Thorp Graduate Inducted into Crusaders Hall of Fame

The Thorp Courier (Thorp, WI)
August 11, 2010
Transcribed by Dolores Mohr Kenyon
 

During half-time at the Crusader’s Football game in Fond du Lac on Saturday, August 7, Jeremy Staniec was inducted into the Crusaders’ Iron Man League Hall of Fame.  He was presented with a plaque and his football history was read to the crowds, which included the years Staniec helped the Thorp High School Cardinals get to State.  “I was so proud to be there for that presentation,” said Staniec’s mother, Arlene Frye.
 
Staniec’s accomplishments in football that were included in the Hall of Fame induction ceremony include the 1993 win of the State Championships with Thorp High School; 1994 state runner-up, where Staniec was named All-Conference, All-Region, and All-State as middle linebacker; 1995-200 played as outside linebacker at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; 2005-2007 stated playing outside linebacker for the Crusaders and due to injuries on offense, filled in at fullback and long snapper; 2006 fdl Crusaders MVP offense; and 2007 fdl Crusaders Leadership Award.
 
Staniec retired from the league for Army training and subsequent deployment to Kuwait/Iraq.  After he returned, Staniec returned to football, now coaching a Junior High football team in Waupun.
 
“I am proud to have been able to step on the field with the men that battled with me and play for a high class organization like the Fond du Lac Crusaders,” said Staniec.