Hall of Fame
The Bergen Catholic Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Bergen Catholic High School Alumni Association, annually honors individuals and teams who have contributed to Bergen Catholic’s tradition of “Excellence in Education.” A Nomination Committee evaluates all candidate nominations that are submitted for consideration and a Selection Committee selects deserving inductees for inclusion in the Hall of Fame. The Nomination and Selection Committees are comprised of an anonymous (to avoid undue pressure or influence during the process) and changing group of alumni, faculty, and staff. Here are the outstanding members of the Bergen Catholic High School Hall of Fame.
Barisich, Carl
Mr. Carl J. Barisich graduated from Bergen in 1969. As an honor student, Carl was voted to the All-County football team and still holds the BC shot put record in
Beattie, Hugh
Mr. Hugh Edwin Beattie graduated from BC in 1973. Coached in soccer by his father, Hugh entered BC became a member of the soccer club. After his junior year, he
Blaser, Peter
Mr. Peter Blaser came to Bergen Catholic in 1976. Pete, who learned his trade with the Dumont Pop Warner Program, coached Bergen’s freshman football team from 1976 to 1983. During
Casserly, Charlie
Mr. Charles James Casserly graduated from B.C. in 1967 With the desire to become a football coach and classroom teacher, he attended Springfield College, where he played football and earned
Courtney, John
Mr. John R. Courtney came to BC in 1956 as one of the first laymen on its faculty. He organized and chaired its Latin Department. John’s Latin classes used to
Dermody, Norm
Mr. Norman J. Dermody graduated from BC in 1963. Norm was elected Student Council President in his senior year. Norm was also a star athlete in both basketball and baseball
Donfield, Chris
Mr. Christopher J. Donfield came to Bergen in 1960. Chris graduated from Fordham, received his MA from Seton Hall and his Ph.D credits from St. Johns. He taught English, Latin
Faherty, Dave
Mr. Francis David Faherty graduated from BC in 1963. He continued his education on an athletic scholarship to lona College. Dave returned to Bergen Catholic in 1967 as a teacher
Hammel, John
Mr. John Kevin Hammel graduated from B.C. in 1962. John was an All-County and All-State basketball star at Bergen. He was also named to the Sport Magazine All-American Team. John
Lawrence, Peter L.
Br. Peter L. Lawrence will be forever remembered for his dedicated work on behalf of Bergen Catholic students. In 1955, Br. Lawrence, a key member of the founding community of
Liggio, Vic
Mr. Victor L. Liggio came to Bergen Catholic In 1957. Vic graduated from lona College and attended St. John’s Law School. Vic served as Bergen’s first varsity baseball coach and
Madden, Bill
Mr. Charles W. Madden graduated from BC in 1964. Bill was awarded All-County Honors as a sprinter. Bill was also the State Champion in the 100-yard dash and the 220-yard
Mahon, Bill
William John Mahon, Ph.D., graduated from B.C. in 1971. A dedicated runner, Bill was an inspiration to his teammates and a relentless competitor. During his senior year, he led the
Mazziotta, John
Mr. John B. Mazziotta came to Bergen Catholic in 1957 to teach history after starting his teaching career at All Hallows, his alma mater. John was an All City basketball
McKenna, E.D.
Br. Eugene D. McKenna was appointed Principal of Bergen Catholic High School on July 30, 1955. Brother grew up in New York and attended Sacred Heart School conducted by the
Moffett, Patrick S.
Br. Patrick S. Moffett graduated from B.C. in 1959. Pat was an administrator and Professor of Psychology in the Graduate School of Pastoral Counseling at Iona College. He is a
Mostyn, Jack
Br. Jack H. Mostyn graduated from BC in 1959, the first graduating class. Jack is being honored as The Outstanding Track Athlete of Bergen Catholic’s successful track teams. In The
Murray, Robert
Mr. Robert Kenneth Murray graduated from BC in 1959. Bob participated on many athletic and club teams while at Bergen. He received a New Jersey State Scholarship and graduated from
Obrotka, James
Mr. James J. Obrotka was invited to be the first lay teacher on the faculty when Bergen Catholic was opened in 1955. Among Jim’s proudest accomplishments during his years at
Oleske, MD
James M. Oleske, MD graduated from BC in 1963. Jim was an honor student and football player while at Bergen. Jim followed his high school dream and he has been
Prior, Art
Mr. Arthur Francis Prior graduated from B.C. in 1959. He had previously captained nine varsity cross-country, Indoor and outdoor track teams at B.C., including the team that brought Bergen its
Rollins, Bill
Mr. William J. Rollins began his long and dedicated association with BC in 1961. Bill became Director of Counseling and senior counselor in September, 1963. Bill has served as president
Stevenson, Bob, Ed.D
Robert G. Stevenson, Ed.D., graduated from BC In 1963. Bob developed a curriculum to help students deal with loss and grief that schools throughout the US, Canada and Europe have
Tabano, Vince
Mr. Vince Tabano dedicated 28 years of service to Bergen Catholic. Vince was the director of Showtime, the initiator of in-school proms and cook for many of the sports dinners
