MANSFIELD — Superintendent Teresa Murphy, Principal Russ Booth, and Athletic Director Timothy Selmon are pleased to announce the inductees of the Mansfield High School (MHS) Class of 2025 Spring Hall of Fame.
This year’s class, which the Hall of Fame Committee selects, includes 13 exceptional former student-athletes, one former coach, and a special presentation known as the Pioneer of Women’s Sports Award.
Inductees will be recognized at a banquet at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the Chateau Restaurant, 48 Bay Road, Norton. Admission is $50 per person, which includes a cocktail hour, dinner, and a banquet. All are welcome to attend.
To request and purchase tickets, click here.
The ceremony will celebrate the inductions of athletes from the winter and spring seasons, including baseball, lacrosse, track and field, hockey, basketball, tennis, and swim and dive.
Former student-athletes being inducted have previously helped their teams win league and state championships. Many have also been awarded individual honors, earning the titles of captains and Team MVPs, state and league champions, Boston Globe and Herald All-Scholastics, with multiple Hockomock and Sun Chronicle All-Star selections. Many continued their athletic and academic success at the collegiate level.
“We are proud to recognize another outstanding group of former student-athletes for their achievements,” Principal Booth said. “I would like to congratulate all of the inductees and welcome them to the Mansfield High School All Sports Hall of Fame.”
Inductees include:
Baseball
- Anthony Chirolanza, Class of 2007
- Walter Ripley, Class of 1934
- Inducted posthumously after playing for the Boston Red Sox
- Joe Vernon, Class of 1908
- Inducted posthumously after playing for the Chicago Cubs and Brooklyn Tip-Tops
Basketball
- Ryan Boulter, Class of 2015
Ice Hockey
- Nick Anderson, Class of 2002
Lacrosse
- Elisabeth Doherty, Class of 2012
- Ryan Murphy, Class of 2010
Swim and Dive
- Austin McGowan, Class of 2014
- Maeve McGowan, Class of 2015
- Both McGowan siblings remain involved in the swim and dive program as coaches at MHS.
Tennis
- Giovanni Cuscina, Class of 2004
Track and Field
- Julie Collins, Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track Coach
- Kailin Collins, Class of 2005
- Ryan Collins, Class of 2007
- Shayne Collins, Class of 2011
- The three Collins siblings will be recognized with a special family induction, including their mother, Julie Collins, a former coach and member of the State Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Pioneer of Women’s Sports Award
This new award celebrates athletes, coaches, and administrators who advanced and promoted opportunities for female athletes to compete at MHS.
The award’s inaugural recipient is Kathy (King) Risotti, Class of 1981.
After competing on the boys ‘ team for two years, Risotti led the way in 1979 for the establishment of a women’s cross country program at MHS.
Risotti returned to Mansfield after graduating from college and has taught at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School for over 30 years, continuing her positive influence on the Mansfield community.
“The Hall of Fame induction ceremony allows us to recognize the impressive achievements of former Mansfield High School student-athletes and coaches,” Athletic Director Selman said. “It also offers us the chance to celebrate the ways in which our athletes have shaped the history of the athletic program. Through the Pioneer of Women’s Sports Award, we recognize the women who paved the way for their peers and future athletes. Kathy Risotti is just one of those athletes, and we are honored to acknowledge her contributions to women’s sports, especially in regard to Mansfield High’s cross country program.”
“We look forward to celebrating these athletes and recognizing their achievements,” Superintendent Murphy said. “Their contributions have upheld the values of Mansfield High School and our athletic programs, and we are proud to welcome them into the All Sports Hall of Fame.”
Alumni become eligible for the Hall of Fame 10 years after their high school graduation. To nominate a Mansfield High School student-athlete alumnus, click here.
Businesses and individuals who would like to support this great community tradition can also sponsor this annual event. Click here for more sponsorship information.
###
Discover more from John Guilfoil Public Relations
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.