Athletic Hall of Fame

Athletic Hall of Fame

Throughout Hillfield Strathallan College’s history, a number of outstanding athletes and contributors to sport have passed through the doors and campuses of the College. To honour these amazing alumni, coaches and community members, HSC is excited to offer the HSC Athletic Hall of Fame. 

Through a nomination and selection committee process, athletes, teams, coaches and builders will annually be selected to be inducted into this prestigious collection of HSC history. The dinner and award ceremony takes place at Homecoming.

If you would like to nominate an individual or a team, please fill out the Nomination Form.
Deadline for Nominations: Friday, February 8, 2019.

Who can be nominated?

Nominees will not be considered until they are an alum and/or have been retired from HSC for three years. In the team category, the youngest member must be graduated for three years.

If you would like to nominate someone or a team, please fill out the Nomination Form.

The selection criteria are as follows: 


List of 6 items.

  • Who can be nominated?

    Nominees will not be considered until they are an alum and/or have been retired from HSC for three years. In the team category, the youngest member must be graduated for three years.


  • What is the selection criteria?

     
    Player (Male/Female)
    • Had a positive and significant impact on their team/mates and the program(s) at HSC
    • An athlete that was able to elevate their play to a higher level (Provincial, University or College)
    • Someone who may have overcame adversity to play at an exceptional level
    • Showed significant commitment to their team and school

    Team (Male/Female)
    • Won several championships and/or exemplified dominance in their sport while at HSC
    • May have overcame odds and adversity as a team

    Coach
    • Developed or started athletic programs at HSC
    • Coached teams or athletes that won championships
    • Impacted in a significant way on the sports culture of the College
    • Assisted students to achieve the next level in terms of University or Provincial play

    Builder
    • Provided substantial program support financially, creatively or as a leader

    Heritage
    • Selected from teams, coaches, players or builders from the pre-1960s merger of the schools

  • How do I submit my nomination?

    Please complete and submit our online Nomination Form or contact Caitlin Ford, Alumni Advancement Manager at caitlin.ford@hsc.on.ca, or by calling (905) 389-1367, ext. 117.

  • What is the nomination and selection process?

    A selection committee representing a cross-section of Alumni, Current Academics, Former Academics and Community Leaders will review all nominations and be responsible for the task of selecting annual honourees.

  • Past Athletic Hall of Fame Award Dinners

  • Past Athletic Hall of Fame Recipients

    Male Athlete
    2013      Keegan Johnson ’93 (Basketball)
    2014      James Green ’86 (Basketball)
    2015      Paul Falco ’85
    2016      James Zwolak ’99 (Golf)
    2017      Philip Vayalumkal '99 (Basketball)
    2019      Adam Ruickbie '03

    Female Athlete
    2013      Jennifer Bhalla ’93 (Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball)
    2014      Susan (McShane) Baillargeon ’88 (Field Hockey)
    2015      Bailey Schroeder ’03
    2016      Salimah Mussani ’97 (Golf)
    2017      Clare Hargreave Peddle '92 (Cross Country)
    2019      Michelle Harle (Hunter) '03 (Basketball)

    Teams:

    Female
    2013      2004 1st Girls' Basketball team
    2014      2000 Girls OFSAA ‘A Silver Medalists (Basketball)
    2016      2005-2006 Senior Girls’ Rugby

    Male
    2013      1994 1st Boys' Basketball
    2014      2003 OFSAA ‘A Gold Medal Champions (Basketball)
    2015      1994-1995 Senior Men’s Volleyball
    2016      1977-1978 U13 Boy’s Soccer (CAIS Winners)
    2017      1984-1985 1st Boys' Basketball

    Coach
    2013      Peter Annable
    2014      Gregory Higson
    2015      Cecilia Carter Smith
    2016      Rick Stockdale
    2017      Mark Hudson
    2019      Tony Hughes

    Builder
    2013      Pauline Jones
    2014      Mr. Geoff Steel
    2015      The DeGroote Family
    2016      Jeff Paikin ’80
    2017      Judith King-Siganski '62

    Heritage
    2013      Jim Evel ’55
    2014      Hon. Coulter Osborne ’50
    2015      Colleen Shields ’69
    2016      Gordon A. Sweeney ’35
    2017      William D. Graham '51
    2019      Ken Cooper '65

2017 - Individual Female Athlete - Clare Hargreave Peddle '92

2017 - Individual Male Athlete - Dr. Philip Vayalumkal '99

2017 - Coach - Mark Hudson

2017 - Team - 1984-1985 1st Boys' Basketball

2017 - Builder - Judith King-Siganski '62

2017 - Heritage - William D. Graham '51

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Located in Hamilton, ON, Hillfield Strathallan College is a Canadian independent, co-educational day school.
The academic program runs from Montessori Toddler and Pre-K to Grade 12.

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