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To the editor:
The Salem Athletic Hall of Fame hosted its 17th annual dinner and ceremony on September 7th, 2022 at the Salem Community Center. This year's class consisted of the late Paul Roelen ('37), Bob Magyaros ('85), Ben Eisel ('10), Coach Roger Zeigler, Coach Steve Stewart, the late Richard " Dick" Paxson (Joe Kelley Spirit of Salem), and the 2007 boys state runner-up track team.
Thank you to the following sponsors who helped make the night possible: Salem High School Alumni Association, Haltec Corporation, Dental Health Group, The Moore Agency, D.T. Moore & Company, Cocca's Pizza, J.H. Lease Drug Co., Mackall Optometry, Yerkey and Madjarac, DDS., Gene's Drive-Thru, Bailey Financial Planning, Chappell and Zimmerman, Diehl Salem, Jesko Associates Inc., the Mike Lesch family, Morris Financial Group, the Jerry Hilliard family, Hunter Associates, Butech Bliss, Ventra, Salem Computer Center, Strawn Chiropractic Clinic, Zeigler's Trophies, and Insta Copy.
A special thank you to the Salem Community Center staff and A La Carte Catering for a great evening enjoyed by all in attendance. As always, it was a night full of stories and memories that last a lifetime. Also, thank you to the Salem News for its excellent coverage each year and Salem athletic director Matt Freeman for recognizing this year's inductees at the home football game the next night.
Next year's dinner and ceremony will be held on August 17, 2023. Mark your calendars and we would love to see you attend!
Salem Athletic Hall of Fame Committee
Amie (Erath) Cochran '90, Brian Cushman '01,
Mike Lesch '85, Brian Martin '90, Mike Martin '86, Matt Mowery '03, George Spack '69, Megan (Alix) Stockman '94, and Tom Wright '66