May 16 Deadline Approaching to Nominate for OCM BOCES Alumni Hall of Fame

This spring OCM BOCES will recognize the accomplishments of two deserving Career and Technical Education program graduates with induction into the first class of our new Alumni Hall of Fame. One graduate from the OCM BOCES McEvoy Campus in Cortland and one graduate from the Henry Campus in Syracuse will be selected by the OCM BOCES Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee to be honored in June. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize individuals who have graduated from OCM BOCES programs and who demonstrate leadership in their field.  By identifying successful graduates, we hope to provide positive role models for current students, while making the public aware of the accomplishments of our former students and the potential for success through the high quality programs offered by OCM BOCES.

District Superintendent Jessica Cohen hopes the idea of a hall of fame will inspire current OCM BOCES students. “There are so many stories out there about our former students who have achieved success in their careers. We want our students to hear about the achievements so that they can see what is within their reach with hard work and an OCM BOCES education.”

To be considered for the OCM BOCES Alumni Hall of Fame, individuals must be a graduate of an OCM BOCES Career and Technical Education program, must currently be engaged in a career related to their program of completion at BOCES, must demonstrate leadership in their field and show civic responsibility.

Nomination forms for the OCM BOCES Alumni Hall of Fame are available in the main offices of OCM BOCES’ Career and Technical Education buildings and are also available online. In order for candidates to be considered for induction in 2011, nomination forms and all supplemental materials must be received by OCM BOCES Director of Career, Technical and Adult Education, Robert Leslie, no later than Monday, May 16, 2011. For more information, please contact Robert Leslie at 315/431-8407.