by Jean Falbo-Sosnovich | Oct 9, 2022 1:06 pm

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(Top row, left to right): Chris Cweklinsky Perfetto, Christine Bourdeau, Jacob Drozd (bottom row, left to right): Michael Fritz, Mike Osiecki

SEYMOUR – Five former standout athletes have been selected for induction into Seymour High School’s Sports Hall of Fame for 2022.

The inductees scoring a place this year are Christine Cweklinsky Perfetto (Class of 1986); Michael Fritz (Class of 1999); Christine Bourdeau (Class of 2006); Michael Osiecki (Class of 2009) and Jacob Drozd (Class of 2010).

The athletes will be honored at a banquet scheduled for Nov. 5 at Villa Bianca Restaurant in Seymour. A social hour will begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and the induction program. Tickets are $55 per person and are available at Armand’s Service Center, Seymour Town Hall, Seymour High School or from committee members. For more information contact Paul Sponheimer at 203 – 645-2828 or Paul Roy at 203 – 305-6731.

The latest class of inductees have distinguished themselves both on and off the ball field, hardcourt and track according to SHS Sports Hall of Fame Committee Co-Chairman and former First Selectman Paul Roy, who established the Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.

“ Seymour High School has sponsored athletics for more than 75 years,” Roy said. ​“ I believe, and the committee believes, the individuals that helped Seymour High School to be recognized as a great school for athletes and coaches deserve to be recognized with the honor of enshrinement into the Seymour High School Hall of Fame.”

Here’s some information provided by the committee about the Class of 2022 inductees:

*Christine Cweklinsky Perfetto: She played varsity basketball three years as a guard, and varsity softball, as a pitcher and shortstop all four years at SHS . She was elected to the All-State softball team in 1986 and was an All-Valley and All-Housatonic league selection during her junior and senior years at SHS .

*Michael Fritz: He played soccer from the midfield position, served as team captain and during his senior year he amassed 18 goals and 15 assists on the soccer field. He was a two-time All-State and All-Naugatuck Valley League selection, scoring 41 goals and 35 assists in his soccer career. Fritz was named to the All-New England team in his senior year at SHS .

*Christine Bourdeau: She played shortstop and was a four-year starter and three-time captain for the Lady Wildcats. Bourdeau was the first player to amass 100 hits and 100 RBIs. She earned numerous accolades as an All-State, All League, All CT . Post, All New Haven Register and All Hartford Courant selection three times and was an All-Valley pick four times. Her teams won the state championship title in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

*Michael Osiecki: He was a hard-running offensive back and equally as tough as a defensive player. He was named All-NVL twice, New Haven Register All-Area player, a Register All-State pick and a Coaches All-State selection. Osiecki nabbed the State Gatorade Player of the Year in Football in 2008. He is also in SHS ’s top 10 statistical categories in rushing yards, receiving touchdowns, fumbles caused, fumbles recovered, solo tackles and career tackles for a loss. 

*Jacob Drozd: Regarded as one of the most decorated athletes in SHS history, Drozd played football, basketball, indoor and outdoor track. He earned 12 varsity letters and was chosen team captain four times. Drozd holds several track and football records and was named to several All-NVL and Register All-star teams for both track and football. He also gained national recognition by being named an All-New England and All American for outdoor track.

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