Class of 2010

Frank Fronhofer and his brothers Van and Lenny started wrestling at Greenwich High School in 1964. Although the program only lasted a couple of years it would start the passion and dedication for the sport that would last for decades that would make the Fronhofer name synonymous with wrestling and success in Salem and Section 2 for generations.

After Frank graduated from Greenwich he went on to SUNY Plattsburgh and Russell Sage College, where he would earn his bachelor's and master's degrees. In 1971 Fronhofer would take a position at Salem Central School as a math teacher. Fronhofer would teach math, health and computer science for the next 38 years but would also become an instrumental wrestling coach along with Mike Poplaski in the dominating Salem wrestling program for over the next 40 years.

Frank retired from teaching in 2009 but stayed on as a wrestling coach and was inducted into the Section 2 Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2010. At the time of his induction he was part of 377 dual meet wins, coached 110 Class D Champions, 30 Section 2 Champions, 11 State Place winners, 19 Class D Team Titles, 6 New York State Championships and had 2 Section 2 Team Championships. Frank would go on to coach 5 more years after this until 2015.

Frank was part of coaching his sons Frank II and Chris and his nephew Carl to Section 2 titles. He coached Frank II and Carl to multiple State Championships and was also there to coach his grandson Luke to a Section 2 title in 2015. He also got to do something very special and coach alongside his sons Frank II and Chris for his last 5 years.

Frank was remembered as a coach you could lean on in Section 2 for support by other coaches and Section officials and for straight forward answers and advice. He was also known for the exemplary way his teams carried themselves during competitions. Frank passed away on August 9th, 2015. He is survived by his wife Janet of 44 years. Frank touched the lives of countless students, parents, colleagues and community members with his endless support, infectious optimism and zest for life and left behind an amazing legacy at Salem and Section 2.