Four former athletes and a pair of former coaches will become the newest members of the Shawano Community High School Athletic Hall of Fame during a Sept. 27 induction ceremony.
The class of 2025 will include Christine (Umland) Hoch (1977), Allen Quinney (1981), Andy Onesti (1984), Chris Culhane (2008), coach Neil “Buzz” Montour and coach Mike Wegner.
The ceremony will be held at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 27 in the high school commons. This event is free and open to the public.
Also, the inductees will be introduced as part of the pregame to the homecoming football game. Those introductions will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the stadium, prior to the Hawks hosting Luxemburg-Casco at 1 p.m.
Christine (Umland) Hoch
Hoch was a trailblazer in Shawano Community High School athletics, competing in an era when girls sports were still finding their footing. Hoch excelled in volleyball, basketball and track and field, while also serving as a leader and advocate for the growth of girls athletic opportunities.
In volleyball, Hoch played for four years (1973–1976), earning a varsity letter in her senior season. She was part of the historic 1975 volleyball team that advanced to the state tournament after winning the conference, regional and sectional championships, finishing the season with a 23-4 record and a sixth-place finish at state.
Hoch was also central to the success of the 1976 squad, which earned a share of the conference championship with Antigo.
Playing basketball her junior and senior seasons, she earned a varsity letter and served as co-captain in her senior year.
Beyond her on-court contributions, Hoch played a pivotal role in the very existence of the girls basketball program at Shawano, helping gather petition signatures to present to the school board and advocating for its addition to the athletic offerings. Her efforts not only allowed her own generation to compete but paved the way for future female athletes.
On the track, Hoch competed all four years, lettering as a sophomore, junior and senior. In 1976, she tied the school record in the 220-yard dash with a time of 27.8 seconds – a mark that still ranks among the top 10 in school history.
Hoch was also a dedicated member of school organizations, including the Girls Athletic Association, Varsity Club and National Honor Society, and she served as a student representative and leader within school clubs and organizations.
After high school, Hoch continued to follow her passion for sports and education, earning a bachelor of science degree in physical education and health from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and later a master’s degree from Saginaw Valley State University.
She was a faculty member, health and physical education teacher and coach at Lutheran High School North in Macomb, Michigan.
Hoch died suddenly in 2005 from cancer at the age of 46.
Allen Quinney
Quinney was a versatile and dedicated athlete at Shawano Community High School who excelled across three major sports — football, basketball and baseball.
His leadership, consistent performance and competitive spirit helped elevate each of his teams, led to his selection as male athlete of the year in 1981 and left a lasting legacy in Shawano athletics.
On the football field, Quinney played three seasons from 1978-80, earning varsity letters in his junior and senior years. As a junior, he earned second team all-conference honors at tight end. In his senior season, Quinney was recognized as first team tight end and second team defensive end and capped his football career by being named team MVP.
Quinney’s impact on the basketball court was equally impressive. Playing three years from 1979-81, he earned letters each season and helped lead the team to a regional championship in 1981.
Over his tenure, the team improved steadily from a 9-11 record during his sophomore year to a strong 16-5 finish in his senior season. Quinney’s individual accolades grew alongside the team’s success, earning honorable mention All-Valley Conference as a sophomore, second team All-Bay Conference as a junior and first team all-conference honors in his senior year, when he was also named team MVP.
In baseball, Quinney played three seasons, earning letters each year and contributing to regional championship teams in 1980 and 1981. The 1981 team finished with a 13-4 record and was sectional runner-up.
Individually, Quinney earned second team All-Bay Conference honors as a junior and first team All-Conference recognition as a senior.
Beyond athletics, Quinney was active in the school community, participating in the Journalism Club and Varsity Club. He has since enjoyed a fulfilling family life with his wife, Andrea, their four children and six grandchildren. Quinney lives in Gresham and retired in 2024.
Andy Onesti
Onesti was one of Shawano Community High School’s premier distance runners, excelling in cross country and track and field.
In cross country, Onesti competed for four years (1980-83), beginning his career as part of the 1980 state-qualifying team that finished 16th at the WIAA State Cross Country Meet and took second in the conference.
As a sophomore, he helped lead Shawano to the Bay Conference championship, followed by a runner-up finish in 1982 and a third-place finish in 1983. Onesti’s individual accomplishments included earning all-conference honors in 1982 and 1983. As a senior, he served as team captain and was named the team’s most valuable runner.
Onesti’s track and field career was equally impressive. Competing from 1981-84, he broke two school records in his senior season – the 800-meter run (1:59.14) and the 1,600-meter run (4:20.44). His 800 meter record stood until 1990 and still ranks fourth all-time, while his 1,600 meter record stood until 2000 and remains the second fastest in school history.
