Downes Athletic Hall of Fame
The Western New England's Downes Athletic Hall of Fame is named in honor of Coach William A. (Bill) Downes who was among the inaugural class inducted in 1999.
For more information, please call the Athletics Department at (413) 782-1202.
Introduction videos for Downes Athletic Hall of Famers began in 2017.
2023 Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Hall of Fame Criteria/Guidelines
Induction Class of 2022
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Erin Whitcomb | Class Year: 2006 | Sport: Softball |
| Bryce Brown | Class Year: 2012 | Sport: Football |
| Emily Savino | Class Year: 2013 | Sport: Women's Basketball |
| Eric Hedberg | Class Year: 2014 | Sport: Men's Golf |
Induction Class of 2020
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Lorinovich Denault | Class Year: 2007 | Sport: Volleyball |
| Jared Pabis | Class Year: 2009 | Sport: Men's Lacrosse |
| Alex Dos Santos | Class Year: 2011 | Sport: Men's Soccer |
| Mike Rubino | Class Year: 2013 | Sport: Baseball |
Induction Class of 2019
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tara Cushman Amato | Class Year: 2006 | Sport: Women's Lacrosse |
| Jesse Morrison | Class Year: 1996 | Sport: Wrestling |
| Alison Reseigne Robb | Class Year: 2000 | Sport: Women's Soccer |
| Lisa Masella Saunders | Class Year: 2006 | Sport: Women's Basketball |
Induction Class of 2018
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| John Anzalotti | Class Year: | Sport: Contributor |
| Katharina Boes | Class Year: 2011 | Sport: Volleyball |
| Tim Larocca | Class Year: 2007 | Sport: Men's Soccer |
| Michael O'Connor | Class Year: 2003 | Sport: Men's Basketball |
Induction Class of 2017
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Men's Lacrosse Team | Class Year: 2007 | Sport: Men's Lacrosse |
| Bruce & Lisa Bachmann | Class Year: ‘83/G ‘90 | Sport: Contributors |
| Jackie Shedlock Kapusta | Class Year: 2005 | Sport: Softball |
| Justin Walz | Class Year: 2010 | Sport: Baseball/Football |
Induction Class of 2016
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Bergey | Class Year: 2006 | Sport: Men's Lacrosse |
| Jennifer Dabrowski Hover | Class Year: 2008 | Sport: Women's Basketball |
| Mike Flynn | Class Year: 1982, '83 G | Sport: Contributor |
| Laurie Matochik Devaney | Class Year: 1986 | Sport: Softball, Volleyball |
| Nicole Poli | Class Year: 2011 | Sport: Women's Lacrosse/Women's Soccer |
| Scott Thornton | Class Year: 2005 | Sport: Men's Soccer |
Induction Class of 2015
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Barsalou | Class Year: 1985 | Sport: Men's Soccer |
| Kevin Bennison | Class Year: 2003 | Sport: Men's Golf |
| Jonathon Godbout | Class Year: 2006 | Sport: Men's Basketball |
| Ashley Hemler | Class Year: 2008 | Sport: Women's Volleyball |
| Kristin Hensinger | Class Year: 2007 | Sport: Women's Soccer |
| Paul Winkler | Class Year: 2003 | Sport: Men's Golf |
Induction Class of 2014
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Sugermeyer | Class Year: 1978 | Sport: Wrestling |
| Michael Raymond | Class Year: 2002 | Sport: Men's Tennis |
| Elena Massa-Musiak | Class Year: 2004 | Sport: Women's Swimming |
| Kristy Kehoss | Class Year: 2006 | Sport: Softball |
| Gary Crowley | Class Year: 1994 | Sport: Men's Cross Country |
| Adam Cherry | Class Year: 2007 | Sport: Men's Lacrosse |
Induction Class of 2013
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Booker Lester | Class Year: 1990 | Sport: Football, Men's Lacrosse, Wrestling |
| Allison Jameson | Class Year: 2007 | Sport: Field Hockey |
| David Hendrickson | Class Year: 1988 | Sport: Men's Soccer |
| Jason Connolly | Class Year: 2006 | Sport: Baseball |
| Jamie Lee Carney Platt | Class Year: 2003 | Sport: Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Lacrosse |
| Donna Blackburn | Class Year: 1986 | Sport: Women's Basketball |
Induction Class of 2012
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Sharianne Walker | Class Year: | Sport: Contributor |
| Kevin Savage | Class Year: 2002 | Sport: Men’s Lacrosse |
| Kristen Ogulewicz Falcone | Class Year: 2002 | Sport: Women’s Soccer |
| Jennifer Mikulec Wheelock | Class Year: 2002 | Sport: Field Hockey, Women’s Lacrosse |
| Kevin Leonard | Class Year: 2005 | Sport: Men’s Hockey |
| Chuck Africano | Class Year: 2012 | Sport: Wrestling |
Induction Class of 2011
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Snurkowski | Class Year: 2001 | Sport: Baseball |
| Ed Sandifer | Class Year: | Sport: Men's Cross-Country Coach |
| Don Nault | Class Year: 1981 | Sport: Men's Soccer |
| Bill Moge | Class Year: 1976 | Sport: Football |
| Adrieene Brevetti | Class Year: 2005 | Sport: Women's Tennis |
| Joanne Bovat | Class Year: | Sport: Contributor |
