INDUCTEE John Zukowski was only the second Mount Carmel wreslter to win a State Championship. He was coached by Alfred Morse, who had also developed the Tornadoes’ previous state champion, Ed Rakocy. He was certainly no one year flash. He dominated District IV for three consecutive years, winning the Championship easily all three times. In his sophomore year, John went all the way to the State Quarterfinals before losing a tough match. In 1941, as a junior, he was undefeated right up until the State Championship final. He lost the Championship match to Clearsfield’s Frank Shirey. In his final season, the tough 145 pounder dominated his weight class completely. He was undefeated for the entire season, and ran through the State Championship Tournament with no trouble. He beat Tom Smith of Kingston 12-2 in the quarterfinals, and Smith was the last wrestler to score a point on him that season. He defeated Richard Lape of Boswell in the semifinal match and then completed the whitewash with an 8-0 decision over George Yates of Cannonsburg. Another MT. Carmel wrestler did not win a State Title until Hall of Famer Attorney Bob Sacavage was able to turn the trick in 1969. Zukowski now resides in Chester, Pennsylvania. He is a retired employee of Scott Paper Company and spends much of his time rooting for a grandson Keith, a contender of the PIA 145 pound championship in 1986.

INDUCTEE Ken led the Tornadoes during its most successful two-year term. In his senior year he led the Tornadoes in rushing, pass receiving, scoring, punt and kickoff returns and pass interceptions. The team went undefeated for two consecutive seasons and won the Eastern Conference Championship both years. During his career he had 3048 All-Purpose yards. He scored 29 touchdowns, and his average TD run was an amazing 42.3 yards. He averaged 10.4 yards every time he touched the ball. He attended Villanova University on an athletic scholarship, where he lettered three years for the Wildcats. He led the team with a 5.2 yards average his junior year. He holds the single season and career kickoff and return yardage records at Villanova despite the fact that he graduated in three years and chose to forego his final season of eligibility. He entered Temple University of Dentistry in 1977, and after earning his Degree there he spent three years as a Naval Officer. He is currently in his final year of Orthodontic Residency at Temple. He is married to the former Lori Ann Liszewski of Pennsauken, New Jersey. Ken Diminick’s Accomplishments

SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD Jazz and Ann Louise Diminick had 5 terrific boys who turned out to be great athletes, excellent students and model citizens. They were achievement oriented kids who were a credit to their family and the community. Gary, the oldest, became a Civil Engineer; Kenny, a dentist now specializing in Orthodontics; Joe, a successful, rising young business executive; Eddie , a Petroleum Engineer and John, now an Honor Student at Lafayette University. Then with their sixth boy Jazz and Ann Louise got really serious. It is no slight to the others to say that Mike was the Masterpiece. His older brothers take as much pride in Mike’s achievements as He does. But in a family of Achievers, Mike Diminick is the quintessential achiever. Despite his outstanding Academic and Athletic Credentials, School Superintendent Joseph B. Warner told a group of people gathered to honor Mike as the Nation’s Outstanding Scholar Athlete, that His biggest contribution to the School District was neither in Athletics or Scholastics. He felt his biggest contribution was in the inspiration he provided to other, younger students. And the importance he attached to becoming active in student activities. Mike will continue his studies at Duke University on a football scholarship. He will major in Pre-Med and wants to become and Orthopedic Surgeon. Duke University tested its 1200 incoming freshmen and invited 60 of them to the Durham Campus for a weekend of further testing and personal interviews. From those 60 they chose 20 as Angier Biddle Duke Fellows. These 20 Fellowships are the most prestigious awards given by the Duke Foundation. As an A.B. Duke Fellow, Mike will have an opportunity to be an Exchange Student with Oxford University in England and also with two other American Universities which he may choose.

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT Arnold graduated from Green Briar Military School and moved to Shamokin in 1947. Arnold is active in community affairs including chairman of Shamokin-Coal Township Joint Sewer Authority; Member of the Glen Parks Field Committee; Chapter member and director of the Purple and White Sportsmen Association; President of B’Nai Brith Organization; was instrumental in organizing the Midget Football League member of the Kiwanis Club of Shamokin, member of the Optimist Club; member of the Northumberland Area Vo-Tech Craft Advisory Committee. Arnold is married to the former Doris Yaffe and they are the parents of two children, Shirly Rosenzweig of Warrington, Pennsylvania and Stephen Minker of Shamokin.

