Patrick Greenwell 1977

Patrick Greenwell, Class of 1977, coached The University of Alabama’s divers for 29 years. His divers garnered 69 All-America awards, 21 Southeastern Conference (SEC) titles and two National Championships. Mr. Greenwell was named NCAA Coach of the Year, SEC Coach of the Year six times and guided his student-athletes to eight SEC Diver of the Year awards. Before Alabama, Mr. Greenwell coached at Clemson for five years where he was named Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Coach of the Year twice, and he coached six ACC Champions and three NCAA All-Americans.  As a collegiate-athlete, Mr. Greenwell earned All-America honors diving for The University of Pittsburgh. As a Kiski diver, he smashed league records, remarkably establishing a new league mark by over a hundred points his senior year.

Kyle Davis 2008

Kyle Davis, Class of 2008, lettered in each of his four years as a golfer, hockey player and lacrosse player. He was captain for multiple seasons including three golf teams, two hockey teams, and two lacrosse teams. As a lacrosse player, Mr. Davis was named to three consecutive all-league teams, tallying an astounding 48 goals and 10 assists as a senior. Mr. Davis was heavily recruited to play lacrosse in college, however, he chose to pursue golf at Queens University of Charlotte. During his tenure at Queens, Mr. Davis was a top conference player and contributed to two conference titles.

1985-86 Football Team

The 1985 Football team clinched Kiski’s first Interstate Prep School League Championship since 1978. The championship wasn’t decided until a final come-from-behind win seemingly ripped from the movies. Kiski faced rival Shady Side Academy (also 3-0 in league play entering the final game) on Kiski’s Homecoming. Tom Coste managed to field a squib kick on a drenched field and return it for a touchdown as time elapsed.  The team may have been known for its overall defensive prowess along with timely big plays, but the offense more than held its own, averaging over 21 points per game.

1970-71 Basketball Team

Tim Askew, David Cline, Randall Coleman, James D’Itri, Joseph Franzi, David Martha, Peter Martorelli, Jeffrey Massey, Arthur Masotes, Richard Miller, Mark Sieber, Andrew Toncic, Mitchell Weinstein.Coach: Robert Kribbs.

1973-74 Swimming and Diving Team

Kiski clinched its first-ever Independent School Swimming League title after winning the last event of the championship meet held at Kiski. In doing so, that 400-yard freestyle relay team set school, pool, and league records of 3:20.48. That title-clinching climax was earned one grueling training yard at a time. The team swam over 200,000 yards in practice with ten practices each week that included 6 a.m. sessions. Their determination drew them back from winter break five days early for a pre-season grind that included 14 practices. It was the commitment necessary to accomplish greatness and a legendary season.

1973-74 Swimming and Diving Team

Paul Adams, Brett Auer, Kurt Buttkevitz, Edward Denny, Gregory Floro, Kurt Franck, Jeffrey Green, Scott Grimes, Timothy Kilbride, H. Braddock King, Thomas Kovalchuk, Richard Leydig, Andrew McGregor, Terrance Owens, Mark Parke, Todd Peters, Sandy Pidgeon, Kevin Reynolds, Stephen Rudolph, Mark Schremmer, N. Clark Shipley, Kurt Sieber, Peter Spangenberg, Paul Stafford, Dan Stilz, John Suprock, Edward Tarney, Joseph Topel, Scott Welham.  Coaches: John Pidgeon, Richmond Curtiss, Merrill Dawson, Ian McLaren.

Inductees for 2019

O. Mike Valore Jr. 1978

Mike Valore, Class of 1978, lettered in each of his 12 athletic seasons with Kiski. He was a reliable, hard-hitting fullback, and outside linebacker for the football team. As a senior, the catcher and third-basemen hit .444 for the baseball team and won the Coaches Award. He was best known for his dominance on the wrestling mat. The Bob Mathias Award winner was a two-time prep national champion in the 142-pound weight class and the first from Kiski to reach that pinnacle twice. As a junior, he boasted an unblemished 19-0 dual meet record in the 138-pound weight class. During his senior year, Mr. Valore tallied a 14-1 dual meet record in the 145-pound weight class. He went on to wrestle at the US Naval Academy where he was a three-time letter winner.