In 1984, Onesti qualified for the WIAA State Track Meet in the 800 and 1,600 meter, capping a career that also saw him named most improved runner as a junior and senior.
Beyond his athletic success, Onesti was involved in French Club, FFA, the National Honor Society, Student Council and Varsity Club. His leadership, sportsmanship and academic achievements earned him the honor of being named Shawano’s 1984 male athlete of the year.
Chris Culhane
Culhane was a standout multi-sport athlete whose dedication and leadership left an indelible mark on Shawano’s cross country, basketball, baseball and track programs.
Culhane ran cross country for three years, earning varsity letters as a junior and senior. He was an integral part of the 2006 state-qualifying team and helped lead the Bay Conference championship team in his senior year.
Individually, Culhane was the conference champion in 2007 and earned first team all-conference honors his junior and senior seasons. He finished 13th at state that same year and was named team MVP as a senior, also serving as team captain in his final two seasons. His fastest 5,000 meter time of 16:12 reflects his endurance and competitive spirit.
In addition to cross country, Culhane contributed as a varsity athlete in basketball and baseball, lettering in both sports during his junior and senior years. On the basketball court, his teams posted solid records, including a 14-5 finish in 2007.
Culhane also earned team MVP honors in track and field as a senior. He still holds a place among the school’s all-time top 10 performers in multiple track events, including the third-fastest 3,200 meter time (9:35.73) and as a member of the school record-holding 3,200 meter relay team in 2008.
In addition to participating in 13 athletic seasons, Culhane was a dedicated student, earning National Honor Society recognition in his junior and senior years. His combined excellence on the field and in the classroom earned him the athlete of the year and scholar athlete of the year awards in 2008. Culhane was also co-valedictorian of his class.
Following high school, Culhane attended Creighton University, competing in cross country and track while pursuing his undergraduate degree. He returned to Wisconsin and earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
Culhane and his wife enjoy spending time with their two sons and exploring the outdoors.
Neil “Buzz” Montour
Coaches Hall of Fame
Montour, born in 1931 in Shawano, is a beloved figure in Shawano Community High School athletics whose impact as an educator, coach and leader spanned nearly four decades.
A standout athlete himself, Montour earned a full football scholarship to Valparaiso University where he played four years, before dedicating his life to coaching and mentoring young athletes in his hometown.
Montour began his career teaching physical education in Gilman from 1953-57, where he served as head coach for football, basketball, boys volleyball and track. In 1957, he returned to Shawano, initially coaching at the junior high level. From 1957-60, his junior high football teams compiled a 14-4 record, including an undefeated season in 1960.
In 1961, Montour transitioned to Shawano High School where he coached varsity football for eight seasons. Under his leadership, the team steadily developed and competed with determination through those formative years.
Beyond coaching, Montour served as the Shawano athletic director from 1962-73, shaping the school’s athletic programs during a crucial period. He later contributed as a track coach, mentoring younger athletes in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Montour’s dedication extended beyond the field as he was a longtime Letterman’s Club adviser and served as the Wisconsin Valley Conference commissioner, further influencing high school athletics throughout the region.
He was recognized for his devotion with the Dr. Jeffries Dedicated Teacher Award and was honored in 1999 as a member of the inaugural Shawano Community High School Athletic Hall of Fame class.
Montour and his wife, Ila, had four children and seven grandchildren After Montour retired in 1990, they enjoyed spending time at their property in White Lake. He died in 2018.
Mike Wegner
Coaches Hall of Fame
Wegner, a Shawano High School graduate from the class of 1971 and a 2009 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, has made an enduring impact on Shawano athletics through his decades of coaching, teaching and leadership.
Starting his teaching career at Shawano in 1979, Wegner served the school community not only as a science and chemistry teacher, but also as a passionate coach who guided multiple teams to success across several sports.
Wegner’s early coaching years saw him take on JV basketball and varsity assistant coaching duties from 1979 through the early 1990s. His basketball teams consistently posted winning records, including a stellar 17-1 season in 1981-82.
In addition to basketball, Wegner coached freshmen baseball for two years before taking over as varsity baseball head coach in 1982. Under his leadership, the baseball program flourished, as evidenced by four teams qualifying for the state tournament, including the teams from 1984, 1986, 1994 and 1997. In 1984 and 1988, the teams were Bay Conference co-champions. He was also honored with his selection as the coach of the All-Star Classic in 1989, a testament to his respect in the baseball community.
In the late 1990s and 2000s, Wegner transitioned to golf coaching, leading the boys golf team from assistant to head coach and guiding them to a conference championship in 2003. He also spearheaded the launch of Shawano’s girls golf program in 2006, serving as head coach for the first several years and laying a strong foundation for the sport’s growth at the school.
