Byron-Bergen Central Schools has named two alumni to the Hall of Fame for 2016. Judy (Hulburt) Holly (class of 1976) and Amy (Seward) Stacy (class of 1980) join the ranks of other distinguished Byron-Bergen alumni honored with a place in the Hall of Fame for their achievements after graduation.
The Byron-Bergen Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes the accomplishments of the district’s graduates, providing young people of the district with positive adult role models, showing that graduates of Byron-Bergen can achieve high levels of accomplishment in their lives. This honor is in its thirteenth year and has become part of the school district’s culture and a permanent reminder to students about the outcome of hard work and diligence.
During her years at Byron-Bergen, Mrs. Judy (Hulburt) Holly participated in National Honor Society, Student Council, Spanish Club and Ski Club. She attended Russell-Sage College for Physical Therapy during 1976-77 and then transferred to SUNY Brockport and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing in 1980. After college graduation, Mrs. Holly was employed as a nurse at Highland Hospital (Rochester), working on a medical floor then transferring to labor and delivery. She worked there until she started her family.
Mrs. Holly has stated that her greatest achievement is her family. She is married to a wonderful man; together they have six children and two grandchildren. She and her husband are foster parents (through Monroe County) and have fostered 50 foster babies (so far), many of whom are medically fragile infants. Mrs. Holly has dedicated herself to helping children, most of whom are unable to care for themselves and in need of special attention, demonstrating the utmost compassion. Mrs. Holly is an excellent role model and source of inspiration to the youth of Byron-Bergen.
While attending Byron-Bergen, Mrs. Amy (Seward) Stacy participated in Volleyball (MVP her Senior year), Basketball, Chorale, Band, Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Drama Club and AFS. She was a Peer Counselor, First Presbyterian Church youth group member and a teacher for Vacation Bible School. She earned several scholarships and awards upon graduation. After high school, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 1984 from Cornell University in Nutrition, and a Master’s Degree from SUNY Brockport in Health Education in 1989.
Mrs. Stacy is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist, and Certified Pump Trainer. She has worked for the WIC Program, Lakeside Memorial Hospital, Strong’s Cardiac Rehab Program, and Lakeside Memorial’s Wellness Center. Currently, Mrs. Stacy works for Rochester Regional Health System (Unity Diabetes Program in Brockport) and is the sole proprietor for Innovative Nutrition by Amy.
Awards include Who’s Who in Diabetes Education and the Healthy Heart Contributor Award. She also received a New York State grant for nutrition education. Memberships include the American Diabetes Association, American Association of Diabetes Educators, Rochester Association of Diabetes Educators, American Dietetic Association/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Genesee Dietetic Association, and Bergen Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
Amy (Seward) Stacy. Provided photo
Mrs. Stacy is an active community member who stays involved in her church (Sunday school teacher, Vacation Bible School, worship team), and numerous activities within the Bergen area. Mrs. Stacy stated her greatest achievement was raising four wonderful children with her husband, Rick, and becoming grandparents. Involved in her community and through her faith, Mrs. Stacy inspires the youth of the Byron-Bergen community.
The 2016 Byron-Bergen Alumni Hall of Fame inductees were honored on Wednesday, April 20. They briefly spoke to students and received their B-B Alumni Hall of Fame plaques at the Senior National Honor Society induction ceremony. They spent the day visiting with Byron-Bergen students and sharing how their school experience influenced their lives.
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