BOROUGH OF RARITAN
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
22 FIRST STREET
RARITAN, NJ 08869
Tel: (908) 231-1300 * www.RaritanBoro.org
14 October 2023
Dear 2023 Bridgewater - Raritan Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees,
On behalf of the Borough of Raritan, the governing body and our citizens as a whole, I want to extend sincere congratu- lations on your selection to the 2023 class of the Bridgewater Raritan Athletic Hall of Fame! Tradition, remembrance, community and recognition are values that run deep in the Borough of Raritan, and we are elated to be a part of this his- toric school district. Tradition and scholastic - athletic excellence in our Bridgewater - Raritan community spans back over the past 60 plus years. Prior to 1966, our community shared one high school, which opened in 1959. With a boom in population, the necessity for an additional high school was evident. Thus, Bridgewater - Raritan High School East (the Minutemen) and Bridgewater - Raritan High School West (the Golden Falcons) were born. What ensued was two plus decades of an in- tense and spirited rivalry between the two great schools and athletic programs. In 1992, the school district consolidated into one high school, and rebranded itself. The Bridgewater - Raritan Panthers. Although it meant an end to a rivalry, it created a unified sense of community and commitment among citizens of both towns. Athletic prominence and tradition continued. Bridgewater - Raritan established itself as a premiere academic and athletic school district, and continues to uphold this distinction presently. The current success and reputation of our athletic programs would not be possible without the contributions of all of you. To the individual athletes, teams, coaches and contributors: you now, all have a place in our community ’ s history where we can properly recognize and thank you for being the pillars of what makes us proud to be a citizen of the Bridgewater - Raritan community. Your achievements on and off the playing surface are commendable. We are honored to stand with you and offer our sincere congratulations on your induction into the 2023 class of the Bridgewater - Raritan Athletic Hall of Fame!
Zachary R. Bray Mayor of Raritan Borough
B - R Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony
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