East Syracuse Minoa Central School District

Six Chosen for ESM Wall of Distinction
The East Syracuse Minoa Education Foundation will honor six people as the 2026 inductees to the ESM Wall of Distinction. The induction ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on March 21 at the Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) in Syracuse, before the Foundation’s annual gala.

The 2026 honorees are  Colleen Caroll (Class of 1981), Jack Dooling (ESM community member), Gibs & Candy Flock (retired teacher, community member), Matthew Rosenfeld (Class of 1985) and John Vona (Minoa Class of 1948 and former teacher). 

The Wall of Distinction recognizes ESM alumni, staff and community members who have made meaningful contributions to our society, our community or their field of work and serve as role models for today’s students.

The ceremony is free and open to the public.

Night at the Museum: ESM Education Foundation Dinner Dance March 21
Support ESM students and programs and be a part of a "Night at the Museum” on Saturday, March 21 from 7-11 p.m. The ESM Education Foundation will host its annual Dinner Dance for adults 21 and older at the Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) in Syracuse.

The evening will include live music by The Horn Dogs, food from Bull and Bear Roadhouse, adult beverages, raffle prizes and access to museum exhibits. Attire is semi-formal.

Tickets are $100 per person or $900 for a group of 10. Tickets and event details are available online at givebutter.com/esmnightatthemuseum. A name and email address is required for each guest when purchasing group tickets.
Before the Dinner Dance, the Foundation will honor six individuals as the 2026 inductees to the ESM Wall of Distinction during a ceremony at 6 p.m. The gala will begin with hors d’oeuvres and drinks from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by a station-style dinner at 8 p.m.

For more information, contact event chairperson Kelly Dutton. Don’t miss this opportunity to support the ESM Education Foundation while enjoying a memorable night out. Ticket deadline is March 8.

Information on each honoree will be posted soon!