Friends of Byron-Bergen Awards

The Byron-Bergen Central School District presented plaques to the inductees of the annual "Friends of Byron-Bergen Central School District" honorees on September 8. This annual presentation honors and recognizes individuals or groups who contribute and assist the students of the district. Honorees are chosen by the Byron-Bergen Board of Education. The 2006 inaugural award recipients for this event were Bergen Volunteer Fire Department, Byron Volunteer Fire Department, and South Byron Volunteer Fire Department. Shown, (l to r): Ernest Haywood, Board of Education president; Charles Dodson, Bergen Fire Department chief; Douglas VanSlyke, Byron Fire Department chief; Dean Bates, South Byron Fire Department chief; and Dr. Gregory Geer, superintendent of schools. Submitted photo.

September 24, 2006