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Visual and Performing Arts Hall of Fame Recipients Selected The Visual and Performing Arts Hall of Fame was Please join us in welcoming three of this year’s four created to celebrate and honor the accomplishments recipients (Bill Kelliher is unable to attend this year.) of outstanding alumni, staff and community members into the Visual and Performing Arts Hall of Fame at who have excelled in the arts. It was also established to a special induction ceremony on Thursday, May 9th inspire current students to make contributions to the at 6:45 PM in the Victor Early Childhood School arts by reconnecting those selected for the hall of fame Boardroom. with our students, staff and community.
David Grant Wright Bill Kelliher Tim Wheeler Andy Martinek ~ 1979 Senior Photo ~ 1989 Senior Photo ~ 1991 Senior Photo ~ 2005 Senior Photo Performer Performer Performer David Grant Wright/ Bill Kelliher/Music Tim Wheeler/Music Theater Musician, Bill Kelliher, graduated Tim Wheeler graduated from VCS Actor, David Grant Wright from Victor Senior High School in in 1991. His music contributions graduated from Victor Senior 1989. Today, he is best known as the to VCS and the community are High School in1979. He was never rhythm guitarist for the Grammy undeniable. As an 8th grader he involved in the arts at VCS, instead award winning heavy metal band, was asked to participate in the his world was his stage and he took Mastodon. During the 1990s he was High School Marching Band. full advantage of it participating a major contributor to the Rochester In addition to his marching life, in everything from soccer, baseball music scene performing in bands Wheeler excelled throughout High and the swim team, to student such as Butterlax and Lethargy. School in the Concert Band and council and the National Honor In 1999, Kelliher moved to Atlanta, Jazz Ensemble where he was lead Society. It wasn’t until his junior Georgia with fellow Rochesterian, trumpet for several years. He year at Michigan State University Brann Dailor, where they met also participated in numerous All when he was cast as Lysander in A guitarist Brent Hinds and bassist County and Area All State festivals. Midsummer Night’s Dream that Troy Sanders at a rock show. Soon In addition, he played Taps each Wright caught the acting bug. after, they began playing together Memorial Day from 8th grade to After graduating with an and formed the heavy metal band, senior year in support of the local MFA in Acting from Michigan Mastodon. The group’s first full- legion post, and was the recipient State University, Wright’s acting length album, Remission, was released of the John Phillip Sousa award his career took flight. He has been a in 2002. In 2004, the band took off senior year. professional actor for more than with their album, Leviathan, a metal In 1985, Wheeler was recruited 30 years, appearing in 27 films, album based on Herman Melville’s by his Elementary School trumpet 43 plays, 150 television shows popular book, Moby Dick. In 2007, teacher Timothy Stohs, to join the and over 100 commercials. Most Kelliher and bandmate, Brett Hinds Rochester Patriots Drum and Bugle recently, he appeared in the films, won the Metal Hammer Golden Corps. At just 12 years old, he was Outlaw Project, 50 to1, Taken Away, Gods award for best shredders, one of the youngest members of the Masterless, Skin in the Game, and Mastodon’s first ever award. Patriots when he joined. End of Sentence and television shows, In 2017, they won a Grammy In July, 1990, after his junior year Scorpion, Angie Tribeca, Better Call for the Best Metal Performance for of high school, Wheeler traveled to Saul, Fear the Walking Dead, Crazy their song, Sultan’s Curse. That year, Washington, D.C. to audition for Ex-Girlfriend, Scandal, Flaked, The they were also nominated for Best “The Commandant’s Own,” the Last Tycoon, NCIS (LA), Here and Rock Album. Mastodon is a five United States Marine Drum and Now and Lucifer. time Grammy nominee. Bugle Corps, the only full-time A 25 year cancer survivor, Wright Music isn’t all Kelliher has found active duty drum and bugle corps has raised thousands of dollars for success in. In season five of the in the United States Armed Forces.
Wright . . . continued on page 4 Kelliher . . . continued on page 4 Wheeler . . . continued on page 4 vcs spring 2019 e-alumni newsletter • 2 Visual & Performing Arts Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Performer Any Martinek/Music Thursday, May 9th When Intermediate School Early Childhood School Boardroom music teacher Nancy Burt-Preece nominated 2005 graduate Andy 6:45 ~ Reception Martinek for the Visual and 7:15 ~ Board Presentation Performing Arts Hall of Fame, she said she was always impressed by how passionate he was about jazz. Family and friends of all of our new inductees “I remember talking to him about the number of hours he practiced to are welcomed to attend! hone his incredible skill at playing drum set. He took private lessons with a jazz educator at Eastman and Candidates for the Visual and Performing spent countless hours listening to jazz and watching jazz greats play Arts Hall of Fame can be nominated in the set.” one of four categories: Martinek was immersed in Creators - school music from the fourth Individuals and/or groups of Victor Senior grade on. From multiple bands High School alumni who graduated a minimum of ten and choirs to the field and jazz (10) years ago. bands and pit orchestras Martinek Performers - Individuals and/or groups of Victor Senior put his all into every ensemble he High School alumni who graduated a minimum of ten was part of. During high school (10) years ago. he was also invited to play in the Practitioners - Staff and community members who Eastman Youth Jazz ensemble and have made significant and extraordinary contributions participated in The Patriot Drum to the Victor Central Schools’ Arts programming for a Corps that played in the Citrus minimum of five (5) years. Bowl. During his senior year, he was awarded the Louis Armstrong Contributors - Individuals who have made a significant Award. His nominator, High School impact on Victor Central Schools’ Arts programming, band teacher Eric Everhart, called administration, and/or on regional, state, national, pro- him one of the best musicians to fessional, or international levels. This honorary category ever graduate from Victor. may include, but is not limited to, VCS staff and local Martinek’s strong music roots community supporters. continued to grow after VCS. From For more information, Martinek . . . continued on page 5 please contact the Office of School and Community Relations at 924-3252, ext. 1407. vcs spring 2019 e-alumni newsletter • 3 Visual and Performing Arts Hall of Fame Recipients Selected, continued
