Three Village’s County Hall of Fame Inductee
Three Village Central School District former educator and leader in the
world of athletics Dr. H. Jean Berger will be inducted, posthumously,
into the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame on May 26 at the Watermill
in Smithtown.
Dr. H. Jean Berger, along with fellow 2020 inductees Ruth Gracey (Port
Jefferson), Anna McKeever Kress (Sayville) and Jeannette Rogers
(Babylon), will be inducted as the four female trailblazers and pioneers
who were instrumental in developing and organizing the Suffolk County
Girls Athletic Association in 1949, 23 years prior to the historic Title
IX legislation. It was their persistence, dedication and vision which
created opportunities for girls to play sports within Suffolk County.
These women were legendary advocates for sports equality for girls, and
their impact will forever be felt in Suffolk County athletics.
Residents, past colleagues and friends of Dr. Berger are invited to
contact Michele Dougherty (dougirish1@aol.com) for more information
about the induction ceremony.