouse work and presently lives in Columbia, Maryland.
Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track
Steve lettered all three years in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track. He was named the captain of all three sports in his senior year. He set a school and conference record time in SAC Championship Meet in the 500-meter run. in his senior year, his 800-meter time of 1:56.37 in the State Open Outdoor Track Meet was good enough for 2nd place, set a new school record, and earned him All-State Honors. While in high school, Steve also was a member of the Band, the Science Club, the Math Team, and the National Honor Society. Steve attended Northeastern University after high school and majored in Mechanical Engineering. He again participated in all three sports in college Posting times of: 1:49.7 seconds in the 800-meter run, 3:48 seconds in the 1500-meter run, and 4:03 seconds in the mile run. He was the New England Collegiate Mile Champion in Indoor Track, and an NCAA Academic All-American in Track and Field. From 1986 to 1992, Steve was on the Nike Boston Olympic Development Track Team where he posted personal best times in the 1000 meters (2:22.9), the mile (4:02.6 indoors), the 1500 meters (3:41.6), and the 3000 meters (8:12). In 1985 Steve joined the Raytheon Company and has worked in Hardware Development and Mechanical Design for Patriot Missile System. Presently, he is the Product Lead for a Patriot Battery Major End Item being developed by the Company’s subcontractor in Switzerland. Since 1994 he has been the Team Captain of the Raytheon Company Running Team. This team has accomplished 18 consecutive corporate wins at the Army Ten-Miler, 20 wins at the Boston JP Morgan Chase Corporation Challenge, and 4 wins at the International Championship of the Corporate Challenge. At 40 years old he ran a 1:58 for the 800 meters, at age 50 he ran a 2:05, which was the fastest seeded time at the National Indoor Championship, and he is a three-time age group champion in the 800 meter and 1 mile in Indoor Track and Field. Steve lives in Andover, Massachusetts with his wife Jill. They have two adult children: Julia 22 and Erik 19.
Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball
Dave lettered in cross-country, basketball, and baseball all three years of high school. He was a pitcher on the baseball team and varsity starter as a junior and a senior. His record over those 2 years was 6 wins and 3 losses. On the basketball court is where he excelled. Dave was the team’s leading scorer for all three years. He averaged 14 points per game as a sophomore, 16 points per game as a junior, and 17.3 points per game as a senior and just missed scoring 1000 points for his career. He was the team’s MVP in both his junior and senior seasons. The Norwich Bulletin named him the Top Newcomer in basketball in his sophomore year. As a senior, both the Bulletin and The Day named him to their 1st Team All-Area Teams. In that same year he received Honorable Mention All-State recognition and was selected to play in the Big Brothers and Sisters All-Star Game. Also, during his high school career, Dave was a member of the Key Club. After high school, Dave attended Western Connecticut State University majoring in History. He played basketball for 2 years and baseball for 1 year. Dave was an assistant coach for the Boys Basketball at Fitch from 1990-1996, and then took over as Head Coach of the Girls’ Basketball Program from 1997 to 2013. Dave is now retired from the Social Security Administration. He is very proud of his “new job” as a grandfather. He resides in Mystic with his wife Diann. They have 2 adult children: Cory 32 and Alex 23. One grandson: Noah who calls Dave “Paw Paw”.
Soccer, Baseball
Andy earned eight letters over his athletic career at Fitch: 3 in Soccer, 3 in baseball, 1 in swimming, and 1 in indoor track. In soccer, he was a 2-year starter at Center Back and in his senior year he played striker. From his striker position, he scored 14 goals and 8 assists, leading the team to 13 wins from 5 wins the year before. Andy was Soccer captain his senior season and was named the 1990 Class LL All-State Team. He was a three-time All-ECC selection and was named to The New London Day’s All-Area Team. He was chosen to represent the USA soccer team on a Goodwill tour of Europe. Andy played catcher for the baseball team and was the team captain his senior year. His 1990 baseball team won the Class L State Championship. In the final game, he helped propel the team to victory by turning a pivotal double play. Andy was an honor roll student throughout his academic career at Fitch. After high school, Andy attended Gettysburg College and then earned his master’s degree in special education from Southern Connecticut State University. From 1995 to 1997, he was a paraprofessional at Fitch and was an assistant soccer coach. From 1997 to 1999 he was a Special Education Teacher at Putnam High School and coached soccer then moving to E.O. Smith High School from 1999 to 2000. From 2001 to 2007, Andy taught Alternative Education at Newington High School and for 5 years was involved with their soccer program. Andy is presently teaching Special Education at John Wallace Middle School in Newington and is in his 24th year of teaching in Connecticut. Andy is currently living in Simsbury, Connecticut with his wife Mary Kay. They have 2 children: Evin 18 and Jane 14.
Volleyball, Basketball, Softball
Erin played volleyball, basketball, and softball, earning letters in all three sports her freshman year. After 2 years with the basketball team and 3 years with the softball team, she decided to concentrate on her volleyball. She was named All-ECC in softball her junior year. Erin was the co-captain of the volleyball team in her senior year, she made All-ECC as a junior and a senior and was named to the All-State Team as a senior. She played for the State of Connecticut Junior Olympic select travel team for 2 years as a starting player. She co-captained the team in her senior year. The team was based in New Haven. While at Fitch, she worked on the school newspaper and was a member of the chamber choir. Erin was a delegate to the Laurel Girl’s State American Legion Program, earned an Academic Letter, was in the National Honor Society, and finished her high school career ranked 5th in her class. Erin attended Dartmouth College and majored in Art History. She played volleyball as a freshman but stepped away after that season to concentrate on academics. She pledged to Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and continued to play volleyball on an intramural level. After college she played on community teams in Chicago, New York City, and Dallas. She was on a community softball team in NYC, a Running Club for 2 years in Dallas, and currently is a Pickleball player. In Chicago, Erin did special events and marketing for the Chicago History Museum, Sports and Entertainment Event Planner in New York City, and Events and Marketing Manager for the Children’s Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She has been working in healthcare since 2009. Her current title is Treatment Placement Specialist with Arcadia Healthcare. She helps individuals and families find appropriate mental health resources. She is the Regional Field Trainer for her team. She has been a choir member in the Episcopal Church for 10 years. Erin lives in Frisco, Texas with her husband Eric and their 8-year-old son, Drew.