Wright . . . continued from page 2 Kelliher . . . continued from page 2 Wheeler . . . continued from page 2 the care and comfort of cancer popular television show, Game of After an intense and exhaustive patients through his acclaimed Thrones, Kelliher and several of his audition, he was selected on the one-man show, With Flying Colors. bandmates appeared as “wildings” spot to perform as a Soprano Bugler Wright’s nominator, former VCS in episode eight. The band’s original in “The Commandant’s Own” English teacher and soccer coach, song, White Walker is also featured and subsequently enlisted in the Timothy Smith, said David’s on the Game of Thrones mixtape Marines. professional career speaks for Catch the Throne Vol. .2 When he is During his time in the Marine itself. “David was one of the most not performing, Kelliher provides Corps, Wheeler performed for enjoyable kids I ever had the master classes to aspiring guitarists countless foreign and national pleasure to coach. His effort and before concerts. dignitaries and Heads-of-State. work ethic were always outstanding VCS English teacher and alumnus In addition to providing musical and he always put team before self,” Joe Carey (’88) and his wife Marsha support for both of President Smith said. (Loopman) Carey, who graduated William J. Clinton’s inaugurations Grant once said that VCS with Kelliher in 1989, nominated in 1993 and 1997, he also provided him with “an absolute the Mastodon musician. performed for President George H. first class education,” one that fully “When the news of a new W. Bush in 1992 and for President prepared him for Michigan State Visual and Performing Arts Hall Ronald Reagan’s Intrepid Freedom University and his high profile of Fame was announced, Marsha Award reception in 1993 aboard acting career. and I immediately thought of the U.S.S. Intrepid Sea, Air, and Bill Kelliher. I remember Bill for Space Museum in New York City. showcasing the true spirit of the Additionally, as part of a Joint artist. He never fell into that need Service Operation in 1993, he for, especially in high school, joined Army, Air Force, and Navy conformity. He was one who musicians to provide the music for was certainly true to himself and General Colin Powell’s retirement that was always on full display; from the US Army. particularly in his wardrobe In 1996, Wheeler was a featured and hairstyle choices! Marsha soloist at the Imperial Palace in remembers his love for the guitar Tokyo, Japan in support of the and music, which has so obviously Nippon Music Festival, held served him well. As to the deserved inside the Nippon Budokan arena. merits of a Hall of Famer, his During this tour, he also performed professional accomplishments and in the Mount Fuji International accolades all speak for themselves. Music Festival at the base of Marsha and I were specifically Mount Fuji. Back home, he took drawn to Bill’s desire to ‘give back’ part in pre-game and half-time through the master class events that festivities for numerous National he offers to guitar enthusiasts and Football League games, including fans backstage before shows, as well the Denver Broncos, the Dallas as other teaching opportunities. Cowboys, and the Washington It is this sharing of his craft, a Redskins. As a member of “The fostering of the love he has for Commandant’s Own,” Tim his art, along with his incredible performed the National Anthem for accomplishments, that certainly the inaugural game of Major League shows the spirit of the Visual and Baseball’s Tampa Bay Devil Rays in Performing Arts Hall of Fame,” Carey said. Wheeler . . . continued on page 5 vcs spring 2019 e-alumni newsletter • 4 Visual and Performing Arts Hall of Fame Recipients Selected, continued
Wheeler . . . continued from page 4 Martinek . . .continued from page 3 producer, recording engineer, drummer and composer for RINN, 1998 and the return of the 2005 to 2010, he studied music a solo project that will be released Cleveland Browns in 1999. education with an emphasis in jazz in the coming months, and a From 1991 through 1994, at Temple University. In 2008, he drummer and collaborator with Wheeler honored fallen Marine was a jazz student ambassador at producer Hanan (guitarist for Alicia veterans by performing “Taps” at the Amsterdam Von Conservator Keys) for Emily Claman’s upcoming Arlington National Cemetery and and in 2010 he spent five months record. Martinek is also currently other Washington, D.C. metro working for Princess Cruise Lines as working on his second original area cemeteries for more than 100 the ship’s lead percussionist. From album. “Simple Honors” funerals, funerals 2011 to 2013 he obtained a Masters that consist of a seven-man firing of Music in Jazz Performance and party, a single bugler, and six Improvisational Composition from Marine “Body Bearers.” Purchase Conservatory. While there, Wheeler separated from the he studied with renowned jazz Marine Corps in December, 1999 instructor, John Riley. In addition to with an Honorable Discharge as Riley, Martinek studied with many an E-6/Staff Sergeant. His military other jazz greats including Eastman awards and honors include the Navy School of Music’s Rich Thompson, and Marine Corps Achievement Temple University’s Terrell Stafford Medal (2 Awards), Meritorious Unit and Julliard’s Carl Allen. Commendation (2 Awards), Good Other notable accomplishments Conduct Medal (2 Awards), 2 include playing drums with Meritorious Mast Awards, 2 Letters legendary rocker Peter Frampton, of Appreciation, and 2 Certificates and performing at venues such of Commendation. as the Harvard Club, the Yale Wheeler’s nominator, Senior High Club, Lincoln Center and NFL band teacher Eric Everhart said fundraisers in Philadelphia at the Wheeler continues to play trumpet Barnes Institute. as a civilian adult, primarily playing Currently, Martinek is a freelance lead trumpet in a jazz group in the studio drummer in New York City DC area. playing alongside band members He is also a member of the from Sting, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Clopper-Michael Post 10 American Mother Feather, Snarky Puppy and Legion Honor Guard in Boonsboro, Macklamore, to name a few. He Maryland and continues the is also actively involved playing honorable tradition of performing drums, music directing, consulting “Taps” for fallen veterans, marching and managing with several NYC in Memorial Day, Patriot Day, and artists including Emily Danger, Veteran’s Day parade alongside fellow Emily Claman, Bird Streets and The veterans from the Honor Guard. Dirty Pedals. In addition, Martinek is a senior music producer and consultant with Internal Musicians League, a company he helped start and was recently recognized as the biggest employer of musicians internationally. He is also a
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Date Set for 50th Reunion 35th Class Reunion The 1969 Class Reunion Committee has been hard The Victor Class of 1984 will celebrate its at work making plans for the 50th Reunion. 35th Reunion the weekend of August 2, 2019
FRIDAY: August 2nd Friday, June 21, 2019 Pumpkin Hook Carnival/Parade Evening get together: SATURDAY: August 3rd Raymor Estate Cellars Winery Golf Outing – TBD 3263 Wheeler Station Rd, East Bloomfield SATURDAY: August 3rd – 7pm (details to follow) Appetizers & Drinks: Finn’s Tap Room and Party House, 14 Railroad St., Victor. Saturday, June 22, 2019 Cash bar, suggested donation $10/person 10am - Campus Tour the night of the event. Greg Lefebre Cell: (585) 755-4734 6pm - Dinner: Fins Tap Room 14 Railroad Street, Victor
Watch for follow up information. Contact the committee at: [email protected]
WANTED! Your Reunion Information Click on the link below to look for fellow alumni and to view any reunions. If you have reunion information please send that to us at [email protected] and/or [email protected] Victor Central Schools Alumni
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VCS CLASS of 1974 45th REUNION August 2 – 3, 2019
***** SCHEDULE OF EVENTS *****
FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2019 SATURDAY AUGUST 3, 2019 Informal Gathering Pumpkin Hook Carnival 6:00 pm – ‘TIL?
You know the Drill….
