The only South High coach to lead a Bulldog team to a state championship and a member of the New York State Softball Hall of Fame, Mrs. Ciuffetelli guided the Bulldogs to 30 Foothills Council titles, 17 Section II championships, 11 regional titles and state championships in 2002 and 2007. Overall she won 525 games, sixth all-time in NYS history.
BULLDOG PRIDE HALL OF FAME
The 2026 Bulldog Pride Hall of Fame will be held on: Friday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m., at Common Roots Bierhall in South Glens Falls.
The South High Bulldog Pride Hall of Fame will welcome five new members at its 17th induction ceremonies on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Common Roots Bierhall in South Glens Falls. A reception begins at 6 p.m. The induction ceremony starts at 7.
Tickets are $40 each (cash or check only) and will be available starting Sept. 10 at the school’s administrative offices on Merritt Road. For more information, contact committee chair Gordon Woodworth at 518-926-8906 or email him at gwtwoodworth@yahoo.com.
The South High Bulldog Pride Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding individuals and teams in the South Glens Falls community and school district. It's an all-encompassing Hall of Fame not limited to just athletics that has honored more than 100 individuals since 2007.
2026 Inductees
Laurie Ciuffetelli
Molly Congdon-Hunsdon
Class of 2008
Molly continues her late father Matt’s work as executive director of the Glens Falls Area Youth Center, where her passion for advocating for children transformed from dancing in the South High Marathon Dance as a student.
Robert Phinney
Mayor Phinney spearhead the creation of the popular Betar Byway while serving as Mayor of South Glens Falls for 32 years. Other accomplishments during his tenure include building Midtown Apartments and opening the Spring Street Triangle Park and Cooper’s Cave Park.
Janet Reed Buckley
A beloved Home Economics teacher at Oliver W. Winch Junior High School from 1961 to her retirement in 1983, Mrs. Buckley was also a patient and loving mother to 12 children. She passed away in 2010.
Judge Edward Pratt
A World War II combat veteran, Judge Pratt was a legendary figure in the New York State Police. Mr. Pratt served for 25 years, retiring as Zone Sergeant in the old South Glens Falls barracks. He then became SGF Village Justice, serving for 15 years, and also served as an aide to NYS Chief Administrative Judge Richard Bartlett. Judge Pratt died in 2010.
The purpose of the Bulldog Pride Hall of Fame is to honor those who have made a positive difference in the life of our school community, and whose accomplishments, here and elsewhere, are a source of pride for South Glens Falls.
Nominees may be former administrators, teachers, educators, coaches, staff members, students, and community members. They have demonstrated high moral character, and have been a positive role model in our school community. They must be three years removed from their primary contribution to be considered for induction into the Bulldog Pride Hall of Fame. Special nominees may be honored for lifetime achievements at the discretion of the committee.
Bulldog Pride Hall of Fame Committee
Gordon Woodworth, Chairperson
Kris Nolan
Kevin Ostrander - BOE Liaison
Ed Potter
Kathy Potter
Ken Powers
Kurt Theis
Dan Van Wie
Tom Vishneowski
Howard Weller
Donald Woodworth