is seeking your input for nominations. We are looking for exemplary candidates who have
. Worthy candidates
. 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 28, 2027 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
Admiral William Houston - William Joseph Houston is a United States Navy four-star admiral who was just promoted to the director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program on January 10, 2024. Class of 1986
Dr. John Rumrich - John graduated with his BA, Summa Cum Laude, from St. Lawrence University and his PHD from the University of Virginia. Class of 1972
Charles Grunzweig - Chuck Grunzweig, has owned and run his family’s towing company Johns Towing for over 40 years. Class of 1980
Salvatore Andolina - Holds the position of clarinetist, bass clarinetist and saxophonist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, where he has been featured as a supporting soloist - Class of 1974
Carlin Hartman - NCAA Division 1 Associate Coach National Champions Florida Gators - Class of 1990
Dr. John Galt Robinson -- Renowned Emergency Room Physician and Author - Class of 1986
Rear Admiral Robert Wirth - Class of 1990
Jennifer Imredy - CIA Directorate of Operations - - Class of 1986
Sincerely,
Brian Graham, Ed.D.
Superintendent