FLAHERTY’S – MACEDON It has NOT changed in 45 years 113 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd (RT 31) Macedon 14502
SATURDAY AUGUST 3, 2019 COCKTAILS & APPETIZERS Morning MUSIC, FUN, TRUTH & LIES Optional Golf Outing
(Details to follow if enough interest tees up) $15 PER PERSON
RSVP & Send Check / Money Order Norma Weissend Payable to “VCS Class of 1974” 4587 Ridge Rd, Canandaigua, NY 14424 RSVP by 7/24/2019 TO: [email protected] 585-727-6190
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Saturday, September 21, 2019
Hello Everyone, This is the official announcement of the 40th Reunion for our Victor Central School Class of 1979! I’ll give you a minute to get back up into your chair. That does sound pretty crazy, I’ll admit… Here’s hoping that we’re all happy and healthy, and will come out in late summer to celebrate. The 40th Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Classmate Kevin Hunt has graciously agreed to host our big old yard party on his property located at 430 Blazey Rd. in Victor. I’ve discussed details with people that attended our 30th and 35th reunions, and gained some good insight on changes to make this “big year” reunion another in a string of successful events put on by our class. The party starts at 1 pm and we’ll eat at about 4 pm. Kevin has a good stretch of road out front, so parking should be easy and plentiful. We are going to have the food catered by Colby’s in Rush, NY. They’ll deliver and set up a bar-b-q styled buffet featuring pulled pork, grilled chicken, tossed salad, baked beans, mac & cheese, potato salad, broccoli salad, plus rolls and cornbread. Please note: This is a “bring your own beverage” affair, so we will have a bunch of coolers with ice ready to hold your drinks throughout the day. However; it’s probably a good idea to bring your own small cooler and a folding chair if possible. We are renting a large party tent with tables and chairs to seat 60+ people, and we’ll have dedicated guys & gals porta-potties, with a running water hand-washing station. The estimated price is $30 per person, but we’re hoping to make it even less! Several class members have suggested that “donations” made to the general party fund could be put towards decreasing the cost per person. If you appreciate what we have in our enduring class spirit and continuing events, maybe help out with a contribution. That would be fantastic, and I thank you for your consideration. You can e-mail or call me with questions at 585-301-3666. We will have our traditional 100/0 cash raffle, that means winner takes all! We will have games and give-aways, and music from the old days will be playing all day long. Capping things off will be a bonfire taking us through the evening. More details to follow, but it is for certain this all happens on September 21, 2019. Please mark it on your calendars! Remember that these events are awesome because YOU continue to come out and support your school chums! Thank you so much for doing that. Please RSVP as soon as you know you will attend. I will reply with instructions for obtaining “tickets” with your payment once that amount has been determined. Kind regards, Eddie O’Brien 585-301-3666 [email protected]
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Ravenwood Golf Club 929 Lynaugh Road, Victor, NY 14564
Sunday, June 9, 2019 6:00 p.m. Cocktails 7:00 p.m. Dinner $19 per person, payable on arrival Open to ALL VCS Graduates!
For reservations please contact: Susan Whitney Masseth ’66 [email protected] 585-727-2359
Reserved tables for Anniversary Classes.
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Alumni Swim Meet On Saturday, December 29th VCS swimming alumni gathered at the new VCS Aquatics Center for a swim meet and potluck dinner. Event organizer Lindsay Karl said the special event was well attended with a wide range of graduating years represented. “The older attendees loved racing the younger, more recent grads,” she said. Overall, Chrissy Judge said everyone had a lot of fun, even the kids who competed in a cannon ball contest. “Swimming worked up a big appetite and everyone enjoyed a nice potluck lunch afterwards. Per many requests, we are looking to do it again next year and after that every few years,” Karl said.
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June 9th Alumni Banquet Is a Time to Reconnect and Remember This year Victor Central Schools will celebrate its 124th Alumni Banquet. The Alumni Banquet will be held on Sunday, June 9th at the Ravenwood Golf Club, 929 Lynaugh Road, Victor, NY. The celebration will include a cash bar at 6:00 pm and a buffet dinner at 7:00 pm. The cost for this event is $19 per person payable upon arrival. Reservations are required. Organizers Bud Militello (’55), Kay Cotton (’64) and Sue Whitney Masseth (’66), Jim Exton (’75) said they had a wonderful turnout at the banquet last year. “We are so fortunate to have been residents of Victor- Farmington area and graduates of VCS. We encourage as many graduates as possible to attend the Banquet on June 9th. If your class is holding a reunion on another date, we invite you to attend the Alumni Banquet in addition to your class reunion,” Cotton said. For reservations, please contact Sue Whitney Masseth, Class of 1966 585-727-2359 [email protected]
photos from last year’s banquet
vcs spring 2019 e-alumni newsletter • 11 ! l o c a t i o n n e w Annual18th Senior Citizens Ball
Free and open to ALL Victor Central School District Senior Citizens! (55 and Older)
Presented by VICTOR CENTRAL SCHOOLS Office of School & Community Relations and the Senior High Key Club Special Thank You to the Kiwanis Club
Scenes from our 2018 Ball enjoy Dinner & Dancing and entertainment by Western New York Big Band Saturday, May 11, 2019 5 – 7 p.m. Victor Early Childhood School Gymnasium
Reservations required, call School & Community Relations at 924-3252, ext.1407 or e-mail [email protected] and [email protected]
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2019 Lights and Sound Technicians
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spreadsheet application called 20- What classes, activities 20 on a DEC Rainbow computer and/or teachers at VCS and got excited about career options in the high-tech industry. That most inspired you? helped me land my dream job at I really enjoyed ski club including Microsoft as an Excel Specialist. a school trip to Gore Mountain My favorite memories during my in 1978. Mr. Potter was a fun 28-year career at Microsoft were math teacher that helped spark my the ability to balance a variety interest in STEM and a memorable of exciting job roles with my chaperone for the trip to Gore passion for civic engagement. This Mountain! I also enjoyed being on included numerous community the boys soccer team with Coach Keith Partington outreach programs in education Smith. Outside of school, I fondly (’79) Makes His and workforce development recall the experiences through such as a one-year sabbatical in my part-time job at the local Mark on Microsoft 1997 at Science Linkages in the IGA grocery store including the and More Rochester Museum and Science interaction with local families. Center to develop the Community When Keith Partington graduated How did your VCS from Victor Senior High School Computers for Youth program for in 1979, he discovered the exciting schools and community centers. My education prepare you? world of high tech, landing his technology experiences at Microsoft VCS has always had great staff and dream job at Microsoft. Despite his continue to be a powerful tool to a wide variety of academic and professional success, Partington has share as I volunteer on different extra-curricular options in a campus never forgotten his roots. In fact, community projects. setting and supportive community. giving back to his community is a What are you currently That is a winning formula to help big part of Partington’s success story. all students successfully develop doing? through their different strengths What did you do after I’m married to Deb Lefebre from the and interests. That foundation was graduating from VCS? class of 1982 and we raised our three a benefit to me and why I chose to After I graduated from Victor children ages (32, 21, 21) in Victor. raise my family in the district. I recently moved back to Victor after Senior High School in 1979, I Tell me about your attended Finger Lakes Community a five-year Microsoft assignment in College for two years and graduated Boston working with New England work with the Victor from Rochester Institute of K-12 schools and universities. It Educational Foundation? was an awesome experience working Technology. Community Colleges I joined the VCS Educational and traveling in Maine, Vermont, can be a great option for students. Foundation to help provide New Hampshire, Massachusetts, I was able to save money while educational opportunities for Rhode Island, and Connecticut, advancing my educational goals students and staff that are not but I’m excited to be back in Victor. and gain great experiences such possible through the regular school I’m currently enjoying some fun as serving on the student senate budget. It’s been a great opportunity adult activities at Victor Parks and in 1981 where we voted to to work with Superintdent Dawn Recreation including pickleball and approve plans for the Finger Lakes Santiago-Marullo and a team all the outdoor assets we have in Performing Arts Center. At RIT, of VCS alumni from classes of the Finger Lakes region for hiking, I became fascinated by a new 1975 through 2013, including biking, and kayaking with my family my son Cam. I’m leading the and two dogs.
