QV Sports Hall of Fame

2024 QV Sports Hall of Fame Weekend and Banquet

Quaker Valley School District Celebrates 2024 Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame Weekend
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The 2024 Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame weekend will take place October 25-27, 2024. Four former QV athletes, one current coach, and two teams will be inducted into the hall of fame this year.

The 2024 class consists of the following former athletes: 2013 graduate Spencer Caravaggio Granger (girls tennis), 1992 graduate Dr. Rick Ruperto (football, basketball, track), 1982 graduate Bobby Farrington (basketball, track) and 1985 graduate Willie Jordan (football, basketball), as well as current QV tennis coach Christi Hays, the 1968 QV football team, and the 2002 QV girls track and field team.

A reception for the HOF inductees will be held at 5:30 p.m. on October 25 prior to the Friday night football game at Chuck Knox Stadium. The Quakers will host McGuffey in a Class 3A conference matchup at 7 p.m. There will be a brief introduction of this year’s class between the first and second quarters of the varsity football game.

The HOF induction banquet will take place at 11 a.m. on October 27 at Sewickley Heights Golf Club.

For further questions or information, please contact the QV Athletic Department at 412-749-6007 or by email at [email protected].

2024 Ticket & Banquet Sponsorship Forms

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Overview

The Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame is an independent division of the Quaker Valley Athletic Department. The organization is a self-sufficient operation that relies on private contributions to fund activities, which include a banquet and a Hall of Fame weekend. The goal of the QVSHOF is to honor individuals and teams that are representative of the great accomplishments and heritage of Quaker Valley athletics.

Mission Statement

The mission of the QVSHOF is to honor individuals and teams who have demonstrated athletic success during or after their enrollment at Quaker Valley High School or individuals who have made significant contributions to the Quaker Valley community. The QVSHOF also plan to supplement and improve the athletic programs and facilities of the Quaker Valley School District.

Background

A group led by former Quaker Valley coach and teacher Sam Lofaso founded the Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame. They inducted their first class in August of 1997. There were seven classes from 1997-2003. Mr. Lofaso’s committee disbanded after the 2003 banquet. In February 2012, the Quaker Valley Athletic Department announced the reforming of the Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame, and the Class of 2012 was inducted in September. There were no inductees from 2020-2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Hall of Fame inductions then resumed with the class of 2023.

2024 Important Dates

June: Announcement of the QVSHOF Class of 2024
August: Hall of Fame banquet tickets available for purchase
October 25-27: Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame Weekend

Friday, October 25: Introduction of the Class of 2024 between the first and second quarters of the Quaker Valley football game
Sunday, October 27: Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at the Sewickley Heights Golf Club

Class of 2025 Nominations

Nominations for the Class of 2025 will open in Spring 2025. Dates will be posted here when available.

Nomination Forms

Nomination forms are also available in the high school main office.

Form Submission

Email (preferred)

Attach completed form and email to: [email protected]

Mail
Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame
c/o Quaker Valley Athletic Department
625 Beaver Street
Leetsdale, PA 15056

If you have any questions, or would like to provide sponsorship support or to help with the Hall of Fame Weekend, please contact chairpersons Mike Mastroianni and Ken & Chrissie Johns at [email protected].