Sherburne-Earlville inducts four to its Wall of Fame
SHERBURNE – Sherburne-Earlville teachers, students and alumni filled the Barbara Rabig Gallery at the high school Thursday evening to pay tribute to the most recent wave of honorees in the fourth annual S-E Wall of Fame induction ceremony.
The annual event – designed to spotlight former S-E graduates and staff for accomplishments in their careers and education, or have had an outstanding impact within their community – recognized four inductees this year: Brian DeMuro (class of 1982) Svante Myrick (class of 2005) Wilbur “Red” Raville (teacher from 1958-1986) and Herman Sherwood-Sitts (class of 1974).
Salutations from Superintendent Gayle Hellert led the ritual, followed by a moment of silence for the school’s first teacher to be honored on the Wall of Fame, Elizabeth Fagan, who passed away earlier this week; the ceremony was dedicated in her honor.
This year’s inductees include one teacher and three students who spanned the course of three generations; Hellert told the assembly as she offered her “sincere congratulations to all inductees.”
DeMuro, the night’s first inductee, was applauded as a successful entrepreneur who currently runs a 60,000 square-foot factory for custom-made furniture near New Delhi, India. His designs are sold in parts of Europe and Asia. DeMuro’s endeavor has provided nearly 200 jobs to an impoverished region of the country and he advocates several different charities throughout his area.
DeMuro’s location kept him from attending and his award was presented by high school librarian Kathleen Todd to his parents on his behalf.
Myrick, the second inductee, was acclaimed for his success as a young politician who is presently serving as the youngest person to be elected mayor of Ithaca. Prior, Myrick also served as the youngest person elected to the city council while he studied at Cornell University.
Retired S-E kindergarten teacher Nancy Heck introduced Myrick as a “gentle soul” whose success has been an inspiration to many.
“I would not – would not – be here if it weren’t for Sherburne-Earlville,” Myrick said upon receiving his honors. He went on to thank his past teachers who told him “exactly what to do to exceed expectations.”
“Sometimes you can achieve things you can’t even imagine,” he added.
Former music teacher Wilbur “Red” Raville was inducted for his active role in the arts in Chenango County. Raville is the founder and director the Sherburne Community Chorus, founder and conductor of the Mid-York Brass Band, director of the Smyrna Community Band, and lifetime member of the Chenango County Council of the Arts. It was also noted that he is the grandfather of Myrick.
Raville was introduced by high school art teacher Jonathan Vaughn, who stated Red “had influence on students who passed through the schools, musicians and non musicians” and is a “leader in his family and community.”
Raville, who showed his sense of humor when addressing the crowd and pulling out the “wrong notes” for his acceptance speech, simply said, “I want to thank the committee so much.”
The last honoree, Sherwood-Sitts, was commended for his impact on the agricultural industry. Last year, Sherwood-Sitts orchestrated the Hay for Texas campaign, which sought out volunteers and donations to provide hay for drought-stricken farmers in Texas. He organized similar efforts for local farms following the flooding that damaged crops after Hurricanes Irene and Lee in September.
Sherwood-Sitts was also inducted for his work as a published author of several young adult novels, despite his social and academic struggles in school.
Retired school librarian Jan Marcy presented Sherwood-Sitts with his honors, saying “he’s accomplished things that people with high degrees haven’t” and telling of how his seventh-grade English teacher, Carole Miller, encouraged him to pursue writing.
Sherwood-Sitts thanked the Wall of Fame Committee and the people who believed in him, though he is just “an average Joe.”
“People can realize that even if you’re a regular Joe, you can still make a difference,” he said. He then thanked his seventh-grade teacher who told him he had what it takes to be a good writer.
Plaques presented to all of this year’s inductees were made by current S-E students and each was made of wood from the historic Burr Oak tree that once stood on the school’s campus. The tree was cut down to make way for the school’s new geothermal heating system in 2010.
Plaques for Wall of Fame honorees will hang in their new home in the lobby of the school’s main entrance.
The annual event – designed to spotlight former S-E graduates and staff for accomplishments in their careers and education, or have had an outstanding impact within their community – recognized four inductees this year: Brian DeMuro (class of 1982) Svante Myrick (class of 2005) Wilbur “Red” Raville (teacher from 1958-1986) and Herman Sherwood-Sitts (class of 1974).
Salutations from Superintendent Gayle Hellert led the ritual, followed by a moment of silence for the school’s first teacher to be honored on the Wall of Fame, Elizabeth Fagan, who passed away earlier this week; the ceremony was dedicated in her honor.
This year’s inductees include one teacher and three students who spanned the course of three generations; Hellert told the assembly as she offered her “sincere congratulations to all inductees.”
DeMuro, the night’s first inductee, was applauded as a successful entrepreneur who currently runs a 60,000 square-foot factory for custom-made furniture near New Delhi, India. His designs are sold in parts of Europe and Asia. DeMuro’s endeavor has provided nearly 200 jobs to an impoverished region of the country and he advocates several different charities throughout his area.
DeMuro’s location kept him from attending and his award was presented by high school librarian Kathleen Todd to his parents on his behalf.
Myrick, the second inductee, was acclaimed for his success as a young politician who is presently serving as the youngest person to be elected mayor of Ithaca. Prior, Myrick also served as the youngest person elected to the city council while he studied at Cornell University.
Retired S-E kindergarten teacher Nancy Heck introduced Myrick as a “gentle soul” whose success has been an inspiration to many.
“I would not – would not – be here if it weren’t for Sherburne-Earlville,” Myrick said upon receiving his honors. He went on to thank his past teachers who told him “exactly what to do to exceed expectations.”
“Sometimes you can achieve things you can’t even imagine,” he added.
Former music teacher Wilbur “Red” Raville was inducted for his active role in the arts in Chenango County. Raville is the founder and director the Sherburne Community Chorus, founder and conductor of the Mid-York Brass Band, director of the Smyrna Community Band, and lifetime member of the Chenango County Council of the Arts. It was also noted that he is the grandfather of Myrick.
Raville was introduced by high school art teacher Jonathan Vaughn, who stated Red “had influence on students who passed through the schools, musicians and non musicians” and is a “leader in his family and community.”
Raville, who showed his sense of humor when addressing the crowd and pulling out the “wrong notes” for his acceptance speech, simply said, “I want to thank the committee so much.”
The last honoree, Sherwood-Sitts, was commended for his impact on the agricultural industry. Last year, Sherwood-Sitts orchestrated the Hay for Texas campaign, which sought out volunteers and donations to provide hay for drought-stricken farmers in Texas. He organized similar efforts for local farms following the flooding that damaged crops after Hurricanes Irene and Lee in September.
Sherwood-Sitts was also inducted for his work as a published author of several young adult novels, despite his social and academic struggles in school.
Retired school librarian Jan Marcy presented Sherwood-Sitts with his honors, saying “he’s accomplished things that people with high degrees haven’t” and telling of how his seventh-grade English teacher, Carole Miller, encouraged him to pursue writing.
Sherwood-Sitts thanked the Wall of Fame Committee and the people who believed in him, though he is just “an average Joe.”
“People can realize that even if you’re a regular Joe, you can still make a difference,” he said. He then thanked his seventh-grade teacher who told him he had what it takes to be a good writer.
Plaques presented to all of this year’s inductees were made by current S-E students and each was made of wood from the historic Burr Oak tree that once stood on the school’s campus. The tree was cut down to make way for the school’s new geothermal heating system in 2010.
Plaques for Wall of Fame honorees will hang in their new home in the lobby of the school’s main entrance.
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