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Brighton High names distinguished grads. Who are Dennis Bowdoin and Arthur Pancioli?
Brighton High School is honoring two graduates for excellence in their respective fields.
BHS is inducting Dennis Bowdoin and Dr. Arthur Pancioli to the Brighton Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. Brighton Area Schools announced the inductions June 23.
Bowdoin and Pancioli will be honored during a ceremony Oct. 16 at BHS. They'll also be part of the school's homecoming parade and celebrated during halftime at the district's homecoming football game Oct. 10.
Bowdoin and Pancioli were selected by the Brighton Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame Committee, entering four years of selections.
'We continue to be amazed as we learn of the incredible stories of Brighton alumni,' BAS Superintendent Matt Outlaw wrote in a release. 'Their success is obvious, but the impact (they're) making on others and the world around them is even more impressive.'
Bowdoin graduated from BHS in 1965. He started Movieland Video, growing the business from one store to 360. Bowdoin started the Helicopter Air Specialty Service and was inducted into the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame in 2024.
Bowdoin built the Maple Grove Heliport, managed the Maple Grove and Romeo State Airports, is an FAA Safety Counselor, is a Michigan Aeronautics Consultant, and wrote and ran the helicopter program for Western Michigan University.
Bowdoin has also been a planning commissioner in Livingston County, a member of the Conway Township Planning Commission, and Conway Township Constable for 22 years.
Pancioli graduated from BHS in 1982. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in computer science in 1987, then from U of M Medical School in 1991. Pancioli is the chief clinical officer and senior vice president for the University of Cincinnati Health System and a professor of emergency medicine for the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
Pancioli was previously chair for the Department of Emergency Medicine in the UC College of Medicine and chief transformation officer for the University of Cincinnati Health System. He specializes in emergency medicine and neurovascular emergencies, and served as a member of the Michigan Air National Guard from 1989-1993 as a flight surgeon before earning the rank of captain. He's also published several peer-reviewed publications.
Other members of the Brighton Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame include Drew Henson (Class of 1998), Dave LewAllen (1975), Kate Lawrence (1976), Col. Dr. Karin Flood (1988), Bruce Ritter (1971), Kari Seitz (1988) and Charles Brady (1941).
'It's such a pleasure to tell the stories of these outstanding alumni every year,' Outlaw said. 'Each story offers us a chance to celebrate as a community but also provides wonderful examples for our students of what is possible with hard work and dedication.'
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