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KEYSTONE CENTRAL FOUNDATION HALL OF FAME CEREMONY
An education can have a long-lasting impact for many, often causing a ripple effect from a small community and reaching far into the world. This was on display during the 4th Annual Keystone Central Foundation Hall of Fame Ceremony, where five alumni were honored.
The evening was emceed by Robb Elementary School Principal Tyler Barth, and featured heartfelt testimony from those who nominated their friend, family member, or loved one for this honor.
First to be inducted was Kenneth Bressler, Sugar Valley Class of 1960, who was nominated by his children- Jackie Martin, Timothy Bressler, and Mike Bressler. Martin touched on her father’ s many accomplishments- an active member of Sugar Valley Lions for 48 years, serving on the school board for 12 years, and serving on various other boards and authorities- but noted there was a reason he had such a drive to volunteer. Martin explained that her dad grew up in a home with two disabled individuals- a brother who was born legally blind and father who lost his leg at age three- helping others was integral to his nature. When accepting his award, Bressler reflected on his time serving on the KCSD School Board, particularly that board’ s ability to disagree but remain friends.
Next to be honored was Dr. Robert Decker, Class of 1969. Dr. Decker was unable to attend the ceremony, so classmate Leslie Smith did so on his behalf. Smith highlighted Decker’ s accomplished career in heliophysics and its impact that continues to shape space exploration. Dr. Decker noted he retired from Johns Hopkins University of Applied Physics Labs in Laurel, Maryland, on May 15th, after almost 50 years of work.
The next inductee was Cassie Farrelly, Lock Haven Class of 1955, who was nominated by classmate and friend John Conklin. When accepting her award, Farrelly commended the foundation for its work- noting she was a student who benefited from a variety of scholarships upon her graduation. Farrelly said the relationship between schools and the community they reside in is important in shaping someone’ s life.
The fourth inductee was Steve Getz, Lock Haven Class of 1969, nominated by the Clinton County Arts Council, on which he currently serves as its board president and LH Jams coordinator. CCAC Board Member Mary Coploff spoke on behalf of the board about Getz and his accomplishments. She said she was amazed by his vision for the organization- to bring the arts and arts education to the forefront in Clinton County. Getz spoke about his excitement in seeing so many of the nominees previously being involved in the arts, and thanked everyone who came to support him and the foundation for the honor.“ We are actually making a difference in the community,” he said.
Retired Judge Richard N. Saxton, Jr., Renovo Class of 1955, was the final inductee honored. He was introduced by Clinton County President Judge Craig Miller, who said he and Saxton went back decades, meeting in the 1980s as attorneys, and later, finding themselves on opposite sides of the bench, when Saxton became the second judge to serve in Clinton County Courts. He emphasized how his education at Renovo High School and growing up in the community helped shape him.
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