Class of 2026

Jeff Stark was a standout gymnast at Ithaca High School, serving as team captain his senior year and earning multiple Section IV titles on high bar and still rings, as well as Section IV All-Around champion honors. He placed 2nd on high bar at the 1977 New York State Championships and also excelled in swimming and diving.

Jeff continued his gymnastics career at Northern Michigan University and SUNY Cortland, where he was team captain, NCAA Division II high bar champion, a two-time First-Team All-American, and still holds Cortland records for highest event score and most event wins.

A lifelong athlete, Jeff has been a USA Gymnastics judge since 1985 and competed in windsurfing and multi-sport events. He now resides in Portland, Oregon, sharing his expertise as a rock climbing instructor while enjoying kiteboarding, climbing, snowboarding, and unicycling.