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Alumni Connections Committee What advice would you and excited about this great give to VCS graduate? opportunity to stay connected to Victor Central School’s past, I’m fortunate that our class of present, and future. One of my 1979 was supportive of each favorite projects is to grow virtual other in high school regardless participants in our annual VCS of different interests and have Educational Foundation Devil stayed connected. Make sure to Dash Family Fun 5K and walk. understand the power of your We’ve had remote alumni join in individual strengths and interests from Maine, Massachusetts, New while learning from the strengths Hampshire, and Georgia. Please and interests of others. Leverage feel free to reach out to me at that foundation to develop a [email protected] if you have continuous learning plan and ideas to expand other VCS alumni commitment to embracing connections. diversity throughout your life.
from left to right: Cole Partington (’15), Cam Maves (’04), Allysa Partington (’15), Keith Partington (’79), and Deb Lefebre- Partington (’82)
Keith working at the STEM Fair
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*Pinning Down Aparo’s Wrestling Record ~ Career Record: 132-32 ~ Two time Class B Champion ~ Two time Section V Champion ~ 1994 outstanding wrestler of Section V ~ Placed 2nd in New York State in 1993 ~ Placed 4th in New York State in 1994 ’94 Graduate ~ Attended Michigan University Producing a Great Inducted into on a full wrestling scholarship ~ Two year starter at Michigan Life, From Retail Section V Wrestling ~ 1994 High School All-American to Radio, Christina Hall of Fame (3rd place) Wallace Dwyer (’04) This winter, Victor resident Brian Shares Her Story Aparo, a 1994 VCS graduate, When Christina Wallace Dwyer was inducted into the Section V graduated from VCS in 2004, Wrestling Hall of Fame. Aparo, her path took her down some whose illustrious high school career* challenging and creative roads. landed him a full scholarship to From working three concurrent Michigan University, said he could jobs through college to running a not have achieved this accolade Kombucha store, working on the alone. “This award is very humbling production crew of a major feature and means that a lot of people film, and producing a local radio helped me achieve success. No one show, this alumnae’s work (and life) achieves success without a lot of philosophy knows no boundaries. help,” he said. As for the people who helped What did you do post VCS? Aparo get to this level, he says there My post VCS life was a type of were several. “High school wrestling whirlwind. I went to MCC for Coach Tom Mandara really helped two years, earned my Associate’s me focus on keeping things in degree in Communication, and perspective and to enjoy the process then went on to graduate from while my father, who worked with the University at Buffalo with a me in the offseason, really imparted Bachelor’s in Communication, with a strong work ethic and competitive a certification in marketing, public drive,” he said. relations and advertising. Today, as co-director of the While at VCS, and as soon as I Victor Youth Wrestling Club and turned 16, I worked at Eastview father of two sons that are in the Mall. Ever since then, I’ve had at VCS wrestling program, Aparo least two jobs at any given time. is imparting his own wisdom I worked my entire way through on today’s generation of Victor high school, MCC, and UB, and wrestlers.
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even to this day I have at least three I came into IHeartRadio as a together - some people even from concurrent projects. producer of a different show on FM Pre-K (Wee Wonders) - which I’ve worked in more positions radio in October of 2018, but after created a huge sense of pride for me. than most people my age have, but starting the project at the store, Sure, we all went through normal I owe that to my insatiable urge to I realized I had over committed trials and tribulations of becoming continually learn more. I’ve kept a lot myself and didn’t have the time I a person in any environment, but of my bridges intact, and am grateful needed to be able to focus on either I felt like we were all in the same for the opportunities I’ve had. I’ve project. It was a “coincidence” the community, same campus, we had been in retail, hospitality, and fitness producer position for Bob became a sense of belonging. There is rarely industries, and more recently in film available for the first time in a time I’d spend bad mouthing production and radio. decades. His show schedule allowed any Victor grad, because I have the Since 2009, I have been doing me to stay full time at IHeartRadio, respect of their path through life freelance/contracted production and dedicate my off-time to my that I most likely was around, and crew work including two feature store. they, me. films (including the recently Since January 21, I’ve learned publicized John Lithgow film), how to operate the biggest board in What advice would you Wegmans and University of the station on WHAM1180, while give to VCS graduate? Rochester commercials, I LOVE balancing a personal sponsorship and Any advice I’d give to anyone, NEW YORK campaigns, and a running Bob’s calendar. As a person, VCS or not, keep working hard Comedy Central Christmas special, Bob is an extremely appreciative for yourself. I honestly struggled while also working a variety of and a genuinely great person. I am at times through high school and part/full time positions in different nothing but thankful and honored to college - failed a few subjects and industries. be working with him. more often than not had to dedicate Currently, I am the producer What classes/activities time to focusing and understanding (known as Christina Lynne on what I was missing, or learning how air!) of the Bob Lonsberry show at and/or teachers at VCS to look at information differently. WHAM1180, and I run a store on most inspired you? We are in a day and age where Monroe Ave called The House of My time at VCS was defined by too much information is at our Kombucha. I continue to accept many teachers: fingertips. Be someone who knows freelance and contract positions as Mr. LaGree your truth sources, and allow others well. Mrs. Sax and Mrs. Huber to have their own opinions, and Tell me about your job Mr. Gillenkirk respect them for doing so. Focus on your purpose. at WHAM radio as the Mr. Strauss Mr. Jordan producer of the Bob Mr. Rychlik Lonsberry show? How Mr. Potter long have you been in I got along with and love a lot of the others, but if you’re asking this job? What do you do me who I initially think of while as a producer? recounting my time at VCS, these While I was in high school, I would be it. worked promotions for 98PXY, which at the time was CBS Radio. How did your VCS Now, 15 years later, I’m back in the education prepare you for exact same building, same floor, what you’re doing today? different company, but working in What I loved about VCS was Christina Lynne and Bob Lonsberry radio again. the community. We all grew up
