Wildcat Wrestling hosts fourth annual alumni night

by Rachel Hunter

The Gouverneur Wildcat Varsity Wrestling Program hosted its Third Annual Alumni Night celebration on Friday, February 7 at the Gouverneur High School.

The event honored the wrestling program’s tradition of success and culture since 1934, and the history of the Gouverneur Wildcat Varsity Wrestling Program was told in the photos, articles, and other memorabilia on display outside the main gymnasium.

There were over 30 Gouverneur Wildcat alumni members present, including the following: Aaron McEathron (2015), David Mark Dailey (1985), Kevin Murdie (2007), Mike Bresett (1976), Shawn LaBow (1992), Porky Roberts (2009), Tommy Sleeman (2004), John Murdie Sr. (1981), Jim Mullin (1983), Ben Hoffman (2009), Shawn Cummings (1993), Joel Baer (1994), Tom Sleeman (1970), Dave Bush (1966), Mike Tyler (1988), Mark Tyler (2001), David Perrigo (2007), Gerry Mannigan (1981), Christian Gillan (2014), Clark Canell (1988), Pete Price (1965), Carson Gates (2009), Chad Finton (1995), Mike Bush (1985), David Sleeman (2008), Tim Tyler (1977), Jim Minckler (1994), Bill Tupper (1996), Dillon Stowell (2013), Albert Redmond (1972), Dylan Morrison (2010), Justin Salter (2006), and Nathan Slate (2006).

The Wildcat Wrestling Alumni Night was the brainchild of volunteer coach Dylan Morrison and has gained momentum ever since its inception in 2022.

For more information about the Gouverneur Central School District, visit www.gcsk12.org.