JEAN PHILPET COACH YEAR OF INDUCTION: 2012 Jean Philpet, who guided the Spartans' softball program from 1975-86, was named Coach of the Year multiple times, including twice by The Trenton Times (1980 and 1986) and twice by The Trentonian (1981 and 1986). In 1986, the Spartans completed softball championship runs in the Mercer County and NJSIAA Central Group III tournaments. The CJ III crown was the first such title in Steinert High softball history. Philpet, who worked in the Mathematics and Health & Physical Education deparments, was named Steinert High Teacher of the Year in 2002. She also coached junior varsity girls' basketball for one year. With her husband Al, she retired to Vermont where they enjoy "the rural life" including hiking and kayaking. RETURN TO THE HALL OF FAME MEMBERS PAGE