GATEWAY CLASS OF 1982 Harvey Smith is currently the offensive coordinator for the Gateway Gator Varsity Football Team. As of October 26, 2004, the Gators had won three consecutive conference titles and amassed an overall record of 26-6 including 20-0 in conference play. The Gators are seeded number two entering the 2004 WPIAL AAAA playoffs. […] [more…]
Gateway’s boys basketball team entered the 1964-65 campaign hoping to better their victorious record of the previous season. Their hopes were realized as the Gators again won the Section 11-A title. The Gators defeated Washington in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs at the University OfPittsburgh’s Fitzgerald Field House and continued on to the[…] [more…]
Gateway Class of 1960 Athletics played a very large part in the life of Vic Maccarelli. Through his participation in sports at various levels, he encountered countless individuals who impacted his life in many ways while learning a great many lessons about what it takes to achieve success both on and off the playing fields.[…] [more…]
Gateway Class of 1985 Taunja Snyder was one of an awesome set of student-athlete sisters that participated in the Gateway Girls Track program. She was a talented, hardworking, multi-talented runner/jumper, improving each year and peaking at the right moment. She was a part of Gateway’s track program beginning in 1983. As a sophomore she was[…] [more…]
Gateway Class of 1980 Jodi Smith was a multi-sport athlete who participated in basketball, volleyball, softball and track and field during her years at Gateway. But in track and field, she did more than just participate; she dominated. Her track and field career began at South Jr. High as a discuss thrower. She was involved[…] [more…]
Beloved, Dedicated and Respected Coach and Teacher Larry was born in 1946 and grew up in Duquesne, Pa. He is the son of Dr. Andrew and Mrs. Rosella (Ruhe) Petrillo. He is the oldest of four children – Karen of Momoeville, David of Annapolis and Drew of Atlanta. At age 11 he began his competitive[…] [more…]
Gateway Class of 1967 Retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General and was the Director of Strategic Plans and Policy, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff John Sattler was an outstanding student athlete during his days at Gateway. He has been described by his coaches as an overachiever. He was determined, competitive and had a remarkable[…] [more…]
