Rooney said that it is an “unbelievable honor to be up here with so many athletes,” and that he “knew some of the other athletes and what they have done” for North Athletics. He was also part of the first couple to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, joining his wife Debbie of the 2012 class. Rooney was elected twice to the league All-Star team for soccer, won varsity letters twice for baseball, and received All-Star honors for basketball. Rooney was a starter for soccer, basketball and baseball. Special education teacher Brian Rooney, ‘91, was inducted as a former three sport athlete at North. Icons for gymnastics at North, the brothers also mentioned that it is “sad that gymnastics has fallen down” lately as a sport, especially relating to the number of teams at the college level. He taught by example, using his love of life and respect of the individual as the basis of communication to all of us.” The brothers attributed their success to their coach George Jessup, saying “he made us want to live in the gym. The youngest brother Richard won gold in the high bar, all-around, and parallel bars at the League Championships in 19. In 2013, William became the head coach for the boys’ gymnastics team at North. Twins Robert and William helped the Tigers win Suburban League Titles in 19. Russell excelled at the parallel bars and the rings and he won honors at the 1963 State Championship, his senior year at North. All four brothers were starting varsity gymnasts at North for at least three years. The 2015 inductee class had athletes from five different decades, four brothers, and a current teacher at North.īrothers Russell ’ 63, William ‘66, Robert ‘66, and Richard ‘67, Martin were the first athletes inducted as a group in the event’s ten year history. Last Saturday, 13 former North athletes were inducted into the Newton North/Newton High School Athletic Hall of Fame at the 10th annual Induction Ceremony at the Needham Sheraton Hotel.Īthletic director Tom Giusti said that North is “very proud of all of our student-athletes,” and that it is great to be able to honor “everything they have accomplished.”Įach inductee gave a short speech, many crediting their teammates, coaches, and family for their success, as well as other people who have influenced their lives.
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