Byron-Bergen schools establish Alumni Hall of Fame

The Byron-Bergen Educational Foundation in conjunction with the Byron-Bergen Board of Education has established an Alumni Hall of Fame. By recognizing the accomplishments of its graduates, the school community acknowledges their contributions to society and also provides positive role models for the district's current students, according to school representatives.

The charter class of the Alumni Hall of Fame will be inducted on Friday, September 12. Two ceremonies will recognize these individuals and the public is invited to attend. The first ceremony will be at 1 p.m. in the High School/Middle School Auditorium. The second ceremony will occur immediately before the Boys Varsity Soccer game against Sodus at the Soccer Stadium at approximately 6:15 p.m.

The inductees of the charter class to be honored are:

•Dora Jones - Class of 1931 - Former teacher in the district, and Byron Town Historian.

•Charles Cook - Class of 1964 - CEO and owner of Liberty Pumps. Recognized community leader throughout the town and region.

•Marsha MacConnell - Class of 1969 - district teacher since 1973, organizer within the school and Byron-Bergen community.

•James A. Palermo - Class of 1977 - Physical Education teacher and former Athletic Director at Holley Central Schools.

•Patrick M. Gallivan - Class of 1978 - Erie County Sheriff and former State Police Zone Commander.

•Ricky Palermo - Class of 1979 - Outstanding high school athlete in soccer, basketball, and baseball. Received the 1999 JayCee's Outstanding New Yorker Award.