Programs the society typically offers are:
Monthly lecture series with guest speakers – Museum tours – Lawrence County Trivia Competition – Sports Hall of Fame – Fireworks exhibits – Ice cream social – Membership – Friends Dinner – Mistletoe Magic – Open House with Santa
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41st Annual Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet (2026)
April 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT
DEADLINE to PURCHASE BANQUET TICKETS – April 19, 2026 before 4 pm
Advance purchase only. No tickets can be sold at the door.
DEADLINE to SUBMIT ADVERTISEMENTS – APRIL 12, 2026
– see purchase details below –
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: April 26, 2026 beginning at 12:00 pm (noon)
LOCATION: New Englander Banquet Center, 3009 Wilmington Road, New Castle PA 16105
TICKET PRICE: $45 per individual
PROGRAM
- 12:00 pm – Social Gathering and Cash Bar
- 01:30 pm – Buffet Dining
- 02:30 pm – Induction Awards and Speeches
Help us celebrate!
HALL of FAME INDUCTEES
Frank Bongivengo, Jr. (football, basketball)
Jim Dashield (basketball, track)
Robert “Ed” Goettle (football, basketball, track)
Michael Gunn (baseball, football)
Craig Hannon (basketball)
Tamula Henderson (posthumously) (track & field)
William Humphrey (football)
Lauren Lombardo DeRiggi (volleyball, track)
Ja’Nia McPhatter (basketball)
Fred Mozzocio (football, basketball)
Janet Tindall Castaldi (gymnastics)
HALL of HONOR RECIPIENT
George Mariacher
ELLIS HOFFMAN MEMORIAL TEAM AWARD RECIPIENT
2004 Neshannock High School Baseball Team
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES of the YEAR
Tori Atkins (Laurel)
Jaxon Schoedel (Mohawk)
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE BANQUET TICKETS
April 19, 2026 BEFORE 4 pm
Advance purchase required. No tickets can be sold at the door.
- Tickets purchased BEFORE noon on April 11, 2026 will be mailed
- Tickets purchased between 12 noon April 11 and 4 pm April 19 can be picked up at our office or at the banquet
- No ticket sales after 4pm April 19
3 Easy Ways To Purchase Tickets
ON LINE NOW at: https://www.lawrencechs.org/sports-hall-of-fame-ads-tickets/
- At our OFFICE: Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm at 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle PA 16101. Pay with cash, check or credit card. (GIFT SHOP)
- By TELEPHONE: 724-658-4022 (credit card only)
Click HERE to see Sports Hall of Fame Inductees throughout the years
Want to Advertise? AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 13, 2025
Cost to submit an ad for the banquet program
- $45: 1/8 page ad (size 2 9/16” h x 3 7/8” w)
- $75: 1/4 page ad (size 5 1/8” h x 3 7/8” w)
- $100: 1/2 page ad (size 5 1/8” h x 7 3/4 w)
- $175: full page ad (size 10 1/4” h x 7 3/4 w)
SAVE TIME – USE BUTTON BELOW TO PURCHASE YOUR AD (ad submission deadline April 12, 2026)
HAVE QUESTIONS? Call us for more details: 724-658-4022