PHS Hall of Fame

What is the PHS Hall of Fame?

The PHS Hall of Fame recognizes and honors PHS graduates and staff members who have distinguished themselves either during their time at PHS or during their careers in their fields of work or service. Recognition will be given but not limited to accomplishment in the fields of:

Music, Fine Arts, Business, Politics, Education, Armed Forces, School, Services, Medicine, Journalism, Athletics, Community Service, Science, etc.

How Do I Nominate Someone?
Utilize this form to make an official nomination for the PHS Hall of Fame.  Be sure to include all requested information.

Who is Eligible?

  • The person being nominated must have graduated from PHS at least ten years ago. In the case of a staff member, the nominee must have been a member of the professional staff (including non-teacher, coaches and activity advisors), who has retired or left the employment of Parsippany High School at least three years ago.

  • The person being nominated DOES NOT have to be a college graduate.

  • Posthumous nominations WILL BE accepted.

  • As many as ten nominees may be inducted in any given year.

How Will Inductees Be Recognized?
Nominees selected for induction into the PHS Hall of Fame will be honored at an annual ceremony (date to be determined in the fall). Each inductee will receive an engraved memento and will be recognized on a perpetual plaque in the main hall of Parsippany High School.

Who Can Nominate?
Nominations may be submitted by any Parsippany High School graduate, or by a relative, friend, or co-worker of the person being nominated.

What are the Criteria For Admission to the Hall of Fame?
The committee evaluates each nominee on three criteria:

  1. Recognized excellence in one's field/profession.

  2. Service and dedication to PHS.

  3. Contributions to professional/civic organizations and/or publications, presentation, recognition.

Click HERE to submit your nomination for 2025-2026!

Hall of Fame Induction Classes

School Year

Hall of Fame

1959

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1960

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1961

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1962

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1963

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1964

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1965

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1966

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1967

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1968

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1969

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1970

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1971

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1972

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1973

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1974

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1975

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1976

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1977

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1978

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1979

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1980

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1981

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1982

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1983

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1984

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1985

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1986

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1987

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1988

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1989

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1990

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1991

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1992

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1993

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1994

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1995

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1996

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1997

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1998

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1999

George P. Johnson
Roy Baker Ltc.
Mark T. Little
Jack Mott
Annette Delaney Ricciuti
George W. Wesner

2000

Garrett E. Reisman
Lisa Codella-Pesci

2001

Robert Martin

2002

Michael Codella
Dolores Femister
Anthony R. Scatton, Jr.
Gary Vittorio

2003

David Guida
John Karolchyk
Christina Ladas
Doris McManus
Francine “Micky” Walsh

2004

Bruce Biddison
Randy Frankel
James Vigilante

2005

Jack Pruden
Suzanne Rubenstein
Violet Schicke

2006

Col. Harold F. Gantert
David Shaffer

2007

1986 Girls’ Softball Team

2008

Victor Labate M.D.

2009

Roy Helmlinger

2010

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2011

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2012

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2013

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2014

Ron Foreso
Dragan “Dan” Ilic
Robert Peluso
Michael Pignatelli
Jerry Russo

2015

1965 Baseball Team
Cavan Londergan
Jane Puccio
Jay Redan M.D.

2016

1999 Boys Basketball
Clarence Curry III
Ann Greiner
Nancy Russo Petryna
Dr. Jon Molinare

2017

1977 Football Team
Joe Bernabe
LeRoy Williams Collins Jr.
Fei-Fei Li
Robert Sabella

2018

Andrew Ladas
Michael Yesunas

2019

1974 Football Team
Jason Hallik
Erika Plosa
Malvin Sumka
Chris Walas

2020

Bud Wieder
Fred Paradise
Stephen McCarthy

2021

Walter Bleuler
Jabari Jackson
James Jean

Richie Zisk

2023

Felicia Curry
Dr. Michael Flood
Dr. Celeste Holder

1999 Wrestling Team