Port Byron Central School District
Encyclopedia
Located in the Village of Port Byron
, Town of Mentz
, County of Cayuga
and State of New York
.
In March 2009, Port Byron Central Schools had its first student, Jonathan Pilat, qualify to participate in the state championships for the National Geography Bee. He won the school competition in January 2009. He repeated as champion 2010 in a hardfought battle.
The Port Byron Central School District includes A.A. Gates Elementary School and Dana L. West Jr. Senior High School.
Both schools are connected through a series of hallways.
The complex, which includes athletic fields, is located on the east side of the Village of Port Byron.
Port Byron has played in many leagues over the years such as the Tri-County League and the Onondaga High School League (OHSL) Southern Division. Today, the Panthers play in the Section 3 Patriot League.
The Panthers have had many winning seasons. The following is a partial list of noteworthy outstanding performances:
FOOTBALL
Port Byron was a powerhouse in football throughout the career of legndary coach Gino Alberici, a 32 year veteran at the school, who retired in 1993. Alberici began his career on the 1953 undefeated football team at Auburn High School and was named to the All-American football team that same year. He was a Social Studies Teacher, soccer, football and basketball coach at Port Byron during his 32 year run. During which time his teams won a total of 167 games and 13 league titles. In Alberici's final coaching season, the Panther's went 7-1. Alberici's retirement was a big loss to the District. The Panthers are big in spirit and pride and currently rebuilding.
BASEBALL
1977 produced an undefeated season (12-0) in the Onondaga High School League (OHSL) Southern Division. They also took a 1st place finish over all schools in all of Onondaga County and placed 7 out of 11 players on the All-Star Team that season.
TENNIS
The 1980 Tennis Team won their 1st Championship League Title in the OHSL Southern Division.
TRACK
The 1980 Track Team enjoyed being co-champions of the OHSL Southern Division with several athletes being Class "C" champions in their events.
MUSIC
Port Byron's School Alma Mater was composed by Mr. Elvin Freeman, who had a distinguished career. He was a member of the military band at West Point, a member of the John Philip Sousa Band as well as being an instructor of the Syracuse University Band. Freeman also was a composer and for Port Byronites, his most important work will always be his "Hail to Port Byron". The band was active in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) performing level 1 and 2 in the festivals. Today only grade level 6 students are eligible for NYSSMA participation in All State. Port Byron has been represented at this level for All State Choir, Wind Ensemble and Concert Band by a select group of students.
Music at Port Byron experienced monumental growth from 1975 to 1979 under the direction of Jonathan Bowen. Students participated in NYSSMA solo competitions in record numbers. The marching band (by audition) was selected to march down Main Street U.S.A., Disney Land, Florida. The group at this time consisted of 96 members between the band and colorguard. They also competed in the Seneca Falls Pageant of Bands as well as others events across New York State.
The Port Byron Marching Band holds a unique record that is likely never to be repeated. On October 21, 1977 (by invitation) the Marching Panther’s provided the half time show on Weedsport's field for the '77 OHSL play off's for the title that year.
Port Byron Central School has produced many Music Educators as well as professionals in a variety of vocations.
RIVAL
The main athletic rival is Weedsport.
MASCOT
The school mascot is a Panther
.
The colors are black and yellow.
Alma mater is "Hail to Port Byron" composed by Elvin Freeman.
Brigham Young
Port Byron, New York
Port Byron is a village in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,297 at the 2000 census. The village is believed to be named after Lord Byron.The Village of Port Byron is in the Town of Mentz and is north of Auburn, New York....
, Town of Mentz
Mentz, New York
Mentz is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,378 at the 2010 census.The Town of Mentz is on the central part of the county, north of Auburn, New York.- History :...
, County of Cayuga
Cayuga County, New York
Cayuga County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It was named for one of the tribes of Indians in the Iroquois Confederation. Its county seat is Auburn.- History :...
and State of New York
New York
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In March 2009, Port Byron Central Schools had its first student, Jonathan Pilat, qualify to participate in the state championships for the National Geography Bee. He won the school competition in January 2009. He repeated as champion 2010 in a hardfought battle.