Soccer, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track
Dean played soccer, indoor track, and outdoor track all four years. He earned 9 letters and captained all three teams in his senior year. In soccer he was named the team’s MVP in both his junior and senior years. He was an Eastern Connecticut Conference All-Star as a junior and a senior, and was named to the New London Day’s All-Area Team as a senior. In indoor track, Dean placed 28th in the 400 meters at the U.S. National Championships posting a school record time of 51.88 seconds. At the 1999 New England Championships, Dean set another school record in the 600-meter run with a time of 1:24.34 seconds. In 1999 at the Class M State Championship, Dean set another school record of 1:07.49 in the 500-meter race. All three of these records still today, 24 years later. In 1998 he was a member of the Class M 4×400 relay State Championship Team and a member of a 4×800 relay team which also set a school record. The 1999 indoor track team was the Class M Team State Champions and Dean was naming the 1999 New London Day Athlete of the Year for Indoor Track. He was named to the All-ECC and All-State Teams in both 1998 and 1999. Dean was All-Conference in Outdoor track and field in 1998 and 1999, and All-State in 1999. His 4×400 meter relay team set a school record and the team was undefeated in the ECC. For his distinguished athletic career, Dean received the United States Marine Core Athletic Award and was named Fitch’s Male Athlete on the Year in 1999. Dean attended Sacred Heart University and majored in Exercise Science. He participated in their Division I Indoor and Outdoor Track Programs. He presently lives in East Lyme with his wife Bridget. They have 3 children: Kiera (4), Isabelle (9), and Eoin [Owen] (13). A graduate of the Roger Williams University School of Law, Dean is presently an Attorney at the Conway, Londregan, Sheehan, and Manaco Law Firm in New London.
Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track
Rashaad played football, indoor track, and track and field. He finished his high school career with 9 varsity letters. In his senior year he captained all three sports. His sprint medley team broke the school record in indoor track. He achieved All-ECC, All-Area, and All-State recognition in each sport. Rashaad was the starting safety on the football team for 3 years. During his playing career, Fitch football never lost an ECC game. He had 3 interceptions in one quarter in a football game in his senior year which is a record in the state of Connecticut. In the 1999 football season Fitch won Class L semi-final, and Rashaad had 2 interceptions in that game and was named the game’s MVP. Fitch went on to win the State Championship Game where Rashaad returned a punt 92 yards for a touchdown. He was again named the game’s MVP. The Hartford Courant Newspaper named him to their All-Courant Team in 1999. Rashaad received a full football scholarship to Glendale Community College in Arizona. The team won the 2000 National Junior College Championship. He graduated with an AA Degree an went on to accept a full scholarship to the University of Rhode Island. He graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He is extremely proud of being able to play Division I football with his twin brother, Raheem. Rashaad is currently a Connecticut State Police Trooper. He holds a Clinical Social Worker private practice license. He served 3 terms on the City of Groton Council and also a volunteer coach for the Groton/Mystic Falcon’s Pee Wee Football Program. Rashaad and his wife, Kristi, have five children: Porter, Parker, Savannah, Perry, and Kahlisi.
Football, Outdoor Track & Field
Michael played football and ran Track and Field at Fitch. In the football program he was a 3-year starter at the running back position. Over the course of his career, he rushed for 2,000 plus yards and scored 45 touchdowns. He played on the 1999 State Championship Team and was the captain of the 2000 State Championship team which was named the number one team in Connecticut. Both teams were undefeated (24_0). Michael was named to the Hartford Courant All-State Class L Football in 1999 and 2000 and the New Haven Register All-State Team in 2000. He was selected to the All-ECC Football Team as a sophomore, junior, and senior. He was the MVP of the State Playoff game in 1998. In addition, the 1997 and 1998 teams were state runners-up. He finished his career with 45 wins and 2 losses. In the annual Thanksgiving Day Game against New London, he won the Thames Award in both 1998 and 2000. The Thames award is given to the Most Outstanding Player of the game. Michael was named All-ECC and All-Area New London Day in track and field in 1999 and 2000. He was the 1999 ECC Javelin Champion and the 2000 runner-up. His 4×100 meter relay team were both ECC and State Champions. Michael was a member of the National Honor Society. He attended Northeastern University after high school and majored in Busines Marketing. After earning his undergraduate degree, he went on to get his MBA in Supply Chain Management. He was a 4-year letter winner on the football team playing in the Atlantic 10 Conference. He was a starter for two years, finishing his football career with 189 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, and 3 forced fumbles. In 2002 he was a participant in the NCAA Division IAA football playoffs. Presently he is living in Fairfield, Connecticut with his wife, Sophia. They have 3 children: Maiya (10), Nia (8), and Shai (5). Michael is presently the Managing Director of Environmental, Social, and Governance for the real estate firm of the Newmark Group based in Manhattan.
