Old Colony superintendent to be inducted into Massachusetts chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame

The superintendent of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School is heading to the hall of fame.

Aaron Polansky, superintendent-director of Old Colony in Rochester, was announced Tuesday, Aug. 20 as one of seven to be inducted next year into the Massachusetts chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. 

The class of 2025 “includes seven exceptional individuals whose contributions and achievements have made a significant impact on our young athletes, athletic communities and beyond,” a news release said.

Polansky has been a coach for 23 years and served for 10 years as the director of USA Wrestling in Massachusetts. He has also founded two wrestling clubs and coached two freestyle national champions, according to the release.

Polansky and the six other inductees will be recognized with “Lifetime Service to Wrestling” honors, which is approved and awarded by the executive board of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Their inductions are a “testament to their enduring legacy and the lasting impact they have had on their communities,” according to the release.

“These inductees have demonstrated outstanding dedication, innovation, and leadership spanning multiple decades and several generations of athletes,” the release said.

An induction ceremony will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Norwood, MA.