Hall of Fame
Steve Dranitsaris (BA '73), regarded by many as one of York's biggest cheerleaders, had a career in administration at York that spanned more than four decades (1973-2014). Known as someone who could lead, influence and generally make things happen, he held a number of progressively responsible positions in Stong College, Alumni Affairs, Private Funding, Kinesiology & Health Science and the Office of the Vice-President Finance and Administration. Throughout his career he contributed to Sport & Recreation in many ways, including the creation of the Hall of Fame, advancing the varsity alumni concept and initiating and raising more than $1.5 million for the awards and scholarships program, as well as his involvement in improving York's sport and recreational facilities: the York Student Field House, York Stadium, the Ice Gardens, the Tait McKenzie Fitness Centre expansion, the Pan American athletics stadium and upgrading many indoor and outdoor varsity facilities. His volunteer contributions to York over the years have been significant and numerous, including leadership roles in sport clubs, inter-college athletics, the staff and faculty golf tournament, the University's Alumni Association and the staging of York's first Homecoming in 1978.
Induction video (with Carol Wilson)
Induction speech:
