December 15, 2019
Issue No. 50
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Spencerport names high school venue “John Pelin East Gymnasium” Pelin for the honor, which the board The Spencerport Central School approved August 6. The official name District officially dedicated the high of “John Pelin East Gymnasium” has school east gymnasium to retired athnow been placed under the “Home of the letic director, John Pelin, on Friday, Rangers” at the December 6. outside entrance, The Board and a plaque has of Education been posted next approved the to the Ranger naming of the scoreboard in the John Pelin East gym itself. Gymnasium Pelin said, “I am to recognize so appreciative to Pelin’s exemthe Spencerport plary service, Board of Educacommitment, tion and school and dedication community for during his 30this recognition. I year career in feel very honored Spencerport. and fortunate to The celebration included a The outside entrance now bears the name John have had the opportunity to work welcome by the Pelin East Gymnasium. Provided photo. alongside incredRanger cheerible students, support staff, teachers, leaders and drum line, as well as coaches and administrators.” remarks from Greg Kincaid, Board John Pelin with the plaque that has been posted next to the Ranger scoreboard in the gym. Provided information Photo by Karen Fien. of Education vice president, Dr. Harv Peris, former SCSD superintendent, Assistant Superintendent Ty Zinkiewich, Greg Burke, student council president, Dan Milgate, superintendent, and Jennifer Placito, athletic director. Pelin also offered closing remarks. Kincaid said, “When John Pelin was hired 30 years ago, he took a very basic program and transformed it into an enterprise that supports and promotes Rangers Athletics for students and community. Under his leadership, the Rangers won more than 100 Monroe County Divisional Championships, 54 Section V Championships, nine team and eight individual state championships. His vision and leadership went beyond Ranger Nation here in Spencerport, and has been highly recognized at the county, state and Shown (l-r) are Superintendent Dan Milgate, Student Council President Greg Burke, Athletic Director Jennifer Placito, Assistant Superintennational level.” dent for Instruction Ty Zinkiewich, Board Vice President Greg Kincaid at the podium, former Superintendent Dr. Harv Peris, retired Athletic Teacher/coaches Jackie Nentarz Director John Pelin, his wife Linda Pelin, and son Scott Pelin. Photo by Karen Fien. and Jamie Schneider nominated
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