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A large audience of coaches was in attendance at the Newton Marriott as four popular veterans of track and field were recently inducted into the Masachusetts Track Coaches Hall of Fame.

Three of those members are very familiar to North Attleboro Track.

Kevin Black has been a fixture at Whitman Hanson for the past 29 years. He created a cross country powerhouse commanding a career record of 201-42. His teams are constantly in the hunt for league, South Shore Meet and Class Meet crowns. Kevin's athletes also sport a winning record during indoor and outdoor track that has been just as impressive.

North has made many trips over to Whitman Hanson for state relay meets. Kevin and his teams have always been genial hosts. Competition against them has proven to be spirited. For teams trying to prove themselves, Whitman Hanson is considered "one of the teams to beat". It doesn't happen very often.

Kevin is considered a voice of reason on the Massachusetts State Coaches Executive Board where he has been able to use his influence to improve the sport for all.

Kevin's wife Janice and children Brian, Bridget and Kasey were there to share the tribute with him. He speaks glowingly of how his own children have been positively affected by all the great scholar athletes that have preceded them, but it was just as obvious how much his own family continues to positively affect and inspire him.

Charlie Leverone has been coaching for 41 years. Most locals would recognize him for his work at Scituate. He was already a fixture when my coaching career began in 1979. Charlie was and is one of those faces you always like to see at a meet. His constant smile and love of the sport comes across naturally. In 1995 the Boston Globe recognized him as Spring Track Coach of the Year, the only time this honor has been bestowed on an assistant coach.

His list of successful athletes is even longer than his induction speech. Anyone who gets the chance should stop for awhile and listen to some of the stories he has to tell. He has seen a lot over those 41 years.

Charlie shared this glowing tribute with wife "Toni", children and many grandchildren.

Art Iworsley has been a solid fixture of the Andover High School track and volleyball programs. Whether as head coach or assistant, for over thirty years his mild mannered approach has created "success" as an attitude. His teams are noted for their depth and balance. This has made them a constant threat in relay championships over the years. It seems Andover is never rebuilding, just remodeling their teams.

After many years of competition against North Attleboro in Class B, Andover has recently moved up in size to Class A.

His many successes as a coach are only an adjunct to his many accomplishments as a dedicated teacher and active member of the community. Art is also a selfless servant to the sport of track and field, giving back to the sport through his involvement in the MSTCA Executive Board.

Ted Dutkiewicz

Massachusetts Track and Field lost a tireless supporter with the passing of Ted Dutkiewicz. Though I never got to know him personally, the warmth with which others speak of him is an indication of his character.

Ted never got far from home, graduating from West Springfield High School, attending Springfield College and dedicating the rest of his life to the education of Springfield's youth. His 34 years of coaching is only a small facet of his dedication to the sport.

After years of working toward creation of a western Mass. indoor track league, Ted finally saw (and oversaw as director) his dream become a reality.

Ted was also a track and field official who worked at the highest levels of the sport. His early passing was a significant loss for the Springfield community and western Massachusetts high school track and field.

Ted’s wife accepted this honor in his absence. She grew to appreciate the sport he loved so dearly and along with the entire track community I wish to extend my deepest sympathies.