The Spencerport Central School District officially dedicated the high school east gymnasium to retired athletic director, John Pelin, on Friday, December 6.
The Board of Education approved the naming of the John Pelin East Gymnasium to recognize Pelin’s exemplary service, commitment, and dedication during his 30-year career in Spencerport. The celebration included a welcome by the Ranger cheerleaders and drum line, as well as remarks from Greg Kincaid, Board of Education vice president, Dr. Harv Peris, former SCSD superintendent, Assistant Superintendent Ty Zinkiewich, Greg Burke, student council president, Dan Milgate, superintendent, and Jennifer Placito, athletic director. Pelin also offered closing remarks.
Kincaid said, “When John Pelin was hired 30 years ago, he took a very basic program and transformed it into an enterprise that supports and promotes Rangers Athletics for students and community. Under his leadership, the Rangers won more than 100 Monroe County Divisional Championships, 54 Section V Championships, nine team and eight individual state championships. His vision and leadership went beyond Ranger Nation here in Spencerport, and has been highly recognized at the county, state and national level.”
Teacher/coaches Jackie Nentarz and Jamie Schneider nominated Pelin for the honor, which the board approved August 6. The official name of “John Pelin East Gymnasium” has now been placed under the “Home of the Rangers” at the outside entrance, and a plaque has been posted next to the Ranger scoreboard in the gym itself.
Pelin said, “I am so appreciative to the Spencerport Board of Education and school community for this recognition. I feel very honored and fortunate to have had the opportunity to work alongside incredible students, support staff, teachers, coaches and administrators.”
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