by Linsey | Jul 23, 2019
Bill was a four year member of Hamburg’s Varsity Tennis Team and is considered to be one of the finest tennis players ever to play for Hamburg. As a sophomore he won the Sectional Doubles Championship. He won the Sectional Singles Championship as a part of his undefeated senior season. Bill also played Varsity Basketball and Volleyball for the purple and white. Bill was also an excellent student while at Hamburg. After graduating, he went on to the University of Rochester where he excelled on the Varsity Tennis team. During his junior year, Bill was named co-captain and captain as a senior. In 1976, he was the ECAC Division H and III fall champion in singles while not losing a set in the tournament. He also reached the quarterfinals of the NCCAA championship in doubles. Bill was the first tennis All-American from the University of Rochester. He was also inducted into The University of Rochester’s Sports Hall of Fame.
by Linsey | Jul 23, 2019
Nina G. Jablonski is Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University. She is a biological anthropologist and science educator who studies human and primate evolution. Jablonski’s interest in the natural world started when she was a child growing up in the Boston Hills. After receiving an excellent primary and secondary education in the Hamburg Central School District, she went on to receive an undergraduate degree in biology at Bryn Mawr College in 1975, and a Ph.D. in anthropology at the University of Washington in 1981. Since then, she has held academic positions in Asia, Australia, and the U.S. Jablonski has always been fascinated by evolution, and her research has focused on discovering how animals, including humans, have evolved relative to their environments. In the last 25 years, Jablonski has conducted research on the evolution and meaning of human skin and skin pigmentation. In this research, she has collaborated with her husband, George Chaplin. Their work deals with all aspects of skin color in humans, including implications for health and society. Jablonski is the author of over 200 scientific and popular publications, and has been featured in numerous media interviews and documentaries. Her latest book, Living Color: The Biological and Social Meaning of Skin Color, was published by University of California Press in 2012.
by Linsey | Jul 23, 2019
Born in 1951 and blessed at an early age with a recognizable talent and a burning desire to pursue art, Trisha knew that this may not be the “road to riches” but indeed it was the “road to happiness”. To the humble artist from a small town in Western New York this was a vital ingredient to inspiration. Upon her return from her last “home” in beloved Sweden, she met Gary Peterson, the very person who discovered not only a personal love for her work but had the vision and belief that this was something to be shared. And so, with his care and directions, Trisha’s originals were exhibited throughout many shows in Canada, each one more successful than the last. After two years, all paintings seemed to take on a new commitment. A new life as it were, for colour, light and a dimension of love. Trisha has been honored with many awards throughout her career including the Canadian Artist of the Year, The Order of Ontario and most recently the recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The popularity of Trisha’s paintings continues to grow, exceeding her ability to supply the demand. Since 1980, limited edition reproductions have sold out as quickly as they were released. Collectors from all over the globe have now been touched by her romantic images, and with three published books, limited edition figurines and most recently, collectible giftware, we are fortunate to be able to enjoy her work for many years to come.
by Linsey | Jul 23, 2019
Dr. Gregory has been in private practice in the Hamburg OB/GYN group since 1962 and has delivered 5,000 babies. At Hamburg High School, he had varsity letters in Football, Basketball, Baseball and Tennis and was the second leading scorer on the 1946 undefeated Football Team. He went on to Williams College, graduating in 1951, and then completed his Medical Doctorate from Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA in 1955. He completed an internship at Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport, PA and completed his OB/GYN Residency at Buffalo General Hospital in 1962. He served as a United States Medical Officer at Mure Island, California from 1956 to 1958. He served as Associate Professor at the University of Buffalo Medical School and for many years had done student physical exams for the Hamburg schools. He has been an active member in the local community serving as a member of the Hamburg Rotary Club, Community Center Board, and is currently serving on the Town Conservation Board and the Hamburg Counseling Center.
by Linsey | Jul 23, 2019
Bob Pearson was a gifted athlete, playing football, basketball, and baseball, while at Hamburg. What made Bob so special was that he excelled at all three sports! Bob earned 7 varsity letters during his playing time at Hamburg, earning All-League in all three sports. In basketball, Bob was captain his senior campaign, and finished as a league top ten scorer. In football, Bob played running back and linebacker and helped the team achieve back-to-back division titles with the 1959 team going undefeated! Bob is also credited with being the first in ECIC competition to kick a field goal during a game in 1959. It was baseball however, where he was in a league of his own. Bob was an All-League shortstop, helping the Bulldogs to capture Section titles in 1958 and 1960. Legend has it, that Bob was the first player to hit a home run over the Howe Field fence, a blast of over 400 feet during a game in 1960! After graduating, Bob went on to play five years of professional baseball, winning two team MVP awards during his minor league career, while playing in the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox organizations.
