Wall of Pride Induction

2025: Dansville Wall of Pride Induction to Honor Four Outstanding Individuals

On Sunday, June 29, The Foundation for Dansville Education, Inc., in collaboration with Dansville Central Schools, will host the 2025 Wall of Pride Induction, recognizing four distinguished individuals: David Gilbert, Bob Glover, William C. Packard, and Kyle York.

• David Gilbert - 1977 DHS graduate. Author of several books on Dansville history. 
• Bob Glover - 1964 DHS graduate. NY Times bestselling author of The Runners Handbook. 
• William C Packard - Long-time Dansville businessman, civic leader, and philanthropist.
• Kyle York - 1990 DHS graduate who has dedicated his career to protecting others.

Located in Dansville High School, the Wall of Pride celebrates alumni, educators, and community members who have made significant contributions to society. Beginning with the first induction in 2015, the Foundation has honored 37 individuals whose achievements serve as inspiration for students and a testament to the strength of the Dansville community.

Traditionally held in the fall, this year’s induction will instead serve as the culminating event of the June Alumni Weekend, a signature gathering facilitated by The Foundation for Dansville Education and the DCS Alumni Association. This annual celebration brings Dansville graduates together from across the country for a weekend of camaraderie including golf, pickleball, cornhole, euchre, and a steak dinner. The festivities conclude with the Wall of Pride Induction Ceremony on Sunday at 9:30am in the DHS Cafeteria. The event also serves as a major fundraiser, with community sponsorships playing a vital role in supporting local education initiatives.

Founded in 2011 and officially recognized as a nonprofit in 2014, The Foundation for Dansville Education has funded more than 60 grants to enhance academic programs at Dansville Central Schools. These grants, ranging from $50 to $10,000, have supported initiatives such as American Sign Language clubs at both the elementary and high school levels and a district-wide therapy dog program. This year, to date, The Foundation has funded nine mini grants, including: the Primary School Biking Club (pictured), STEAM Sphero Bot Coding project, First Person View (FPV) Drone Kits, and the EBH kids presentation of Disney's The Jungle Book, among others.

The 2025 Alumni Weekend kicks off on Friday, June 27, with euchre, continues Saturday, June 28, with a golf tournament, pickleball tournament, cornhole tournament, steak roast, basket raffle, and live auction, and concludes Sunday, June 29, with the Wall of Pride Brunch and Induction Ceremony.

For more information, visit www.dansvillealumniweekend.com or the Dansville Central School Alumni Facebook page

 

 Our committee’s mission is to:

• Recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding members of our school community, DHS alumni and DCSD educators.
• Reconnect and maintain relationships within the DCS community.
• Celebrate members of the school community while recognizing that DCSD encompasses many smaller communities that surround the Village of Dansville.

People You Should Know:

Since 2015, the Foundation for Dansville Education, in collaboration with Dansville Central Schools, has honored alumni and community members at the Wall of Pride ceremony. The inductees are recognized for their outstanding accomplishments as individuals and for their contributions to our community. To date, 38 people have been celebrated.  (click on arrow to look more!)