Welcome
Welcome to the Greater Johnstown School District Alumni page! This is your opportunity to remember your roots and see what’s happening with your former classmates. View Hall of Fame inductees and refresh your memory of the Alma Mater.
JHS Class Reunions
If you have information about upcoming JHS class reunions, please send us an e-mail. Information we receive about upcoming reunions will be posted here.
Those planning a class reunion are encouraged to include a tour of the Johnstown School Museum as part of their activities. Already a number of class reunions have scheduled visits to the museum and, needless to say, the visits brought back many memories! Tours may be scheduled by appointment or during regular museum hours of operation. Please call for scheduling options.:
- Carm D’Amore (518) 774-4671
- Mimi Malatino (518) 762-8343
- Jane Sitterly (518) 725-7446
- Kathy Zajicek (518) 762-1385 or (518) 705-9621
Johnstown High School Hall of Fame
The recommendation to establish the JHS Hall of Fame was presented to the Board of Education by Mr. Richard McGuire on July 31, 2002 and unanimously approved by resolution of the Board of Education on November 20, 2002.
The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor Johnstown High School graduates who have distinguished themselves in their profession, humanitarian or civil affairs, or activities that merit special recognition.
An eight member selection committee, which includes a cross-section of Board of Education members, District administrators, District staff, and community representatives, chooses inductees based on their peer recognition; their contributions to their profession, science, arts, government, education, athletics, their service to community and their appeal as role models.
Hall of Fame Inductees
The First Induction Ceremony was held in 2003
Three Honorees were selected as follows:
- John Dennison Knipple, JHS Class of 1939
- Arlene M. Sitterly, JHS Class of 1941
- William M. Pollak, JHS Class of 1953
View all 2003 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Second Annual Induction Ceremony was held on November 10, 2004
Two Honorees were selected as follows:
- Harry E. “Bud” Fear, JHS Class of 1944
- Donald R. Ruch, DMD, JHS Class of 1974
View all 2004 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Third Annual Induction Ceremony was held on October 16, 2005
Seven Honorees were selected as follows:
- Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Johnstown Academy Class of 1831
- Frederick “Ted” Vosburgh, JHS Class of 1921
- Stanley A. Bown, JHS Class of 1928
- Eric L. Steenburgh, JHS Class of 1959
- Frank Steenburgh, JHS Class of 1961
- Karl F. Steenburgh, JHS Class of 1971
- William A. Steenburgh, JHS Class of 1975
View all 2005 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Fourth Annual Induction Ceremony was held on October 15, 2006
Five Honorees were selected as follows:
- Dr. Ernest Little, JHS Class of 1907
- Major General Daniel Doubleday, JHS Class of 1923
- Richard McGuire, JHS Class of 1945
- Barbara McMartin, JHS Class of 1949
- G. Wallace Hart, JHS Class of 1978
View all 2006 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Fifth Annual Induction Ceremony was held On October 6, 2007
Four Honorees were selected as follows:
- Hon. Carrol S. Walsh, Jr., JHS Class of 1938
- Paul T. Valachovic, JHS Class of 1939
- Peter S. Wilson, Sr., JHS Class of 1950
- John P. (Jack) Siedlecki, Jr., JHS Class of 1969
View all 2007 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Sixth Annual Induction Ceremony was held On November 2, 2008
Three Honorees were selected as follows:
- Dr. Robert J. Valachovic, JHS Class of 1942
- Frank Shields, JHS Class of 1949
- Jon (J.D.) Aldrich, JHS Class of 1967
Alma Mater of Johnstown High School
Written by Verna Danforth (1921)
Sung to the tune of “Stars and Stripes Forever”
I.
All hail to the Johnstown High
With her banner of purple and gold.
As long as that banner shall fly
Our hearts shall be wrapped in its fold.
Good Comrades we ’ere shall remain
Prepared to protect her from all peril,
To keep her memory from all stain.
Hereby we pledge devotion to the Johnstown High School.
II.
When school days have come to an end
And at last we must bid you good-bye,
Still still our best efforts we’ll lend,
To keep that bright banner high.
Though dishonor and shame may be rife,
They’ve no power over loyalty’s bright rule.
And through every storm and every strife
Shall shine for aye the banner gay of Johnstown High School.
III.
Then here’s to the Johnstown High.
May she ever in dignity stand,
Her students, as in years gone by,
United in heart and hand.
May her halls ever ring to the tread
Of defenders – as gallant and as bold
As those in the days that now have sped
Who were an honor to the Purple and the Gold!
Victory Song
Sung to the tune of “Our Director”
Oh, here’s to Johnstown High School
Faithful and bold.
Here’s to our banner
The Purple and the Gold.
Then here’s to all good fellows
Who for the team would die.
We’re singing the victory song
Of Johnstown High.
Sir Bills Football – A Comprehensive History
“Johnstown Sir Bills Football – A Comprehensive History,” a 125 page spiral bound book compiled in 2016 by Robert Osborne is available for sale for $25. This is a great look into the history of the Johnstown Football program. If you are interested in ordering the book, please email author Robert Osborne.
Additionally, a noncirculating copy of the book is available for viewing at the Johnstown Public Library, located in the Local History section:
LHR 796.332 Osb