candgnews.com OCTOBER 9, 2024 Vol. 35, No. 21
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Chris Liwienski, a 1993 graduate, speaks during his Stevenson High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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Former NFL players, legendary coaches headline Stevenson Class of 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
In its second annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction class, Sterling Heights Stevenson brought a star-studded roster to the table for 2024. The school inducted the Class of 2024 Hall of Famers Sept. 26 at the Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center as family, friends and former coaches attended.
Stevenson held its inaugural Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2023, honoring Rick Bye, Christy GoodisonO’Brien, Kevin Hanson, Joe Alls, Jeff McCool, Pete Chryplewicz, Jason Fracassa, Alyssa Huntley, Paul Longo and Daniel Jilek. While the 2024 class had one fewer name to be added, it certainly brought the star power to make up for it as former National Football League players, legendary coaches, the See HALL OF FAME on page 22A
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It’s neither planting nor harvest time at James C. Nelson Park yet, but the shovels have officially hit the dirt. Sterling Heights officials held a Sept. 17 groundbreaking ceremony at Nelson Park, located along 15 Mile Road, between Dequindre and Ryan roads, for an assortment of future amenities, including a community garden. The plans include a community garden where residents may grow their own fruits and veggies. Native plantings and a children’s garden will also be on-site. An enclosed butterfly conservancy building will be part of the plan. Pathways in the area will be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, officials explained.