Football, Basketball, Outdoor Track & Field
Dante played football and Outdoor track and field 3 years and basketball for 2 years and lettered in all three sports each year he played. In football, he was part of a 34-game winning streak. The record over the 3 years he played was 34 wins and 1 loss. Dante’s teams played in 3 Class L Championship Games winning 2 Championships. The 2000 Football Team was ranked the number one Team in Connecticut. Dante was named All-ECC in 2000 and 2001, and All-State in 2001. The New London Day named him the All-Area Football Player of the Year in 2001. Over the course of his football career, he ran for 1042 yards and 21 touchdowns. His highlight game was against East Lyme where he ran for 238 yards and 5 touchdowns in the first half. Dante had two big plays in his career: in 1999 as a sophomore, he returned an interception for 100 yards against Pomperaug High School in the Class L Semi-final Game. As a junior, he had a 91-yard touchdown run from scrimmage in the Class L Semi-final Game against Newtown. On the Track and Field Team, he came in 4th place in the Class L Championship Meet in the long jump with a jump of 20’5.5” as a sophomore. As a junior, he was 4th in the high Jump with a 5’10” jump, and he ran a leg on the Class L State Champions 4×100 meter relay team. He was the Class L long jump champion 2 times: 2001 and 2002. He set the Class L and school record in 2002 with a long jump of 22’9”. Both these records still stand today. Dante went on to play football for Bucknell University. On Saturday October 1st 2005, he moved from the secondary to the quarterback position and rushed for 268 yards and scored 3 touchdowns in a 27-7 win against Marist. Dante was a Delegate to Nutmeg Boys’ State, he wore a Physical Education Honor Cord at his graduation, and he was a member of “Arete” (a high school study group). Dante is married to Rebecca. They have a 2-year-old son, Trey and a step daughter, Caeley McDuffee 14 years old.
Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track
Jake participated and excelled in cross country, indoor track, and Outdoor Track and Field. He captained all three squads in his senior year. In cross country he was his team’s MVP as a junior and a senior. As a junior, he was All-ECC, All-Area Norwich Bulletin, and All-State. As a senior, he was All-ECC and the individual champion of the ECC X-Country Championship Meet, He placed 4th at the Class L X-Country Championship Meet and was named All-State. He also placed 2nd at both the Amherst and Stratton Brook Invitationals and was named the “Runner of the Year” by both The Day and The Bulletin. Later in his Senior Year, Jake was the ECC Indoor Track Champion in 1000-meter, 3000-meter and was the runner-up in the 1600-meter race. His Outdoor track and field team were the Class L State Champions in his sophomore year and runners-up in his Junior year. Jake was the ECC Champion in the 1600 in his senior year. Jake earned his academic letter while at Fitch and was a member of the National Honor Society. After high school, Jake attended Southern Connecticut State University and majored in Graphic Design. He ran in all three sports again in college and posted times of 4:07 in the mile run and 15:35 in the 5K. He was the team captain in the 2011 track season and was the NCAA Metropolitan 5K Champion. He did his graduate work at the University of New Haven earning a master’s degree in education. Jake is currently teaching at the Mystic River Magnet School. He has volunteered for the Special Olympics, the Mystic Aquarium, the Habitat for Humanity, and the Relay for Life. He is a member of the Whaling City Jiu-Jitsu Athletic Club where he was the Featherweight Champion the “Tap Cancer Out” Tournament. Currently he is living in Waterford with his girlfriend, Kristina.
Swimming, Indoor Track, Lacrosse
Kaley lettered all four years in swimming and lacrosse. She participated on the indoor track team as a freshman and qualified for the Class L Championship Meet. The girl’s lacrosse teams qualified for the State Championship Tournament every year she played. It was in swimming where she excelled. Kaley had 6 first place finishes in the State Class L Championship Meets over her swimming career: the 200-medley relay (2006, 2007, and 2008), the 200 free style relay (2006), and the 400 free style relay (2007, 2008). Her places in Class L: 3rd, 4th, 5th (3 times), 13th (2 times), 14th, 15th, 17th, and 18th. In the State Open Championship Meet in 2007 her 200 medley and 400 free style relay teams came in 1st place. Other State Open finishes: 2nd place, 4th place (twice), 5thplace, 6th place, 12th place, 13th place, and 18th place. She was named the team captain as a senior. She received All-State in 2006, 2007, and 2008; and All-American in 2007 and 2008. While at Fitch, Kaley was a member of the National Honor Society and earned multiple academic letters and Honor Cords as well as a scholarship from the Groton Scholarship Foundation. Kaley swam at Bowdoin College for four years. She held a team record in the 200-freestyle relay and was voted a team captain in her senior year. She also played club water polo for 3 of her 4 years at Bowdoin. Currently, she is the Executive Director of the Nantucket Book Foundation, and is featured in the Nantucket Magazine as a “Woman Leader”. The Book Foundation presents the Nantucket Book Festival every year as well as bringing authors to the island. Kaley has continued with her athletic endeavors long past high school. She continues to train and compete in triathlons, open water swims, and road races. She coached swim teams in Greenwich and Nantucket as well as youth lacrosse in Groton and Nantucket. She is a perfect example of a true athlete who has carried her athletics into the next phases of her life. Kaley lives with her partner, Hugh Robbins, and they have a 2 ½ year old son, Wesley.
