Alumni gather with legendary former Herkimer Generals Lacrosse Coach Wehrum

Alumni gathered to reminisce with the legendary former Herkimer Generals Lacrosse Coach Paul Wehrum in the high peaks of the Adirondacks for the 33rd annual Lake Placid Summit Classic, held August 1-7. The lacrosse event, which began with a 7-team field in 1990, has evolved into a week-long event with more than 250 teams playing more than 550 games.

Generals Lacrosse alums joined Wehrum for a dinner on August 3, along with current Generals Lacrosse Coach Robert Leary and Herkimer County College Foundation Executive Director Rob Fowler.

According to Wehrum, reconnecting with alumni was a memorable experience.

“It was great spending time with so many alumni up in Lake Placid. These were guys I haven’t seen in over 20 years, and some are still pretty good lacrosse players. I’m particularly proud to see the son of Joe Solazzo ’88, James, attending Wingate University; and Anthony Annunziata’s son, Anthony, attending Yale University as a FOGO in 2024.”

“With the help of Bob (Leary) and Rob (Fowler), we hope to make this a yearly event,” Wehrum added.

At Herkimer College, Wehrum coached eight national championship teams (2003, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1989, 1988), including five in a row (1992-96). In 24 seasons (1980-2003), Wehrum guided the Generals to a 403-62 record and to 21 consecutive National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association Region III Championships. At one point, the Generals won 59 consecutive games. Wehrum, a four-time NJCAA Coach of the Year recipient (1994, 1992, 1986, 1985), has the Herkimer lacrosse stadium named in his honor. Wehrum also started the women's lacrosse program at Herkimer, serving as head coach for three seasons (2004-06).