Ridgewood High School Hall of Fame inductions, banquet set for Oct. 24

The Ridgewood High School Athletics Hall of Fame will induct four athletes, one coach, and two contributors during a banquet on October 24 at the Brick House in Wyckoff. The event begins with a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by a sit-down dinner. The Stroker Family, active in the school community for nearly a century, will be honored.

Jack E. Stroker, Virginia Stroker, Jack B. Stroker, and Jim Stroker have each made significant contributions. Jack B. served on the Ridgewood Board of Education and coached youth, while Jim became a renowned coach for the Maroons. George Rork, a tennis standout and two-time state champion, will also be inducted. Blair Fuentez, a volleyball All-County pick with 905 kills, and Mark Kossick, a multi-sport athlete who holds the school's all-time football scoring record, are among the other inductees.

Mark Kossick was hailed by former football coach Chuck Johnson as the most complete player to ever don maroon. Stuart Mozeleski, a legendary football and golf player, will be inducted posthumously. Facing an early death, he led the Maroons to undefeated football seasons and a North Bergen Interscholastic League title. Nancy Hyman, who became the Maroons' head boys tennis coach in 1989 and led them to multiple state titles, is also being honored.

Dan D'Uva and Guy Benson, broadcasters who revolutionized Ridgewood High School athletics through their campus network, will complete the induction class.