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How did VCS prepare you stand out is Coach Mandile for how for Yale, as a student and he was always a role model of being calm and composed no matter how an athlete? hectic the situation. Coach Andre Victor did a great job preparing for how he doesn’t let other people’s me for Yale. Academically it gave opinions phase him, he has also me the tools to thrive at one of the made Victor Lacrosse into one of best universities in the country. the best programs in the country. Athletically I was able to play for Lastly but certainly not least Coach some of the best coaches around Kaper, who has taught me so many and was fortunate enough to be life lessons and I can never thank a part of some of the best sports him enough. TD Ierlan (’16) teams in New York State. Takes On Yale What advice would Who were your most you give to a student After attending the University of memorable teachers and Albany for two years, this past interested in playing a summer, 2016 alumnus TD Ierlan, coaches at VCS? Why? sport in college? made the decision to take his It is really hard to name only a few If you work hard, as cliché as it academic and athletic pursuits to teachers because so many made a sounds, you will have a chance to another level by transferring to lasting impact on me. Coaches are play a college sport. Yale. There, Ierlan not only hopes similar but some that will always to get one of the finest educations, but play lacrosse for the nation’s best team. This winter, the Inside Lacrosse magazine highlighted Ierlan as one of the nation’s top face-off specialists in the NCAA. To read the complete article, go to https://www.insidelacrosse. com/article/february-cover-story- td-ierlan-s-next-chapter/53728 In the meantime, VCS caught up with Ierlan to get his “Blue Devil” perspective on playing for the Bulldogs. How do you feel about playing lacrosse with The photos are from Nicola Rinaldo (@NicolaRinaldo on Instagram). Used with permission. the defending national champions Yale Bulldogs? I am super excited to be able to play for Yale. The team is a really close- knit group that anyone would be lucky to be a part of.
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June I had the idea to sell bracelets said her journalism teacher of three to raise money for the hospital. I years, Kim Przbysz, had a talent for would sell the bracelets for $10 or seeing students’ true passions and $15 and give $5 from every bracelet giving them the opportunity to to help build the hospital. The rest express them. of the money goes right back into “I remember struggling with a lot the company. Originally I did not of questions about the world when think I would sell that many, in I was in high school. I struggled fact, I remember counting how with the fact that there are slaves in many people I thought would buy the world; that many people have one and I estimated only nine of no homes, and that children don’t my friends would buy one. The day have parents, or have parents that Hannah LaMarco after I had the idea, I asked some are not fit to take care of them. (’16) Launches friends and coworkers about the As I struggled with these issues in idea and they loved it. I bought my heart, Przybysz gave me the Bracelet Company some supplies that very day and opportunity to work them out to Support Haitian went home and set up a website through the articles I wrote for our Hospital that night. Before I knew it, I had school newspaper. I will always sold a dozen bracelets. And then value the opportunities she gave us VCS graduate, Hannah LaMarco another dozen, and then another. In as young students,” LaMarco said. (Class of 2016) has always had a the first week, I raised $200 for the Another teacher that LaMarco passion for people, especially the hospital,” LaMarco said. said had a huge impact on her was less fortunate. This former president Since last June, Mercy Bracelets English teacher Deb McManis. of the Victor Cares Club, one of the have raised more than $6,000 for the “Deb McManis is another heart oldest community service groups Haitian hospital, and while LaMarco I will always cherish. More than at Victor Senior High School, has been largely responsible for a teacher, she was my friend. I is currently running her own making most of the bracelets herself, worked under her as the president company, Mercy Bracelets, out of she said there have been so many of Victor Cares Club my senior her college dorm room at Cedarville people who have supported her year. Just like Przybysz, she gave me University in Ohio. mission along the way. the freedom to learn as I worked. LaMarco, a college junior, said “About 4 months ago I put together She showed all of her students what Mercy Bracelets was inspired by a a team of five students to help me it meant to help others.” mission trip she took last spring to market and sell bracelets around Helping others is what Hannah Haiti with a team from Cedarville Cedarville University’s campus. LaMarco and Mercy Bracelets is University. While they were there, These students are called enthusiasts really all about. It is more than a their mission was to minister to because of all the work they do out of jewelry company, it is a mission, one the people and to help build Mercy enthusiasm for the cause. that LaMarco takes little credit for. Hospital, but upon returning to Honestly, so much of our success “When it comes down to it, Ohio, LaMarco had a feeling her has been because of the incredible Mercy Bracelets is the result of mission wasn’t quite complete. administration at Cedarville that God’s grace. Without Him, none of “After we came back from our has given us opportunities to share this would have happened,” she said. two week trip, I just had this feeling our mission with campus,” she said. For more information on Mercy that God had more for me to do in One might say LaMarco’s mission Bracelets and to order your own Haiti. I struggled with the feeling to Haiti and Mercy Bracelets has Mercy Bracelet go to that I should be in Haiti and the roots right here at VCS where https://www.mercybracelets.com/ obligation that I had to finishing LaMarco vividly recalls struggling my business degree. We arrived with questions about the world in home from our trip in May and in high school. Fortunately, LaMarco
vcs spring 2019 e-alumni newsletter • 19 included a recession and millions of disabilities a college experience. dollars in state aid reductions. Providing students with Santiago-Marullo was involved opportunities was Santiago- in many new and exciting changes Marullo’s mantra. At the beginning at VCS during her tenure as of every new school year she always Superintendent. Physically, the began her opening day speech by campus changed immensely thanks reiterating her philosophy that to three capital projects. Among the “every student deserves to be many changes Santiago-Marullo prepared for his/her future with a oversaw was the addition of around high quality education.” Students 60,000 square feet, which includes were not Santiago-Marullo’s only approximately 25 new classrooms priority. Every connection she had, Superintendent campus wide. A new playground, with every person, from parents and parking lot and a reengineered alumni, to community members, Announces bus loop at the Early Childhood school cleaners, food service Retirement School also highlight progress under staff, bus drivers, coaches, nurses, Santiago-Marullo’s leadership, groundskeepers, teacher aides, Santiago-Marullo Taught not to mention a state of the art teachers, technicians, secretaries, Spanish for 18 Years aquatics center at the Senior High maintenance and bus mechanics, before Becoming an School and a new gymnasium and and administrators, was marked large group music ensemble room at with genuine interest, care, concern, Administrator the Intermediate School. and respect. Her passion for people This past January Victor Central Programmatically, VCS and possibilities was relentless. Schools’ Superintendent Dawn flourished under Santiago-Marullo’s In 2014, she founded the VCS Santiago-Marullo notified the Board leadership. Among the major Educational Foundation which of Education that she will end her accomplishments she oversaw in raises money to support District 37 year career at the District and this area were the addition of a full programs. She was also instrumental retire effective July 17, 2019. day Universal Pre-Kindergarten in creating several recognition Santiago-Marullo has been at program, the reframing of the programs including, True Blue the District’s leadership helm since District’s Inquiry Program, the Hero, the Volunteer Committed to 2009. Prior to being appointed implementation of an 8-1-1 Service Award (in collaboration with Superintendent, Santiago-Marullo program at the Primary School, the Victor Teachers’ Association), was the District’s Director of Special expanded Math and English the Superintendent’s Civic Projects and Programs, Director Language Arts Teacher Coaches Engagement Awards and the Visual of the