"Friends of Education" honored by Hilton School Board

The Hilton Central School District Board of Education recognized thirteen "friends of education" at its May 11 meeting, citing the many ways they have contributed to the welfare of the Hilton students and their education. Among the feats of volunteerism include the many hundreds of hours of costume design and sewing performed by parent Marilyn Crumlish and the professional musical studio work for the High School Wind Ensemble by Matt Barclay. From left are: Darlene Wischmeyer, Northwood Elementary School VEPTO volunteer; Jeanine Hoffmann, Village Elementary School VEPTO volunteer; Herb MacNaughton, districtwide volunteer and committee member; Matt Barclay, Music Department volunteer; Gary Rouleau representing State Senator George D. Maziarz; Lori Cole, Village Elementary School VEPTO volunteer; Jim Volkmar, Program Director for Hilton-Parma Recreation and supporter of Hilton Cadet Sports; Ed McKeown representing Senator Joseph Robach; Rick Furnal, owner of the Hilton Big-M and supporter of Quest Elementary School; Cathi Zachary, Northwood Elementary School VEPTO volunteer; Steve Fowler, Director of Hilton-Parma Recreation and supporter of Hilton Cadet Sports; unable to be present: Honorable Michael Sciortino Esq., volunteer for Hilton High School's Mock Trial Club; Marilyn Crumlish, Merton Williams Middle School volunteer.