Inductees
Four outstanding individuals from the state’s wrestling community have been selected for induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
The Connecticut chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will hold an induction dinner on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Aria’s in Prospect to honor these men for their contribution to the sport of wrestling and our communities. The four men are:
Daryl Arroyo, a Milford native and former head coach at Springfield College
Mark Cammisa, a youth wrestling coach and coordinator in Danbury and with USA Connecticut Wrestling
John Lawless, the former head coach and athletic director at Nonnewaug in Woodbury
Lieutenant Colonel Michael P. Morris, Jr., a former youth wrestling coach and coordinator in New Milford, Colchester, Hebron and Danbury and an assistant coach at Bacon Academy
Arroyo, Cammisa and Lawless will receive a Lifetime Achievement award for coaches, officials, or contributors with at least 20 years of service. Morris is being recognized as an Outstanding American, a former wrestler who is highly successful in his/her profession.
CT Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductees
Six outstanding individuals from the state’s wrestling community have been selected for induction into the inaugural class of the Connecticut Wrestling Hall of Fame.
The late Steve Fernandes of Southington, a three-time NCAA Division III All-American and 1982 Division III national champion at Trenton State
Former Norwich Free Academy wrestler Tony Gizio, who won two New England and State Open championships
Former Hand High wrestler Jim Guzzio, who won two New England titles in high school and became just the second Connecticut native to earn NCAA Division I All-American honors at the University of Maryland in 1997.
Brendan Harris, one of just two men in Connecticut to win four State Open titles (1995-98).
T.J. MarcAurele, the NFA and Ledyard High wrestler, who won three New England titles, four State Open championships (1989-92) and a Cadet Division world title in 1989
Former Waterford High wrestler Stefenie Shaw, who twice finished fourth at the U.S. Olympic trials and won a bronze medal for the U.S. at the 2004 Pan-American Games
Menu Items
Appetizers
(Served at Cocktail Hour)
Broccoli Rabe - Steamed Broccoli di Rabe sautéed with Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a touch of red pepper
Fried Calamari - Tender young Calamari lightly battered and fried until golden served with lemon wedges and Marinara sauce
Eggplant Rollantini - Eggplant lightly fried and filled with Ricotta & Mozzarella then baked in house sauce
Beefy Satay - Beef Flank Steak sautéed in an Asian Style Teriyaki Sauce
Scallops Bacon - Diver Scallops wrapped in Bacon
Potato Croquettes - A combination of Creamy Potatoes and Fresh herbs
Pasta
(Available at Cocktail Hour)
Rigatoni al Filetto di Pomodoro - Rigatoni Pasta served with a light tomato sauce made with Plum Tomatoes, Sweet Onions and Extra Virgin Olive Oil simmered with garden Fresh Basil
Farfalle Porcini - Farfalle Pasta topped with a Creamy Porcini Mushroom Sauce
Dinner Entrée Selections
(Choice of One – selection made when ticket purchased)
Roast Prime Rib of Beef - A generous cut of prime beef served au jus.
Chicken Roulade - Baked boneless breast of chicken stuffed with Spinach, Sundried tomatoes and Asiago cheese topped with a white wine and Prosciutto Sauce
Baked Tilapia- Tilapia filet with a light tomato concise sauce
Veggie Option - Vegetable Lasagna
Dessert
Cheesecake