Victor Teaching Center, for grades K-6, and the addition and Performing Arts Hall of Fame. Coordinator of the K-8 Enrichment of Standards Leaders in English, Thanks to her affinity for Program, a Staff Developer, math, science and social studies technology and communication, and founding coordinator of for grades 7-12. Santiago-Marullo Santiago-Marullo also established the International Baccalaureate also oversaw the introduction the District’s first ever social media Diploma Program, a rigorous of a dynamic performing arts presence on Facebook in 2010 and world-view academic program. connection between the District Twitter in 2011. She also oversaw Before these leadership positions, and the Merry-Go-Round Theatre the creation and implementation of Santiago-Marullo was a Spanish Company, a Family Support the District’s new ADA compliant teacher at Victor Senior High Center that connects families website. School for 18 years. with professional counseling, and Despite the thousands of hours Under Santiago-Marullo’s LifePrep@Naz, a groundbreaking that Santiago-Marullo logged at leadership, the Victor Central program developed in conjunction VCS during her 37 years of service, School District has grown steadily with the ARC of Monroe County she never saw it as a job, rather over the past decade, despite and Nazareth College that provides a gift. In a letter to all staff and challenging economic times that 18-21 year old students with administrators she said, “It has been
vcs spring 2019 e-alumni newsletter • 20 the honor of a lifetime to be part of this educational organization. I’ve been extremely blessed in my career, Victor Bids Farewell having the personal and professional joy of both teaching and leading in to Thirteen Retirees our District.” In a statement on behalf of the This school year, Victor Central Schools bids farewell to thirteen men Board of the Education, Board president Debbie Palumbo-Sanders and women who have made a big difference both inside and outside said Santiago-Marullo’s legacy is one of our classrooms. Congratulations and best of luck in your future! of a true educator. “Dr. Santiago-Marullo’s career has been founded on a devotion Victor Early Childhood School to the students and staff of Victor Central Schools and a commitment Karen Dellert, 2003-2019, Elementary Teacher of service to the whole Victor- Farmington community. Her knowledge, commitment and Victor Primary School achievements have enhanced Nancy Standinger, 1988-2019, Elementary Teacher our District and continued to Martha Unrath, 2013-2018, Library Clerk position Victor as a respected, accomplished and transformative school community. The impact of Victor Intermediate School her efforts and accomplishments Susan Fischer, 2004-2019, Elementary Teacher will indeed benefit Victor Central Schools and our entire community Nancy Burt-Preece, 1993-2019, Music Teacher for years to come. We are grateful to Dr. Santiago-Marullo for her Senior High School dedication and leadership, and we wish her the very best in all her Peter Fleckenstein, 1999-2019, Technology Teacher future pursuits,” she said. Margaret Daly, 1993-2019, Math Teacher
Facilities Jose Hernandez, 2004-2019, Cleaner Grover Chanthapheuy, 1988-2019, Cleaner
Transportation John Messersmith, 1995-2019, Bus Driver
District Susan Reed, 1997-2019, Typist/Technology Department Melanie McGuire, 2005-2019, Director of Special Programs and Compliance Dawn Santiago-Marullo, Ed.D., 1982-2019, Superintendet of Schools Retirees as of April Retirees
vcs spring 2019 e-alumni newsletter • 21 Save the Date for the Victor Central School Education Foundation Devil Dash 5k By Keith Partington, ’79
The Victor Central School innovative ideas that enhance Education Foundation Devil Dash learning and improve student 5K will be held on September 7, achievement. The Physical 2019. The Devil Dash is a great way Education Staff at the Early for VCS alumni to support current Childhood School purchased a students that sit in the desks and portable projector to introduce classrooms we all fondly remember. new topics and skills (i.e. throwing Our last Devil Dash grew to 277 or kicking), promote PTSA or participants including 49 alumni other school sponsored events and raised over $10,000. There was (i.e. Nutrition Month – Healthy a three-way tie for the class of ’79, Rainbow), and display current ’86, and ’15 for most participants in events related to physical activity the Devil Dash Alumni Challenge. (i.e. Olympics). The Victor Primary You can find out more about the This year’s course will be set in School purchased additional VCS Education Foundation by the Village of Victor during the STEAM (Science, Technology, going to Victor Schools website afternoon. There will be plenty of Engineering, Art, Mathematics) at www.victorschools.org and extra fun before and after the race. Morning Tubs. Morning Tubs selecting Educational Foundation Take a stroll through the 43rd offer a play-based opportunity for on the left side under Quick Links. annual Hang Around Victor Day students to explore, create, and You can follow the VCS Education celebrating everything great about communicate. Morning Tubs help Foundation on: Facebook - https:// Victor including bands, games, get students excited about the day www.facebook.com/VCSEFounda- food from local restaurants, and and encourage collaboration. The tion/ and Twitter - @VCSEF. kid’s activities. The Devil Dash students engage with their peers to race will conclude at the Victor problem solve and be creative in a Fireman’s Field just in time for the fun way. The Victor Intermediate Victor Downtown Bash sponsored School added two Varidesk Stand by the Victor Business Connection 2 Learn Desks to support students that will include kid’s activities, live with different learning styles. This bands, food and beer. pilot will be able to be evaluated Please consider signing up through observational evaluation and recruiting a team for the and has already had a positive Devil Dash 5K. All Devil Dash impact on test scores. proceeds will support the four Please feel free to contact the main VCS Education Foundation VCS Education Foundation Devil Projects including Field Trips Dash 2019 Planning Team at Forever, Technology for Today and [email protected] for Tomorrow, The Art of Teaching, additional questions or feedback. and a general fund. You can also access the registration There were three grants awarded page soon at http://www. in 2019 to support unique and fleetfeetrochester.com/races.
vcs spring 2019 e-alumni newsletter • 22 Do you know a Victor Central School alumnus or alumna who has made a significant contribution to society? The Graduates of Distinction program honors VCS Seeks such individuals. Applications are currently available in the Office of School and Community Relations or on-line at www.victorschools.org. Alumni selected for this honor will be recognized at a special Graduate of Distinction Day next fall. Names of Nominees to the Victor Central School District Graduates of Distinction program shall be selected based upon the following criteria: A. Nominees must have graduated from Victor Senior High (or have attended Vic- tor Schools BEFORE there was a high school in the case of Honorable Recogni- Distinguished tion) at least 15 years before they are eligible for selection. The committee may waive the graduation time limit requirements in certain circumstances, as it deems necessary; Graduates B. Significant achievement after attending Victor Schools which include: 1: Educational achievements; 2: Professional achievements; 3: Job-related achievements; 4:Honors, awards, professional affiliations, publications; 5: Civic or community involvement; 6: Other appropriate qualifications which the committee believes merit consideration; Nominations must be submitted by Monday, January 20, 2020 to: Graduates of Distinction Committee c/o The Office of School and Community Relations Victor Central Schools 953 High Street, Victor, New York 14564
Do you know a Victor Central School alumnus or alumna who has made a significant contribution to the arts?
