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How Did Wayne Central Get it’s Name?

Shared by Frank Robusto

How did Wayne Central obtain its name?

Over 40 names for new Central school were submitted by students of the Centralized area. It was decided by the Board to each make first, second and third choice – first choice to receive 3 points second choice 2 points and third choice 1 point – the name receiving the highest score to be the name chosen.

Result:
Wayne Central – 22
Anthony Wayne – 10
Northwestern Central – 9
Western Wayne – 9
Walworth – Ontario Central – 2
Ontario – Walworth Central – 4

Wayne Central declared name chosen.

Mr. Markhaw discussed briefly the teacher situation. He also announced that the winner of the prize offered for a name for the school had been won by Mildred Augustine of Ontario

Adjournment
Lucille T. Twitchell

Clerk

Wayne Central name history

Class of 74 Golf Outing

If anyone from the Class of 74 is planning to play golf on Sept. 20 during the 50th Reunion weekend, please contact Rick Lang ASAP so he can get a count and make plans at OGC.

His contact info is in the reunion flyer (can be found here if you don’t have it).

Wayne 2024 Winter AGR Awards

The 2024 All Greater Rochester Awards are out, and Wayne figured prominently in Boys basketball. Cameron Blankenberg was selected Player of the Year, and PJ Ostrowski was also selected to the team. Bill Thomson was selected as Coach of the Year.

Leah Burke was also selected for Girls bowling.

Congratulations to all!

Wayne Boys Basketball to Play for State Championship in Class A

The Wayne boys basketball team defeated Friends Academy 61 – 48 in the semi-final game to advance to the Class A State Championship game. They will play Glens Falls at 5:15 PM on Saturday March 16.

The game will be streamed live, also On Demand later, though a subscription/fee is required. See https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/nysphsaa.

There is also a watch party planned at K2 Brothers Brewing (former Freewill Elementary School).

Go Eagles!!!

Wayne Boys Basketball Advances in State Regional

Wayne Central advanced in the state tournament, defeating Section VI champs Williamsville South 58 – 41 at Buffalo State Saturday afternoon. Moving on the first time Wayne has qualified for the state tournament.

Anthony Moshano

Sad news. Anthony Moshano, the World War II veteran, first principal of the Ontario Primary School when it opened in 1963, and subsequently the Ontario Elementary and Wayne High School and Superintendent of Wayne Central, has died at age 103. Read the full obituary here:
https://waynetimes.com/obituaries/moshano-anthony-hank/