Grand Island Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form

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Hello everyone!

The Grand Island Distinguished Alumni committee is seeking your input for nominations. We are looking for exemplary candidates who have graduated at least ten years ago and have made significant contributions to their field of expertise. Worthy candidates must also demonstrate a sincere concern for humanity through their charitable actions. We will be reviewing all of the nominations and selecting the best candidate(s) who exemplify the distinguished Grand Island alumni tradition. Recipients or a representative, if given posthumously, will be invited to speak to our high school students at a date and time to be determined.

Complete this form to the best of your knowledge and submit your nomination. Thank you for your input!

All nominations should be in by January 26, 2024

Past Recipients:

Neil Tetkowski - Artist - Class of 1973

James Desemone - MD FACE - Class of 1975

Lee Zeplowitz - CPS CFP - Class of 1976

William Whitford - Sr. Mgr. for Research & Product Dev. - Class of 1972

Karl Kruetz - Research Scientist - Class of 1987

Kathryn Hug Anton - FBI Special Agent - Class of 1987

David Conboy - Engineer/Soldier - Class of 1980

JP Kennedy - Asst. US Attorney Criminal Chief - 1981

Andrew Harbison - Doctor of Osteopathy - Class of 1985

Kevin Erker - Major US Marine Corp - Class of 1992

Dale Brown - Author - Class of 1974

Rossano Galante - Musician - Class of 1985

James Klock - US Secret Service - Class of 1979

Russell Certo - Physical Therapist OCS - Class of 1978

Suzanne Tomkins - Clinical Professor of Law - Class of 1973

Elizabeth Robinson Judson PhD - Ceramic Engineer - Class of 1977

Brett Kern - NFL Punter - Class of 2004

Dr. Stacey Schroeder-Watt - Pediatric Anesthesiologist at John R. Oishei Children's Hospital - Class of 1992

Dipak Srinivasan - Space Mission Developer and Implementer at John Hopkins University Applied Physics - Class of 1995

Malcolm Merriweather - Music Director of New York City’s The Dessoff Choirs, Class of 2003

Wayne Sharpe - He is a is a twice Emmy Nominated and International Award Winning film composer and music producer, Class of 1982

Dr. Anna Quider PHD Assistant Vice President for Federal Relations at Northern Illinois University Class of 2002

Kelly Landen, Elephants Without Borders - Program Manager, Author, Class of 1982

Dr. Christopher Hejmanowski, Emergency Room Physician, Author, Class of 1990

Jeffrey Stone, Partner, Hodgson Russ LLP, Class of 1977

Dr. Milan (Mitch) Nikolich, an electrical engineer, designed a satellite, which is on display at the National Air and Space Museum, Class of 1977

Lois Gibbs - Gibbs organized her neighbors and formed the Love Canal Homeowners Association - Class of 1969

Bryan Castellani - As Executive Vice President of Finance for Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED), Class of 1989

Sincerely,

Brian Graham, Ed.D.
Superintendent

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Your First Name *

Your Last Name *

Your Phone Number *

Nominee's Name: Last, First (Maiden) *

Nominee's Address (Include street, town, state and zip-code) *

Nominee's Phone Number: *

Nominee's Graduation Year *

Describe your Nominee's accomplishments. What has made this nominee a Distinguished Alumni of Grand Island High School? *

List information regarding your nominee's volunteerism, advocacy, citizenship, leadership, or community service. *

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