Reconnect, Remember, Celebrate
Read and learn about SPFHS HOF Alumni below. We make bringing classmates back together easy and enjoyable. From the first “Hello again!” to the last group photo, we handle the details so you can focus on catching up.
Our team plans every reunion as if it were our own—warm welcomes, thoughtful touches, and plenty of chances to reminisce. All you have to do is show up and share the smiles.
Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2026
Charles “Charlie” Newman ‘75
Paralyzed on the home field during an SPFHS football game in 1973, Charlie became an advocate for the disabled throughout his life, including working to ensure passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Jim Lambert ‘84
One of the most decorated track and field journalists working today, Mr. Lambert has won many awards for his 37 years covering track, including the prestigious Jesse Abramson Award.
Hayward Gipson Jr. ‘63
Former president and CEO of Playtex Apparel and an executive for Corning, Inc., Mr. Gipson also was the first African-American varsity letter winner at Princeton University.
Steven & Jason Parker ‘02 & ‘05
These brothers are co-founders and co-CEOs of K9 Resorts and have turned their teenage dream of a luxury pet hotel into a franchise.
Inducted in 2024
Barbara Adams Austin ‘57
In her youth, she established the Fanwood Nature Preserve. Went on to become a professional artist, gardener, and writer. Commissioned to do city murals, she produced extensive exhibitions, and presented all over the South as a Master Gardener. Presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who in 2018.
Peter Kuran ‘70
Began career on Star Wars at 19. Became animation supervisor on George Lucas' "The Empire Strikes Back". Owns VCE, a leader of visual imaging in motion pictures, working on over 300 films. Won an Academy Award for developing a process to restore color film.
Nate Jones ‘00
NFL player for eight years, including in Super Bowl XLVI. Current NFL referee. College Academic All- American, Rhodes Scholar nominee.
Han. Zahid N. Quraishi ‘93
First Muslim- American article III judge in United States history. First Asian- American federal judge in New Jersey. U.S. Army combat veteran. Most importantly, proud father, and grateful son.
Daniel Catullo III ‘90
Multiple Emmy Award-winning director and producer. He has worked with hundreds of major artists and celebrities, including Alicia Keys and Dave Matthews Band.
Michael Richard Jackson ‘65
Pioneering medical innovator (now retired). Involved in the development of PureWick, an external catheter, saving many hundreds of thousands of patients the pain and suffering of urinary tract infections. PureWick continues improving lives worldwide.
Gene Schiller ‘50
Scotch Plains- Fanwood Athletic director 1983-1999. Scotch Plains township Director of Recreation 1957-1966. Also played four sports and was class president while an SPFHS student. Coached football at SPFHS.
George Falkowitski ‘78
Four-time Emmy Award-winner in professional sports and news TV. His career includes News 12 New Jersey and the Boston Red Sox and Bruins network.
Erroll Southers ‘74
Internationally recognized expert on counter terrorism, public safety, homeland security, and infrastructure protection. Director of the Safe Communities Institute and Homegrown Violent Extremism Studies at the University of South Carolina. Professor at USC Price School of Public Policy.
Mauro Checchio ‘42
A former Mayor of Scotch Plains. He served as Deputy of Commerce under Governor Cahill. As the first State Energy Czar, he helped organize the New Jersey Open Space Trust and the NJ Forestry Management Association Team. He was also instrumental in founding a Kean University campus in China.
Richard Wetherhald ‘54
Forty-four years of service in Princeton, NJ as a research associate in the field of Greenhouse Warming. Fought the White House's attempt to suppress his findings on Global Warming. Honored as "Meteorologist Professional of 2007".
Mike Marino ‘81
Actor and comedian performing in major comedy clubs, and event centers in the world. He has hosted award ceremonies, and acted in commercials and soap operas. Inducted into the NJ Comedy Hall of Fame, and won the USO Bob Hope Comedy Award for his performances for the military.
Rich Feinburg ‘79
A long and dedicated career in the television industry including numerous sports Emmy awards. He has worked for ESPN, and elsewhere. He leads a team of award-winning producers, directors, videographers, editors, and graphic designers.