Athletic Hall of Fame Awards Winners

Coach Award

Coach Jim Dunne 

Coach Jim laid the foundation as the first coach of Beaumont’s soccer program with heart, humility, and a deep commitment to his players. Beginning in 1989, Coach Dunne took on a young and largely inexperienced team and, alongside his wife Laura, built not just a competitive squad but a culture of growth, resilience, and belief. In just four seasons, he guided those first-year players to a remarkable third-round playoff appearance, including a dramatic double-overtime shootout victory over Chagrin Falls. More than wins and losses, Coach Dunne’s legacy is found in the confidence he instilled in every player, the love he showed for the game, and the lasting impact he had on the lives of the young women he coached. 

The Dunne Family

2025 Individual Award Winners

Mary Browne Adelman ‘83

A dynamic four-sport athlete, Mary Browne Adelman '83 earned an astounding 15 varsity letters during her time at Beaumont, competing in tennis, cross country, basketball, and track from 1979 to 1983. A standout point guard, Mary was named to The Plain Dealer’s High School Basketball Dream Team in both 1982 and 1983 and was the League MVP in 1983. She was likely the first Beaumont athlete to score 1,000 career points in basketball and continued her success at Cornell University, where she again reached the 1,000-point milestone. Mary excelled in track, winning sectionals in the mile and excelling in mid-distance relays. Her athletic career extended post-college, competing internationally with the Irish Basketball Association and most recently earning gold medals at the Michigan Senior Olympics and USA Masters Games. A National Honor Society member and student leader, Mary epitomized the scholar-athlete ideal. 

Wendy Hoke, Mary Browne Adelman '83 and her husband, Doug Adelman

Tamra Stokes ‘84

A standout sprinter for Beaumont School, Tamra Stokes '84 made her mark both on the track and in school history. A three-year varsity athlete, Tamra qualified and placed in four events at the 1984 OHSAA State Championships—100m, 200m, 4x100m relay, and 4x800m relay— helping Beaumont secure an impressive 9th place finish in the Class AAA division. A former school record holder in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay, Tamra’s legacy of excellence helped shape the future of the Beaumont Track & Field program. Beyond athletics, Tamra is a dedicated community leader, serving through organizations like Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the NC Black Rep, and the International Black Theatre Festival. Currently, Tamra is a transformational life coach, author, speaker, and founder of Reimagining Life Coaching. She empowers overwhelmed family caregivers to heal emotionally, rediscover themselves, and find fulfillment amid the demands of caregiving. Drawing from over 20 years as an educator and four and a half years as the primary caregiver for her mother, Tamra brings wisdom, empathy, and lived experience to her work. Tamra participated in the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity Caregiver College hosted by the Wake Forest School of Medicine. Tamra’s advocacy for her mom while in the caregiver role resulted in her being asked to be a panelist at the first Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health Symposium. 

Wendy Hoke, Tamra Stokes '84 and Reaver Nelson '84

Annie Bova Frizzi ‘12

A fierce competitor and natural leader, Annie Bova '12 left an indelible mark on Beaumont athletics. A four-year varsity athlete in both basketball and softball, Annie was a three-time All-Ohio honoree, twice named Second Team All-Ohio, and earned First Team All-District and All-North Coast honors three times. She graduated as Beaumont’s all-time leading scorer with 1,304 career points and was twice nominated as Ohio Division II Player of the Year. Known for her intensity and consistency, Annie averaged 22.7 points per game as a junior and 16.7 in her senior year while drawing double coverage. She led Beaumont to two sectional championships and was a multi-time Plain Dealer and News-Herald Player of the Week. Annie continued her success at the University of Mount Union, becoming an All-American and amassing 1,460 career points while leading her team to the NCAA tournament. She was named OAC Player of the Year and was a three-time All-League selection. In 2018, she also won the regional CrossFit Games. Yet Annie’s greatest legacy lies in how she embodies Beaumont’s values of life, leadership, and service. A dedicated educator and now a proud member of the U.S. Coast Guard, Annie has continued to lead by example, always guided by the lessons and spirit of Beaumont. 

Wendy Hoke, Annie Bova Frizzi '12, Derrick Russell

Team Award

The 2012 Volleyball Team

Coached by Patrick Royer, it was the only team in Beaumont history to reach the Final Four for three consecutive years and to win a state championship. This talented and exceptional team was comprised of 15 young women – five seniors, six juniors, one sophomore, and three freshmen. The team went on to have six players from the 2012 roster to go on to compete in collegiate volleyball.

