MANSFIELD — Superintendent Teresa Murphy, Principal Russ Booth, and Athletic
Director Timothy Selmon are pleased to announce the inductees of the Mansfield
High School (MHS) Class of 2025 Spring Hall of Fame.
This year’s class, which the Hall of Fame Committee selects, includes 13
exceptional former student-athletes, one former coach, and a special presentation
known as the Pioneer of Women’s Sports Award.
Inductees will be recognized at a banquet at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the
Chateau Restaurant, 48 Bay Road, Norton. Admission is $50 per person, which
includes a cocktail hour, dinner, and a banquet. All are welcome to attend.
To request and purchase tickets, click here.
The ceremony will celebrate the inductions of athletes from the winter and spring
seasons, including baseball, lacrosse, track and field, hockey, basketball, tennis,
and swim and dive.
Former student-athletes being inducted have previously helped their teams win
league and state championships. Many have also been awarded individual honors,
earning the titles of captains and Team MVPs, state and league champions, Boston
Globe and Herald All-Scholastics, with multiple Hockomock and Sun Chronicle All-
Star selections. Many continued their athletic and academic success at the
collegiate level.
"We are proud to recognize another outstanding group of former student-athletes for
their achievements," Principal Booth said. "I would like to congratulate all of the
inductees and welcome them to the Mansfield High School All Sports Hall of Fame."
Inductees include:
Baseball
Anthony Chirolanza, Class of 2007
Walter Ripley, Class of 1934
Inducted posthumously after playing for the Boston Red Sox
Joe Vernon, Class of 1908
Inducted posthumously after playing for the Chicago Cubs and Brooklyn
Tip-Tops
Basketball
Ryan Boulter, Class of 2015
Ice Hockey
Nick Anderson, Class of 2002
Lacrosse
Elisabeth Doherty, Class of 2012
Ryan Murphy, Class of 2010
Swim and Dive
Austin McGowan, Class of 2014
Maeve McGowan, Class of 2015
Both McGowan siblings remain involved in the swim and dive program
as coaches at MHS.
Tennis
Giovanni Cuscina, Class of 2004
Track and Field
Julie Collins, Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track Coach
Kailin Collins, Class of 2005
Ryan Collins, Class of 2007
Shayne Collins, Class of 2011
The three Collins siblings will be recognized with a special family
induction, including their mother, Julie Collins, a former coach and
member of the State Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Pioneer of Women's Sports Award
This new award celebrates athletes, coaches, and administrators who advanced
and promoted opportunities for female athletes to compete at MHS.
The award's inaugural recipient is Kathy (King) Risotti, Class of 1981.
After competing on the boys ' team for two years, Risotti led the way in 1979 for the
establishment of a women’s cross country program at MHS.
Risotti returned to Mansfield after graduating from college and has taught at
Jordan/Jackson Elementary School for over 30 years, continuing her positive
influence on the Mansfield community.
"The Hall of Fame induction ceremony allows us to recognize the impressive
achievements of former Mansfield High School student-athletes and coaches,"
Athletic Director Selman said. "It also offers us the chance to celebrate the ways in
which our athletes have shaped the history of the athletic program. Through the
Pioneer of Women's Sports Award, we recognize the women who paved the way for
their peers and future athletes. Kathy Risotti is just one of those athletes, and we
are honored to acknowledge her contributions to women's sports, especially in
regard to Mansfield High's cross country program."
"We look forward to celebrating these athletes and recognizing their achievements,"
Superintendent Murphy said. "Their contributions have upheld the values of
Mansfield High School and our athletic programs, and we are proud to welcome
them into the All Sports Hall of Fame."
Alumni become eligible for the Hall of Fame 10 years after their high school
graduation. To nominate a Mansfield High School student-athlete alumnus,
Businesses and individuals who would like to support this great community tradition
can also sponsor this annual event. Click here for more sponsorship information.