Class of 2004 Inductees

Lou Calderone Lou Calderone is the all-time winningest coach in GRHS history, as well as one of the most successful baseball coaches in New Jersey high school history. He gave 100 percent of himself at all times whether on the practice field or the game field and demanded the same from his players. Calderone piloted his squads to a 507-203 record, including 5 NJ State Championships, 7 sectional championships, 2 county championships and 12 conference championships.

William Horey Bill Horey molded young people into adults and left an indelible mark on all that he coached. He directed his football teams to a 147-35-3 record that included 8 undefeated seasons and 8 sectional championships. Horey also guided his track and field teams to 10 Group I championships. But for more than won and loss records, this legendary coach will always be remembered for valuing and instilling the virtues of discipline, obedience, loyalty, character, and teamwork.

John T. Curtis Jack Curtis was first and foremost a leader, who served as the long time vice principal as well as a head coach. He coached boys’ tennis, golf and boys’ basketball to 280 victories during his tenure at GRHS. In 1958, Curtis led the boys’ basketball team to a come from behind victory in the Group I state championship. Curtis is a man for the rest of us to emulate, a man for us to respect, and a man for us to honor.

Clem Tennaro Clem Tennaro coached his boys’ basketball teams to a 431-222 record including 10 conference championships, 5 sectional championships and in 1988, the Group I State championship. He coached five 1,000 point scorers at GRHS. Tennaro earned respect from his players, his fellow coaches, and the coaches and players on rival teams by conducting himself with class and dignity at all times. He holds the record for most points scored in a game (47) while playing at Montclair State College and was inducted into the Montclair Sate University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1977.