NORWICH – After several months of deliberation and consideration of numerous nominees, the Norwich High School Sports Hall of Fame announces its 2013 induction class.

Athletes are Louis Newton (class of 1928); Fred Swertfager (class of 1956), and Bobby Lazor (class of 1994). Also honored is Norwich boys varsity swimming founder and coach, George Echentile; Bob Van Tine, longtime contributor to Norwich athletics; and lastly the unbeaten and championship-winning 1952 varsity football team.