Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame
The 31st Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Congratulations to this year’s inductees (pictured left to right):
• Neal Postel, MHS ’80
• Amy Wojnarwsky Willey, MHS ’03
• Anne Cole, Staff
• Jessica Smalley Babal, MHS ’04
• Russell G. Hill, BHS ’72
• Jim Novak, Staff
• Nancy Braford, Staff
• Linda Kramer, BHS ’60
• Charles A. Bassett, BHS ’50 (posthumous), represented by Marianna Peris, BHS Alumni Association President
• Dave Purdy, Staff
• Bob Cistolo, Staff
The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize alumni who have made a mark in their career, positively contributed to society, or achieved success in a worthwhile endeavor.
Categories considered by the selection committee include:
Science and Engineering, Business and Industry,
Military Achievement, Fine Arts and Entertainment,
Community Service, Education, Politics and
Government, and Philanthropic Endeavors.
Each year the committee will select two Distinguished Staff members for induction to the Hall of Fame and bestow an honorary Alumni membership on each inductee. Nominees will alternate annually among teachers, support staff, administrators, Board of Education members and community volunteers.