The board finally voted yes to the Curtis Bray Gymnasium and I honestly think I might cry over my coffee because it is about time he got that recognition. It took five hundred and twenty of us sticking with this but he really does deserve to have his name up …
The Gateway Senior High School Class of 1988 wishes to petition the Board of Directors of Gateway School District, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, to officially name the basketball gymnasium within the Furrie Sports Complex, "Curtis Bray Gymnasium" in honor of the Gateway's first and only 12-letter athlete, Gateway's first ever Gatorade National Player of the Year (1987), a dedicated scholar recruited by the top Ivy League Schools and a man who has since proven himself as a positive role model for all student athletes. Curtis Bray graduated from Gateway Senior High School in 1988. He went on to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh in 1992, with a degree in Economics. He has been a football coach at the High School and College levels for nearly 20 years. In 1999, Curtis was inducted into the Gateway Sports Hall of Fame, alongside Henry J. Furrie and Walter "Pete" Antimarino, for which the sports center and stadiums are named respectively. Curtis Bray is the model for what a Gateway High School student athlete should strive to become.
I was just looking through some old yearbooks this morning and it really hits you how much Curtis meant to everyone back then (and still does) which is honestly the fuel keeping this whole thing moving forward. People have been sending me the best stories about his games and it makes me think the board really has no idea what they are missing out on if they keep ignoring us. Just trying to figure out the best way to get on the agenda for their next meeting so hang tight because I am definitely not giving up.
Reached 100 supporters
January 16, 2014
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George Zaloumes
12 years ago
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As a freshman I would look in the trophy case and see his Gatorade all American trophy.. I said to my self I want to be like Curtis Bray..
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Derek Hoodjer
12 years ago
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Working for CB the last 2 years allowed me to see his pride for Gateway. This is an honor that would bring him pride, as well as honor which he clearly deserves.
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Jerry Harper
12 years ago
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Curtis Bray was a great example of the talent that has came out of the AAAA and Western Pennsylvania. I don't know a single person who he lined up against that didn't respect him on and off the field. RIP Curtis.
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Mark b Smith
12 years ago
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Curtis was a very good friend of my two older brothers Lamont&Maurice Smith .Curtis was a wonderful man and role model it is the least thing Gateway can do for one if it's most outstanding alumni
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Kathleen Hondru
12 years ago
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This would be such a fitting tribute for this former Gator student-athlete. Curt's actions on and off the field more than qualify him for this honor. As great an athlete he was, he was en even more amazing person.
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Tawnie Marcus
12 years ago
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Curtis was one of the most stand up, kind heart, and definitely the most amazing athlete that ever past thru Gateway and this would be a great way to have his legacy continue at Gateway
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Apryl Echegaray-Watson
11 years ago
Inspiring gentleman, well deserving !
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Barry Kessler
12 years ago
Though I did not know Curtis, I do remember hearing of him. I have friends that knew him well and from their shared memories of him, this would be a very fitting honor.
The board finally voted yes to the Curtis Bray Gymnasium and I honestly think I might cry over my coffee because it is about time he got that recognition. It took five hundred and twenty of us sticking with this but he really does deserve to have his name up …
The Gateway Senior High School Class of 1988 wishes to petition the Board of Directors of Gateway School District, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, to officially name the basketball gymnasium within the Furrie Sports Complex, "Curtis Bray Gymnasium" in honor of the Gateway's first and only 12-letter athlete, Gateway's first ever Gatorade National Player of the Year (1987), a dedicated scholar recruited by the top Ivy League Schools and a man who has since proven himself as a positive role model for all student athletes. Curtis Bray graduated from Gateway Senior High School in 1988. He went on to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh in 1992, with a degree in Economics. He has been a football coach at the High School and College levels for nearly 20 years. In 1999, Curtis was inducted into the Gateway Sports Hall of Fame, alongside Henry J. Furrie and Walter "Pete" Antimarino, for which the sports center and stadiums are named respectively. Curtis Bray is the model for what a Gateway High School student athlete should strive to become.
I was just looking through some old yearbooks this morning and it really hits you how much Curtis meant to everyone back then (and still does) which is honestly the fuel keeping this whole thing moving forward. People have been sending me the best stories about his games and it makes me think the board really has no idea what they are missing out on if they keep ignoring us. Just trying to figure out the best way to get on the agenda for their next meeting so hang tight because I am definitely not giving up.
Reached 100 supporters
January 16, 2014
146 Comments
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George Zaloumes
12 years ago
Featured
As a freshman I would look in the trophy case and see his Gatorade all American trophy.. I said to my self I want to be like Curtis Bray..
D
Derek Hoodjer
12 years ago
Featured
Working for CB the last 2 years allowed me to see his pride for Gateway. This is an honor that would bring him pride, as well as honor which he clearly deserves.
J
Jerry Harper
12 years ago
Featured
Curtis Bray was a great example of the talent that has came out of the AAAA and Western Pennsylvania. I don't know a single person who he lined up against that didn't respect him on and off the field. RIP Curtis.
M
Mark b Smith
12 years ago
Featured
Curtis was a very good friend of my two older brothers Lamont&Maurice Smith .Curtis was a wonderful man and role model it is the least thing Gateway can do for one if it's most outstanding alumni
K
Kathleen Hondru
12 years ago
Featured
This would be such a fitting tribute for this former Gator student-athlete. Curt's actions on and off the field more than qualify him for this honor. As great an athlete he was, he was en even more amazing person.
T
Tawnie Marcus
12 years ago
Featured
Curtis was one of the most stand up, kind heart, and definitely the most amazing athlete that ever past thru Gateway and this would be a great way to have his legacy continue at Gateway
A
Apryl Echegaray-Watson
11 years ago
Inspiring gentleman, well deserving !
B
Barry Kessler
12 years ago
Though I did not know Curtis, I do remember hearing of him. I have friends that knew him well and from their shared memories of him, this would be a very fitting honor.
As a freshman I would look in the trophy case and see his Gatorade all American trophy.. I said to my self I want to be like Curtis Bray..