Board of Directors
Meet the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame Board of Directors.
Directors are selected based on their contribution over the years to San Francisco Prep Athletics. Every October the Board of Directors meets and reviews over 50 applications and listens to nomination speeches from the SF community.
The Board meets again in November to vote on the eight successful nominees. Each inductee must receive 75% of the Board of Directors vote to be inducted. Successful inductees are informed of the honor prior to Thanksgiving.
Board of Directors
He is a Past President of the San Francisco Baseball Old Timers, and a Past President of the Old Times Athletes Association. His volunteer activities include Public Address Announcer for the Abraham Lincoln High School Football Team, and Boys and Girls Basketball Teams, Announcer for City College of San Francisco’s Football Team and Women’s Basketball Team.
Gary is married to wife Judy for 55 years. He has two children and four grandchildren. He attends most of his granddaughter’s high school varsity Soccer games.
Marc is proud of his 67 year association with the San Francisco Unified School District, as student 1951 to 1964, as a playground and night gym director 1966 to 1972, as a teacher 1970 to 2008, as a mentor-teacher 1992 to 2010, and as a coach 1970 to the present (completed 49 years).
Marc served on the executive board of the San Francisco Association of Athletic Coaches and Physical Education Teachers until recently for over 46 years, as well as serving as vice-president for four years, president for twenty-two years, and treasurer for twenty years. Marc has been a strong advocate for maintaining a strong middle school and high school sports programs throughout San Francisco.
Marc is co-founder (in 1982) and executive board member of the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame. He has served on the board since its inception in 1982, and he has held the office of vice-president from 1990 to 1998, and president from 1998 to the present. Marc was inducted into the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame as a coach in 2007. Marc Christensen continues to be a leader and in service for numerous organizations throughout San Francisco.
Collins also serves as a sports consultant, working with the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO). Collins has advised sports officials and officials associations across the country. He has also published over 100 articles on sports administration, sports officiating, legal issues affecting sports officials, and sportsmanship.
Collins has worked with teams of officials who have worked on sports officials’ independent contractor legislation; indeed, Collins drafted model independent contractor language enacted in multiple states.
Collins is an attorney. He has taught legal writing at the Hofstra University Law School . Collins also has taught in the paralegal program at Sonoma State University while assisting in the compliance office of the Sonoma State Athletic Department. Collins also served a five year term as a staff attorney at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco.
Collins also is a long-time sports official. He is a member of the USA Track and Field, Pacific Association . He has officiated numerous CIF State track championships, has served as head officials for the para-shot put at numerous CIF State championships, and has officiated at the US Paralympic National Track and Field Championships.
Collins also serves as a sports consultant, working with the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO). Collins has advised sports officials and officials associations across the country. He has also published over 100 articles on sports administration, sports officiating, legal issues affecting sports officials, and sportsmanship.
Collins has worked with teams of officials who have worked on sports officials’ independent contractor legislation; indeed, Collins drafted model independent contractor language enacted in multiple states.
Collins is an attorney. He has taught legal writing at the Hofstra University Law School . Collins also has taught in the paralegal program at Sonoma State University while assisting in the compliance office of the Sonoma State Athletic Department. Collins also served a five year term as a staff attorney at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco.
Collins also is a long-time sports official. He is a member of the USA Track and Field, Pacific Association . He has officiated numerous CIF State track championships, has served as head officials for the para-shot put at numerous CIF State championships, and has officiated at the US Paralympic National Track and Field Championships.
Collins also serves as a sports consultant, working with the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO). Collins has advised sports officials and officials associations across the country. He has also published over 100 articles on sports administration, sports officiating, legal issues affecting sports officials, and sportsmanship.
Collins has worked with teams of officials who have worked on sports officials’ independent contractor legislation; indeed, Collins drafted model independent contractor language enacted in multiple states.