The Visual and Performing Arts Hall of Fame honors such individuals.
Nominees shall be selected based upon the following criteria: A. Graduated from Victor Senior High School at least (10) years ago. Nominee may have or may not have been affiliated with a VCS arts program. B. Staff member, parent or community member who made significant contributions to the VCS arts program a minimum of (5) years.
Suggested “types” of artists that could qualify would be Creators ~ Performers ~ Practitioners ~ Contributors Go to www.victorschools.org for more information.
Nominations must be submitted by Tuesday, January 21, 2020 to: Visual & Performing Arts Hall of Fame committee c/o The Office of School and Community Relations Victor Central Schools, 953 High Street, Victor, New York 14564 or by emailing [email protected]
vcs spring 2019 e-alumni newsletter • 23 Academic, Athletic and Artistic Distinctions
~ In June, 2018, 98% of our Presidential Scholars Program, as Technology, senior, Hanna Gefell students graduated with a Regents well as a National Merit Scholarship won an award for her 2D illustration. Diploma, 63% percent earned a semifinalist. ~ All 2018-2019 fall and winter Regents Diploma with Advanced ~ Five Victor Senior High School athletic teams were named Scholar Designation. seniors were named National Merit Athlete teams by the New York ~ This past October, the Victor Central Scholarship semifinalists for 2019: State Public High School Athletic School District was ranked 15 in Allison Heltz, Katherine Kopp, Association. To receive team academics out of 431 upstate New Gabriel Lind, Grace Meise and recognition with a certificate, the York school districts in 48 counties Keonwoo Park. team’s average GPA for 75% of the by Buffalo Business First magazine. ~ The Junior High School has roster must be greater than or equal ~ In its 2018 rankings the U.S News maintained its extraordinary status to 90.00. and World Report ranked Victor as a New York State high performing ~ Victor Central Schools boasted many Senior High School the 63rd best middle school and “School to Watch” Sectional and State athletic winners school in New York State and the for the past 13 years, since first being during the 2018-2019 school year: 558th best school nationally out designated in 2006. Fall 2018 Sectional Champions: of 21,000 public high schools ~ DECA: Forty six students advanced Girls Golf, Girls Volleyball nationwide. to the State competition in March Winter 2018 -19 Sectional ~ This February, Niche.com ranked 2019. Eleven students qualified for Champions: VCS 14th out of the 50th best the International Career Conference Wrestling: Alex Samson (132 lb. school districts in Upstate New York! in April. Three students were also weight class) and Joe Theede (170 lb. weight class) ~ In February, 2019 Victor Senior selected to attend DECA’s THRIVE academy. Track: Boys Mike Bailey, 55 Hurdles High School was one of 426 school Champion; nationwide to receive the 2018-19 ~ This past fall, viola player, Barbara Greg Cole-Allen, Shot Put Project Lead the Way Distinguished Hansen was selected to play in the Alpine Ski: Lucy Haggerty, Slalom School designation for its PLTW NYSSMA Conference All-State Boys Swimming: Brayden Murphy, high school program! Symphony Orchestra at Kodak Hall 200IM ~ In February, 2019, Niche.com at the Eastman School of Music. Winter 2018 -19 New York State named Victor Senior High School ~ This past fall our Senior High Drama Champions: the number one school in Upstate Club produced the play Romeo and Wrestling: Alex Samson (132 lb. New York for athletes. Juliet and this spring, they put on the weight class) - Victor's first ever NYS ~ This school year senior Grace Meise musical, Big Fish. wrestling champion! earned the highest possible ACT ~ This winter at the Rochester-Finger Indoor Track: Mike Bailey, 55 composite score of 36. She was also Lakes Middle and High School Art Hurdles named a candidate in the 2019 US Exhibition at Rochester Institute of
FREE Yearbooks VCS has a variety of old yearbooks 1948 2 1960 1 from various years available at no cost. 1950 2 1962 1 For more information contact, 1951 2 1979 2 Chuck Callari at 924-3252, ext 3130. 1952 2 1985 3
vcs spring 2019 e-alumni newsletter • 24 TEN WAYS TO MAKE IT A Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations Sought Blue Devil Day! j u n e 7 t h d e a d l i n e f o r nominations Be a Cheerleader! Attend any one of our hundreds Victor Central School District is seeking nominations for the Athletic Hall of Fame Program. Any individual can 1 of yearly sporting events. nominate a potential candidate by completing a Hall of Support the Arts! Take Fame nomination application. Applications are available on the school district website at www.victorschools.org or the family to a school may be picked up at the office of Victor’s Athletic Director 2 musical, play or art show. Duane Weimer located in the Senior High School. Get in Tune With One of Our Music Programs. Through nomination and committee selection, the VCS Athletic Hall of Fame will recognize individuals who fall 3 Go to a band, orchestra or Play! Take some under any of the following categories: choral presentation. time with your a t h l e t e s 4 children after Individuals who were athletes in the Victor Senior High School school or on the and have been graduated a minimum of ten years. Get Involved. Volunteer weekend and in your child’s classroom c o a c h e s play on one of Individuals who have made a significant and extraordinary 5 or for a special event our great play- contribution to the Victor Athletic program. or organization. grounds. h o n o r a r y An honorary candidate must have made a significant impact Make a Difference. on Victor athletics and/or on sectional, regional, state, national, Jump In! Take Take part in one of professional, administration or international levels of athletes. a dip in our The honorary category may include but not be limited to 7our District’s food 6 swimming counselors, faculty managers, scoreboard/book operators, drives or community cheerleading coaches, as well as local community supporters. pool during service efforts. open or family Inductees will be chosen by the VCS Hall of Fame swim times. Committee which is comprised of eight voting members Show Your School representing coaching staff, administration, Board of Education, students and/or community residents. The Pride. If you are Athletic Director will serve as a non-voting permanent 9 a VCS alumni, Take a Walk. Our new member of the Committee. campus fitness trail get involved in The Hall of Fame was established in order to recognize 8 makes for great exercise. the VCS Alumni and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding athletes, Association or coaches, administrators and Blue Devil supporters. attend your class Through recognition, those individuals and their families Stay Connected. reunion. will be reconnected with Victor Central School providing current student athletes with a deeper understanding and Check out our website appreciation for the history of Blue Devil athletes. 10 on a regular basis for Honorees selected for the annual Athletic Hall of Fame will the latest news and be announced in the Fall of each school year along with an information at announcement of the planned celebration event. www.victorschools.org For more information on the Athletic Hall of Fame program, please contact Duane Weimer,VCS Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics at (585) 924-3252 ext. For more information contact the School and Community Relations 6307 or [email protected]. Office at 585-924-3252, ext. 1407
vcs spring 2019 e-alumni newsletter • 25 VCS Internships Victor Central School District is committed to providing our students with the best education and Send Us experience during their school years. As a part of this commitment, we believe that students can greatly benefit from career awareness and experiences. Your News Victor Senior High School has a College and Career Center that is dedicated to partnering with If you are an alumnus of Victor Central area professionals. Through this partnership, our Schools, we encourage you to e-mail us students gain exposure and a concrete vision of future at [email protected]. opportunities. In addition, businesses establish working relationships with driven, hardworking students. Feel free to tell us about accomplishments We appreciate your valuable time and would like the or events in your life such as a wedding, opportunity to work with you in any capacity that you birth of a child or grandchild. Whether envision, whether it is a job shadow, unpaid internship, or small group discussion. All of these experiences or not you have visited campus lately, provide a valuable resource to our students. If you have participated in a recent alumni event, worked with us in the past, we appreciate your support. or browsed our directory, you are sure to Victor is extremely fortunate to have you in our find information instrumental in helping community and we would appreciate the opportunity to partner with you in the future. If you are interested you maintain a connection to your alma in working with our students, please email Cindy matter and other Victor graduates. Mereness at [email protected] or she can be reached at 585-924-3252 x6424.
