News & Events
Welcome Janae Marks!
On October 16, Merton Williams Middle School hosted best-selling middle-grade author Janae Marks as part of the Hilton Community Reads initiative started this year. Over 100 students attended the event, many getting the chance to talk with Janae Marks while getting copies of From the Desk of Zoe Washington signed by the author.
Janae Marks also held an event at the Parma Public Library in the evening for community members. Over 100 free copies of the book were distributed to students and community members, made possible through a We Need Diverse Books "Educators Making a Difference" grant received by ELA teacher Michael Billotti.
Janae's visit was funded by a classroom grant through the Hilton Alumni Association. Michael Billotti said: "I'm so grateful to the Hilton Alumni Association for their generosity in helping us to bring a popular, contemporary author to our community! The kids were buzzing about it all day!"
AND THE WINNER IS...
Hilton Grad Jordan Roethel! Congratulations, you are going to the Bills v Patriots game on December 22nd.
A special thanks to Mike Lee for donating the tickets, to Harper Jane Lee for drawing the winner, and to all who helped make this a successful fundraiser
Happy 50 Year Reunion Class of ‘74
We're thrilled to shine the spotlight on the of 1974 as they celebrate their 50-year reunion!
We always look forward and encourage other classes reunions! Planning a reunion or know someone who is? Email us to submit your upcoming reunions and we’ll help get the word out.
Celebrate, reconnect, and inspire – because once a part of this community, always a part! Here's to many more reunions to come!
Bill Golden, Class of 85, shared his story of being in Tower 7 at the World Trade Center on 9/11/01
Sponsored by both the Hilton Alumni Association and the Parma Hilton Historical Society, Bill graciously brought his experiences, his insights, and his humanity to this talk. Watch the Hilton Alumni Association Facebook Page or the Parma Hilton Historical Society's Facebook Page for the video soon to be posted.
Nancy (Whelehan) Leport (Class of 1970) has been named a 2024 Woman of Distinction from the 134th New York State Assembly District, presented by Assemblyman Josh Jensen (Class of 2006).
Congratulations to our Alumni Association president, Nancy (Whelehan) Leport, Hilton Class of 1970! Nancy has been named a 2024 Woman of Distinction from the 134th Assembly District of New York. She was selected for this honor in recognition of her outstanding civic contributions to our local community. The award was presented by NYS Assemblyman Josh Jensen, Hilton Class of 2006.
A 1970 graduate of Hilton Central Schools, Nancy has been a crucial organizing member of the Hilton Alumni Association and continues to serve as the group’s first president. In the first two years of HAA’s existence, Nancy’s leadership has brought about donations and revenues of more than $50,000 to support the Association’s grant and scholarship programs, benefiting Hilton students.
In addition to Nancy’s HAA activities, Nancy currently serves as Assistant Parma Town Historian, is a Board Member for the Parma-Hilton Historical Society, and is also the Society’s Secretary. She can often be found volunteering as a docent at the PHHS Museum on the campus of the Parma Town Hall.
Nancy Leport, a 1970 Hilton graduate and certainly a Woman of Distinction!
2024 ACT Award
On Friday, May 3, the Hilton Alumni Association received the ACT award for being a Partner in Education from Junior Achievement and A Community Together. The Hilton Central School District selected us for this award because of the impact we have had on the district's students. Rick Francis and Nancy Leport accepted the award at Kodak Center. Kristin Paolini, Dr. Jeff Green and Derek Warren from HCSD joined us in support.
Students in the News
There are many talented students at HCS and I hope you can check out some of their accomplishments on the various Facebook pages.
Basketball player Mallory Heise scored her 1,000th career point for the Lady Cadets!
Basketball player Ella Clark scored her 1,000th career point for the Lady Cadets!
17 Hilton students attended the Central New York Model UN Conference (CNYMUN). This two-day, Harvard-style Model United Nations conference had over 500 student delegates solving global issues through substantive debate!
Congratulations Coach Gross and the Hilton Varsity Wrestling team on their second consecutive Section V dual meet championship! The Cadets defeated Brockport to win the meet championship. Hilton will continue to the NYSPHSAA dual meet at SRC Arena and Events Center in Syracuse!
We want to thank the Classes of 1965, 1966, 1967, 1983, and 1973
We want to thank the Classes of 1965, 1966, 1967, 1983, and 1973 for their generous donations to the Alumni Association. In July the classes of 65, 66, and 67 held a picnic where they invited Nancy Leport to speak about the Alumni Association. Their donation will be put to good use. The Class of 1983 gave to the John Buell Memorial Scholarship and the Class of 1973 donated the proceeds from the 50/50 raffle they held at their reunion. We are so grateful for the generosity of this alumni and realize that our mission and work are having an impact. Thank you!
Mural Dedication
On October 5, 2023, the new Mural in the foyer of the High School was officially dedicated. The artists were Morgan LaRocca, Christine Verweire, and Kristen Marcello, all High School Art Teachers. Dr. Jeff Green, principal of the high school thanked the Alumni Association for their generous grant to make this possible and President Nancy Leport spoke as well. The Class of 2023 donated the plaque recognizing our donation.
Pictured:
The new mural, painted in the foyer of the High School featuring the school’s new logo
Dr. Jeff Green, Principal High School, HAA President Nancy Leport, Board member Rick Francis
The commemorative plaque, gifted by The Hilton Alumni Association and The Class of 2023
Scholarship Winners: CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL
The first Hilton Alumni Scholarship for $1000 was presented to Charlie Streb (black shirt) for his training as an electrical lineman. Charlie was an outstanding candidate and came with glowing recommendations.
The Scoppa Memorial Scholarship went to two seniors who will be pursuing teaching degrees. Sophia Streiner (black dress) and Victoria Velyk (red dress) both received a $500 award.
The John Buell Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Aiden Morealle (blue shirt) who will use his $300 scholarship to further his education in Art. Aiden received several scholarships on Bravo Night and was well deserving for each.
Friend of Education Award
Nancy Leport and HAA received the Friend of Education Award from the Board of Education. We were nominated by Dr. Jeff Green, High School Principal, for the work she and the HAA are doing on behalf of the students. Mary Pfarrer Tilibein, ’70, also received the award for the work she does with the elementary school classes.
Congratulations to Dr. Kathy Peterson, Class of 75, and Professor of Nursing at SUNY Brockport on the awarding of a $249,000 grant from SUNY’s Nursing Emergency Training Fund to expand campus healthcare degree programs for students interested in pursuing nursing care. SUNY Brockport will use the funds to expand its partnerships with rural federally funded healthcare centers in dire need of care providers. Kathy is Chair of SUNY Brockport’s Department of Nursing and says “we hope to increase the availability of primary care providers in underserved locations including Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming counties.” Kathy was also the driving force behind Brockport’s Doctor of Nursing program, the first of its kind in the system. Well done, Kathy!