The Bishop Moore Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame committee INDUCTS the FOLLOWING 2024 selections to the BMC Athletic Hall of Fame:
- Natalie Arcario Mroz ‘04 lost 1 match during her high school tennis career, individual state champions ‘03 and ‘04, doubles state champion ‘02, 3-time Sentinel Player of the Year.
- VJ Floyd ’07 led Hornet football to the region semifinals his senior year (11-1 record) with over 1200 yards rushing, rushed for over 1800 yards his junior year, 1st team All Central Florida, 2nd team All state, played 4 years at Southern Miss.
- Matt Harkins ’91 was named All-Orange County twice, All-Region 3 times and All-State once. He led the Hornets soccer team to a state runner-up finish in 1991, played soccer for 4 years at St Leo University, was named to the All-Sunshine State Conference team in 1992 and 1993.
- Sarah Harkins ’04 doubles state tennis champion ‘02, 1st team All Central Florida, 1st team All County, undefeated regular season as a freshman.
- Luke Peterson ’96 was a 4-sport athlete at BMC. He was a 4-time FHSAA state qualifier for swimming, and a finalist 3 times, was All County 4 times and All Central Florida 3 times, District Champion in 100 and 50 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle Relay, and the 200 Medley Relay and still holds school records in the 50 and 100 freestyle.
- Jeff Soistman ’96 earned 10 varsity letters, 4 in soccer and 4 in tennis, scored over 100 goals in his 4 years under Coach Mark Keymont (HOF '82). He also played football and ran cross country. He was the Notre Dame Award winner and All County in soccer.
- Tanya Jarvis Starrett ’01 was a two-year starter for back-to-back state volleyball championships in ‘99 and ‘00, first team All Central Florida, went to UCF, was a four-year starter for the Knights and in 2022, UCF inducted Jarvis into the Volleyball Ring of Honor.
- Rich Wallace ’99 led Hornet baseball to the FHSAA Final 4 in ‘97 and ‘98, to the National Classic championship and a #2 national ranking in ‘99, was Florida Player of the Year in ‘99, 1st team All Central Florida in ‘98. He led the team in hitting his Jr. and Sr. years; He played 4 seasons at UCF.
- Mark Keymont ’10 led boys soccer teams to 15 consecutive district championships, 6 regional titles, 1 state runner-up, and, in 2000 the State Championship. He posted a career mark at the school of 316-125-54. The Hornets made 20 consecutive State Tournament appearances from 1991 to 2010.
- Harry & Jeanette Meisel (Booster 1957-1965) Harry was a teacher, coach, and athletic director. Harry and Jeanette proactively supported and assisted the school, teams, and students, players by washing uniforms, providing food and transportation, and sponsoring jobs for students at camps.
The Bishop Moore Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame honors former athletes, coaches and fans/boosters, living or deceased, whose contributions to the athletic program has been extraordinary. Induction is an individual honor; at this time, teams are not recognized. A nominee’s overall athletic record at Bishop Moore Catholic is the primary criteria for selection; participation at the college or professional levels is not required for membership but will also be a consideration in the selection process when applicable. An individual inductee in one category is eligible for induction in another. For example, a member honored as a student- athlete may be also be honored for extraordinary achievement as a fan or coach. Exceptions may be made to the graduation requirement in circumstances (such as a family move) that make graduation from BMCHS impossible.
Athlete – eligibility includes former athletes that have distinguished themselves for at least one full season in at least one sport and have graduated in good standing. Typically, inductees in this category have been graduated for at least ten years. Inductees include all-around athletes who excelled in two or more sports; past Notre Dame Award winners; Individual State Champions and those who excelled on State Championship teams; All-Americans, All-State athletes, All-Central Florida team members, All-Conference, and All-County honorees; school record holders, team MVP's…and other team leaders.
Coaches – eligibility includes success of a nominee’s teams, however, the overall won-loss record or number of titles are not the only factors. Personal character and effectiveness as a role model are weighed as evidenced by motivational skills and the degree to which an individual’s coaching philosophy represented the mission of Bishop Moore Catholic High School. Coaching inductees have typically coached at least one sport for a minimum of five years. Coaches currently employed at the school cannot be considered for the Hall of Fame until after they’ve retired…or moved on professionally in good standing. Honorees may be head coaches or assistant coaches -- full-time employees, part-time employees or volunteers.
Fan/Booster – eligibility includes individuals who have left a significant mark on school sports programs as evidenced by their time, talent, loyalty and support of the Hornets. Past honorees have been as diverse as parent volunteers, partner school coaches, scorekeepers, clock operators & concession workers, donors, a lunchroom manager, a team doctor, and band directors. Among nominees considered in any given year, the edge has gone to those whose support of the Hornets has been as a volunteer rather than part of a nominee’s employment.
The Hall of Fame has an open nomination process that is, nominations are accepted from anyone: coaches, teammates, fans, friends, parents. The important thing is that every nomination include more than a name... that it make a strong case for the individual and include pertinent documentation such as stats, career highlights and past honors.