Marc W. Weaver 1982

Marc Weaver, Class of 1982, is remembered as perhaps the best soccer player to represent Kiski. He smashed his own record of 19 goals in a single-season by finding the back of the net 30 times during his senior year. It was during that same campaign that he set a single-game scoring record with six goals. Mr. Weaver was a two-time member of the All-State and All-League teams. He was also known as an adept leader, holding the role of captain during both his junior and senior seasons. Those teams he led were among the best in Kiski history. The 11-5-1 season of the 1980 fall evolved to win more games in a single season than any other in Kiski history the following year with 13. Mr. Weaver continued his stellar soccer career at James Madison University.

Nathan A. McCutcheon 2003

Nathan McCutcheon, Class of 2003, may have set more Kiski records during his time in the pool than any Cougar in Kiski’s illustrious swimming history. At the time of his induction, Mr. McCutcheon still holds the school record for the 200-yard freestyle, pool records in the 500, 200, and 100-yard freestyle, as well as a member of the 400-yard freestyle relay record in 2002. The relay also set the league standard to pair with Mr. McCutcheon’s individual 200 and 500-yard freestyle league record that he set as a senior captain. Mr. McCutcheon had no greater victory in his time at Kiski than their 2003 IPSL victory over University School after being tied at the final relay, to come from behind and win as the anchor leg to win the Championship. Mr. McCutcheon also had many podium finishes at the prestigious Eastern Championships.

John T. Regan Jr. 2008

John Regan, Class of 2008, collected 12 varsity letters with four different Kiski athletic programs. He spent his first three fall seasons as a soccer player and earned a Cross Country letter as a senior captain for the Cougars. In the winter, Mr. Regan prowled the wrestling mat and was a rare four-time captain for the program. He was a County Champion twice, a three-time Prep School State Champion, and a four-time Prep School All-American. The fledgling lacrosse program benefited greatly from his scoring touch in the spring. His senior lacrosse team captured the first-ever Western Pennsylvania Lacrosse Championship. The versatile Mr. Regan advanced his wrestling career at Bucknell University where he served as a senior captain while wrestling at both the 149 and 157-pound weight classes.

Douglas Yoder

1956-57 Football Team

Head Coach Glenn “The Commissioner” Wild led the Cougars to an undefeated season in his first year at the helm using the Craig-Wild Lickety-split-T. The season began inauspiciously with a 2-0 victory over the Muskingum College freshman squad. Competing against college freshman teams was common during the early decades of Kiski football and the 1956 Kiski gridiron Boys fared well against those teams balancing routs with close victories. The highlight of the flawless slate was a 38-6 rout at rival Mercersburg. Not surprisingly, the roster was littered with players that competed in the Division I level in college.

1956 Varsity Football Team

Jerry Abrams, Frederick Boone, Brooks Compliment, John Davenport, Kenneth Dickson, Ed Ferris Jr., Tom Flaminio, Robert Fuellhart, John Gill, John Goodley, John Goodman, Edward Gray, Craig Hadden, Steve Horn, Francis Hubner, Bruce Irvine, Bill Jones, John Kooser Jr., Terry Landis, Robert LaRue Jr., Phil Levin, Patrick Mahoney, Joe McMahon, James Miles, Gary Moore, Melvin Mumper, Harry Newman, James O’Connell, Ralph Polce Jr., Ewart Rowland, Joe Schmitt, John Shaw, Ray Tarasi, Justin Yannatta. Coaches: Glenn Wild, William Craig

1974-75 Football Team

The 1974 Football Team captured Kiski’s first-ever Interstate Prep School League championship by turning in the best team performance since the 1966 squad finished 6-0-1. A narrow but high-scoring victory in the penultimate contest against University School clinched their championship. Ultimately, the Cougars shared the title with Shady Side Academy after a bitter-sweet loss in the finale to their rivals. The squad was known for its overpowering offense, often outpacing even the most voracious offenses with trademark Kiski grit.