Swimming, Gymnastics, Track & Field
Allie participated in swimming and diving, gymnastics, and Outdoor track and field all four years. She captained each program during her senior year and in each sport, she achieved All-Conference, All-Area, and All-State recognition multiple times. In swimming she won numerous Fitch Team recognition and the Drew Fiedler Award for excellence as a Senior. As a sophomore she was named the Most Outstanding Swimmer in the ECC Championship Meet as she was the Diving Champion and placed 4th in the 50 freestyle. As a junior, she repeated as Diving Champion and was a member of the 200-freestyle record setting relay team. The team that year was undefeated in dual meets, placed 2nd in the ECC Championship Meet, placed 2nd in the Class L Meet, and 3rd in the State Open Meet. As a senior, she was a member of the ECC Championship winning freestyle and medley relay teams. In diving that year, she was 2nd in the ECC’s, 4th in Class L, and 6th place in the State Open. She was awarded All-American Honors for her achievements. Allie’s Fitch/Waterford co-op gymnastics team was the Class L State Champions and State Open Champions Open her senior year, and she was the vault champion in both meets. She placed 5th in the All-Around in the New England Championship and participated on the High School National Championship Team. She was also awarded the Gymnastics Academic All-State Award. On the track team she specialized in the 100, 200, and 4×100 meter runs, the high jump, the triple jump, and the long jump and she represented Fitch in the State Decathlon. Her 4×100 relay teams were ECC Champions in her junior and senior year, she was the ECC high jump runner-up as a junior, and her 4×100 relay team placed 2nd in the Class L Meet in her senior year. Also, at Fitch she was a Peer Mentor, a delegate to Girls’ State, achieved Honor Cords in Physical Education and History, and was named the 2009 Female Athlete of the Year. Allie attended Providence College majoring in Health Policy and Management with a minor in Spanish. She was a Division I Diver all 4 years and was named captain of the team her senior year. She was a 4-time Big East Qualifier, and a 3-time NCAA Zones Championship Qualifier. Allie currently holds the record at PC for 1M diving with a score of 318. She won the Sears Diving Award in 2011, 2012, and 2013. She also won the David Hardy Coaches Award and the Female Sine Qua Non Award for PC Athletics. She just recently moved back to Mystic after 10 years in Boston. She is working at Willis Towers Watson as an Associate Director in Health Benefits and Consulting.
Volleyball, Basketball, Softball
Jackie played basketball and softball at Fitch and was a 3-year starter in basketball and a 4-year starter in softball. She was elected captain of both basketball and softball as a senior. On the softball team she played shortstop. In her freshman year in Softball, she batted .340, .430 as a sophomore, .545 as a junior, and an outstanding .600 as a senior. During her junior year the team were the Class L state champions and in her senior year the team were ECC Champions and the State Class L runners-up. She was tagged as one of the top 25 players to watch prior to her senior season. During her high school career Jackie was named 2 times All-ECC, 2 times All-Area by both The Day and The Bulletin, and 2 times All-State. Jackie earned Honor Cords for Physical Education and History and the Fitch Athletic Booster Club voted her Female Athlete of the Year for 2015. Jackie attended Eastern Connecticut State University where she majored in Physical Education and Health. She played softball for Eastern for four years, 3 years as a starter. In 2019 her team was the LEC Champion, the Regional Champion, and the Super Regional Champion. They came in third place in the D3 National Tournament. Jackie coached Girls’ Basketball at Fitch as an assistant for one year. She is presently teaching Physical Education and Health at Killingly High School and is the Fitch High School Softball Head Coach.
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Courtland was chosen Captain of the football team in his senior year. He lettered twice in football. He scored the first football touchdown in the program’s history. He played football all three years. He lettered in track and field twice. In his senior year he competed in a regional meet in Kingston, RI in the mile run and came in 2nd. In indoor track in a meet at Wesleyan, he came in 7th out of 25 competitors in the 1200 yard run. In 1930 he ran the mile against the top runner in New England. He stayed with him all the way, only to be edged out at the end.
Ruth was the captain of the basketball team for two years. She was the leading scorer on the team. In her senior year the team only lost one game. The following year, after she graduated the team went undefeated. At that point, the program had 21 victories in a row. In her senior year, she scored 171 points out of the teams’ 289. She lettered in basketball all three years.
Leon played football, basketball, and baseball every year in high school. He played offensive and defensive end in football, and was known for his outstanding defensive play. He was named the co-captain of the football team as a junior and a senior. He was guard on the basketball team lettering for two years. He earned 3 letters for football. On the baseball team he played shortstop and also pitched. In his senior year he had the highest batting average on the team. He earned 3 letters in baseball. He received Honorable Mention All-ECC in football in his senior year. He was one of the highest scorers on the basketball team. He shot the winning basket at the buzzer beating Griswold 27 to 26. The school newspaper article said, “He is the best athlete Fitch has had for some time.”
Norman played football, basketball, and baseball for three years. He lettered in each sport for two years. He was named to the All-ECC Football Team as a sophomore and a junior. He was the starting quarterback for football, and also did the punting. He was an outstanding passer. On the basketball team, he was one of the scoring leaders. On the baseball team, he was their top pitcher. In a game against Stonington he struck out 15 batters. He was known as a “hard thrower”.
Gary participated in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track for all three years. He lettered in each sport all of those years, and captained each one in his senior year. In cross country Gary was All-CDC, All-State and All-New England all three years. His 1966 cross country team was the Class L and State Open Champions. Gary was the number one runner. This team was also undefeated in dual meets: 13-0. He was also the key runner for the indoor and outdoor track teams concentrating on the distance events. He was the top finisher numerous times in the CDC and State Meets. He posted a 4:26 mile time. In both his junior and senior year he was named one of the top six athletes in the school by the annual Coach’s Poll.
Mary participated in track and field all three years of high school. She did run cross country in her senior year. In 1972, her junior year, she was the leading point leader on the track team participating in the shot put and discus events. That year she set the school record for both the shot and the discus. She threw the shot 36’5” and the discus 116’10”. In the CIAC State meet the same year she set the record in the shot put event with a throw of 41’3/4”, and the State Record for the discus with a throw of 118’1/2”. In her senior year she remained the record holder in the State for both the shot put and the discus.
