Wall of Champions 3rd Class
Wall of Champions Program The purpose of the Wall of Champions program is to honor Salem High School s top student-athletes, coaches, administrators and teams who have made a positive impact on the local community, earned success on and off the field and who serve as role models for today s student-athletes. The Wall of Champions will create an increased awareness and pride at Salem High School. 3rd Class Inductees
Ceremony Agenda 5:00 Social Hour 5:55 National Anthem 6:00 Opening Remarks 6:15 Dinner & Dessert 7:00 Ceremony Induction 8:30 Closing Remarks Master of Ceremonies: Allie Suffety Salem Athletic Department Staff: Brian Samulski Anna Britnell SALEM ATHLETIC PROJECTS FUND All proceeds from the Wall of Champions program will contribute to athletic facility upgrades at Salem High School. Our facilities have not changed since 1970, but our programming and participation has doubled. Donations can be made at the EEF table located in the back of the gym or on our website. WWW.SALEMATHLETICS.COM WALL OF CHAMPIONS 4th CLASS The nomination window for the 4th class is now open. You may nominate candidates through our website. This class will be honored on Saturday, September 16th 2017. Details coming soon!
Tom Davey ACCOMPLISHMENTS: All-Division All-District Team All-Region Team Sixteen years in the MLB Team Accomplishments: 2 District Championships 1 Regional Championship 1 State Championship Tom is currently the pitching coach for Salem varsity baseball. Tom Davey as a high school pitcher was one of the most imposing sights you would ever see on the mound. If we (Canton) knew we were going to face Tommy, we knew it was going to be a long afternoon. He took pride in doing everything well. He was loved by his teammates, feared and respected by his opponents. - Mark LaPointe, Former Canton Baseball Coach
Wendy Gilles ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Varsity Tennis 1982 and 1985 All State 1982 and 1985 Salem MVP 1985 Salem Outstanding Athletic Award 1986 State Champion at #1 singles 1985 Played Collegiate Tennis at the University of Wisconsin Salem has never had more dominant tennis players (than the Gilles sisters) in singles or doubles, either female or male. -Allie Suffety Team Accomplishments: 1 Division Championship 1 Conference Championship 1 Regional Championship At Wisconsin: Tied for 13th all-time for career singles list with a 77-46 record Qualified for NCAA Tournament in 1986 First Team All Big Ten (3 times)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Tennis 3 Year Varsity Athlete 1980, 1981, 1982 3 Year All-State 3 Year Team MVP 1982 Singles State Champion Team Conference Championship Chris Gilles Team Regional Championship Athletic Scholarship to the University of Wisconsin At Wisconsin: All Big Ten Honors (3 times) Big Ten Medal of Honor, 1998 All Big Ten Academic (2 times) Chris was a leader and was considerate and understanding of those of us that were not quite as talented as she was. She clearly love the game but wanted the same for her teammates. To watch the dedication in her eyes was admirable. - Barb Lehmann, Salem Teammate / Current Canton Tennis Coach
Jeff Gold ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Soccer Mr. Soccer School Records: Most Goals in a Season (30) Most goals in a career (46) Most assists in a season (18) Most assists in a career (37) Total points in a season (78) Total points in a career (129) Team Accomplishments: 2 District Championships 1 Regional Championship Basketball Current School Record Holder: Most Steals (99) in the 1989-1990 season 3 Division Championships 1 Conference Championship 3 District Championships 1 Regional Championship Jeff Gold was one of the best and most competitive guards in the history of Salem Basketball. The intensity in which he competed in both Soccer and Basketball was remarkable, which led to his success in both sports. Bob Brodie, Salem Head Basketball Coach
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1971 2000 13 Division Championships 12 Conference Championships 6 District Championships 37 Individual All-State Finalists 4 State Champions Ron Krueger Ron Krueger was a colleague and friend whose dedication and loyalty to Salem High School was amazing to see in action! He was a highly valued assistant to Tom Moshimer's Salem Football Teams during their glory years of the 1970's. But it was his true passion for Salem Wrestling that made Ron so very valuable in the eyes of so many. He was, indeed, the "sculptor"and driving force in establishing Salem High School as one of the premier wrestling programs in the state of Michigan. The love he had for his wrestlers, but more importantly the love he had for his family made Ron such a memorable figure in the hearts of those who knew him well. -Tom Williams Ron and I began our careers together on the same little league team at 10 years old. We played high school sports in Sandusky, Ohio, attended different colleges but were fraternity brothers, and finally taught and coached together at Plymouth-Salem. I ve never had a better life-time friend. The stories about Ron are famous. He still brings smiles and laughter to all those who knew and loved him. -Gary Balconi
Scott Niemiec ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Baseball Senior Year Team Leader: Batting Avg.371 Runs 27 Team Championships: 2 Division, 1 Conference, 3 Districts, 1 Regional, 1 State Championship Attend the University of Michigan on a baseball scholarship Scott is one of those young men every teacher, coach, principal or superintendent should be blessed to have as a part of their student body. He ALWAYS represented Salem High School and the entire Plymouth Canton Community in such a positive manner. Scott was a privilege to coach and left an indelible mark upon me because of his genuine sincerity and commitment to excellence. He is one of a kind. -Tom Williams, Scott s freshman basketball coach
1980 Wrestling Team ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Suburban 8 League Champions District Champions Regional Champions 13-0 Dual Meet Record Only undefeated dual meet record in school history I don t know if we ll ever have a team here this good again. -Ron Krueger, Head Coach Sent 7 of 12 wrestlers to MHSAA State Tournament 5 All-State Wrestlers: Schultz, Gatton, Powers, Brown, Ross
1987 Girls Soccer Team ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Overall record was 17-2-2 Division Champions League Champions District Champions Regional Champions 1987 State Champions (2-1 vs. Churchill @ Northville HS) Melissa Uhl was a 4 year varsity started and nominated by teammates as the MVP her senior year Jill Estey broke 5 records alone and was named the #1 player in the state of Michigan The Rocks became the fifth straight WLAA team to win a state title defeating another WLCAA school, defending champ Livonia Churchill, in the first year of the Class A finals after the MHSAA hosted an Open Class tournament the previous four years. - Brad Emons, Plymouth Canton Observer
1991 Baseball Team ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Overall Record was 27-6 1991 District Champions 1991 Regional Champions 1991 State Champions Salem had a pretty well rounded team and got hot in the tournament. I remember Ed Gundry hit a homer to straight away center field for a two-run homer in the state championship game. Scott Niemiec also hit a home run in MHSBCA All Star game at Tiger Stadium. -Dan O Meara, Plymouth Canton Observer
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