Shaler Area School District is proud to recognize the athletic accomplishments and contributions of its alumni and supporters, and this year recognize six athletes and one team by inducting them into the Shaler Area School District Athletic Hall of Fame.
The Class of 2018 inductees includes:
Jerry Dickinson – Jerry was a 2-year starter on the Boys’ Varsity Soccer team, team captain his senior year, and the kicker on the football team. He was a two-time all-section all-star and senior year All-WPIAL selection. Jerry continued his career at Holy Cross, where he was the Crusader and Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, and 3-time team captain. Jerry became a Fulbright scholar after graduation.
Tim Gralewski – Tim was a 4-year letterman in both Varsity Baseball and Varsity Basketball at Shaler Area, captaining both teams his senior year. He was a 1986 North Baseball All-Star, a WPIAL baseball All-Star, and led the 1987 Titans with a .444 average, with 7 homeruns and 34 RBIs. He continued his career at Pitt.
Erich Kaiser – Erich was a 2-year starter for the Titans Boys’ Soccer team, and team captain his senior year. He led the 1986 team to the section championship. At Slippery Rock, he earned all-region honors in 3 seasons, captained the team, and was selected to the Slippery Rock Ring of Honor. Erich also coached the Titans, being named Section Coach of the Year in 1996. He was also the Director of Player Development in the Hampton Soccer Club.
Skip Palmer – Skip assisted head coach Rich Massucci as the Lady Titans Softball team won a State Championship, then won 4 section championships, a WPIAL championship, and a State championship when he assumed control of the program.
Sam Robick – Sam was a 3-sport, 4-year letterman for the Titans (Football, Basketball, Track). He was a Fab 22 North All-Star in football, and 3rd team All-State. He attended Tulsa University on a football scholarship.
Steve Sciullo – After starting at Shaler Area for 2 seasons, Steve received a football scholarship to Marshall University. There, he became a starter for the Thundering Herd, and was a member of a MAC championship team. He won All-Conference honors, and played professionally in the NFL, including the Super Bowl.
2009 Boys Hockey Team – The 2008-09 Hockey team were section champions, Penguins Cup champions (equivalent to WPIAL champions) and PA State runners-up. Three team members went on to play collegiately for 4 years, and one played professionally.
The Shaler Area School District Athletic Hall of Fame was created in 2000 to recognize those individuals who have brought prestige and pride to the Shaler Area School District athletic program and to our community either as a player, coach, administrator, or supporter.
Hall of Fame inductees can include individual athletes, teams or coaches, administrators, teachers, community contributors or supporters. The Hall of Fame Committee reviews all nomination forms to determine nominees to be selected and inducted into the Shaler Area School District Athletic Hall of Fame.
The Class of 2018 Hall of Fame inductees will be honored and inducted into the Shaler Area School District Athletic Hall of Fame during a banquet on Saturday, Oct. 20. For more information or to attend the event, contact Denise Dillon in the Athletic Office at 412-492-1200 ext. 1550.