Mike played soccer for all 3 years. He was elected captain of the team in 1979. He led the team in Athletic Conference (SAC). Suffering a broken foot as a senior resulted in his missing many games, but he still lead the team with 4 goals. Mike was named All-SAC in both his junior and senior years. He received the Fitch Team Coaches Award for his senior season. He was named to the Parade All-American Soccer Team in 1980, and also that year received a Certificate of Achievement by the All America Soccer Association.
Vanessa participated in volleyball and track and field all three years. On the volleyball team she was a blocker in sophomore year and in her junior and senior years an outside hitter. She played on the varsity team all three years. In her junior year she received the Fitch Most Improved Player Award. As a senior she was named a co-captain, named team MVP, received the Art Carmichael Spiking Award, named to The Day All-Area Team, and named to the Connecticut Volleyball Class ‘L’ All-State Team. For the track team, Vanessa competed in the 200, 400, 4×400 relay, 1600, and the long jump. She lettered all three years and co-captained her 1989 team to an undefeated dual meet season making them the ECC Champions as well as the Connecticut State Class ‘L’ Champions. She was named the school’s CIAC Scholar Athlete, and was voted the Female Athlete of the Year by the Fitch Booster Club.
Michelle played soccer, basketball, and softball. Girls’ Soccer was introduced in her junior year. She lettered both years, earned All-ECC honors both years, and captained the team in her senior year. She was named the MVP of the team in her senior year. She lettered in basketball and softball all three years. Michelle also captained both of these sports her senior year. In basketball her honors include: Most Improved, Most Valuable, All-ECC twice, and being chosen to play in the Senior Regional All-Star game. She was the leading scorer on the team averaging 13.7 points per game. In softball she also progressed from Most Improved to Most Valuable, and was named All-ECC twice. She led the team with stolen bases (28). She made the New London All-Area Team as a senior. At the end of her senior year, the Fitch Booster Club named her The Female Athlete of the Year.
Michael participated in football, indoor track, and outdoor track. He was a running back and a Linebacker on 10-0 ECC Champion football team in his senior year. In his senior year he ran for more than 100 yards multiple times. He finished the season with 1009 yards rushing. Multiple times in his senior year he was named the MVP of the Game. Michael was a sprinter for the track programs. In outdoor track he was the 1994 2nd place finisher in the100 meter dash wit h a 10.9 second time. He also ran on the 4×100 relay team. The relay team, in his junior year, was the ECC Champions. He was named to the All-ECC Track Team. He came in 3rd in the triple jump in that meet. In the 1994 Class ‘L’ meet his relay team came in 2nd, and they came in 4th at the State Open Meet.
Elbert “Bo” Perry participated in football, indoor track, and outdoor track. He was an excellent running back in football. In his senior year he played in 8 out of 10 games. In those 8 games he ran for just under 780 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. The 780 yards was a conference best. He was named All-SAC at running back his senior year. In outdoor track he was on the 4×100 relay team which was given All-SAC and All-Area recognition all three years. He was undefeated in the 400 meter event in dual meets in both his junior and senior year. He set and held for 30 years the 400 meter school record with a 49.8 time. Elbert was also a member of the 4×400 relay team that set a school record in his junior year. He posted a 22.4 time in the 200 meter dash as a senior. On the indoor track team he was the 300 meter conference champion in his junior and senior years. He was named All-SAC in both his junior and senior years.
Emily participated in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track. She lettered in each sport each year for a total of 12 letters. In her senior year she was captain of all three sport teams. Her personal records were: 3:15 in the indoor 1k, 5:22 in the outdoor 1600 meter race, 15:53 2.5K at The Wickham Park Meet, and a 20:05 in cross country 5k. Her cross country team was 4 times ECC Champions, 4 times Class ‘L’ Champions, and 3 times State Open Champions. 3 times in cross country she was named All-ECC and All-Area. 2 times she was named All-State. And in her junior year Emily was named All-New England.
George played football all four years, basketball for 1 year, and baseball for 2 years. He was the starting pitcher for the baseball in the State Playoffs in 1999. George started for three years as a defensive end on the football team. During his four years of football the team qualified for the State Playoffs 4 times winning 2 of them. He was named All-ECC 3 times, 2 times to the All-State Connecticut Coach’s team, and in his senior year he was named to the New Haven Register’s All-State Team. The Register selects the top 22 players in the state. He captained the football team in his senior year, and was named the Most Valuable Player on the team that same year. He scored 100 points for the team as a senior.
As a sophomore, Tyler was named the MVP of the outdoor track team, was named All-Area by The Day and Norwich Bulletin Newspapers, and was the Connecticut State Open Javelin Champion earning him All-State honors. In his junior year on the indoor track team he was named the team MVP, he was the 300 meter dash and 55 meter hurdles ECC Champion, All-Area Day and Bulletin, The Day’s Indoor Track Boy’s Athlete of the Year , and earned All-State recognition by winning the Class ‘L’ 55 meter hurdles. For the outdoor track team, he was All-ECC winning the 300 meter and 110 meter hurdles in the Championship Meet, he was named MVP of his team, he was the Class ‘L’ 300 meter hurdles champion earning him All-State status again, and The Day and The Bulletin named him the Outdoor Track Boy’s Athlete of the Year. In his senior season he was the captain of both indoor and outdoor track, he was the MVP of both teams, and he was All-Area Day and Bulletin of both teams. He was the ECC and Class ‘L’ 55 meter hurdles champion in indoor track, and in outdoor track he was the ECC: 110 meter hurdles, 300 meter hurdles, and javelin champion. He was the state Class ‘MM’ 110 meter and 300 meter hurdles champion as well as the Class ‘MM’ javelin champion. Tyler won the 300 meter hurdles and javelin in the State Open Meet, and as a topper to all that, he was the State Decathlon Champion. In the state of Connecticut his 38:72 time in the 300 meter hurdles is a Class ‘MM’ record, and his javelin distance throw of 194’5” is also a Class ‘MM’ record.
