Athletic Hall of FameAthletic Hall of Fame History & CriteriaThe Archbishop Rummel High School Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1997 to honor individuals who have made a significant and positive impact on Rummel athletics. By vote of committee, Rummel recognizes former athletes, coaches, staff members and administrators who serve as the cornerstone of what the school believes is a truly representative group of the proud tradition of Rummel athletics.
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Congratulations to the 2020 Inductees!
The Archbishop Rummel Class of 1994’s Corey Avrard certainly made the most of his time in a variety of Rummel uniforms, both baseball and basketball. Avrard etched his name in the Raider Basketball record book by finishing his career with an all-time high 627 assists while also joining the 1000 Point Club with a career scoring average of 15.6 PPG. Avrard earned All-District Honors in both 1993 & 1994, and capped off the 1993 season by adding All-East Bank and New Orleans All-Metro Honors to his list of accomplishments.
Avrard also made his mark on the Raider Baseball program, with a career pitching record of 20 wins, just 4 losses, and a stellar career ERA of 0.69. In the 1994 5-AAAAA District Championship Game, he tossed a no-hitter vs Jesuit High School to help the Raiders claim the Catholic League Title with a 1-0 victory. The right-hander was named the Catholic League’s MVP that year, and added a host of additional accolades to his trophy case, including Louisiana All-State, All-District (for the 2nd time), American Legion State Player of the Year, and was named to the Rawlings High School All-American team. He was also named The Rufus Award winner.
Avrard never stopped there, as he was the winning pitcher in Team USA’s Medal round victory over Cuba in the 1994 World Games with a complete game victory. The win sent the United States to the championship finals. Avrard led the team in wins, ERA, and strikeouts.
Corey signed with LSU and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1994 Major League Draft with the 82nd overall pick.
Avrard also made his mark on the Raider Baseball program, with a career pitching record of 20 wins, just 4 losses, and a stellar career ERA of 0.69. In the 1994 5-AAAAA District Championship Game, he tossed a no-hitter vs Jesuit High School to help the Raiders claim the Catholic League Title with a 1-0 victory. The right-hander was named the Catholic League’s MVP that year, and added a host of additional accolades to his trophy case, including Louisiana All-State, All-District (for the 2nd time), American Legion State Player of the Year, and was named to the Rawlings High School All-American team. He was also named The Rufus Award winner.
Avrard never stopped there, as he was the winning pitcher in Team USA’s Medal round victory over Cuba in the 1994 World Games with a complete game victory. The win sent the United States to the championship finals. Avrard led the team in wins, ERA, and strikeouts.
Corey signed with LSU and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1994 Major League Draft with the 82nd overall pick.
Archbishop Rummel Alumnus Mike Corn, a 1979 graduate walks on rarefied air. Corn remains the only Cross Country Coach in Raider history to win a district and state championship. Corn established the foundation for success as his program finished in the Top 10 in the State Cross Country meet every season he served as coach. His teams earned nine Top 5 finishes in his 11 years (1991 – 2002) at the helm.
As a student, Corn was also an accomplished runner. This success sparked his desire to return to Severn Ave. where he could steer the Raider Track Program to new heights. His coaching accomplishments include Metro Cross Country COY in 1996, 5A Louisiana Track & Field Coaches Association Coach of the Year 1996, and the 1996 team finished as the 5A Louisiana State Champions.
As a student, Corn was also an accomplished runner. This success sparked his desire to return to Severn Ave. where he could steer the Raider Track Program to new heights. His coaching accomplishments include Metro Cross Country COY in 1996, 5A Louisiana Track & Field Coaches Association Coach of the Year 1996, and the 1996 team finished as the 5A Louisiana State Champions.
A 2010 Archbishop Rummel Graduate , Tony Wood was a 3-Time Louisiana State champion wrestler from his sophomore through his senior year. He was undefeated both his junior and senior year also. Wood helped lead his Raider team to a State Runner up finish in 2009. An All-American wrestler, Wood has 170 wins, 109 by pins.
As a sophomore, Wood finished second in the country. Wood was noted for his toughness and his work ethic during his wrestling career at Rummel. Wood claimed the three State Titles in 3 different weight classes and won every tournament in the Louisiana at least once.
As a sophomore, Wood finished second in the country. Wood was noted for his toughness and his work ethic during his wrestling career at Rummel. Wood claimed the three State Titles in 3 different weight classes and won every tournament in the Louisiana at least once.
