2015 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
Ten outstanding Pioneers were recognized for their athletic achievement.
November 28, 2015
Wachusett Country Club
Nine men were honored with induction into the prestigious Saint John’s Athletic Hall of Fame and one other was recognized for his courage, perseverance and character as the recipient of the Bruce S. Kopka ’71 Award at the 15th Induction ceremony of the Saint John’s High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
In the long history of Saint John’s there have been many outstanding athletic teams, many outstanding athletes, and many dedicated coaches who have demonstrated the character and pursuit of excellence associated with Saint John’s High School. In considering these achievements, one can understand what a difficult task that faces the selection committee and how justly proud these inductees, their families, friends, teammates and classmates can be.
Among this year's inductees were three Temple Streeters and eight 2-sport athletes.
In the long history of Saint John’s there have been many outstanding athletic teams, many outstanding athletes, and many dedicated coaches who have demonstrated the character and pursuit of excellence associated with Saint John’s High School. In considering these achievements, one can understand what a difficult task that faces the selection committee and how justly proud these inductees, their families, friends, teammates and classmates can be.
Among this year's inductees were three Temple Streeters and eight 2-sport athletes.
2015 Inductees:
Charles E. Carr '59, Posthumously (Basketball, Golf)
Francis J. Fitzgibbons '60, Posthumously (Football, Track)
Anthony H. Trocki '60 (Football, Track)
James M. Grady '76 (Baseball, Football)
David R. Massucco '76 (Football, Track)
Glenn T. Melia '84 (Soccer)
John M. Clifford '91 (Football, Baseball)
Christopher I. Geougules '91 (Cross Country, Track)
Jason J. Grochowalski '98 (Basketball, Track)
Francis J. Fitzgibbons '60, Posthumously (Football, Track)
Anthony H. Trocki '60 (Football, Track)
James M. Grady '76 (Baseball, Football)
David R. Massucco '76 (Football, Track)
Glenn T. Melia '84 (Soccer)
John M. Clifford '91 (Football, Baseball)
Christopher I. Geougules '91 (Cross Country, Track)
Jason J. Grochowalski '98 (Basketball, Track)
Bruce S. Kopka ’71 Memorial Alumni Award Winner: Theodore F. Beriau '71. This award recognizes a former student-athlete who has demonstrated courage, perseverance and character.
Biographies of the 2015 class of Hall-of-Famers can be found in the Program Book.
Learn more about induction into the Saint John's Athletic Hall of Fame and browse through our archives.
Find pictures from the 2015 ceremony and dinner in our online photo collection.
Biographies of the 2015 class of Hall-of-Famers can be found in the Program Book.
Learn more about induction into the Saint John's Athletic Hall of Fame and browse through our archives.
Find pictures from the 2015 ceremony and dinner in our online photo collection.
Saint John's High School
Saint John’s High School has educated young men under the sponsorship of the Xaverian Brothers since 1898. Through the Saint John’s strong college preparatory curriculum, over 900 students in grades seven through twelve pursue personal and intellectual growth in an environment that is committed to the development of the whole person and recognizes a moral dimension of life through service to God and to others.