Gerry taught Social Studies at Fitch High School for 30 years retiring from high school teaching and coaching in 2001. At Fitch, he coached Boys Outdoor Track & Field, Boys Indoor Track & Field, Girls Cross Country and Boys Cross Country. His Girls Cross Country Team were the State Class Runners-up in 1973 & 1974, State Open Runners-up in 1973 and State Open Champions in 1974. His Boys Cross Country teams were ECC Champions 6 times, State Class L Runners-up 6 times, State Class L Champions in 1999. His 1998 team with a top 7 of Steven Taylor, Joe Shaw, Grant Gruetzmacher, Josh Seals, Axel Bergeson, Aaron Kerwin, and the late Keith McCoy were undefeated in Dual Meets and Invitational along with being ECC, State Class L, State Open and New England Champions. The 1998 Team was ranked 1st in New England and 19th in Harrier’s National High School Team Rankings.
In Track & Fitch, Gerry’s Indoor Track Team was State Champions in 1990 and his Outdoor Teams won 8 ECC Championships, 2 Class L Runners-up trophies and 2 State Championships in 1990 & 2001.
The Day and the Norwich Bulletin named him Coach of the Year numerous times in Cross Country and Track. Gerry was named the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year in 2001 and he has been inducted into the Groton Teacher’s Hall of Fame.
Gerry was a member of the Mohegan Striders for many years and over the course of his life has run 22 marathons including twelve Boston Marathons.
Gerry currently lives in North Kingston, Rhode Island with his wife Eileen. He has four children: Jason, Sarah, Leah, and Mae. He is still actively coaching Boys and Girls Track as a volunteer assistant for North Kingston High School.
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Delores was chosen the captain of the girl’s basketball team in both her junior and senior year. She earned 2 letters, and was named the “Best Female Athlete” by her senior class.
Charlie participated in four sports: football, basketball, baseball, and track. He was the first athlete to ever receive a varsity letter at Fitch. He was a running back and a defensive back for the football team, and captained the team in his senior year. He was an outstanding track athlete holding records in the 220 and 440 yard events, and also a school record with a jump of 20’.
Ray participated in football, basketball, and baseball. He earned 6 letters over his high school career. He was an end in football, a forward in basketball serving as the captain of the team in his senior year, and a pitcher and outfielder in baseball.
Jim played football, basketball, and track. He earned 9 letters over his high school career. He was inducted into the “F” Club in his freshman year. In his senior year he was a discus state record holder. Jim was part of the indoor track team who was the Class “M” State Champions.
Johnny participated in both basketball and baseball. He was a guard for basketball, and Co-Captained the team in his senior year. He was the leading scores in basketball leading the team to the ECC title and qualifying for the state tournament in his senior year. He scored a team leading 422 points as a senior averaging out to 23.8 points per game. He was a shortstop on the baseball team.
Teddy participated in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He was an outstanding football running back, and was the Co-Captain of the team in his senior year. He won the Thames Award for his outstanding performance in the Thanksgiving Day Game in his senior year. He was the leading scorer on the basketball team. On the track team he ran the hurdles and participated in all the jumping events. He was named by coaches of all sports as one of 6 best athletes in the school.
“A resuscitator of football Programs”
Just in the way of understanding what Bob did during his time at Fitch, it should be noted that in his first experience as a football head coach he took Tantasqua Regional High School in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, a team that had not won a game in 33 previous contests, to a 3-5 record for his first season. After 5 seasons at Tantasqua, Bob finished with a record of 23 wins and 9 losses. Moving to New London High School in 1966, he resurrected a struggling program culminating with 9 wins and no losses in 1968 and New London being named the number 1 team in the state by the New Haven Register.
Coming to Fitch in 1973, after serving 4 years as an assistant coach for the UCONN Football Program, Bob organized a young coaching staff by giving them offensive and defensive responsibilities. He made them learn how to teach the skills and drills that would allow individual players to become proficient in his program. He recruited in the school for players. The record his first year was the same as Fitch’s previous year: 1-7-1. But that season was much different, the team was competitive and the coaching staff felt they could have won 3 games that season. The next year the team did win 3 games to 6 losses, and the coaching staff felt they could have won 6 games. The next year the team went 7 and 2, and the staff felt that team could have been undefeated. Then in 1976 the team not only went undefeated but also played in the first ever CIAC State Football Playoffs Game, beating Trumbull High School 29 to 7. The team was the SAC Champions, the State “LL” Champions, ranked number 1 in the State by the New Haven Register, and ranked number 1 in New England and number 10 in the country by the National Sports News Service. They were honored by The Walter Camp Foundation as the “Best Team in Connecticut”, and received Commendations from the State Senate, the State House of Representatives, and the local city council.
Bob left Fitch to return to football on the collegiate level. He coached Worcester Poly Tech for 9 season finishing with a record of 41 wins and 23 losses. His 1983 team went undefeated. As
Robin was a tremendous track athlete. In her senior year she was the State Open 200 yard dash champion and state record holder. She captain the track team in her senior year leading the team to a State Championship. She also ran the 100 yard dash, the 400 yard dash, and anchored the 4×400 yard relay team.
