York Central School Athletic Collegiate Hall of Fame
It is with great pride and admiration that we welcome these remarkable individuals into our Collegiate Hall of Fame. Let us honor them for their hard work.
York Central School Alumni and Collegiate Hall of Fame Inductees:
Troy Lubanski 2013 - SUNY Fredonia, Swimming
Kimberly Lubanski 2016 - SUNY Brockport, Soccer
Danielle Perry 2016 - Alfred University, Soccer/Track & Field
Naomi Prentice Smith 2014 - Houghton College, Volleyball
Jenny Mandarano 2019 - University at Buffalo, Soccer
Katie Mandarano 2017 - William and Smith College, Soccer
Zach Englert 2017 - Alfred University, Football
Matt McFarland 2019 - SUNY ESF, Basketball
Kaileigh Carroll 2016 - Medaille College, Volleyball
The ceremony was held before the Varsity Basketball game, January 10, 2025
A distinguished group of individuals was inducted into our York Central School Collegiate Hall of Fame. Members are athletes who have proven that greatness is not defined by athletic prowess alone, but by the dedication, discipline, and perseverance that extend beyond the playing field. These inductees have excelled academically while competing at the highest levels, embodying the true spirit of a student-athlete.
Their success is a testament to the power of hard work, time management, and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of life. Balancing the demands of academics with the intensity of their sport requires an unwavering commitment to both mind and body, and today we celebrate those who have risen to that challenge.
These athletes have not only set records and earned accolades in their respective sports but they have also inspired those around them with their academic achievements and leadership. Their legacies will continue to inspire future generations, proving that with determination and focus, success can be achieved both in the classroom and on the field.
York Alumni, Collegiate Hall of Fame Member, and current YCS teacher, Mr. Eric Amorese presented the inductees to the audience gathered at the game.
"Thank you to the York Sports Boosters, for helping these former alumni. Greg Keenan, TJ Gullo, Jimmy Kane and Pete Fanaro for assembling and mounting our plaques in the A-wing. Thank you to the best Athletic Director and Coach in Livingston County Ed Orman, for his time on this project.
The Collegiate Hall of Fame was invented in 1996 by PE teacher John Magiera to recognize the accomplishments of our student-athletes, and give our current student athletes a goal to strive for. Only 6% of High school athletes have the skill to play a college sport, and even less can handle the rigor of juggling studies, travel, practice, and workouts
Today, we gather to induct a distinguished group of individuals into our Hall of Fame—athletes who have proven that greatness is not defined by athletic prowess alone, but by the dedication, discipline, and perseverance that extend beyond the playing field. These inductees have excelled academically, while competing at the highest levels, embodying the true spirit of a student-athlete.
These alumni have represented our community from coast to coast. Leicester, Retsof, Linwood, Fowlerville and York were represented in media guides all across the county, and they made us proud.
It is with great pride and admiration that we welcome these remarkable individuals into our Collegiate Hall of Fame. Let us honor them for their hard work."