Retiring Coach Among Alumni Set for Induction into North Hills Sports Hall of Fame

Five individuals have been selected for induction in the North Hills School District Sports Hall of Fame. 

The 2013 inductees include Lulu (Troy) Braun, Class of 1977; Jenielle Hunt, Class of 2006; Jack McCurry, longtime North Hills football coach; Andrew Richardson, class of 2001 and Morrow “Woody” Woodburn, community contributor.

Created in 1995, the North Hills Sports Hall of Fame honors individuals who have distinguished themselves in athletics during and/or beyond their years at North Hills High School or the former West View High School. 

Inductees have brought pride and recognition to the district’s athletic programs and to the community as former players, coaches, administrators and supporters.

Inductees will be honored at the annual Sports Hall of Fame dinner on Sept. 5 at the Rico’s Restaurant in Ross Township.  They also will be recognized at the home football game the following evening at Martorelli Stadium. 

This year marks the 18th anniversary of the Sports Hall of Fame.  For more information regarding the Sports Hall of Fame or to purchase tickets to the Sept. 5 dinner, contact Chelle Zimmerman, activities coordinator, at 412-318-1438 or via email zimmermanm@nhsd.net.  

2013 Inductees: 

• Lulu (Troy) Braun, Class of 1977 (Posthumous) – Lulu was a triathlete at North Hills participating in basketball, volleyball and softball. She earned nine letters during her career at North Hills. She attended Edinboro University and was an elementary education teacher. Lulu passed away after a courageous fight against cancer.

• Jenielle Hunt, Class of 2006 – Jenielle was a member of the cross country and track and field teams at North Hills. She was a member of three top 10 WPIAL cross country teams. Jenielle attended Ohio University where she participated in cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field. She set the Ohio University record in the 3000-meter steeplechase and qualified for the NCAA Track and Field Championships.

• Jack McCurry, Coach – Jack McCurry served as the Head Football Coach of the North Hills Indians for 35 seasons. He is the third most winning coach in WPIAL history. His titles include a national championship, a state title and four WPIAL championships. His overall record at North Hills was 281-108-59 with 98 shutouts.

• Andrew Richardson, Class of 2001 – Andrew Richardson participated in football and basketball while at North Hills. Andrew was an All- American and All- State tight end and appeared in the 2001 “Big 33” contest, earned Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Player of the Year honors and named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 squad. A 2005 Penn State University graduate, Richardson was a four-year letter winner for the Nittany Lions at offensive tackle and was member of the team that defeated Florida State in the Orange Bowl.  Since 2009, Mr. Richardson has been an assistant football coach for Robert Morris University.

• Morrow “Woody” Woodburn, Community Contributor – “Woody” Woodburn is being inducted into the Class of 2013 as a community contributor. Mr. Woodburn taught sixth grade at Highland School and West View Elementary for nearly 40 years. He coached the boys’ basketball teams at West View Junior High and North Hills Junior High for 32 years, and for 25 years, he was the announcer of the North Hills Band Festival. Mr. Woodburn impacted the lives of many students and athletes over his career.

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