Peter was an integral part of the football and track programs. As a defensive back on the State Class “LL” Football Championship Team, he was named All-Conference SAC and Honorable Mention All-State. He Co-Captain both the Indoor and Outdoor Track teams. Both teams were conference champions, and his 4×400 relay teams set school and conference records.
Joy played volleyball, basketball, and softball. She was the Co-Captain of the volleyball team. She had 95 per cent service accuracy. She was named the team’s MVP. In softball she achieved All-Area and All-State status. She was named the school’s Female Athlete of the Year in 1985. The Fitch coaching staff voted her as one of the best seven athletes in the school.
Shawn participated in soccer, indoor track, and outdoor track. He received All-State and All-Conference status in each of these sports. In soccer he was named the Defensive Player of the Year and was All-Conference. In track he was the 300 meter hurdles state champion, and held the record in that event for 31 years.
Mark was a three sport athlete: soccer, indoor track, and outdoor track. He was the Co-Captain for both the indoor and outdoor track teams. His greatest achievements were in outdoor track where he was named All-ECC, All-State, and All-New England in the 110 meter hurdles. He was the Class “L” State Champion in his senior year, and the New England 110 meter hurdle runner-up in his junior year.
Ayanti participated in indoor and outdoor track. She was All-ECC in both programs. She was named the MVP in both programs. In her junior year in indoor track she came in 2nd in the 300 meter dash, 2nd in the 55 meter dash, and her 4×200 relay team also came in 2nd in the Class “L” State Championships. She achieved All-State Honors for her performances. She was named Captain of the indoor team in her senior year and received All-State Honors again for finishing in top 6 places in the 300 meter dash. She still holds school records in the 300 meter dash and the 4×360 meter relay team.
Mark was chosen the captain of the cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track teams. He achieved All-State and All-New England status in each sport. He is still the record holder in cross country at the 5K Haley Farm Course, and his outdoor track 4×800 relay team is still the current record holder.
Rachel participated in swimming. She captained the team for several years. She qualified for the state championships all four years. She was first in the 50 yard freestyle her sophomore, junior, and senior years. She received All-American Honors in the 50 freestyle. She was first in the 100 yards in her junior and senior year. She anchored all the relay teams during her career. Her 50 yard freestyle record still stands.
Emmett participated in boys’ lacrosse and swimming. In lacrosse he was named All-ECC all 3 years. He was chosen the team MVP two times. He was named team captain in his senior year. He was named to the All-Area Team twice, and was named to the All-State 2nd Team in his senior year. In swimming he was a conference and state champion. He was a school record holder in the individual medley. The relay medley team posted All-American times. He was named The Day’s Swimmer of the Year as a senior.
Brianna lettered 3 times in soccer and indoor track, and 4 times in softball. In softball she carried a plus .500 batting average over the course of her career. She had a .610 on base percentage, and a .955 slugging percentage over that same time. She was named to All-ECC and All-State team, and was named the Connecticut Coaches Player of the Year in 2011. She was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in both her junior and senior years.
The Hall of Fame will be honoring Bob Weiss for his coaching football at Fitch, and will be recognizing his 1976 State Champion Football Team.
2019
Basketball and Baseball
Basketball and Field Hockey
Football
Football and Basketball
Football, Basketball & Track and Field
Football, Basketball & Track and Field
Soccer and Baseball
Track and Field
Football and Baseball
Football, Basketball and Baseball
Volleyball and Basketball
Football, Wrestling and Baseball
Volleyball, Basketball and Softball
2018
Field Hockey and Basketball
Football and Baseball
Football and Baseball
Football, Basketball and Baseball
Football, Basketball, Track and Field, Baseball
Football, Track and Field
Football, Basketball and Baseball
Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field. Outdoor Track & Field
Basketball, Track and Field, Tennis and Softball
Football, Wrestling and Baseball
Volleyball, Basketball and Softball
Football, Basketball and Baseball
Football, Wrestling and Baseball
Volleyball, Basketball and Track and Field
2017
Earned three letters in track as a sprinter, hurdler and javelin thrower, and was a member of a state championship relay team. Football Starter.
Basketball
Was Captain and the second-leading scorer as a senior before playing collegiately at Pembroke(Brown) University. She later spent her entire teaching career in the Groton Public Schools.
Football, Baseball
A running back and receiver on the football team he played shortstop in baseball. He caught the game-winning touchdown pass to beat Bulkeley of New London in 1945 and was named Fitch’s best athlete as a senior.
Football, Basketball, Baseball
He was an All-ECC lineman as a senior, the starting catcher in baseball and Captain of basketball team as a senior while serving as Class President as a junior and senior.
Basketball, Baseball, Golf
Earned first team ECC honors and third team All-State honors as a senior while leading Fitch to Class B State Basketball final at Yale. Went on to play golf in college and later won numerous tournaments as a professional.
Football, Basketball, Outdoor Track & Field
As a senior high jumper he helped the Falcons win the ECC and Class M State Championship. He was also a lineman and end in football and a center in basketball, Captaining the teams as a senior. Served as class president both junior and senior year.
Football, Basketball, Baseball
Lettered three years in all three sports. Went on to play baseball at Hudson Valley CC and UConn, where he helped Huskies reach the College World Series in 1972. Returned to Groton to teach at Fitch and as head coach built the Baseball team into one of state’s elite programs.
Football, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field
A three-year starter for in football he served as a Captain in 1969 and earned All-Area honors. Also a captain of track team as senior he was a great multiple event athlete and left with school records in shot put and high jump before continuing his career at the University of Connecticut.
Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field
Was CDC cross country champion as a senior and placed fifth in the State Open while leading Fitch to State Open title. As a Senior he set the school indoor record in the mile (4:23.38). In Outdoor Track he was a two-time CDC and Class L Champion in the two-mile, also setting a school record (9:23.4) in that event. Set in 1974, both of his school records still stand today.
Tennis, Softball
Lettered all three times each in softball and tennis, and was Captain of both teams during her senior year. She was part of a State Championship doubles team in tennis as a Senior, was named All-Southeastern Athletic Conference(SAC) and All-Area in softball as a senior and was Fitch’s 1978 Female Athlete of the Year.
Football, Basketball, Baseball
Was team MVP in all three sports as a Senior. Rushed for over 1,000 yards in football. He earned all-league honors in Football and Basketball and All-State in baseball. After graduation he played professional baseball in the US and Europe. Fitch’s 1981 Male Athlete of the Year.
Basketball, Softball
She was the first basketball player to surpass 1,000 career points and was chosen All-Southeastern Athletic Conference(SAC) as junior and senior. Was also named All-SAC twice in softball, and added All-State honors in her Senior while earning a scholarship to Sacred Heart.
Football, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field
Was a two-year letter-winner as running back and defense back in football. Senior Captain of both Track Teams and Still holds school Indoor record for the 300m (36.58) and Outdoor record for the 200m (21.9). 1990 Fitch Male Athlete of the Year.
Volleyball, Indoor Track & Field, Softball
Lettered in indoor track twice and Captained softball team as senior. She really excelled in volleyball, Captain of the team as senior she earned team Most Valuable and was named All-State honors while leading Falcons to the CIAC State Class L finals.
Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field
Lettered all 4 years in her three sports for 12 Varsity Letters. In Cross Country she was All-ECC 4 times, ECC Individual Championship in 2005, All-State 3 times, and was All-New England as a sophomore. In Outdoor Track she holds the current school record holder in 2,000m steeplechase (7:45.41), and was All ECC for Indoor Track 3 times. 2007 Fitch Female Athlete of the Year and CIAC Scholar Athlete.
Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field
An elite track & field athlete, won ECC and Class L javelin titles 3 times and the State Open twice. He was New England javelin champion in 2008 and Nike National Meet runner-up. He earned All-State status three times, All-New England twice and was an All-American in 2008. As a Senior he set the Class L, State Open and School Record (212′) in the Javelin, all these records still stand today. 2008 Fitch Male Athlete of the Year.
2016
Football, Basketball
Football Captain in his Senior Year. Career teacher at Fitch. Coach who kept Girls Basketball alive. Vital at Fitch during the War years.
He earned 7 varsity letters during his high school career. Captained the Basketball team. Was considered a spectacular football punter.
Lettered in both sports multiple years. Superlative career involvement with youth activities in the Town of Groton. Founded the Teenage Club which donated 2 electronic scoreboards to Fitch High School.
All-Conference in football and basketball. Ran on the 4X220 championship relay team, and came in second in the ECC Pole Vault with a jump of 11 feet.
Captain of the Football Team. Held the school pole vault record for 20 years. Member of the Indoor Track State Champion and record breaking relay team.
Basketball
Co-Captain of the team. His team won the ECC Championship and went on to play in the State Semi-Finals. He set the Fitch scoring record, was named All-Conference and All-State.
Starting end on the New London Elk’s Clubs’ “Best All-Area Football Team 1961. Captain of the Basketball Team. Was selected to play in the Nutmeg Bowl.
Captain in all three sports. Second Team All-State in football, All-State twice in wrestling. Running back for the 1976 State Championship Football Team.
Captain of Soccer Team was first-team All-State and All-SAC Conference. Professional Soccer Player
Captain of all three sports, All-Conference in all three sports, All-State in Softball, and named Fitch’s Female Athlete of the Year in 1982.
Outstanding on both the Kick-off and Kick-return football teams. All-Conference and All-State in Track 2 years in a row. State Open 100m Champion in 1982. Still holds school records in 100 meters and 100-meter relay.
He excelled in the hurdles in both sports. Also was on the 4X180 relay team that set a Conference Record, and excelled in the Long Jump. School Record 110 High Hurdles (14.00) State Open and New England Champion in 110 meter hurdles.
Led the Volleyball Team with 58 blocks, is in the elite group of 1000 point scorers in Basketball. All-Conference in all 3 sports, and All-Area in Softball.
Captain of all three sports. She earned All-Conference and All-State honors in each sport. All-New England Cross Country. She was a State Champion in all three sports. Her 4X800 Indoor Track Relay Team still holds the school record.
In basketball he was named to the Christmas Tournament All-Tournament Team. In baseball he made both the New Haven Register and CHSCA All-State Teams. Major League Baseball Player.
2015
(Girls Basketball, Cheerleading)
(Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track & Field)
(Football, Baseball)
(Football, Baseball, Track & Field)
(Football, Baseball, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Football, Basketball, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Football, Basketball, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Basketball)
(Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Tennis, Basketball, Softball)
(Basketball, Softball)
(Football, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball)
(Basketball, Outdoor Track & Field
(Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Football, Basketball, Baseball)
(Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Baseball)
2014
(Football, Basketball, Track & Field)
(Football)
(Football)
(Football, Basketball, Baseball)
(Football, Basketball, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Football, Basketball, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Football, Basketball, Baseball)
(Cross Country,Indoor Track, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Football)
(Basketball, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Basketball, Baseball)
(Cross Country Coach)
(Soccer, Baseball)
(Soccer, Golf)
(Basketball, Softball)
(Soccer, Basketball, Baseball)
(Soccer, Wrestling)
(Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Tennis, Swimming, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Football,Indoor Track, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Volleyball, Basketball, Outdoor Track & Field)
(Basketball, Baseball)
