Approximately one hundred eighty-five alumni and guests attended the 135th Canastota Annual Alumni Banquet held at the Rusty Rail Party House on June 25th. President Elizabeth Garofalo welcomed everyone and the Invocation was given by Father Roderick Petrie, Canastota graduate of the class of 1947. Motions to accept the newest slate of Officers/ Directors were made and accepted by those members present.
The Vincent V. Albanese Alumni Achievement Award was presented to Town of Lenox Clerk and Tax Collector Charlene Barres for her many years of service as well as her dedication, involvement and volunteerism in county, town and village activities.
The newest Alumni, class of 2016 were introduced and the graduates spoke of their school activities and future plans. Those in attendance were Josh Blanchard, William Burnor, Matt Carr, Joe Pinard, Jacob Smith and Rebecca Winchell.
Stephen Tornatore presented the names of the 2010 CCS Wall of Distinction recipients to be honored at a future occasion. They are Alan Burgess. Edward Ceresia, Elizabeth Garofalo and Dr. David Vanderwerken, posthumously.
The banquet closed with Father Petrie giving the Benediction and the singing of the Canastota Central School Alma Mater.