1974 Varsity Football Team

2007-08 Lacrosse Team

2008 Varsity Lacrosse Team

Jeremy Batchelor, Brandon Bortignon, Dru Brant, Dave Celko Jr., John Cuccaro, Kyle Davis, Manager Sara Good, Max Jablonski, Frank Kowalewski Jr., Joe Kuhn Jr., Ryan Miller, Dylan Pasco, John Regan Jr., Chris Sokoloski, Floyd Stiffler, Christian Taylor, Nik Ueker, Justin Weiss, Casey White, Karl Wilson, Derek Young. Coaches: Chris Spahn, Jim Good, Jeff Mandigo, Shawn Wray.

Inductees for 2018

Alan Andreini 1964

Alan Andreini, Class of 1964, made an instant impact at Kiski. He lettered in his first cross country season and in each basketball and track campaign that followed. In addition to his 12 varsity letters, he earned the Coaches’ Award for cross country in his junior and senior years, and as a senior basketball player. Mr. Andreini was named a captain in each season of his senior year. He is remembered for setting the cross country record “virtually every time he toured the course” in the Kiski yearbook. Mr. Andreini also set the mile and half-mile records during track season. His illustrious athletic career continued at Princeton University where he was named All-Ivy 12 times, and All-American 3 times. He broke the 44 year-old mile record at Princeton that was a world record when it was set, and placed fifth in that race at the National Championships in 1968.

Edward Denny 1977

Edward Denny, Class of 1977, set the 500-yard freestyle school record for Kiski. The senior captain was an exceptional swimmer who excelled in distance events. Mr. Denny carried his skill set to the collegiate level where he set West Virginia University Natatorium records in the 1,000-yard freestyle, and in the 1,650-yard freestyle. The WVU captain and Outstanding Athlete Award winner also set Atlantic-10 Conference records on his way to three conference championships in the mile event, qualifying twice in that race for the National Championship meet. Mr. Denny also earned an invitation to the 1980 United States Olympic Trials meet where he placed 13th in the 1500-meter freestyle and 16th in the 800-meter freestyle. A decorated coaching career followed highlighted by three Coach of the Year awards, and the production of dozens of All-American swimmers.

Sandy Pidgeon 1978

Sandy Pidgeon, Class of 1978, converted countless yards in the Kiski pool into many race victories and team points for the Cougars. The 1978 team captured the Independent Prep School League Championship with a 10-0 record that included a dual meet victory over the reigning PA State Champion. That season ended with a ninth place finish at Eastern Championships. He set the 200-yard individual medley school record, and the senior Co-captain was the County Champion in the 200-yard IM and 500-yard freestyle. Mr. Pidgeon was named a Prep-School All-American after placing fourth in the 100-yard breaststroke at Eastern Championships. His aquatic dominance continued at the University of Pittsburgh as a senior Co-captain, Eastern Intercollegiate Champion in the 400-yard IM and 200-yard breaststroke, MVP, 1980 Olympic Trials consolation finalist, and later as a U.S. Navy SEAL Officer.

John Mahla 1983

John Mahla, Class of 1983, amassed a high volume of throwing points for his Kiski track and field teams. Mr. Mahla still holds the javelin record at the time of his induction, with the second-best throw falling over 10 feet behind his mark.  That record, set in 1948 by Albert Schwartz, was 33 years old when Mr. Mahla first captured it during the 1981 season. Mr. Mahla’s distance also placed him ahead of Kiski legend and two-time Olympic decathlon gold medalist, Bob Mathias ’49. As a senior, Mr. Mahla placed second in the discus event by a foot at the Independent Prep School League Championship, and won the javelin event. Mr. Mahla’s consistent throwing points set a stable foundation for overall Kiski team success during his time as a Cougar.

1966-67 Football Team

The 1966 Football Team finished 6-0-1, falling victim only to dusk. The Kiski Cougars were locked in a tie with the Western Reserve Pioneers when it became too dark to complete the game. Before that contest ended in deadlock, Kiski won its first two road contests. The Cougars beat Lower Burrell in the final quarter and topped Ford City with a dominant second half. Following the WRA game, Kiski demolished Shady Side on Parents’ Day. The stellar Nichols offense was turned away by the staunch Kiski defense, and the home slate was completed with another nail biter against University School. Kiski held on in a seesaw battle at Mercersburg to take the final win.