2012 Team Members: Alexa Abounader ’16, Toni Anderson ’14, Ellen Bornhorst ’14, Courtney Bowman ’14, Molly Davet ’14, Erika Howard ’13, Mairin Jerse ’13, Lauren Milkie ’16, Macie Pifer ’14, Valerie Shepka ’15, Kathryn Siefert ’13, Kelsey Vallee ’14, Emma Vaughn ’13, Megan Yopko ’16, Lauren Youngblood ’13. Team Assistants: Julia Emery ’15 and Katherine Bondy ’16. Statistician: Katherine Pastrick ’13. Coach: Patrick Royer. Assistant Coaches: Katherine Gentile and Joshua Stanhiser.

The 1999 Cross Country Team

Coached by Jim Emery, won the District, Regional, and the State Championship in the Fall of 1999. This talented team comprised a group of 10 exceptional young women, 8 of whom were Freshman. The raw talent of these novice runners combined with leadership of the few upperclassmen created strong bonds that sustained through the season and beyond graduation. This special group of young women repeated their titles in 2000 as well.

The 1990 Track & Field Team 

The team won the 1990 State Championship with a record-breaking 98 points (nine 1st place wins and 1 second place win, along with four state records in 1990). At the time, this was the 5th consecutive Track & Field title for Beaumont, along with their 8th consecutive conference title, both state records as well.

Coach Award

Coach Jim Emery 

Coach Emery was recognized for his commitment to Beaumont Cross Country and Track & Field over the past 28 seasons. Coach Emery’s accomplishments include; In Track & Field: coaching over 60 All-Ohio athletes with 24 State Championship appearances. He coached 11 of Beaumont's 16 state titles, 3 state runner-up finishes, and has the most state titles won in four events: the 4x800m relay, 800m race, 1600m race, and 3200m race. In Cross Country, Emery coached 15 All-Ohio athletes, made 16 State Championship appearances, coached all 7 of Beaumont’s state titles, and had 8 regional and 7 district championships. He created a culture of excellence at Beaumont and has been the standard of success for other coaches throughout Ohio.

Mr. Gary Bill 

Mr. Bill received the first Hall of Fame award in coaching. Mr. Bill coached at Beaumont School from 1989-2000, leading teams in softball (both slow and fast pitch), volleyball, basketball, track & field, and golf. He initiated the development of both varsity fast-pitch softball and golf teams during his tenure, and was named Plain Dealer Coach of the Year for Fast Pitch Softball in 1997. Mr. Bill began his time at Beaumont as a volunteer coach, after retiring from a long career in physical education for Cleveland Public Schools.

Individual Award

Katherine “Katy” Radkewich Burkowski ’97

Katy competed in cross country and track and field during her four years at Beaumont. Her freshman year, the team won the Division I State Title, and went on to win the Division II state title the next three years. She won individual cross country state championships in 1994, 1995 and 1996, collectively won 16 individual and team titles for Beaumont, and remains the all-time state record holder in the 5000-meter race. Katy earned her BA from University of Michigan, where she lettered six times and, in 2000, was recognized as All Big Ten. Katy was inducted into the Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame.

Emily Infeld ’08

Throughout her four-year career in cross country and track and field, Emily's many achievements included: two individual state titles in cross country, four straight state titles in the 800-meter distance, two state titles in the 1600-meter distance in track, and two team track and field state titles. Her state record in the 1600-meter distance stood for a decade and a half. At Georgetown University, Emily was the 3000-meter 2012 NCAA Indoor Champion and had runner-up placings in NCAA competition in cross country and outdoor track. Emily's professional career at major international championships includes; 2013 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, 2015, 2017, 2022 World Championships in Athletics, and 2016 Summer Olympics,

Lesley Monachino Bertin ’02

As a Varsity golfer ranked #1 from her freshman through senior year, Lesley was the first Beaumont golfer to qualify for the state tournament and medal in 10 of 12 tournaments. Her accomplishments include: 2001 Plain Dealer Girls Player of the Year and Plain Dealer North Coast Junior Tour Player of the Year, 3-time Player of the Week (1999, 2000, 2001), Most Outstanding Freshman, Golf 1998, Beaumont Golf MVP 3 years (1999, 2000, 2001) and Team Captain 2000 and 2001. Lesley was First Team All Ohio, placed 5th overall at the Ohio State Tournament, and 2nd overall at the Sectional Tournament. Lesley went on to play Division 1 Golf at the University of Richmond for all of her four years.

Richelle Webb Dixon ’90 

Richelle received the first Hall of Fame award as an individual athlete. Richelle was a multiple time state champion and state record holder in 100m and 200m dash as well as participated in 3 relay team events at Beaumont. She continued her track career at the University of Michigan where she won two individual Big Ten titles, and in 1993 and 1994 was named to the first team All-Big Ten, and was the Big Ten Athlete of the Year in 1994. Richelle still owns the University of Michigan outdoor 200-meter dash record.