Technology Survey Victor School’s Technology Committee is conducting BOARD OF EDUCATION a brief six question survey to assist us in determining how well we are preparing our graduates in terms of Deborah Palumbo-Sanders, President computer skills. We would appreciate your input, please Timothy DeLucia, Vice President click the link provided below. Karen Ballard Technology Survey Kristin Elliott Christopher Parks Michael Vistocco Michael Young
Maureen Goodberlet District Clerk
Dawn A. Santiago-Marullo, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
Liz Welch & Sherri Lasky Office of School and Community Relations
www.victorschools.org/community/alumni
vcs spring 2019 e-alumni newsletter • 26 VCS Implements New Phone System and Extensions This April, Victor Central Schools installed a new phone system campus-wide. The new technology replaces a nearly twenty year old infrastructure. VCS Director of Technology, David Henderson said all phone extensions, with the exception of District Office lines, were updated to support the new technology. Below are the main office and attendance extensions for each building as well as administrative extensions. For specific staff members’ numbers, please see the staff directory on our website: https://www.victorschools.org/district/staff-directory
Phone: 585-924-3252 Dawn Santiago-Marullo, Ed.D. Early Childhood School, Grades Pre-K, K & Grade 1 2600 Superintendent of Schools ...... 1402 Attendance ...... 2620 Zdenek Chumacero Dorothy DiAngelo, Principal School Resource Officer ...... 6413 Melissa Goho, Assistant Principal Joeseph Dougherty Primary School, Multiage, Grades 2 & 3 3600 Assistant Superintendent for Business 1410 Attendance ...... 3620 Darren Everhart Jennifer Check, Principal Director of Transportation ...... 7600 Leah Kedley, Assistant Principal Maureen Goodberlet Secretary to the Superintendent/District Clerk ...... 1402 Intermediate School, Multiage, Grades 4-6 ...... 4600 James Haugh Attendance ...... 4620 Kevin Swartz, Principal Assistant Superintendent for Personnel ...... 1416 Michele Maloney, Assistant Principal David Henderson Director of Computer Services ...... 1110 Junior High School, Grades 7 & 8 ...... 5600 Sherri Lasky Attendance ...... 5620 School and Community Relations ...... 1407 Brian Gee, Principal Christopher Marshall David Thering, Assistant Principal Director of Facilities and Operations ...... 7127 Senior High School, Grades 9-12 6600 Sheila McCarthy Attendance ...... 6485 Interim Director of Special Programs and Compliance . . . . 1451 Brian Siesto, Principal Veronica Puglisi Carrie Goodell, Amy Shannon, and Karl DuBash, Assistant Principals Director of Educational and Support Services ...... 1456 Kristin Swann Associate Superintendent of Educational Services 1406 Alix TePoel Director of Food Services 6470 Duane Weimer Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics . . . . 6306 Liz Welch School and Community Relations ...... 1408
vcs spring 2019 e-alumni newsletter • 27 Victor Central Schools Seeks Archives “Students can benefit in several ways from researching their school’s history… This is history that is near at hand and that has a direct connection to their lives.”
~ Larry J. Hackman, Director, Truman Presidential Museum and Library; former New York State Archivist
Do you have photographs of the victory garden that students in our school planted and tended during World War II? Does an old box or filing cabinet hold copies of letters that students wrote concerning our country’s involvement in Vietnam? Did the science curriculum at Victor Central School change during the formative years of the personal computer revolution? Schools produce rich historical records. Yearbooks, school lunch menus, flyers promoting dances, student elections, musicals, plays, photographs, letters, issues of the school newspaper, and other items document not only the history of the school, but often reflect the history of our community, state, and nation. We have developed a school archives in our records center, housed in room 130 of the Primary School Building. Hopefully, this archive, or historical collection can serve two primary purposes: 1. Be a repository for the collection and preservation of historically valuable documents relating to the history of our school, which would otherwise be lost. 2. Constitute an important element of programs for teaching research-related skills to students. As a key element in establishing this archive, we are urging the public to help support our endeavors by donating artifacts to the archives that they may have in and around their homes, which may otherwise be lost to future generations. We are particularly interested in: Student handbooks Older Newspaper articles from the local newspapers Student newspapers Special awards received Photographs Records of special school programs School lunch menus Audiotaped or videotaped oral histories Course catalogs Scrapbooks Student term papers about the school or Community Videotapes of school performances and athletic events. Artifacts (trophies, flags, uniforms, memorabilia) Perhaps you don’t wish to part with your piece of history. You can still help our efforts by loaning us the article to copy, scan, or photograph. We look forward to your response. We also plan on having the artifacts exhibited from time to time. By the way, does anyone have a school bell from one of Victor’s many one-room school houses? We’d love to hear from you……….. *Contact Chuck at [email protected] or 585-924-3252, ext. 3130
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