ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 8, 2010) – The City School District of Albany has inducted 14 new members into its second Hall of Fame class.

 

The Class of 2010 includes an array of accomplished people with one thing in common: they exemplify the strength and breadth of Albany's public schools.Click on name of each inductee for more information. They are:

• John J. Bach -- teacher, guidance counselor, principal and district superintendent

• Eleanor P. Bartlett -- teacher, principal and district deputy superintendent

• Ben Becker -- coach and principal, Class of 1925 (Philip Schuyler High School)

• Carolee Carmello --actress, Class of 1979

• Robert J. Danzig -- journalist, author, publisher, Class of 1950

• Adolphus Cunningham Hailstork -- musician, composer, college professor, Class of 1959

• Rebecca Gottstein Holden -- high school and college basketball player, Class of 1998

• Milton E. Horne Sr. -- high school and college basketball player, coach, builder/renovator, Class of 1969 (Philip Schuyler High School)

• Robert Koonce -- high school football player and education/student advocate at the University of Michigan, Class of 1982

• Wayne Morris -- district employee, Board of Education member, community volunteer

• Larry T. O'Neill -- athlete, teacher, coach

• Josephine Sano -- teacher and union leader

• Ron Sontz -- teacher, coach and administrator, Class of 1951

• John Velie -- drama teacher and director

Pictured above from the 2010 Hall of Fame class are: front row, from left, Carolee Carmello, Eleanor Bartlett, Josephine Sano and John Bach (son of the late John Bach, who was posthumously nominated). In the back row are John Velie, Augustus Hailstork, Wayne Morris, Kevin O'Neill (son of the late Larry O'Neill), Angela Koonce (wife of the late Robert Koonce), Patricia Becker (daughter of the late Ben Becker) and Ron Sontz.The Hall of Fame was established in 2009 to honor accomplished graduates and others in the community who have supported our schools. It serves as a means of recognizing and honoring those who made significant contributions in academics, athletics, music, performing arts or other extracurricular activities, and alumni who have excelled through their community involvement or in their careers.

 

Hall members also are selected in two additional categories: administrators, coaches and teachers who demonstrated exceptional leadership, character and achievement during their careers; and contributors who have been loyal and devoted supporters of the district. Click here to see the members of the inaugural Class of 2009.