WALL OF DISTINCTION
History and Information
The Wall of Distinction is our primary fundraiser and celebrates graduates
who have made an outstanding contribution in their field.
It also recognizes retirees and others who have served the
Oneida City School District with distinction.
We hope we can count on your generous support!
The 13th Annual Wall of Distinction Induction and Alumni Dinner will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Theodore's Restaurant (the former Rusty Rail Party House), 3231 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota, NY The cocktail hour will be from 6 pm to 7 pm, with dinner at 7 pm followed by the induction ceremony.
The 2025 Inductees are:
Mary Jeanne Bialas, OHS Retired 2007
Gail Sforza Krebs, OHS 1963, posthumously
Richard MacAlpine, OHS Retired 2001
Leo F. Maloney, OHS Retired 2001
Robert J. "Bob" Sayles, OHS 1990. posthumously
Rev. Dr. Thomas Sheffield, OHS 1965
Bernadette Van Valkenburg, OHS 1968
For tickets and/or sponsorship information, click the link below.
Do YOU know of a former classmate, teacher, community member who should be nominated to the OCSD Foundation Wall of Distinction?
See criteria below:
Nominees are selected from applications submitted and must meet one or more of the following criteria to be considered for inclusion:
- An OHS graduate (10 or more years ago) who has made significant contributions to society through his/her life work
- An OCSD retired teacher or staff member (5 or more years ago) who has/had a positive impact on the lives of others through dedicated and exemplary service
- A community member who has enthusiastically volunteered his/her time and talent to support the goals and initiatives of the OCSD
In 2012, the OSCD Foundation hosted the first All Alumni Dinner and Inaugural Wall of Distinction Induction. This district celebration of achievement was the successful culmination of many hours of planning and work by a dedicated Board committee, headed by Laura "Sue" Laurin Tyler.
Purpose
To celebrate graduates who have made an outstanding contribution in their field and/or to recognize retirees and others who have served the Oneida City School District with distinction. To inspire future students to strive toward future successes and accomplishments.
Who May Be Considered For The OCSD Foundation Wall of Distinction ?
Criteria
Nominees eligible for selection to the Wall of Distinction will have exemplified the tenets of the OCSD educational philosophy throughout their lives. Alumni must have graduated from Oneida High School ten years prior to their nomination. Employees of the OCSD must be retired five years prior to their nomination. If they are an alumni and an employee of OCSD they must satisfy the conditions of retirement as well before they can be nominated.