Collins is an attorney. He has taught legal writing at the Hofstra University Law School . Collins also has taught in the paralegal program at Sonoma State University while assisting in the compliance office of the Sonoma State Athletic Department. Collins also served a five year term as a staff attorney at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco.
Collins also is a long-time sports official. He is a member of the USA Track and Field, Pacific Association. He has officiated numerous CIF State track championships, has served as head officials for the para-shot put at numerous CIF State championships, and has officiated at the US Paralympic National Track and Field Championships.
After his college career ended he was drafted by the San Francisco Giants and pitched minor league ball for that organization. After his pro career ended Steve returned to the city and has spent the last 43 years teaching and coaching at Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep. Steve also spent 10 years coaching at the college level at USF, SF State and Sonoma State and spent his final year at SF State as the Head Coach. Steve is the Founder and Director of the SHC Hall of Fame Baseball Academy, a summer baseball camp for kids 8-14, for the past 31 years.
Steve has been honored and privileged to be a part of five Halls of Fame including the prestigious SF Prep Hall of Fame. Steve has been married to his wife Rose. They have two children and four grandchildren.
Francisco Prep Hall of Fame board since 2011. She was inducted into the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame in 2006 as athlete in basketball and softball..
Jamie has spent the past twenty years in athletics as a coach, and as an
Athletic Director in San Francisco.
Bob played in the NFL for 13 seasons. He became Rookie of the Year with the Vikings 1st Super Bowl team, and MVP of the 1973 Atlanta Falcons, becoming the 1st player in club history to be awarded both the MVP and the Team Award for leadership in the same year.
Bob was Inducted into the inaugural classes of: Lowell Hall of Fame;
UOP Hall of Fame. Also inducted into the SF Prep HOF, & the Stockton Athletic Hall of Fame. One of 13 people selected, (2007), to receive the Distinguished American Award in the 57 year history of the NorCal Chapter of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame.
After graduation, in 1965, he attended City College of San Francisco before transferring to San Jose State, where he played on countless intramural teams in a variety of sports. John graduated with a degree in Recreation, in 1971, where he began his 38-year career with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, where the majority of his duties were in supervising the Athletic Division.
John is married with three daughters and two grandchildren.

Dick Morosi
Dick played four years first string varsity baseball at St. Mary’s College where he received a B.A( history) and later a Master’s Degree(history) and a teaching credential from USF.
Dick worked 43 years in secondary education as a teacher and administrator, retiring as a principal.
Dick has two daughters, a grandson and enjoys time with family and friends, exercising and reading.
He is currently a Family Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley and continues to support non-profits through Board representation and fund raising.
Prior to Title IX, for many years, Barbara sponsored the GAA and Block L programs, while serving as the girls’ Physical Education Department Head.
Barbara has served on the SFPHOF Executive Board for 24 years. She enjoys her retirement with, travel, theatre, bowling, and visiting with friends and family.
Barbara was inducted into the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame in 2017.
Shortly after retiring from the PD Tony accepted a position at the University of San Francisco teaching criminal justice and public administration.
Tony was inducted into the Washington Hall of Merit in 1993 and the Washington Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013. He was appointed to the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame Board of Directors in 2015.

Joseph Rodriquez
Joe is the 3rd longest serving member of the Prep Hall of Fame and has served as its secretary for 22 years while also serving as its media outreach person.
His forte is the ability to recall big games, scores and athletic greats from San Francisco’s rich high school athletic history.
Professionally, he is a Customs broker and President of Hoyt, Shepston, Inc.
In 1956, Jack went to Menlo Junior College, where he continued to play baseball. He transferred to the University of San Francisco in 1957, playing one year of baseball. In 1958, Jack signed with the San Francisco Giants.
He was signed by scout Eddie Montague, who had also signed Willie Mays. Jack went on to play baseball in the California State League. He was only one of two rookies to be chosen to the All-Star team. He continued his baseball career at Springfield and Eugene.
