SAHS Distinguished Alumni
Our Distinguished Alumni Award is our way of recognizing truly outstanding alumni for their academic, professional, and/or community achievements.
Some Examples of a Deserving Candidate Might Include:
• Accomplishments and honors earned while in high school.
• Job related exemplary achievement and/or noteworthy record.
• Personal accomplishments and honors earned post high school graduation.
• Work in and impact on community (local, state, and/or national level).
• Demonstrated leadership and positive role modeling.
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2022 Distinguished Alumni Recipients
We are thrilled to announce Marvin L. Brubaker, Class of 1957, John Gallagher, Class of 1986, and Mike Bennett, Class of 2007 as our 2022 recipients.
Marvin L. Brubaker
Marvin L. Brubaker (1957) graduated from Susquehanna University in 1961, earning degrees in both physics and mathematics. His career led him to teaching positions at Middleburg High School, his alma mater Susquehanna, Moravian where he earned a PhD, and finally Messiah College. His forte while teaching was mathematics and technology. He is well known for teaching technology workshops for faculty as well as many community volunteer activities.
John Gallagher
John Gallagher (1986) is the art director of the National Wildlife Foundation’s “Ranger Rick” magazine, cofounder of “Kids Love Comics” (an organization that uses graphic novels to promote literacy), and leads workshops teaching kids how to create their own comics.” He is also well known for his children’s books “Max Meow”.
Mike Bennett
Mike Bennett (2007) has been entertaining families with colorful and immersive art creations for the past few years with the goal of giving people a reason to get out, to see art, to smile, and to experience something special. He is known for bringing cartoons into the real world with reclaimed wood and old house paint. He created the A to Zoo Family Museum, a series of fun and educational installations combining art and education. He is an award-winning cartoonist and was voted Portland’s “Best Visual Artist for 2022”.
