Distinguished Alumni Award
2024 marked the fifteenth year that the Alumni Foundation presented its Distinguished Alumni Award to an East Rochester graduate who has made significant and ongoing contributions to the children and village of East Rochester, their community, country or chosen profession. Due to the Corona Virus, we did not present an award in 2020.
The goal of this award is twofold. First, the Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes former East Rochester graduates for noteworthy lifetime accomplishments and contributions. Additionally, the award offers a powerful opportunity to underscore the potential which exists for kids who are lucky enough to grow up and be educated in East Rochester, N.Y.
Below is a video of our award winners.
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Year of Award
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Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
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Graduation Year
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2009
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Nick Verzella
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1944
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2010
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Brigadier General Richard McPhee
Rear Admiral Don Quinn
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1974
1975
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2011
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Sam Urzetta
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1944
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2012
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Larry Weise
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1954
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2013
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Honorable Vicki Argento
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1980
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2014
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Thomas Conners
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1944
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2015
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Mary Steigerwald Whittier
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1983
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2016
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Jeannette D’Agostino Banker
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1949
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2017
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Anthony Cilento
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1957
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| 2018 |
Wayne Tesch |
1965 |
| 2019 |
David Jenkins |
1991 |
| 2021 |
Peter Obourn
Carl Tobin |
1959 |
| 2022 |
Mark McDermott
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1974 |
| 2023 |
Anita Mance |
1965 |
| 2024 |
Teresa Quinzi Willette |
1951 |
Again this year, the Alumni Foundation's Board of Directors is encouraging East Rochester alumni to recommend individuals for its consideration.
To recommend someone for this award, click the link below to download and print the nomination form.
DAA Nomination Form 2024.pdf