Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame https://www.thebatavian.com/ en https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame https://www.thebatavian.com/ Local Matters © 2008-2023 The Batavian. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:52:44 -0400 https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:43:00 -0400 Nominations for the 2024 OACS alumni hall of fame will be accepted until May 15 https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/nominations-for-the-2024-oacs-alumni-hall-of-fame-will-be-accepted-until-may-15 Press Release:

The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding OACS alumni who have achieved distinction in their lives and chosen field after high school through significant contributions to their career, community or through personal achievements; to provide an incentive for current and future students.

If you know a person who meets the following criteria, please consider nominating him/her for this prestigious honor: 

Nominees must be graduates of OACS or one of its predecessors or have been active in school classes and activities during their senior year. (Nominees who left school while in good standing to perform military service are also eligible. Deceased alumni are not eligible for induction until the fifth anniversary of the year of their death.)

Nominees must have graduated before 2009.

Selection is based on achievement after leaving OACS which includes a noteworthy record in more than one, and exemplary achievement in at least one of the following categories:

  • Job-related achievements
  • Professional honors and awards, professional affiliations, publications
  • Civic or community involvement
  • Personal achievements/accomplishments
  • Positive impact on the communities in the Oakfield-Alabama school district
  • Other appropriate qualifications which the committee believes merit consideration

Anyone may submit a nomination for any person meeting the criteria stated above. Nominations must be made during the nomination period only (March 1 – May 15) by using the Online Nomination Form or the PDF Nomination Form (see link below). 

Electronically submitted nominations are strongly preferred over mailed-in, hardcopy nominations. Access the Online Nomination Form here.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/nominations-for-the-2024-oacs-alumni-hall-of-fame-will-be-accepted-until-may-15#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/nominations-for-the-2024-oacs-alumni-hall-of-fame-will-be-accepted-until-may-15 Mar 27, 2024, 1:43pm Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations for the 2024 OACS alumni hall of fame will be accepted until May 15 Press Release <p>Press Release:</p><p>The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding OACS alumni who have achieved distinction in their lives and chosen field after high school through significant contributions to their career, community or through personal achievements; to provide an incentive for current and future students.</p><p>If you know a person who meets</p>
Reminder: Deadline for O-A Alumni Hall of Fame nominations is May 15 https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/reminder-deadline-for-o-a-alumni-hall-of-fame-nominations-is-may-15/564413 Press release:

Nominations are currently being accepted for this year’s induction class of the Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding Oakfield-Alabama Central School District alumni who have achieved distinction in their lives and chosen field after high school through significant contributions to their career, community or through personal achievements.

If you know a person who meets the following criteria, please consider nominating him/her for this prestigious honor:

1.     Nominees must be graduates of OACS or one of its predecessors, or have been active in school classes and activities during their senior year. (Nominees who left school while in good standing to perform military service are also eligible. Deceased alumni are not eligible for induction until the fifth anniversary of the year of their death.)

2.     Nominees must have graduated prior to 2006.

3.     Selection is based on achievement after leaving OACS, which includes a worthy record in more than one, and exemplary achievement in at least one of the following categories:

  • Job-related achievements
  • Professional honors and awards, professional affiliations, publications
  • Civic or community involvement
  • Personal achievements/accomplishments
  • Positive impact on the communities in the Oakfield-Alabama school district

Anyone may submit a nomination for any person meeting the criteria stated above. Nominations must be made during the nomination period only -- March 1 – May 15th -- by using the Online Nomination Form or the PDF Nomination Form (see link below). Electronically submitted nominations are strongly preferred over mailed-in, hardcopy nominations.

Access the Online Nomination Form here.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/reminder-deadline-for-o-a-alumni-hall-of-fame-nominations-is-may-15/564413#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/reminder-deadline-for-o-a-alumni-hall-of-fame-nominations-is-may-15/564413 Apr 7, 2021, 10:51am Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame Reminder: Deadline for O-A Alumni Hall of Fame nominations is May 15 Press Release <p><em>Press release:</em></p> <p>Nominations are currently being accepted for this year’s induction class of the Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame.</p> <p>The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding Oakfield-Alabama Central School District alumni who have achieved distinction in their lives and chosen field after high school through significant contributions to their career, community</p>
Nominations being accepted for O-A Alumni Hall of Fame until May 15 https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/nominations-being-accepted-for-o-a-alumni-hall-of-fame-until-may-15/563957 Press release:

Nominations are currently being accepted for this year’s induction class of the Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding Oakfield-Alabama Central School alumni who have achieved distinction in their lives and chosen field after high school through significant contributions to their career, community or through personal achievements.

