CONCORD, N.H. – NHTI Athletics welcomed five individuals and one team into the NHTI Athletic Hall of Fame Friday, Nov. 6, during its 2026 induction ceremony at Paul Hogan Gymnasium in the Dr. Goldie Crocker Wellness Center.
The Class of 2026 featured the 2008 NHTI Men's Soccer Team (Men's Soccer), Michelle Cote (Women's Basketball), Jessica Hardiman (Women's Basketball), Tom Neal (Baseball), Deb Smith (Softball) and Michael Waszeciak (Administrator), recognizing their accomplishments and lasting contributions to NHTI Athletics.
To read more about each inductee, click their hyperlinked name to be brought to their page on NHTIAthletics.com. To view the history of NHTI's Hall of Fame, click here.
The evening began with a social at 6:30 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony at 7 p.m. Inductees and representatives of the 2008 men's soccer team took the stage throughout the ceremony, reflecting on their experiences at NHTI and the individuals who helped shape their athletic and professional journeys.
This year's class represented several decades of Lynx Athletics, from championship-winning teams and All-American student-athletes to longtime coaches and administrators who helped develop and promote NHTI's athletic programs.
The 2008 Men's Soccer team earned induction following a season that included YSCC regular-season and tournament championships and a USCAA national runner-up finish. Cote and Hardiman were recognized for their accomplishments in women's basketball, while Neal and Smith were honored for their contributions to the baseball and softball programs, respectively. Waszeciak joined the Hall of Fame for his role in expanding the department's digital communications and multimedia coverage.
The ceremony also highlighted connections between this year's inductees and previous Hall of Fame classes, including former NHTI Athletic Director Paul Hogan (2020), longtime women's basketball coach Shelley Winters (2021) and former men's soccer player Nicholas Papamichael (2019).
NHTI Athletics thanks the inductees, their families, friends and everyone who attended Friday's ceremony to celebrate the Class of 2026.
Photos, Ceremony Recording and Slideshow
Photos from Friday's ceremony, along with a recording of the event and the slideshow presented throughout the evening, are available below.
NHTI Athletics congratulates all six members of the Class of 2026 and thanks them for their contributions to the college's athletic history.