1979-80 Cross Country Team

The 1979 Cross Country Team finished its season as undefeated Interstate Prep School League Champions. That unblemished record represented a remarkable turnaround from the previous campaign that included only one win. The drastic evolution was hastened by a commitment to a rigorous 800-mile off-season training program developed by Coach Nagle. Days with three training sessions and a reconfiguration of the home course – to include two arduous climbs of the summer camp hill – paired conditioning with remarkable grit. Each home victory was punctuated by ringing the bell in Brett Park and robust support from Kiski faculty members and classmates along the challenging course. The undefeated season was secured when Kiski defeated the defending champions by taking the final scoring spot.

1982-83 Baseball Team

The 1983 Baseball Team captured Kiski’s first outright Interstate Prep School League Championship after returning only five letter winners from the previous campaign. The improved pitching staff was seen as the missing piece that lifted the program to the title. Flawless defense preserved those efforts in close games. Their 19-4 season started with a 9-0 stretch and included a 7-1 league slate. The league title was clinched by a tense 2-0 victory over University School in the penultimate game.

Inductees for 2017

Tom Maentz 1953

The notes accompanying Tom Maentz’s senior portrait in the 1953 Kiski yearbook described him as “Kiski’s All-American Boy…rated as one of the grid greats, whose competitive spirit is nonpareil…outstanding basketball player…destined for success both athletically and in his life’s ambition.”  Mr. Maentz was indeed an athletic juggernaut for Kiski as a standout contributor in all aspects of football play and on the basketball court. In basketball, he was the top offensive threat – scoring a Kiski record 39 points in one game – and also possessed remarkable rebounding prowess. He was perhaps known more for his football acumen. Mr. Maentz was a talented punter, receiver, and defender.  His diverse talent helped him find fame with the University of Michigan before he was drafted 22nd overall by the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League.

Robert Fuellhart 1958

Brad Henry 1974

Jeff Urbany 1980

Jeff Urbany, Class of 1980, was an athletically gifted Kiski Boy who left his mark as a football, wrestling, track and field, and baseball letter winner. Although Mr. Urbany played key roles with a pair of football Interstate Prep School League championship teams, he was best known for his skills on the wrestling mat. He won the National Prep Wrestling Championship at 189 pounds in 1979 and 1980, with the latter title culminating a 27-0 season. Mr. Urbany was a senior captain for both football and wrestling at Kiski. He continued his high level of athletic achievement at Princeton University where he was the captain of the football team, and tallied three letters in football and four as a wrestler.

1981-82 Golf Team

The 1981 Golf Team collected 19 wins before their only loss – by one point (using match play scoring) – during the last match of the season. Although their average margin of team victory was nearly two-dozen strokes per 9-hole contest, their phenomenal overall record included several matches that came down to the final hole. A recipe of team consistency mixed with individual heroics kept Kiski ahead of the competition through almost the entire season. Captain Arnold Cutrell paced the squad with a 9-hole average of 37 followed closely by Christopher Campisi (38), Michael Dowell (40) and Jon Taylor (41).

1981 Varsity Golf Team

Gene Arnold, Christopher Campisi, Arnold Cutrell, Michael Dowell, Philip Erickson, Randall Faust, Mark Miller, Jon Taylor, Michael Yurick. Coach:  Lee Crawford

1994-95 Football Team

The 1994 Football Team compiled a record of 7-1 while capturing the Interstate Prep School League Championship. Curtis Enis fueled the offense, averaging ten yards per carry, but Kiski needed a complete effort to convert that dominance into wins. It was the defense that stopped Linsly from scoring from within ten yards of the goal line three times to preserve that close victory against a powerful rival. Their sole loss to a physically superior Valley Forge Military Academy may have been their most impressive performance. The Cougars battled back from an early 0-14 deficit while holding the Trojans to 61 yards of offense the rest of the day. Eleven Cougars from this championship roster went on to play college football.