Athletic Hall of Fame Recipients 1997 - 2020
2020
Corey Avrard '94 | Baseball, Basketball Mike Corn '79 | Track, Head Cross Country Coach Tony Wood '09 | Wrestling 2019 Dr. Lance Coy '92 | Swimming Terrence Dunbar '02 | Football Michael Liberto '06 | Baseball Glenn Scheuermann '87 | Baseball 2018 Phil Greco* | Athletic Director Earl Kilbride, M.D. '88 | Baseball, Football, Track Fred Kinsley '78 | Basketball, Golf, Track Pat Ritchie '97 | Wrestling 2017 Eddie Ard '03 | Basketball Jim Cueto '93 | Baseball, Football Thomas Diamond '01 | Baseball Kirk Koppens '70 | Baseball, Basketball 2016 Tim Nugent '97 | Baseball Craig Steltz '04 | Football David Stokes '76 | Baseball Daris Wilson '01 | Football 2015 Billy Beron '93 | Football, Track Kevin Dessauer '03 | Basketball, Baseball, Track Tim Richard '75 | Basketball, Baseball 2014 Brandon Dabdoub ’00 | Football Joseph Powell ’95 | Basketball Ray Wingerter | Football, Basketball Announcer 2013 Ed Daniels ’75 | Media Brian Hebert ’83 | Football Ken Trahan ’75 | Media 2012 Joe Burnett ’85 | Football, Track Jeff Lipari ’96 | Basketball, Baseball Jeff Winchester '98 | Baseball 2011 Chad Boudreaux ’97 | Wrestling Scott Hebert ’87 | Football, Baseball Ronnie Savoie ’73 | Football, Baseball, Track 2010 Bryan Fritscher ’77 | Swimming Michael Membreno ’81 | Baseball, Football Ryan Moreci ’91 | Baseball Coach Al Pontiff | Head Football Coach 2009 Coach Bill Arthurs*| Head Basketball Coach, Photographer Brad Burckel ’90 | Football, Baseball Carl Poche’ ’77 | Golf Larry Schneider, Jr ’89 | Baseball 2008 Ronald Doyle ’79 | Football, Track Mark J. Schexnaildre ’82 | Track Coach Tom Schwaner | Head Baseball Coach |
2007
James Bullinger ’83 | Baseball Darrin Dares ’86 | Track, Football, Basketball, Baseball Coach Pete Fenner* | Football, Baseball, Golf Coach Pat Kennedy ‘83 | Football, Track 2006 Joseph Burckel ’75 | Football Scott Dimak ’85 | Basketball Brother John Fairfax, FSC* | Principal Paul Wetzel ‘83 | Football, Baseball 2005 Hurricane Katrina 2004 Daniel Deer ’76 | Football Jimmy Pittman ’78 | Basketball Courtney Russo, MD | Team Physician Dan Wagner ’82 | Football, Baseball 2003 Mark Bernard ’78 | Golf Glen Fourmaux ’80 | Baseball Olin Kropog ’75 | Football, Track Philip Triche ’73 | Football Coach Jim Robarts * | Head Basketball Coach 2002 Lige Hensley ’71 | Football, Track William Kampen ’78 | Baseball Br. Alphonse LeBlanc, FSC* | Head Soccer Coach Gary Radecker ’74 | Football, Track Robert Whitman ’69 | Basketball, Baseball 2001 Barry Barocco ’78 | Basketball Vincent DeGrouttola ’73 | Baseball Bill Edwards ’73 | Football Don Rice ‘77 | Football, Baseball Coach Easten Roth | Head Football Coach Don Schneider ’77 | Baseball, Basketball 2000 Daryl Burckel ‘77 | Football Dean Carpenter ’78 | Basketball James Kropog ’75 | Baseball Gregory Schaff ’75 | Football Coach Larry Schneider | Head Baseball Coach 1999 Gary Barocco ’72 | Basketball Coach Anthony Galliano | Head Football Coach Dominick Giambrone ’74 | Baseball Jeffery Jones ‘77 | Football, Track Timothy Siegel ’82 | Tennis 1998 Wade Blundell ‘78 | Basketball C. J. Bruno ’66 | Baseball Coach Ronnie Doyle* | Athletic Director, Head Track Coach Kenny Francingues ’76 | Baseball Norman Hodgins ’70 | Football, Track Keith Iovine ’82 | Track 1997 Rufus Cressend ’66 | Track Jeffry Cummings ’72 | Basketball Gus Malespin ’76 | Baseball Coach Don Perret* | Head Football Coach Walter Robelot ’74 | Football Ricky Zibilich ’74 | Basebeall *Denotes Honorary Alumnus |
The purpose of the Archbishop Rummel Athletic Hall of Fame is to strengthen and perpetuate the athletic tradition of Raider Pride at Archbishop Rummel High School. Members in the Athletic Hall of Fame shall consist of those outstanding varsity letterman or coaches whose dedication and performances merit the recognition that Archbishop Rummel High School can bestow.
Qualifications for Student Athletes:
To be considered for the election to the Athletic Hall of Fame, an individual must have:
- Earned two or more letters in a varsity sport at Archbishop Rummel High School.
- Gained distinction because of superb athletic performance at the school.
- Establish a personal reputation for integrity that embodies the qualities of a gentleman Raider.
- Have successfully completed his course of studies at Archbishop Rummel High School and have received an Archbishop Rummel diploma.
- The Athletic Hall of Fame Committee may make adjustments to this with the approval of the principal.
Qualifications for a Coach or Athletic Staff Member:
To be considered for the election to the Athletic Hall of Fame, an individual must have:
- Coached or on the staff at Archbishop Rummel High School for at least five (5) years.
- Coached teams that reflect favorably upon the school.
- Established a personal reputation for integrity that reflects favorably upon Archbishop Rummel High School.
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Archbishop Rummel High School educates each student according to the principles of the Catholic Church in the Lasallian tradition of faith, community, and service. In a caring, disciplined environment of social awareness and academic excellence, Archbishop Rummel High School challenges each student to recognize the dignity of life and to develop and share, to the best of his ability, his unique talents. Archbishop Rummel High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or disability in violation of state and federal law or regulation in administration of its educational policies or programs.
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