ESM Wall of Distinction
The East Syracuse Minoa Education Foundation (ESMEF) accepts nominations for the ESM Wall of Distinction in odd years (2025, 2027, 2029 etc.) to recognize distinguished alumni, staff and community members of the ESM School District who serve as role models for today’s students and demonstrate the importance of making a contribution to our society, our community or their field of work.
The next nominations will be accepted until Aug. 1, 2025. Eligibility criteria for nomination and selection include: excellence in his/her profession, outstanding service to his/her community (local, regional or national level) and/or outstanding contributions to humanity (local, regional or national level).
Nominees must be a graduate of 10 or more years from East Syracuse Minoa Central High School (or East Syracuse or Minoa High School) or a current or retired staff member who worked at least 10 years in the ESM District, or a community member for at least 10 years.
The Wall of Distinction is sponsored by the ESM Education Foundation, which will host the induction ceremony in 2020 and present commemorative display plaques to the honorees and to the school district.
To nominate someone visit Wall Of Distinction Nomination Forms (updated during odd years: 2025, 2027, etc) Call 315-434-3008, e-mail ESMWall@esmef.org or visit www.esmef.org if you have questions.
ESM Wall of Distinction Members
2014
Russ Brandon, ’85
Tom Richardson, ’81
2016
William “Bill” Brazill, ’78
Jared Susco, ’97
2018
Dom Cambareri, ’79
Michael Beresik, ’81
Charles “Chuck” Voudouris, ’99
2020
Kathleen Alaimo, ’78
Lauren Barnello, ’87
Nancy Edwards, ’89
Kathleen Crossett Garver, ’97
Lauren Kochian, ’96
Danny Liedka, ’86
2024
Jason “Jay” Dardano, '94
Michael Scheibel, '77
Cheryl West, ESM Director of Counseling, Youth Development and Leadership
Todd Zion, '93
