Joe Valentin

Class of 1992

Joe Valentin earned an impressive 11 varsity letters during his years at BHS (4 in football, 4 in wrestling and 3 in baseball). He earned All League and All Section honors in baseball. Although Joe excelled in all three sports, he is best remembered for his exploits as a wrestler for the "Bulldogs".

In 1992, Joe became Beacon's first Section One Wrestling Champion in over 20 years by winning the 177 lbs. weight class. At the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Championships in Syracuse, Joe suffered an opening round loss but eventually went on to win four consecutive matches and place third. He remains the only Beacon wrestler to place at the states.

Joe was the team's Most Valuable Wrestler, the Evening News Wrestler of the Year and a Poughkeepsie Journal All Star. For three years he earned All League and All Section honors. He holds the school record for most wins in a season with 32. He won 9 tournament championships during his career and had a career record of 86-13.

Joe was a big part of the wrestling team's two League Championships, and during his magical 1992 season he led the team to its first ever Divisional Championship.