Wall of Fame

FOUNDATION CALLING FOR APPLICATIONS FOR OLEAN ACADEMIC WALL OF FAME

The Olean City School District Foundation (OCSDF) has announced it is now accepting nomination applications for the Foundation’s Academic Wall of Fame. The Wall of Fame recognizes those individuals who have demonstrated the merits of academics both in school and in succeeding years, have well-defined goals, have provided mature leadership and have had an impact on society.

“The Academic Wall of Fame has consistently been a great way to honor Olean’s extraordinary alumni for exceptional academic and professional achievements,” said Steve Pancio, OCSDF Board President. “The Wall is a source of incredible inspiration to both current students and all Olean alumni. I think it’s important to showcase the great minds that have come out of this school district and honor them for making a difference in our community and elsewhere.”

The inductees will be chosen by a committee of seven: two Foundation board of directors (Joe DeCerbo and Steve Pancio), an Olean City School Board of Education member, an At Large Seat member, a district teacher and two students. The committee will accept nominations from any source for past students, past teachers, support staff, administrators, past Board of Education members, district special friends who have contributed to the academics of the Olean City School District through example or service. The committee is looking for accomplishments in the following areas: educational, professional, the arts, and/or community/charitable involvement. The 2009 honorees were Olean High School graduates Tom Vroman, class of 1942, and William Diehl, class of 1978.

Honorees will be honored during Olean’s Alumni Weekend (June 18-20). To nominate someone for the 2010 Academic Wall of Fame, pick up a nomination form at the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (120 N. Union St., Olean). Nominations must be completed and returned to the Chamber or to the Olean City School District Office (410 W. Sullivan St., Olean) no later than Monday, April 19.

For further information, please contact Maggie Perrigo, OCSDF secretary/treasurer at (716) 372-4433 or by email at maggie@oleanny.com.

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