Wall Of Distinction
The Canastota High School Wall of Distinction honors graduates who have made exceptional contributions in their fields and communities. Inductees are recognized for achievements in their profession, athletics, community service, commerce, the arts, and beyond.
This recognition not only celebrates the accomplishments of our alumni but also inspires current students and fosters a strong sense of pride within the Canastota community.
Nomination Information:
Nominations for the Wall of Distinction must be submitted by February 1 each year. Inductees will be announced at the alumni banquet in June and honored at a celebration dinner in mid-October.
The nomination form can be found at the District Office or HERE.
Class of 2025 Honorees
Florence Furfaro
Class of 1936
Clarence Keville
Class of 1950
Michael Masucci
Class of 1967
Steven Stokes
Class of 1970
Douglas Fusillo
Class of 1973
Class of 2024 Honorees
Championship Football Team
Class of 1947
Samuel Finocchiaro
Class of 1935
Joseph Eppolito
Class of 1970
Anthony Verno
Class of 1979
Robert Buyea
Class of 1995
Class of 2023 Honorees
Ernest Emmi
Class of 1932
Howard Gleason
Class of 1939
Frank Rinaldo
Class of 1957
Sally Snow Gates
Class of 1963
Dr. Fred Hall
Class of 1966
Marian Cerio
Class of 1972
Class of 2022 Honorees
Lester Germer
Class of 1913
Michael Malfitano
Class of 1966
Stephen T. Tornatore
Class of 1970
Barbara DiVeronica Lupica
Class of 1977
Penny Stevens
Class of 1979
Rick Stevens
Class of 1980
R. Todd Bennett
Class of 1987
Class of 2021 Honorees
Patricia DeMauro Dickinson
Class of 1962
George Bellino
Class of 1966
James Jones
Class of 1966
Dr. Edward Capparelli
Class of 1972
June Worden
Class of 1981
Class of 2019 Honorees
Lorraine Bruno Arsenault
Class of 1966
Theresa (Tracey) Carpenter Burkey
Class of 1981
Dr. Michael J. Clarke
Class of 1981
Douglas M. Gustin
Class of 1975
Douglas R. Holdridge
Class of 1970
Gregory J. Wright
Class of 1978
Class of 2018 Honorees
Don Ackerman
Class of 1962
Augustine A. Albanese
Class of 1944
Dr. Rosemary (Bellino) Hall
Class of 1963
Charlie Cole
Class of 1977 (posthumously)
Frank Mariano
Class of 1942 (posthumously)
Scott F. Newberry
Class of 1966
Class of 2017 Honorees
James E. Caldwell
Class of 1961
Janet Carr-Campbell
Class of 1971
Father Roderic Petrie
Class of 1947
Andrew J. Pino
Class of 1969
Joseph Whitmeyer
Class of 1987
Class of 2016 Honorees
Alan J. Burgess
Major USAF, MSC (Retired)
Class of 1964
Edward Cerasia II
Class of 1983
Elizabeth Garofalo-McKenney
Class of 1975
Dr. David L. Vanderwerken
(Posthumously)
Class of 1964
Class of 2015 Honorees
Mary Borgognoni Hoover
Class of 1979
Dr. Antonio (Antone) M. Eppolito
Class of 1960
John A. Romagnoli (Posthumously)
Class of 1946
Timothy (Tim) Tyler (Posthumously)
Class of 1994
Class of 2014 Honorees
Dr. Louis Buttino
Class of 1962
Dr. Mary E. Crawford
Class of 1981
Joseph Fisher
Class of 1947
Wheeler Milmoe (Posthumously)
Class of 1913
Gary Tornatore, Captain US Navy (Ret.)
Class of 1967
Class of 2013 Honorees
Gary Hall - (Posthumously)
Class of 1962
John Mengucci (Posthumously)
Class of 1944
Michael Milmoe
Class of 1949
Dr. Michael Picciano
Class of 1982
Class of 2012 Honorees
Dr. Stephen Albanese
Class of 1972
Rev. Msgr. Charles L. Borgognoni (Posthumously)
Class of 1941
Edward P. Brophy
Class of 1976
Donald Wesley New
Class of 1963
Jacklin G. Starks
Class of 1974
Class of 2011 Honorees
Janet DeFrancisco Callahan
Class of 1973
Hon. Donald F. Cerio, Jr.
Class of 1975
Richard G. (Dick) Clark
Class of 1946
John R. LeBlanc (Posthumously)
Class of 1953
Richard L. (Dick) Smith
Class of 1964
Class of 2010 Honorees
Vincent V. Albanese
Class of 1944
Peter L. Fiore (Posthumously)
Class of 1975
Edmund (Ed) Fisher (Posthumously)
Class of 1949
John S. Mengucci
Class of 1980
Class of 2009 Honorees
Carmen Basilio
Operation Recognition Graduate 2009
Rocco “Rocky” DiVeronica
Class of 1955
Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr.
Class of 1966
Gregory A. Sgroi
Class of 1937