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1970 - 1979 HOF Members

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WHS Hall of Fame Members


Rocket Roeske

Rocket Roeske
Class: 1966-1970

Sports Played:
Baseball 4 Years
Football 3 Years
Basketball 2 Years

Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps

  • Was respected by his teammates; chosen captain of three sports his senior year; football, basketball, and baseball.
  • Played short stop for the very first Section V Championship Team in high school history, the 1969 baseball team.
  • Scored 18 touchdowns in football his senior year in high school.
  • Had a four year varsity career batting average of .350 in baseball.  After graduation, he was recognized as one of the best fastpitch softball players in western New York.
  • One of his achievements was hitting a home run and a double off Eddie Faner of "King and His Court."

Blair Buchholz

Blair Buchholz
Class: 1967-1971

Sports Played:
Wrestling 4 years
Football 3 Years
Track 2 Years

Colleges:
Alfred State
Brockport State

  • Had senior high school wrestling record of 21-1-1 going undefeated in dual matches
  • Was the Region III Wrestling Champion at Alfred State in 1973 going undefeated
  • Was a starter on the nationally ranked Brockport State wrestling team for 2 consecutive years
  • Is recognized as an outstanding canoe enthusiast: competing at several national events, including 26 finishes at the prestigious Cooperation 70 Mile World Endurance Canoe Race
  • Five-time finisher at the famous Boston Marathon running classic

Charles Neal

Charles Neal
Class: 1968-1972

Sports Played:
Wrestling 4 Years
Golf 4 Years
Cross Country 4 Years

College: Alfred State College

  • First Wellsville High School wrestler to reach the Half-Century Club (50 wins) including his senior year when he went 21-1-1.
  • During his H.S. wrestling career he won 6 tournament championships.
  • In 1974 he was chosen Alfred State College Senior Athlete of the Year for his accomplishments in wrestling, bowling, and golf.
  • In 2002 he was inducted into the Alfred State College Athletic Hall of Fame.
  • In 1996 he showed his expertise in golf by winning the club championship at the Wellsville Country Club.

Terry Norris

Terry Norris
Class of 1973

Sports Played:
Track 4 Years
Football 4 Years
Basketball 4 Years

College: Genesee Community College

  • Once held the high school high jump record in track at 6' 1/2" from 1973 until when it was broken
  • During his senior year he was chosen as a defensive end for the Western NY All State Football Team.  Was chosen as the MVP of the Expressway League in basketball his senior year.
  • Each year the top female and male athlete in Wellsville High School receives the Terry Norris Award in his honor.
  • Recognized by many as one of the most versatile and gifted athletes to play for the Wellsville Lions.

Jeff Anderton

Jeff Anderton
School & Community
Service Inductee

Wellsville High School
Class of 1974

Colleges: Alfred State College & R.I.T

  • It would be hard to find anyone that served our community more than Jeff.
  • For 35 years he was instrumental in the small court basketball program both as a coach and leader.
  • Hundreds of Little Dribblers learned the game of basketball every Saturday all winter long because of his countess hours of devotion.
  • Small Court Basketball was not the only avenue Jeff used to give back to his community.  For 23 years he was a volunteer coach in the Wellsville Midget Football program.
  • For 11 years he donated his time as the High School Boys Junior Varsity Basketball assistant coach.
  • Lots of people get involved when their kids go through a program, Jeff got involved because of his passion to work with the youth of our community.
  • Thank you Jeff for all your effort.

Valerie "Babe" Meyers

Valerie "Babe" Meyers
Class of 1971-1975

Sports Played: Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Soccer , Track & Field

Outstanding softball player
Received the Terry Norris Sportsmanship Award in 1975
Went on to play semi pro softball in Florida
Tried out for the Buffalo Breskis


Dick Chute

Dick Chute
Class: 1972-1976

Sports Played:
Track 4 Years
Football 3 Years
Basketball 3 Years

Colleges:
Oswego State
SUNY College of Optometry

  • Great leader of young men as he was selected as captain in three sports his senior year: football, basketball, and track
  • Selected Big 30 Football Player of the Week his senior year in high school
  • Broke the school record for the 440 yard dash in 1975
  • Ran the anchor leg on the school record setting mile relay team that still exists today
  • He won the New York State Collegiate Track and Field Association Indoor 400 yard dash his junior year in college at Oswego State.

Brian Goetschius

Brian Goetschius
Class: 1974-1977

Sports Played:
Football 4 Years
Basketball 2 Years

Colleges:
C.C. Municipal Police Academy
College of the Mainland Police Academy
FBI Academy

  • Set several high School football records that still exist today
  • Named Big 30 Defensive Player of the Year in 1977
  • Named 2nd Team All Star Corner stone of the famous Goose Egg Football Team of 1977

Glen Law

Glen Law
Class: 1976-1979

Sports Played:
Football 4 Years
Baseball 4 Years
Basketball 3 Years

College: Alfred University

  • Set several high school records in football and baseball that still exist today
  • Was offered a professional contract by the Toronto Blue Jays baseball organization
  • Had a brilliant football career at Alfred University setting several passing records
  • Had football tryouts with the Buffalo Bills and Toronto Argonauts