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By Michael Dinan | October 3, 2024

One of the best-loved events among New Canaan athletes, sports boosters and the wider community—the biennial New Canaan High School Hall of Fame dinner and ceremony—is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 18 at the Country Club of New Canaan (tickets here).

We put some questions to NCHS Athletic Director Jay Egan ahead of the big night.

Here’s our exchange.

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