In 1961, jack retired from baseball and became a teacher for the San Francisco Unified School District. Jack retired in 1998. He was inducted into the San Francico Prep Hall of Fame in 1997.
She was inducted into the Washington Hall of Fame, San Francisco, Prep Hall of Fame (first Father/Daughter inductee with her dad Albert Vidal), UC Davis Athletic Hall of Fame and recognized as outstanding athlete in the Sacramento Hall of Fame. She continued her love of sports into a professional career in sports management working for the San Francisco Giants, Monster Cable, California Collegiate Athletic Association, Comcast Spotlight in their sports division and currently oversees all Community Development and Partnerships for the United States Tennis Association /Northern California.
In her free time she enjoys coaching all sports for her daughter Alyssa and spending time with her husband Steve as well as continuing to play competitive tennis.
She has coached Girls’ varisty Volleyball for over twenty years, and the Girls’ Varsity Softball Team for over 32 years. During that time, Washington has won 10 Softball City and Transbay Championships.
Carrie has been inducted into the GWHS Hall of Fame for her coaching successes. One of here most proud moments was being inducted into the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame in 2007.
She has loved being a teacher and coach for over three decades.
Executive Board Members – Years of Service
Alex Athanasopolous 1992-2003
Gary Bader 2004-
Louis Batmale 1982-1993
Don Benedetti 1984-1988
Herb Blanchard 1989-1997, 2002-2004
William Britt 1988-2008
William Bussenius 1988-1999
George Canrinus 1982-1996
Harvey Christensen 1988-1999
Marc Christensen 1982-
Don Collins 2015-
Vincintine Contrero 1994-2001
Al Corona 1982-2003
Caroll Covey 2000-2004
Peter Dalton 2011-2014
Erv Delman 1982-1998
Frank Ellinger 1989-2008
William Fischer 1984-1994
Hal Fox 1990-2000, 2002-2011
Steve Franceschi 2018-
Sam Goldman 1994-2014
Robert Hagler 1995-2014
Jamie Hayes 2011-
William Henneberry 1990-2009
Bonta Hill 2015-16
Ralph Hilsman 1984-1993
Elwood Lang 1982-1991
Bob Lee 2005-
John LeTourneau 2009-
Saul Madfes 1982-2000
Frank McIntyre 1982-2008
Ray Monteroso 1998-2014
Dick Morosi 2017-
Al Moss 1984-1986
Joseph Murphy 1982-1984
Jon Nakamura 2000-
George Noceti 2018-
William Patterson 1986-1988
Barbara Prato 1995-
Ralph Pujolar 1982-1983, 1985-1988
Tony Ribera 2015-
Joseph Rodriguez, Jr. 1996-
Will Ryan 1982-1988
Jack Scramaglia 2005-
Bob Simi 2004-17
Jim Ruane 2004-2010
Bob Tealer 2004-2014
Heine Thompson 1982-1987
Al Vidal 1996-2016
Alison Vidal 2000-
Carrie Wert 2011-
George Wolfman 1982-1983
10 Years or More Through 2019
38 years
Marc Christensen
27 years
Frank MIntyre
24 years
Barbara Prato
23 years
Joseph Rodriguez, Jr.
22 years
Al Corona
21 years
William Britt
Sam Goldman
Al Vidal
20 Years
Frank Ellinger
Hal Fox
Bill Henneberry
Robert Hagler
19 years
Saul Madfes
Jon Nakamura
Alison Vidal
17 years
Erv Delman
Ray Monteroso
16 years
Gary Bader
15 years
George Canrinus
Bob Lee
Jack Scramaglia
14 years
Bob Simi
12 years
Lou Batmale
William Bussenius
Harvey Christensen
Herb Blanchard
Alex Athanasopoulos
11 years
Harry Amy
William Fischer
John LeTourneau
Bob Tealer
10 years
Elwood Lang
Ralph Hilsman