Bedford County Sports Hall of Fame

Bedford Area School District
Eric Zembower
Eric has been active in the community in various capacities for over 40 years. He is currently Chairman of the Bedford Township Municipal Authority, President of the Bedford Area School District Excellence Council, President of the Southern Pennsylvania Historical Auto Racing Commission (SPHARC), and Vice President of the Bedford County Sports Hall of Fame. He also serves as main timer for the harness racing at the Bedford Fairgrounds. In the past, he also served on the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and as a Deacon at the Bedford Presbyterian Church. After a 34-year auto racing career, he is currently the lead announcer at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway and restores vintage race cars.

Chestnut Ridge School District
Aaron and Marci Burkett
Aaron and Marci Burkett have been an integral part of Chestnut Ridge youth sports since the early 2000s. Aaron and Marci have served on Chestnut Ridge Youth Leagues as officers and coaches including football, wrestling, baseball, soccer, volleyball, and cheerleading. Their hard work and dedication to Chestnut Ridge 's youth sports programs have been essential to the success of Chestnut Ridge varsity sports. Aaron and Marci have also been an integral part of The Heather's Cup Youth Football Tournament, which began in 2009. The Heather's Cup event is held each year to show support for and to raise money for children and families journeying through a medical hardship.

Everett Area School District
Fred Baca
• Spanish Teacher at EAHS from 1976 to 2011
• Assistant Athletic Director under Mr. Gochnour and Mr. Dan Cole for 9 years.
• Worked athletic ticket seller and collector for numerous years.
• Brought the Renaissance and One of a Kind programs to the high school
• Served on many committees like National Honor Society, Secondary Advisory, District-wide Advisory,
Site-based management and scholarship committee
• Member of Everett Lions Club, Area Better Business Association and marketing committee, West
Providence Township Planning Commission, Bloody Run Historic Society, Home for the Holidays Christmas committee, and the Everett Area Fund
• Elected to Everett Area School Board and is Chairman of the Joint Operating Comm. of the Bedford County Technical Center

Hyndman
Jesse Topper
• All-Star Catcher for Hyndman Hot Stove Champions
• Pen-Mar Umpire at Age of 16
• Eagle Scout Ranking for Hyndman Boy Scout Troop 60
• LHAC and Bedford Gazette All-Star in Baseball and Football
• Graduated from the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School in 2001
• Sports Official for PIAA and Minor League Baseball Games in the Area
• Officiated PIAA Class A State Championship in 2023
• Assistant Football Coach at Bedford High School and Youth Baseball
• State Representative for Pa.’s 78 th District since 2014
• Member of the PIAA Board of Directors as a Congressional Representative to Advocate for the Athletic
Programs throughout Pennsylvania

Northern Bedford School District
Chris and Michelle Cronrath
• Track and Field and Football Boosters since 2008
• Concession Stand Coordinators since 2011
• Football Booster Treasurer (Michelle) since 2010
• Girls Basketball Treasurer (Michelle) 2006 and 2007
• Track and Field Booster President (Michelle) 2011-2014
• Northern Bedford County School Board for 13 years (Chris)
• Panther Youth Football (Chris)
• District 5 Committee (Chris)

Tussey Mountain
Roy and Donna McCabe
• Huge Supporters of Tussey Mountain Athletics
• Helped Provide Ambulance Coverage with RWBT (Robertsdale, Wood & Broad Top) Ambulance for Tussey Mountain Football Games
• Donated Providing EMT Services and Driving for RWBT Ambulance
• Strong Supporters of Local Churches, Schools, and Community Fundraisers
• Serve as Lay Ministers at Local Churches and at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church’s Food Pantry
• Roy has been a long-time Tussey Mountain School Board and Wood Water Authority Member
• Donna is a member of the Broad Top American Legion Auxiliary and the Robertsdale Lions Scholarship
Award Committee
• Pose as Mr. and Mrs. Claus for Many Community Gatherings