Knights Football Reunion
Rockville Campus, Theatre Arts Building (map)
6–8:30 p.m.
Join us in celebrating 55 years of Montgomery College football—more than five decades of passion, perseverance, and championship triumphs. Our program achieved incredible milestones, including a MDJUCO Championship (1971) and two Central Atlantic Conference titles (1974 and 1984). We’ve proudly represented MC in three national bowl games: the Mid-America Bowl (1986), the Coca-Cola Mid-America Bowl (1990), and the Sea Island Company Golden Isles Bowl (1999).
MC: Ric Wirdzek 1999
Blessing: Jack Felton 1982 and 1983
National Anthem: Jon Shelton 1983
Knights Pledge: Mark Moore 1987 and 1988
Opening remarks: MC President Dr. Jermaine Williams
Introduction of the “Men of the Rock” and the Knights Leadership Counsel: Coach Phil Martin 1982–2002
Overview of the Knights Leadership Counsel: Jack Felton 1982 and 1983
Fundraising and Raffle: John Boll 1988
Special Guest Remarks: MC Athletic Director Tarlouh Gasque
Knights Memorabilia: Teddy Calabrese, Owner, Crab & Anchor Team Apparel, Tim Almany 1986
Military, Law Enforcement, and First Responders: Freddie Stokes 1992 and 1994
Tribute to Departed Brothers: Frank McLaughlin 1976 and 1977, Coach Mike Dailey 1982–1990
Knights in Coaching Positions: Earl Hoffman 1983 and 1984
Coach Joe Albano, Coach Rich Prather, Coach Mike Hohensee, and Coach Ned Ahnell
Mike Batenga, 77, DL
Chuck Boswell, 66, OL
Tyrone Fitch, 12, WR
Andre Henry, 31, RB
Cheivelle Hill, 53, OL
Scott Holden, 9, QB
Ron Johnson, 72, OL
John Kaleo, 6, QB
Gary Kinard, 4, WR
Frank Mazurowski, 71, OL
Kevin Moore, 52, LB
Brett Reese, 87, TE
Derek Ruffin, 44, LB
Mike Sarni, 91, DL
Bernard Trice, 40, RB
Marc Wilson, 95, DL
Collin Younger, 59, LB
Phil Martin, Head Coach
Mike Dailey, Offensive Coordinator/O-Line Coach
Rich Prather, RBs Coach
Ned Ahnell, Special Teams Coordinator/Kickers Coach
Special Remarks: Mike Sarni 1988 and 1990 and John Kaleo 1989 and 1990, NJCAA National Player of the Year
Meaning Behind the Wall of Honor and The Legends: Steve Efantis 1983 and 1984
Coach Al Kouneski, Corky McCorkle, Frank McLaughlin, Mike Delaney, John Veith, Steve Orsini, and Gary Fookes
Coach Phil Martin, Frank Oliver, George Ralli, Eric Runyon, Pat Sullivan, Marty Flood, and Vaughn Riffe
Coach Mike Dailey, Jack Felton, JR Brown, Dave Schlesinger, Haywood King, Jerry Long, and Mike Gotard
Coach Bob Wismer, Earl Hoffman, Tommy Thompson, Mike Tolson, Darin Hill, and Paul O’Brien
Words from the Rock: Coach Phil Martin
Certificates and Proclamations: Jack Felton 1982 and 1983 and Tim Almany 1986
Video Tribute to Coach Phil Martin
Call to Join the Alumni Association: MC Alumni Director Steve Robinson