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BPHS inducts 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class

Congratulations!
Patrick Romito, Staff Writer • January 29, 2026
This year’s Athletic Hall of Fame inductees proudly stand on the gym floor where at one point in their career, many of them competed. Photo credit: Zachary LeJeune

In celebration of not only classroom accomplishments but on the field as well, BPHS officially introduced its 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class.

The induction ceremony, held at BPHS and sponsored by Allegheny Health Network, highlighted the dedication and effort of all involved.

It showcases the work of those who have paved the way for the athletes and teams of today.

Below is the list of inductees for the 26th anniversary of the BPHS Athletic Hall of Fame:

Individuals who truly embodied the spirit of Bethel Park during and after their time here.

In addition to honoring the former student athletes, former coaches were also recognized with this year’s class, as Jeff Metheny was inducted for his work with the football team.

Alongside Metheny, former girls basketball and volleyball head coach Patricia Barnitz was the recipient of the Distinguished Contribution Award.

Everything mentioned only highlights the Bethel Park Athletic Hall of Fame continuing to celebrate its rich history and bright future of its athletic programs.

Congratulations to the 2025 inductees!

Your achievements and contributions continue to inspire and maintain the proud tradition of Bethel Park athletics.

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Patrick Romito
Patrick Romito, Staff Writer
BREAKING NEWS! Patrick Romito is back at it again, writing for the school’s newspaper at 7:30 a.m. When he’s not punching the keys, he’s practicing roleplay for DECA and running up and down the soccer field. Patrick does it all! Patrick is a second-year student in Scholastic Publications. Last year, he crafted 145 articles during the school year. One of his main focuses in Scholastic Publications is to continue to write stories for our school’s online newspaper and to publish 180 articles, beating our school’s record of 172! When asked why he joined Scholastic Publications, he said, “I’ve always enjoyed writing, and this class offers just that.” Balancing school and clubs, Patrick plays travel soccer for the team Sporting BP, competes for the varsity boys soccer team, and works as a lifeguard at Highpoint Fitness! Patrick is a fourth-year member of our school’s DECA club. One of his biggest accomplishments is making it to States in Hershey, Pa, qualifying second for the Sports Management roleplay! After high school, Patrick wishes to travel to Italy and pursue a career in Marketing and Advertising. Patrick describes himself as composed, compassionate, and driven—traits poised for success academically and beyond. Stay tuned for Patrick’s insightful work in Hawk Eye as he tackles the challenges of scholastic journalism!   Written by: Carly Conroy, Staff Writer