2025 James A. McKinstry

Class of 1980

Veteran, Professional Athlete, Aerospace Engineer, Educator and Mentor

2024 Joseph Roman Feeser IV

Class of 1992

Senior Digital Producer for CBS "Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley"/CBS News.

A position that has earned him three Emmy Awards for his work as a journalist.

2023 Theodore (Ted) Goldstein

Class of 1978

World renowned Computer Scientist and Biomedical Engineer

Dedicated to improving medical diagnosis outcomes using computer science and artificial intelligence

2022 John Immerso

Class of 1981

Teacher, Conductor, Published composer

Lifelong Dedication to Fields of Music and Music Education

2021

2020 Susan P. Cronin

Class of 1962

Citizen of the World

Teacher, Accomplished Negotiator and Trusted Council to The White House

Proud to be a Girl Who Grew Up in Hicksville

2019 Howard Silverstri

Class of 1968

Dedicated to Supporting School Events, Mason's Scholarship Fund

2018 Michael P. Cain

Class of 1973

From Student Scholar, Athlete & Scout to Fire Fighter, Fire Marshall & 9/11 Hero

Dedicated to Serving His Fellow Man

2017 Billy Joel spoke for graduation.

2016 Robert Casale

Class of 1961

Successful international entrepreneur but forever dedicated to Hicksville.

Class president, varsity captain, alumni leader, always serving his colleagues and community.

2015 Timothy J. Myers

Class of 1980

Renowned Aerospace Engineer and Energy System CEO

Lifelong Coach, Contributor, and Proud Citizen of Hicksville

2014 Steven Skrynecki

Class of 1970

Chief Department, Nassau County Police

Highest ranking uniform member of NCPD

Medal of distinguished service

Charter member of NCPD Pipes and Drums

2013 Captain Nancy Hogan

Class of 1991

United States Army, retired

Veterans' advocate

Lawyer

USMA West Point- Class of 1995

2010 Tracy Delio

Class of 1989

Children's book author

Teacher of speech and hearing handicapped

2009 Robert M. Lucania

Class of 1973

Highly decorated commander

60th Diagnostics and Therapeutics squadron

Chief consultant to AF/SG for Physical and Occupational Therapy

2008 Dorthory R. Brown

Class of 1934

Teacher, author, historian, and community volunteer

2007 Valerie Zalewski Pakaluk

Class of 1951

Dedicated community volunteer

2006 Dr. Laurence Harmon Blauvet

Class of 1971

Dedicated humanitarian and veterinarian

2005 Denward W. Colllins, Jr.

Class of 1953

Army reservist, humanitarian, and veterinarian

2004 CPL. Kevin T. Kolm, USMC

Class of 1998

Killed in action- Fullajuh, Iraq

2003 Gerard Dombrowsky

Class of 1964

Dedicated leader, volunteer, and humanitarian

2002 Leonard Frank

1884-1980

Builder and co-founder of Mid- Island Plaza in Hicksville

2001 Henry C. Brengel, Sr.

1887-1984

Community and business leader and former Board of Education Member

2000 1st Lt. Daniel L. Hogan Jr.

Class of 1980

Distinguished graduate of West Point and Naval post graduate school

Conducted research for Department of Defense

1999 David J. Dircks

Class of 1980

Award winning artist, exhibiting work in Manhattan

1998 Nancy Harman Stevens

Class of 1977

U.S. Army captain and first woman form Hicksville to graduate from West Point

1997 Dr. Leslie Becker Hecht

Class of 1976

Teaching assistantship on Microbiology and research on insulin, University of California

1996 James R. Lupski, M.D. / Ph.D.

Class of 1975

Research assistant professor to Baylor College of Medicine

Lectured and published worldwide on Molecular Biology and Genetics

1995 Edward Saueracker

Class of 1974

Director of Philosophy

Assistant Dean- SUNY Empire State College

1994 Dr. John R. Levision

Class of 1974

Assistant professor and journalist of New Testaments-St. Paul's School of Theology, Mo

1993 William J. Mazzei, M.D.

Class of 1973

Director of Anesthesiology- USCD Medical Center, San Diego

1992 Nancy Callari

Class of 1973

Dedicated leader in the Hicksville community

Hicksville Board of Education

Hicksville Council of PTA's

Hicksville Community Council

1991 Dr. Mark J. Shikowitz

Class of 1971

Otolaryngologist- L.I. Jewish Center

Assistant professor- Albert Einstein College of Medicine

1990 Dr. Kenneth I. Kaitlin

Class of 1971

Director- Tufts center for the study of Drug Development

Assistant professor of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics- Tufts University School of Medicine

