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Class of 2010

Gary Depue – Athlete Class of 1982 (nominated by Jerry Frare)

Gary was an outstanding three sport athlete for Homer excelling in Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track. He helped those teams achieve two league championship titles as well as a Section III Class “B” title. Gary finished 6th in the 3200m race at the 1982 state track meet. He still holds the Homer schools track records for the 1600m and 3200m races. In May of 1982 Gary was voted as an Athlete of the Week by the Syracuse Post Standard.

Ted Grant – Athletic Contributor (nominated by Chris Grant and Rich Cecconi)

Ted served as the Director of the Homer Recreation Department during the 1970’s and was instrumental in beginning the sport of lacrosse in Homer in 1973. He was a consistent supporter of lacrosse and petitioned the Homer School District to add lacrosse to the athletic department. Through Ted’s hard work and dedication to the sport of lacrosse, Homer has had countless students excel in youth leagues, high school and the collegiate routes. Homer considers Ted to be one of the “Fathers of Homer Lacrosse”.

Gary Myers – Coach (nominated by Natalie Partigianoni)

Gary was a junior high social studies teacher for Homer for 26 years. Throughout those 26 years, Gary coached football, boys and girls basketball. He successfully coached the boy’s basketball teams before wanting to provide the same opportunities for the girls. He succeeded in having the Homer School Board add girl’s basketball to the modified level in 1979. Gary was honored by the Onondaga High School League and was presented with the 1987 Central Division Coaches Service Award.

Joshua Ryan – Athlete Class of 1996 (nominated by John & Beverly Ryan)

Joshua was an outstanding three sport athlete at Homer excelling in football, basketball and baseball. He was named the 1996 Athlete of the Year for Homer. Joshua was selected as a 1st team defender in football, an exceptional senior participant in basketball and a Section III All-Star in baseball. Joshua continued his athletic prowess at Hobart College where he played basketball for the Statesmen for five years.

Bill Williams – Athlete Class of 1965 (nominated by Bill Lindberg)

Bill was an excellent athlete for Homer graduating in 1965. He participated in football, basketball, baseball and track. He led the Trojan basketball team in 1965 to the Southern Counties League Championship and the Section IV Class “A” Championship. He was one of the leading scorers and rebounder that year for Homer. Bill continued his basketball career at Cortland State where he played for four years. He later became the varsity basketball coach at Cortland State where he is also a professor.

Dennis Wright – Athlete Class of 1965 & Contributor (nominated by Greg & Kathy Crawford)

Dennis participated in football and wrestling for Homer during his high school years. It was in the area of wrestling where Dennis really excelled. He has a record of 70 wins and only 16 losses for his high school career. He was a two-time Southern Counties League Champion and a two-time Section IV Champion. In 1965, Dennis placed second at the New York State Championship. Dennis continued his wrestling career at Cornell University where he wrestled for four years. Dennis continues to give back to Homer as he is actively involved with the wrestling program and is constantly volunteering his time to assist the varsity, modified and youth wrestling programs in Homer.

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