About Us

The Hilton Alumni Association began in 2022 as a response to a small group of alumni who wanted to give back to a district that had given them such a great start. Little did we know that this organization would spark the same response from other alumni and the community.

Our purpose is to connect alumni, educators, and the community in service to today’s students. And thanks to the generosity of each of these groups we have been able to raise funds for grants and scholarships totaling $17,000 since our beginning awarding over $10,000 in grants and over $2000 in scholarships. We hold a minimum of two major fundraisers each year with a Fall Raffle and a Spring Casino Night.

As a 50l c 3, nonprofit incorporated charity, we operate under state-approved Bylaws with a volunteer board of alumni as well as several volunteer committees. Pure sweat equity keeps this organization going and the results encourage more and more alumni and friends of HCS to become involved. The satisfaction we receive from grateful students and educators tells us we are offering a much-needed service. We would love for you to become a part of this growing community of dedicated alumni who are making a difference in the lives of students.

Annual Report for 2022-2023

Learn more about the Hilton Alumni Association from the HCSD podcast, Cadet Chat with Superintendent Dr. Casey Kosiorek

Our Mission

To build connections among Hilton graduates and provide educational enhancements for students in Hilton’s schools today.

Board of Directors

  • Nancy Leport

    Hilton High School ‘70,
    Empire State College ‘86;
    Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, ‘90

    President, retired clergy, and spiritual director. Married with 2 children and 5 bonus children.
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    ”HCS gave me a great start and helped me understand the importance of connections. Connecting the community and the school with its alumni in order to enhance the current student body seems like a great way to give back. It is my hope that this is exactly what the HAA will do.”

  • Norman J Kennard, Esq

    Hilton High School ‘70,
    Hartwick College ‘74,
    New Hampshire Law School ‘79

    He concentrates his legal practice in the areas of utilities, telecommunications, water/waste water, energy and administrative litigation. Norm served as a Commissioner at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission from 2017-19. Currently semi-retired. He has lived in mid-state Pennsylvania since 1979. Married to Anne. Raised two daughters. Proud grandfather.
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    “I have very fond memories of my time at the HCS. Great school and people. Very happy to be able to give back in some small way by helping launch this important effort.”

  • Rick Francis

    Hilton High School ‘70
    Monroe Community College ’72, AS Degree
    SUNY Fredonia ’74, BS Degree
    The College at Brockport Graduate School ’78

    My early career was spent teaching in the East Rochester and Fairport School Districts. However, the majority of my career was spent in worldwide sales, including Vice President of Sales & Marketing for high technology companies. I retired from my worldwide travels and am currently working locally as a Realtor with RE/MAX Plus.

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    ”After having spent 35 years as a career traveler, I enjoy the opportunity to make both old and new connections in the community I grew up in. Serving on the Hilton Alumni Association Board is a special opportunity that I find to be very rewarding.”

  • Kara Engle, DPT

    Hilton High School ‘10

    Director of Lattimore Physical Therapy in Hilton on the corner of 259 and Burritt Road
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    ”Being on the board is important to me because I enjoy spending time in the community and giving back/promoting Hilton schools.”

  • Erik Edelman

    Hilton High School ‘09
    The College at Brockport ‘18

    Creative Director and Designer living in NYC
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    ”Teachers in Hilton’s school district always went the extra mile, showing me my potential, and pushed me toward bigger things. This alumni association has the capacity to do the same things for today’s students.”

  • Kim Perry

    Rush Henrietta Class of ‘69

    Worked for several early years in public accounting, including a couple of nonprofits for a very short portion of that time. For decades thereafter, I was everything from a Controller to CFO and Vice President of Finance and Administration in assorted profit organizations.
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    ”2016 brought retirement from full-time employment only to be followed by interim CFO-like roles in various companies. At this time I am no longer working even part-time but would like to contribute to the community in the best way I can - as Treasurer of HAA!”

  • Joey Dean Danzig

    Hilton Class of ‘95

    After leaving Hilton Central, I received my Bachelors of Science from RIT where I also graduated with a Masters of Science- Health Systems Administrator from RIT Class of 2011.
    In 2015 I received my Nursing Home Administrators License.

    Currently, I am the owner of a lighting showroom called Illuminating Expressions Distribution on
    W Ridge Rd.

    I am married to Steve Danzig (‘95) with two children who also are Hilton Alumni
    (Erika ’19 and Luke ’21).

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    “Being part of this organization will allow me to bring I a lot of my life experiences in recruitment, fundraising, hosting events. I have worked with the Hilton schools in the past and feel that I can bring in more alumni and “friends of alumni” to participate on this board so we can help future alumni receive great experiences in their futures.”

At-Large

  • Kristen Paolini

    Greece Athena High School ‘98

    Hilton Central School District Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
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    ”The Hilton Central School district values the partnership with our alumni. Serving on the board allows me to collaborate with a diverse group of individuals working together to support our Hilton learning community.”

  • Ed Mascadri

    Hilton High School ‘96
    St. John Fisher College ‘00

    School Administrator in the RCSD
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    ”Growing up and living in the Hilton community for over 40 years has been rewarding for my family and I. Being afforded the opportunity to give back to Hilton and serving the community is an honor. ”

  • Josh Jensen

    Hilton High School ‘06
    Niagara University ‘10

    NYS Assemblyman - 134th District
    Wife - Casey
    Children - Brendan and Margot
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    “My time in the Hilton Central School District truly shaped me into the person I am today, and I would not have had the opportunity, or ability, to serve my community if it weren't for the education I received at Hilton. To be a member of an organization that connects that past with the promise of tomorrow's future in the support of the Cadets of today and tomorrow is something that I wholeheartedly want to be a part of.”