If you know a person who meets the following criteria, please consider nominating him/her for this prestigious honor:

1.     Nominees must be graduates of OACS or one of its predecessors, or have been active in school classes and activities during their senior year. (Nominees who left school while in good standing to perform military service are also eligible. Deceased alumni are not eligible for induction until the fifth anniversary of the year of their death.)

2.     Nominees must have graduated prior to 2006.

3.     Selection is based on achievement after leaving OACS, which includes a worthy record in more than one, and exemplary achievement in at least one of the following categories:

  • Job-related achievements;
  • Professional honors and awards, professional affiliations, publications;
  • Civic or community involvement;
  • Personal achievements/accomplishments;
  • Positive impact on the communities in the Oakfield-Alabama school district.

Anyone may submit a nomination for any person meeting the criteria stated above. Nominations must be made during the nomination period only -- March 1 – May 15th -- by using the Online Nomination Form or the PDF Nomination Form (see link below). Electronically submitted nominations are strongly preferred over mailed-in, hardcopy nominations.

Access the Online Nomination Form here.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/nominations-being-accepted-for-o-a-alumni-hall-of-fame-until-may-15/563957#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/press-release/nominations-being-accepted-for-o-a-alumni-hall-of-fame-until-may-15/563957 Mar 9, 2021, 12:16pm Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations being accepted for O-A Alumni Hall of Fame until May 15 Press Release <p><em>Press release:</em></p> <p>Nominations are currently being accepted for this year’s induction class of the Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame.</p> <p>The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding Oakfield-Alabama Central School&nbsp;alumni who have achieved distinction in their lives and chosen field after high school through significant contributions to their career, community or through</p>
O-A Alumni Hall of Fame community dinner and 2019 induction ceremony is Oct. 12 https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/o-a-alumni-hall-of-fame-community-dinner-and-2019-induction-ceremony-is-oct-12/544307 Press release and submitted photos:

The Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame Committee will be honoring the Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2019 during an Alumni Hall of Fame weekend scheduled for Oct. 10th-12th.

This year's honorees are: Daniel Hopkins ('70), Linda Baldwin Potter ('72), and Kim Wolcott ('72).

On the evening of Saturday, Oct. 12th, there will be a community dinner and ceremony to induct our newest members. The dinner will be held at the OACS High School cafeteria, located at 7001 Lewiston Road in Oakfield.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with appetizers for guests to enjoy and the dinner will begin at 6 o'clock.

Tickets are on sale only through Oct. 4th and are available at the high school attendance office or by contacting Committee Member Brandon Brummert through email at bbpennstate10@aol.com. Tickets are $25 each.

The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding OACS alumni who have achieved distinction in their lives and chosen field after high school through significant contributions to their career, community or through personal achievements. 

Dan Hopkins has a lifetime of service to the OACS community, with an excellent track record in business.

Beginning public service as a trustee on the Haxton Library Board, Dan continued on to be a village trustee and Mayor of Oakfield. In these roles he helped establish the current village offices and headed the project to improve water quality in the village.

An early advocacy of ARC group homes in the community helped earn him NYS ARC Public Official of the year and Genesee County Public Official of the year awards.

As a member of the Board of the Children's Home Association Dan helped allocate funds for underpriveleged children. Dan was also a fixture at Labor Daze and Oakfield Youth Baseball.

Dan worked at Batavia Metal Products before being given an opportunity to buy Kaplan Container in East Rochester. He ran Kaplan Container for several years before selling it, and returning to Batavia Metal Products, which had become Strong Forge, in a leadership role.

A multitude of interests and accomplishments highlight Linda Baldwin Potter's induction. Moving to Texas after graduation from OACS she received her AA from San Jacinto Junior College, her BBA from the University of Houston (including a Who’s Who in America listing for her academic excellence, extracurricular activities and community service), and her MBA from Rice University, where she studied International Business in China, Hong Kong and Mexico.