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT Bernie is a graduate of Coal Township High School and Mansfield University. He was selected for All-State Football Squad in High School as a guard and played with the Anthracite Maroons pro football team. His coaching career began in 1950 at Coal Township under Walt “Babe” Marshall as a line coach. In 1951 and 1956 they won the Eastern Conference Title and the Division Titles in 1961 and 1965. He has been a head coach in football, golf, and track; and an assistant coach in football, basketball, track a PIAA registered official for the last 28 years in football, basketball and baseball. Bernie had a television sports program for six years with station WETV and presently has a weekly radio show on WISL featuring are coaches and athletes. Bernie is associated with the following organizations: Co-chairman Glenn Park’s Memorial Organization Director of Purple & White Sportsmen Athletic Booster Group.. President, Eastern Susquehanna Basketball Officials Secretary-Treasurer of I.A.A.B.O. Past-President, Ferndale Sportsmen Past-chairman, Coal Township Recreation Committee President, Lower Anthracite Hall of Fame Treasurer, Salvation Army Member of Eastern Conference Football League Steering Committee. At present, Bernie is an Administrative Assistant and the Athletic Director in Shamokin area School District where he has served in athletics as a player, coach and athletic director for 48 years.

Special Achievment Jerry Clements was another of those former athletes who couldn’t just get enough. After a successful athletic career at Coal Township High School ended in 1942 he played for two years with the Mitchell Field Air Force Base Eagles Beginning in 1972 he was extremely active in Kulpmont Junior Sports. He coached both the St. Casimirs CYO and the Kulpmont Cougars. He is still active, and is presently the equipment manager for the Our Lady of Lourdes sports teams. He lives at 1360 Poplar Street, Kulpmont.

Special Recognition Award FRANK SHEPTOCK (Bloomsburg State College Linebacker) When Frank Sheptock finished his career at Mt. Carmel High School, the Kulpmont native had obliterated many of the Tornadoes defensive records. He set new standards for tackled in one game, 24; for tackles in one season, 155; and for tackles in a career 304. He was All-Anthracite on both the Patriot News and Reading Eagle Teams, and All Susquehanna Valley as both linebacker and tight end. Little did people realize that he was really a late bloomer, just beginning to find himself. Upon the recommendation of Coach Joe Diminick, he opted for Bloomsburg State College, where new Coach Geroge Landis had been hired to rejuvenate the Huskie football program. As a frosh, Sheptock was the team defensive leader with 159 total points. He had 93 tackles in nine games, and included 17 tackles in one game against Millersville State. He was the Huskies defensive leader in 5 of the 9 games, was named to the ECAC Honor Roll on three occasions, and capped the season by being the only freshman named to the Pennsylvania Conference First Team. The crowning glory came however when he was named First Team Little All-American as a linebacker. Knowing the pattern of improvement shown by the 6’1” Kulpmont linebacker, Huskie followers immediately began thinking of Bob Tucker, the last Bloomsburg player to make it to the NFL. Don’t bet against him.

INDUCTEE Attorney Bob Sacavage, now Northumberland County District Attorney, was a winner all his life. He excelled both as a wrestler and football player at Mt. Carmel High School. In 1969 he accomplished a rare athletic “double” when he was named First Team All State as a guard and linebacker for the Tornado football team; and also was the PIAA 165 lb. wrestling champion,. Along the way to his championship he defeated two other great champions who went on to become well known. They were “Shorty” Hitchcock, and Ed Ott. Ott later played as a catcher. He was also an outstanding student, and was a member of the National Honor Society and President of the National Athletic Scholastic Society. He went on to Columbia University where he won three varsity letters in wrestling. He capped his career in 1973, when as captain of the Columbia Squad, he was an All-Ivy First Team, and an Honorable Mention All American. He graduated from Columbia in 1973 and enrolled in Villanova Law School where he graduated in 1976. Bob still remains Mt. Carmel High School’s all-time winner. He also holds the National record for the fastest fall for his weight category, 0:04 seconds. In his Senior Year he allowed only one point by his opponents during the entire dual meet season.

INDUCTEE Anthony Masciantonio died at the age of 60 years and was a resident of Shamokin. He married the former Catherine Mirarck. Anthony was born in Atlas and served in the Navy in World War II. After the service Masciantonio went to Cosmetology school in New York and Philadelphia. Upon finishing his training he went on to work in a salon in Atlas, Pa He moved to Shamokin to open his own salon, which he operated for 34 years. He was one of the first male hairstylists in the area, and the first to employ a licensed stylist other than himself. He was associated with the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association for 35 years, ten of which he served as president of this area. He was involved in the area’s Midget Football Program where he belonged to the Bears Booster Association for 17 years, 13 of those years were pent as president of the Bears organization. He also served as assistant coach for four years. Anthony was also involved in the Juvenile Sports Association for 17 years of which 13 were served as president of the organization. Mr. Masciantonio was affiliated with the Maine Fire Co., for 23 years. He was president of the Coal Township Fire Dept., for five years, secretary of the Fireman’s Relief Association for five years, treasurer of the Fire Dept. for three years, and captain of the Fire Police for three years.