| Kelli Arsenault | Class Year: 2005 | Sport: Women's Swimming |
Induction Class of 2010
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Sullivan | Class Year: 1981 | Sport: Wrestling |
| Ryan Nolan | Class Year: 1997 | Sport: Men's Lacrosse |
| 2005 Men's Soccer Team | Class Year: 2005 | Sport: Men's Soccer |
| Norm Leclerc | Class Year: | Sport: Contributor |
| Marvin Langley | Class Year: 2003 | Sport: Football |
| Brenda (Post) Killebrew | Class Year: 2003 | Sport: Women's Volleyball |
Induction Class of 2009
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Stewart | Class Year: 2001 | Sport: Men's Basketball |
| Shannon Romach | Class Year: 2004 | Sport: Field Hockey, Women's Lacrosse |
| Doug Pearson | Class Year: | Sport: Men's Basketball Coach |
| Erin Marino | Class Year: 2001 | Sport: Women's Basketball |
Induction Class of 2008
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Softball Team | Class Year: 2003 | Sport: Softball |
| Ron Dias | Class Year: | Sport: Women's Soccer Coach |
| Marcie Bruder | Class Year: 2003 | Sport: Softball |
Induction Class of 2007
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| William (Bill) Simpson | Class Year: 1996 | Sport: Wrestling |
| Shannon Phillips | Class Year: 2000 | Sport: Women's Volleyball |
| David Baumann | Class Year: 1990 | Sport: Baseball |
| Scott Aitken | Class Year: 1990 | Sport: Men's Lacrosse |
Induction Class of 2006
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Trelease | Class Year: 1967 | Sport: Contributor |
| Eileen Monaghan-Brooks | Class Year: 1997 | Sport: Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer |
| Edwin (Eddy) Lindsay | Class Year: 1978 | Sport: Men's Soccer |
| Bryan Hanson | Class Year: 2001 | Sport: Men's Tennis |
Induction Class of 2005
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| John Steurer | Class Year: 1984 | Sport: Baseball, Men's Basketball |
| Michael (Mike) Roach | Class Year: 1999 | Sport: Football |
| Anthony Caprio | Class Year: | Sport: Contributor |
| Emily Alland | Class Year: 1999 | Sport: Women's Swimming |
Induction Class of 2004
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony (Tony) Pio | Class Year: 1979 | Sport: Men's Soccer |
| Kevin McCaskill | Class Year: 1984 | Sport: Men's Basketball |
| Gary LaPerle | Class Year: 1975 | Sport: Baseball, Men's Soccer |
| Joel Castleman | Class Year: 1987 | Sport: Men's Lacrosse Coach |
| Kathryn (Kate) Brunelle-Roman | Class Year: 1999 | Sport: Women's Soccer |
| Sebastian (Sebby) Amato | Class Year: 1984 | Sport: Wrestling |
Induction Class of 2003
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Women's Soccer Team | Class Year: 1998 | Sport: Women's Soccer |
| Phil Sweeney | Class Year: | Sport: Men's Tennis Coach |
| Roma St. George-Knapton | Class Year: 1983 | Sport: Softball, Women's Basketball |
| Brian Kelliher | Class Year: 1994 | Sport: Football |
| Peter Harris | Class Year: 1979 | Sport: Men's Basketball |
| Tony Aguiar | Class Year: 1969 | Sport: Men's Soccer |
Induction Class of 2002
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Solomon | Class Year: 1984 | Sport: Wrestling |
| Gary Solomon | Class Year: 1986 | Sport: Wrestling |
| Patrick (Pat) Ricci | Class Year: | Sport: Baseball Coach |
| Alan Fabian | Class Year: 1989 | Sport: Baseball |
| Joy Clark | Class Year: 1995 | Sport: Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer |
| Peter Black | Class Year: 1987 | Sport: Men's Lacrosse |
Induction Class of 2001
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Robert (Bob) Skelton | Class Year: | Sport: Wrestling |
| Lori Mayhew | Class Year: 1995 | Sport: Softball |
| Bruce Hambro | Class Year: 1974 | Sport: Baseball |
| Kim Coia | Class Year: 1995 | Sport: Women's Basketball |
| Steven Byrne | Class Year: 1991 | Sport: Men's Ice Hockey |
| Richard (Dick) Burns | Class Year: | Sport: Bowling Coach |
Induction Class of 2000
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 Men's Soccer Team | Class Year: 1975 | Sport: Men's Soccer |
| Jane Marjanski Parenteau | Class Year: 1986 | Sport: Women's Basketball |
| David Eisenberg | Class Year: 1986 | Sport: Baseball |
| Rodney Butler | Class Year: 1971 | Sport: Men's Basketball |
| Jim Bedard | Class Year: 1983 | Sport: Football |
| Henry (Hank) Bazan | Class Year: | Sport: Football Coach |
Induction Class of 1999
| Name | Class Year | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Staropoli | Class Year: 1975 | Sport: Men's Soccer |
| Rodney Smith | Class Year: 1988 | Sport: Wrestling |
| George Jerman | Class Year: 1973 | Sport: Men's Basketball |
| Keith Fagan | Class Year: 1989 | Sport: Football |
| Arthur William "Red" Downes | Class Year: | Sport: Baseball, Men's Basketball, Golf, and Men's Soccer. |
| Margaret Apanell | Class Year: 1983 | Sport: Field Hockey |