1994 Varsity Football Team

Arash Arabasadi, Clay Bain, Ben Blystone, Gabriel Cole, Nathan Cole, Matthew Confer, Chad Corridoni, Todd Donovan, Curtis Enis, James Greece, Chris Hazlett, Kevin Herrman, Hong Jhon, Byron Kohut, James Kunkle, Matt Kurth, Nick Liartis, Greg Lignelli, R.J. McGinnis, James McWilliams, Brian Murphy, Seth Osikowicz, B.J. Pendleton, Scott Petiya, Thomas Pirosko, Justin Powell, Angus Power, Jack Quinn, Jeremy Rapp, Aaron Ravenscroft, Ryan Ravenscroft, Leon Robinson, Chad Skena, Dan Stitt, Craig Sutyak, Gerald Sutyak, Andrew Swank, Christopher Tosh, Greg Tucciarone, Jeremy Walker. Coaches: Marcus Muster, Bo Buran, David DiOrio, Tom Jessup, Andy Muffley, Rolly Young

1993-94 Track and Field Team

The undefeated Interstate Prep School League (IPSL) championship 1994 track and field team won each dual meet by an average score of 85 points. This was arguably the most complete and deepest team during a dominant decade for Kiski track and field. The 1994 squad won the IPSL championship by capturing titles in every field event and 11 of the 16 events overall. In doing so, Kiski scored more points than the other four teams combined.

1st Place Fort Pitt Invitational
3rd Place Westmoreland County Championships
1st Place West Central Coaches Meet
1st Place I.P.S.L. Championships

1994 Varsity Track and Field Team

Stephen Ames, Brett Andree, Michael Argyros, John Boyle, Leland Brewer, Gabriel Cole, Chad Corridoni, Rich Donaldson, Michael Fabricant, Rob Frye, Scott Funt, James Greece, Steve Heard, Adam John, Scott Kozub, Alex Kuzneski, Luke Latimer, Michael Mahle, Joe McCabe, Micah McQuigg, James McWilliams, Kevin Miller, Brian Murphy, Jason Musone, Masayoshi Nakai, Mark O’Hara, Shintaro Ono, B.J. Pendleton, Bradley Perdriau, Harold Plance, Zachary Podolinsky, Angus Power, Jack Quinn, Ryan Ravenscroft, Talbot Reiber, Erik Rettger, Jesse Richards, Jason Rossi, Reid Rotzler, Randolph Scott, Patrick Shannon, Darren Silvis, David Stitt, Neal Sorek, Andrew Strickland, Yoshinori Wada, Richard Worth, Markos Xenakis, Scott Young.  Coaches: Doug Yoder, Dan Brown, Wes Krawiec, Dave Lane, Cornelius Raiford.

Inductees for 2016

Ira “Lefty” Hill 1920

Ira Hill, class of 1920, was well-known for his athletic prowess and earned the nickname “Lefty” as a sandlot baseball star. His outstanding play as a pitcher and first baseman for Kiski helped him to earn a scholarship at the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Hill was named as a captain for both his high school and college teams. His playing days reached a crossroads when he was signed by the New York Yankees to play first base, but chose instead to attend law school. Mr. Hill enjoyed a highly decorated 46-year legal career.

Harry E. Buell III 1984

Before graduating in 1984, Harry Buell earned three varsity letters for football and two each for basketball and baseball. Mr. Buell was a member of the 1983 Independent Prep School League Champion baseball team. He led the basketball team in scoring his junior and senior years. His athleticism was perhaps most evident on the football field where he played offensive guard, defensive tackle, linebacker, punter and place kicker. Mr. Buell was the leading tackler as a junior and senior. During his final year at Kiski, he was named co-captain of both the football and basketball teams, and also received the Harry Stuhldreher Award. Mr. Buell finished his football career at Bucknell University with three varsity letters and 275 career tackles.

Gustavo A. Barrios Cedeño 1997

Gustavo Barrios Cedeño graduated from Kiski in 1997. During his time with the School, the swimming and diving program amassed a 23-2 dual meet record and won the Interstate Prep School League Relay and Championship meets. Between 1995 and 1997, the team finished fourth, fourth and sixth at Eastern Championships, respectively.  Individually, Mr. Barrios Cedeño set school records and earned All-American status in the 50 and 100-yard freestyle events.  As a swimmer for Cleveland State, he won multiple Midwestern Collegiate Conference Championship events.  Mr. Barrios Cedeño also represented Panama in several international competitions.

