MBS Athletic Hall of Fame

Michael McDonald '01 An exceptional athlete with 11 varsity letters, Michael McDonald '01 was a key force behind eight team championships across football and baseball while also starring on the basketball court. A multi-year captain and decorated All-Prep and All-County honoree, he continued his education at Mississippi State before dedicating his career to education and athletic coaching. He has served as a longtime coach at Dover High School and co-owns the McDonald Baseball Camp.

A standout multi-sport athlete, Pat Yannotta '06 excelled in both hockey and baseball, earning First Team All-State hockey honors and leading his teams to multiple NJ Prep and Mennen Cup championships. Recognized as a selfless teammate and natural leader, he received the Arthur Lee James Award before going on to study finance at Villanova University. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate at the Varney Agency in Manhattan.

2010-2011 Girls Hockey Team The 2010–2011 Girls Varsity Hockey Team delivered a historic, undefeated 18-0 season to capture the WIHLMA Championship. Dominating on both ends of the ice, the powerhouse squad scored 125 goals while allowing only 9 against them, securing 11 shutouts along the way. The legendary campaign featured 10 All-State honorees and four players who topped 20 goals and 45 points each.

An AP Little All-America football standout at Upsala College and U.S. Army veteran, Joseph "Coach D" DeKasar dedicated 24 years to Morristown Beard School as a beloved assistant coach, sub, and athletic department fixture. He helped guide the baseball program through an unprecedented era of success—contributing to 8 conference, 1 county, 2 prep, and 3 state titles—while also serving on the football staff that reached the 2007 state final. Remembered for his kindness and selfless service, Coach D left a lasting legacy as a mentor who impacted generations of MBS student-athletes.