The Middletown Athletic Department is honored to announce the distinguished inductees for the Athletic Wall of Fame Class of 2026. This year’s class represents the pinnacle of Middletown pride, featuring legendary individual athletes, dedicated coaches, and a historic championship team whose legacies have left an indelible mark on our community.

The Class of 2026 celebrates excellence across multiple decades and disciplines. We invite our students, alumni, and the greater Middletown community to join us in recognizing the following honorees:

Individual Inductees

• Christine Urbina-Medina, 1991
• Denise McKeown-Simonson, 1986
• Kevin Hipsman
• Latoya Shippy, 2004
• Aaron Saft, 1995
• Bruce Bertholf, 1966
• Rick Klingman, 1972

Team Induction

• The 1986 Cross Country Team

"These individuals and the 1986 Cross Country team embody the spirit of perseverance and sportsmanship that Middletown athletics is built upon," said Middletown Director of Athletics, David Coates, CMAA.  "Their achievements on the field, court, track, and in the community continue to inspire our current student-athletes to strive for greatness."

The formal induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 26th at 10:00 AM at MHS. Details regarding the commemorative banquet brunch and the induction ceremony will be released in the coming months.

Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2026 on this well-deserved honor.

Click here to see the Wall of Fame.