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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.' — Contact reporter Evan Sasiela at esasiela@ Follow him on X @SalsaEvan. This article originally appeared on Livingston Daily: Who are BHS grads Dennis Bowdoin and Arthur Pancioli?
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18-02-2025
- Politics
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Ford Hallway is home to wall showing new Distringuished Alumnus Award winners
Soon after her passing in September, the Ashland City Schools Foundation (ACSF) was in the works to honor the life and seemingly endless contributions of Dr. Lucille Garber Ford. On Thursday, Feb. 13, much of that planning came to fruition inside Ashland High School. During a dedication featuring members of the ACSF board, Ashland City Schools and other individuals from the Ashland community, the Dr. Lucille Garber Ford Hallway was unveiled. Ford is the focal point of a new Distinguished Alumni wall, where past honorees of the ACSF's Distinguished Alumnus Award are featured. Her name sits above a large video board just outside the AHS library that continuously runs the information of honorees from the past 11 biennial induction ceremonies. To the left of the board is a plaque featuring Ford, while to the right are smaller plaques highlighting the most recent inductees from 2023. Superintendent Steve Paramore, who helped to spearhead the hallway project, spoke during Thursday's dedication about the impact Ford had on the schools and the Ashland community in general. She was a 1940 graduate of AHS and one of the eight members of the inaugural ACSF Distinguished Alumni Class of 2003. Ford lived most of her life in Ashland and forever will be remembered as one of the most impactful people in area history, even becoming the first woman to run for lieutenant governor of Ohio. She reached countless people while building a legacy of education, activism and service. Her 30-year career at Ashland University included time spent as a professor and chair of the Economics Department, dean of Special Programs,dDean of the School of Business, vice Ppresident of Academic Affairs and provost. In 1995, Ford became the founding president (pro bono) of the Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF), an organization she led for 17 years. She was a member of the boards of the ACSF and ACCF, and while guiding a variety of fundraising campaigns, helped to infuse millions of dollars into Ashland City Schools and many other parts of Ashland County. On Thursday, members of the ACSF board − including Greg Gorrell, Connie Marble and Ford's daughter, the Rev. Dr. Jody Ford Watson − each spoke of Ford's effect on them individually and her influence on the entire Ashland area. The wall at AHS that bears Ford's name will, through the years, continue to highlight Distinguished Alumnus Award winners. Plaques of Ford and the most recent inductees will be displayed there, while those who have been honored in earlier years will be displayed at the Ashland City Schools administrative offices. The ACSF is accepting nominations through March 31 for inductees into its 12th class of AHS Distinguished Alumni. The form to nominate a candidate can be found at Questions about the form or nomination process can be directed by email to the ACSF at ashlandcsf@ Individuals selected will be celebrated during a banquet in late September. For more information about the ACSF or to make a contribution in support of its efforts, visit This story was submitted by the Ashland City Schools Foundation. This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Ashland High hallway named for Lucille Ford, will showcase alumnus
