The Stars Shone Bright at Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony

A select group of standout Saints heard the cheers on the hilltop once more at Canterbury’s 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Former teammates, coaches, family, and friends joined the School community in the Steers Center Ragland Commons to honor their lasting legacy.

Congratulations to our Hall of Fame Class of 2025:

Bryan Finnie ’75 (football, basketball, lacrosse)
Inducted by John Sargeant IV ’75, former teammate and 2017 Hall of Fame inductee
Bryan was a tremendous athlete who starred at wide receiver and defensive back for Varsity Football and earned Honorable Mention All-American recognition as a Varsity Basketball captain. A gentleman and terrific competitor, Bryan went on to play Varsity Lacrosse and JV Basketball at Tufts University. 

Adrian Dognin ’90 (cross country, track)
Inducted by Walter Burke P ’78, ’79, ’82, ’83, former teacher and coach and 2016 Hall of Fame inductee
Adrian compiled an impressive list of accomplishments at Canterbury: New England Champion in both Cross Country and Track, first place at the Canterbury Cross Country Invitational, undefeated in dual track meets, and a school-record 3000m time of 9:15. At Tulane University, he continued to excel on the track. 

Brian Famigletti ’94 (hockey, lacrosse, water polo)
Inducted by Douglas Famigletti ’90, P ’25, brother and Canterbury Trustee
Brian was an especially dominant player on the ice, where he led the Varsity Hockey Team to a 1994 New England title and was named to the All-Tournament Team. His many honors included First Team All-New England Hockey and two-time All-Scholastic Hockey. Brian played both Varsity Ice Hockey and Lacrosse at Harvard University. 

Kara Schiebel Kacmarcik ’95 (soccer, volleyball, tennis)
Inducted by Nicole D’Amour Schneider ’93, P ’20, ’22, ’23, former teammate and Canterbury Trustee
A versatile athlete and natural leader, Kara was a captain in all three sports and an All-State selection in soccer. She received the Edward F. Mack Award for outstanding contribution to the Canterbury League and the Charles R. Huntington Scholar-Athlete Trophy for academic achievement. She also started for the Colby College soccer team as a midfielder. 

1995 Varsity Football Team
Inducted by Padraic McCarthy ’94, Interim Director of Athletics and Co-Curriculars
Head Coach Kevin McCarthy and Co-Captain Michael Athanasakis ’96 accepted the honor on behalf of the ’95 squad, which finished with an 8-1 record and won the New England Class B Championship. The season was capped off by a thrilling 28-20 victory over Salisbury School in the Class B Bowl Game. Current Mathematics Teacher Fran Foley, Jr. ’64, P ’91, ’93, ’95, ’99, GP ’27 was an Assistant Coach for the team.

Mike, who has served as an Officer in the U.S. Army and now owns and operates a successful Chick-fil-A franchise, could have been speaking for any of his fellow Hall of Famers when he stood at the podium. “I know I am not alone in saying this: I would not be who I am today without the Canterbury experience,” he said. “This place has all the qualities of an elite institution—without the pretense. And more importantly, it took a chance on kids like me.” 

In closing the ceremony, Paddy McCarthy expressed his appreciation to the inductees. “Tonight, we honored more than just athletic achievement—we honored dedication, resilience, teamwork, and the lifelong connections that are forged on our fields, courts, and tracks,” he told them. “You have not only represented Canterbury with excellence during your time here but have carried that spirit forward into your lives beyond this campus. We are proud to recognize your accomplishments tonight and even prouder to call you Saints.”

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