Some of the programs the society typically offers are:
Monthly lecture series with guest speakers • Museum tours • Walking tours of historic New Castle • Lawrence County Trivia Competition • Sports Hall of Fame • Fireworks exhibits • Ice cream social • Membership & Friends Dinner • Haunted History Walking Tour • Mistletoe Magic • Open House with Santa

40th Annual Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet (2025)
April 27 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT
DEADLINE to PURCHASE BANQUET TICKETS – April 20, 2025 before 4 pm
Advance purchase only. No tickets can be sold at the door.
DEADLINE to SUBMIT ADVERTISEMENTS – APRIL 13, 2025
– see purchase details below –

EVENT DETAILS
DATE: April 27, 2025 beginning at 12:00 pm (noon)
LOCATION: New Englander Banquet Center, 3009 Wilmington Road, New Castle PA 16105
TICKET PRICE: $45 per individual
PROGRAM:
- 12:00 pm – Social Gathering and Cash Bar
- 01:00 pm – Buffet Dining
- 02:30 pm – Induction Awards and Speeches
Help us celebrate!
HALL of FAME INDUCTEES
Michael Annarella (football)
Shaun Asbury (basketball)
Larry Brewton (football)
Scott Brush (baseball)
Pat Cain (football/basketball)
Kevin Carmichael (wrestling coach)
Jennifer Emery-Garella (volleyball/basketball/softball)
James Graham (football/basketball/baseball)
Maria Joseph (basketball/softball)
Shadra Kendall-Carpenter (volleyball/basketball/track and field)
Ronald Keyes (track/football)
HALL of HONOR RECIPIENT
Dr. Darwin Huey
ELLIS HOFFMAN MEMORIAL TEAM AWARD RECIPIENT
1980 Laurel High School Football Team
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES of the YEAR
Tori Atkins (Laurel)
Jaxon Schoedel (Mohawk)
Joseph Roth (Ellwood City)
Addy Frye (Neshannock)
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE BANQUET TICKETS
April 20, 2025 BEFORE 4 pm
Advance purchase required. No tickets can be sold at the door.
- Tickets purchased BEFORE noon on April 12, 2025 will be mailed
- Tickets purchased between 12 noon April 12 and 4 pm April 20 can be picked up at our office or at the banquet
- No ticket sales after 4pm April 20
3 Easy Ways To Purchase Tickets
ON LINE NOW at: https://www.lawrencechs.org/sports-hall-of-fame-ad-tickets/
- At our OFFICE: Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm at 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle PA 16101. Pay with cash, check or credit card. (GIFT SHOP)
- By TELEPHONE: 724-658-4022 (credit card only)
Click HERE to see Sports Hall of Fame Inductees throughout the years
Want to Advertise? AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 13, 2025
Cost to submit an ad for the banquet program
- $45: 1/8 page ad (size 2 9/16” h x 3 7/8” w)
- $75: 1/4 page ad (size 5 1/8” h x 3 7/8” w)
- $100: 1/2 page ad (size 5 1/8” h x 7 3/4 w)
- $175: full page ad (size 10 1/4” h x 7 3/4 w)
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HAVE QUESTIONS? Call us for more details: 724-658-4022