An early supporter of computers for students, Linda was instrumental in placing the first computers in Texas schoolrooms.  She also played key roles in helping the corporate world adapt to computerization and continual new technological advances. Linda received an award from the state of Texas for accomplishments in the War on Drugs.

While raising her two children, Linda also became deeply involved in public service in the Houston area, beginning with school and Girl Scout volunteer leadership roles, culminating in her 2017 role as head of the Hurricane Harvey Family Relief Shelter at NRG Center, and including several other past and ongoing volunteer and leadership roles.

She is the Global Shared Services manager at Powell Electrical Systems Inc. in Houston. Multiple charities in the Houston Area benefit from Linda's involvement through her role at Powell.

Linda has devoted her life to others in the Houston area. For this and her professional accomplishments, Linda Baldwin Potter is inducted into the OACS Alumni Hall of Fame.

Success in business and contributions to the community bring Kim Wolcott to the Hall of Fame.

Starting as an installer at Will's Wallpaper and Floor Covering in Batavia in 1974, Kim rose to the position of sales representative, president and part owner.

He continues in these roles today and has helped shape Will's Carpet One Floor & Home into one of Genesee County's leading businesses.

Kim's community involvement begins with the Oakfield Baptist Church as a youth group leader and trustee.

An active participant in Labor Daze, Kim also helped coach OACS's girls' soccer teams for many years.

We hope to see you there!

For more information about the Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame, click here

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https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/o-a-alumni-hall-of-fame-community-dinner-and-2019-induction-ceremony-is-oct-12/544307#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/o-a-alumni-hall-of-fame-community-dinner-and-2019-induction-ceremony-is-oct-12/544307 Sep 17, 2019, 3:29pm Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame O-A Alumni Hall of Fame community dinner and 2019 induction ceremony is Oct. 12 Billie Owens <p><em>Press release and submitted photos:</em></p> <p>The Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame Committee will be honoring the Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2019 during an Alumni Hall of Fame weekend scheduled for Oct. 10th-12th.</p> <p>This year's honorees are:&nbsp;<strong>Daniel Hopkins</strong> ('70),&nbsp;<strong>Linda Baldwin&nbsp;Potter</strong> ('72),&nbsp;and <strong>Kim Wolcott</strong> ('72).</p> <p>On the evening</p>
Nominations accepted until May 31 for O-A Alumni Hall of Fame https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/nominations-accepted-until-may-31-for-o-a-alumni-hall-of-fame/530604 Press release:

Nominations are currently being accepted for this year’s induction class of the Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding OACS alumni who have achieved distinction in their lives and chosen field after high school through significant contributions to their career, community or through personal achievements.

If you know a person who meets the following criteria, please consider nominating him/her for this prestigious honor:

  1. Nominees must be graduates of OACS or one of its predecessors, or have been active in school classes and activities during their senior year. (Nominees who left school while in good standing to perform military service are also eligible. Deceased alumni are not eligible for induction until the fifth anniversary of the year of their death.)
  2. Nominees must have graduated prior to 2004.
  3. Selection is based on achievement after leaving OACS which includes a worthy record in more than one, and exemplary achievement in at least one of the following:
  • Job-related achievements
  • Professional honors and awards, professional affiliations, publications
  • Civic or community involvement
  • Personal achievements/accomplishments
  • Positive impact on the communities in the Oakfield-Alabama school district

Anyone may submit a nomination for any person meeting the criteria stated above. Nominations must be made during the nomination period only -- March 1 – May 31st -- by using the Online Nomination Form or the PDF Nomination Form (see link below). Electronically submitted nominations are strongly preferred over mailed-in, hardcopy nominations.

Access the Online Nomination Form here.

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https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/nominations-accepted-until-may-31-for-o-a-alumni-hall-of-fame/530604#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/billie-owens/nominations-accepted-until-may-31-for-o-a-alumni-hall-of-fame/530604 Apr 11, 2019, 5:52pm Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations accepted until May 31 for O-A Alumni Hall of Fame Billie Owens <p><em>Press release:</em></p> <p>Nominations are currently being accepted for this year’s induction class of the Oakfield-Alabama Alumni Hall of Fame.</p> <p>The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding OACS alumni who have achieved distinction in their lives and chosen field after high school through significant contributions to their career, community or through personal</p>