The Port Byron Central School District includes A.A. Gates Elementary School and Dana L. West Jr. Senior High School.
Both schools are connected through a series of hallways.
The complex, which includes athletic fields, is located on the east side of the Village of Port Byron.
Port Byron has played in many leagues over the years such as the Tri-County League and the Onondaga High School League (OHSL) Southern Division. Today, the Panthers play in the Section 3 Patriot League.
The Panthers have had many winning seasons. The following is a partial list of noteworthy outstanding performances:
FOOTBALL
Port Byron was a powerhouse in football throughout the career of legndary coach Gino Alberici, a 32 year veteran at the school, who retired in 1993. Alberici began his career on the 1953 undefeated football team at Auburn High School and was named to the All-American football team that same year. He was a Social Studies Teacher, soccer, football and basketball coach at Port Byron during his 32 year run. During which time his teams won a total of 167 games and 13 league titles. In Alberici's final coaching season, the Panther's went 7-1. Alberici's retirement was a big loss to the District. The Panthers are big in spirit and pride and currently rebuilding.
BASEBALL
1977 produced an undefeated season (12-0) in the Onondaga High School League (OHSL) Southern Division. They also took a 1st place finish over all schools in all of Onondaga County and placed 7 out of 11 players on the All-Star Team that season.
TENNIS
The 1980 Tennis Team won their 1st Championship League Title in the OHSL Southern Division.
TRACK
The 1980 Track Team enjoyed being co-champions of the OHSL Southern Division with several athletes being Class "C" champions in their events.
MUSIC
Port Byron's School Alma Mater was composed by Mr. Elvin Freeman, who had a distinguished career. He was a member of the military band at West Point, a member of the John Philip Sousa Band as well as being an instructor of the Syracuse University Band. Freeman also was a composer and for Port Byronites, his most important work will always be his "Hail to Port Byron". The band was active in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) performing level 1 and 2 in the festivals. Today only grade level 6 students are eligible for NYSSMA participation in All State. Port Byron has been represented at this level for All State Choir, Wind Ensemble and Concert Band by a select group of students.
Music at Port Byron experienced monumental growth from 1975 to 1979 under the direction of Jonathan Bowen. Students participated in NYSSMA solo competitions in record numbers. The marching band (by audition) was selected to march down Main Street U.S.A., Disney Land, Florida. The group at this time consisted of 96 members between the band and colorguard. They also competed in the Seneca Falls Pageant of Bands as well as others events across New York State.
The Port Byron Marching Band holds a unique record that is likely never to be repeated. On October 21, 1977 (by invitation) the Marching Panther’s provided the half time show on Weedsport's field for the '77 OHSL play off's for the title that year.
Port Byron Central School has produced many Music Educators as well as professionals in a variety of vocations.
RIVAL
The main athletic rival is Weedsport.
MASCOT
The school mascot is a Panther
Black panther
A black panther is typically a melanistic color variant of any of several species of larger cat. Wild black panthers in Latin America are black jaguars , in Asia and Africa they are black leopards , and in North America they may be black jaguars or possibly black cougars A black panther is...
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The colors are black and yellow.
Alma mater is "Hail to Port Byron" composed by Elvin Freeman.
Famous alumni
- Mel HallMel HallMelvin Hall Jr. is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1996 with the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, and San Francisco Giants. He also played in Japan from 1993-1995...
- Mark JindrakMark JindrakMark Robert Jindrak is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment...
- Joshua Nielens
- Sam Davies
- Mike G (baby)
- Don Lobello
Notable Port Byronites
Frances Eugene Nipher (1847-1926) PhysicistBrigham Young
External links
- http://portbyron.cnyric.org/ Official school website
- http://maps.google.com/maps?q=43.040924,-76.618588&spn=0.005771,0.011888&om=1 Google Map location
- NYS School Music Association