1989 Roslyn D. Goldmacher

Class of 1971

Executive Director of the Long Island Development Corporation

Founder & President of the Women Economic Developers of Long Island

1988 Judith Clurman

Class of 1971

Graduate of the Julliard School

Singer, conductor, and music editor

1987 Deborah Arnie Arnesen

Class of 1971

'92 Democratic Candidate for governor

Four-term state legislator

National recognition as legislative leader

1986 Joseph D. Zuckerman, M.D.

Class of 1970

Outstanding orthopedic surgeon

Noted professor, author, scientist, and journal editor

1985 Dr. David Satran

Class of 1970

Lecturer in comparative religions- Hebrew University, Jerusalem

1984 Curt Brill

Class of 1970

Award winning sculptor whose works have appeared at numerous invitational, group, and individual shows

1983 Paul. A. Mastriacovo

Class of 1969

Distinguished attorney

Received National Legal Aid and Defender Association Award for outstanding achievement

1982 Barry James

Class of 1969

Geologist and member of Expedition which made a discovery of a prehistoric mammoth skeleton

1981 Michael P. Lannon

Class of 1968

Outstanding citizen, dedicated to serving others

1980 Billy Joel

Class of 1968

Internationally known singer, composer, and recording artist

1979 Madeline A. Milder

Class of 1967

Captain of U.S. Army Medical corps, specialist in emergency medicine

1978 Dr. Michael Masiello

Class of 1967

West Point graduate and cardiologist

Honored for volunteer work with students

1977 Robert H. Kagann, Ph.D.

Class of 1966

Researcher in chemical physics listed in "Who's Who in Science and Technology"

1976 James M. Ehmann

Class of 1966

Newspaper columnist, distinguished science journalist

1975 John Walker

Class of 1965

Inducted posthumously

Dedicated community leader

Founder of Hicksville Athletic Booster Club

1974 Howard Berkowitz, M.D.

Class of 1965

Orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of North Shore Orthopedic Associates

1973 John Barcellona

Class of 1965

Internationally acclaimed flutist and a member of the Moyse Duo and Westwood Wind Quintet

1972 Diane Dantuono

Class of 1964

Overcoming physical limitations, she has received certification as a special education and ESL teacher

1971 John M. Montalto

Class of 1963

Adjunct professor- C.W. Post

Chief of Police- Sands Point Police Department

1970 Dianne Zettler

Class of 1963

Earned advanced degrees and became a nurse despite hearing loss

1969 Robert M. Smith

Class of 1963

Researcher in infant behavior and development- Georgetown University School of Medicine

1968 James G. Szymanski

Class of 1962

Decorated Army captain in Judge Advocate General's corps

Distinguished military civilian legal career

1967 Donald Dorsey

Class of 1962

Air Force veteran of Europe and Southeast Asia who completed education despite physical disability

1966 Joseph Schlosser

Class of 1961

Community businessman, exemplary public service

1965 Steven Kagann, Ph.D.

Class of 1960

Economist and author of several research papers

1964 Dr. Leo V. Kanawada, Jr.

Class of 1959

Author, teacher historian, veteran

Cited in "Who's Who of American Scholars"

Outstanding church community leader

1963 Christopher Elia, M.D.

Class of 1959

Chief of cardiac surgery at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego, California

1962 Captain Philip S. Anselmo, USN

Class of 1958

Commanding officer of aircraft carrier U.S.S. Constellation

Distinguished service in Vietnam conflict

1961 Lewis Yevoli

Class of 1957

Outstanding state and civic leader

TOB supervisor

Long-term assemblyman and town councilman

Sierra Club Environmentalist of the year

1960 Bonnie Portras Tucker

Class of 1957

Attorney and author

1959 James McGurik

Class of 1955

Engineer and group leader of Grumman for the Lunar Landing Module project

1958 Richard G. Hogan

Class of 1955

Educator who became principal of Hicksville High School in 1984

1957 Stan Kellner

Class of 1950

Basketball coach and nationally known author and TV sports commentator

1956 Lt. Col. Richard G. Eisemann

Class of 1945

Air Force Chaplain commissioned in 1961 serving in U.S. and overseas posts

1955 Dr. Howard N. Christ

Class of 1945

Chief of urology at Southside and Good Samaritan hospitals

1954 Grace Fippinger

Class of 1944

Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer- NY Telephone

First woman officer in the Bell System

1953 Raymond L. Rusch

Class of 1943

Educator for 32 years and high school principal (1967-1981)

1952 Howard Finnegan

Class of 1943

Founding member of Hicksville Alumni Association

Local sports writer, editor of Hicksville Illustrated news

1951 Irwin Goldman

Class of 1943

Civic and business leader and a proprietor of Goldman Brothers in Hicksville

1950 Sister Catherine "Kitty" Heilig

Class of 1940

Maryknoll sister teaching in under-developed countries primarily at the Rural Pastoral Institute in South America

1949 Henry C. Brengel Jr.

Class of 1940

Community and business leader who extended family business to international status

1949 Barbara Allen Davis, E.D.D.

Class of 1939

Nurse and health care with specialty in geriatric care

1947 Virginia Mayer Schweizer

Class of 1939

Record- breaking world champion glider pilot and first woman to soar cross country

1946 Julius Schwatrz

Class of 1928

Civic leader and Nassau Country District Court Judge