Dr. David Lane

Jacob E. Zeigler

1998-99 Swimming and Diving Team

The 1998-99 swimming and diving team was arguably the best during an era of Kiski aquatic dominance. They were undefeated during dual meet competition – capping that portion of the slate with the School’s first-ever victory over Mercersburg. They won both the Independent Prep School League (IPSL) Relay and Championship meets. The Cougars nearly swept the IPSL Championship, with Kiski taking 11 of 12 events. New records were established in several races throughout the year, with relay times that were also among the best in the country. The defining moment of a historic season was their best-ever second place finish at the Eastern Interscholastic Swimming and Diving Championships. Coaches: William Bower, Jack Pidgeon, Kelly Pidgeon, David Lane. Athletes & Managers: Chris Arnoldt, Mauricio Barrios Cedeño, Billy Bower, Chris Carnahan, Pat Dinan, Michael Eckert, Ian Ellis, Rick Fox, Ben Gan, Jason Gan, Cory Gray, Jimmy Gross, Kenny Horrell, Erin Johns Gless, Young-Joon Kang, Dave Kovalchik, Jordan Lombardo, Jim Mann, Steve Manofsky, Chad McCutcheon, Chris Meier, Craig Mills, Brian Moorhead, Michael Peccon, Jon Ross, Jim Scott, Harry Seibel, Steven Suhey, and Adam Taylor.

Inductees for 2015

Harry Stuhldreher 1921

Robert D. Johnston 1951

Robert “Bob” Johnston graduated from Kiski in 1951. He was an incredible baseball player for Kiski. After a stellar career at Allegheny College, he returned to coach and teach at Kiski. He excelled in both realms and is fondly remembered by all of the Kiski boys that he coached and taught.He was a beloved faculty member from1959-1969. He served the School with tremendous loyalty and dedication and his work as a coach and mentor was a significant part of his contribution to Kiski. “Big Otis,” as he was fondly referred to by his students, coached the Varsity Basketball Team as an assistant coach (’60-’65) and as head coach (’66-’69). “He inspired athletes with the same disciplined passion he applied to his history students, and we all benefited from his powerful influence on our lives,” declared two of his former students in a letter commemorating Coach Johnston.

T. Robert Boulware 1982

T. Robert Boulware, class of 1982, was a member of the Varsity Cross Country and Track and Field teams at Kiski for four years. In 1982 he was elected co-captain of the Track and Field Team and broke the Bob Mathias ’49, long jump record, with a jump of 22’6.5.” In addition to holding the long jump record, he has the sixth fastest time in the 300-meter hurdles and the tenth fastest time in the 110-meter high hurdles. Mr. Boulware continued his track and field career at Penn State University.

Captain James M. Reich 1982

James Reich, class of 1982, graduated from Kiski as one of the most accomplished wrestlers in the School’s storied wrestling program. Mr. Reich served as the team’s co-captain his senior year. He finished his Kiski career with a record of 65-0, 55 of those victories coming by pin. Mr. Reich won National Prep Championships in ’81 and ’82 at the 171-pound weight class while also being named an All-American his senior year. He continued his successful wrestling career at The United States Naval Academy where he graduated in 1986.

Tamas Szilagyi

1969-70 Soccer Team

The 1969 Varsity Soccer Team was outstanding defensively which was evident by its six shutouts. This team recorded the first two victories in Interstate Prep School League play in the programs history. The first win came against league rival Western Reserve Academy in a stunning 2-0 victory on Parent’s Day, and the second against Cranbrook School, 2-0 in the season finale. The 1969 team will always be remembered as the team that laid the foundation for Kiski soccer’s future successes.

1988-89 Baseball Team

The 1989 team won the Interstate Prep School League Championship. They finished with an overall 16-2 record including a perfect 6-0 mark in league play. Through their exceptional leadership Head Coach Lee Crawford and Assistant Coach, Charles Shepard, inspired and guided them through the season to an overall record of 16-2 including a perfect 6-0 record in league play. Led by tri-captains Thad Kresho, Sean Fuellhart, and Bill Hess, the team excelled in all phases of the game: excellent starting pitching, quality relievers, an explosive offense, and sound defensive play.

Inductees for 2014