There is no greater joy for an educator than to hear how our students are doing! In the weeks leading up to Homecoming 2026, we asked you to update us on your accomplishments, whereabouts and life milestones. We were SO pleased to hear from so many of you!

This is the week to celebrate: Homecoming 2026, October 19-25, 2026. Throughout Homecoming Week, we’ll continue sharing alumni spotlights organized by school and graduating year. From careers and community contributions to family life and unexpected journeys, these stories celebrate the many different paths our alumni have taken.

We all know some of Elmira’s famous names, but there are so many more stories worth telling. This week, we’re celebrating YOU — the people who make up the rich history and continued story of Elmira.

2015

Bryce Hedges (maiden name Ripley)
“I am a teacher at Parley Coburn Elementary! I love still being a part of the district I grew up in!”

Taylor Buono
“Occupational therapist for Hillsborough County School district in Florida”

Lisa Wagner
“Temporary assistance worker with Social Services”

Armand Pagano
“Doctor of Chiropractic in Bismarck, North Dakota”

Devon Gunderson
“I am currently the Manager of Ticket Operations for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League.”

2016

Kayla Bolt (Ostrander — maiden name)
“I am a Financial Service Representative through Corning Federal Credit Union”

Kathryn Tice
“I'm a Certified nurses aide and a mother to 4 beautiful children.”

2018

Tai Wright Jr
“Corrections and served in the Navy”

Anonymous (requested anonymity)
“I’m a full time content creator I have about 2 million subs on YT and 350k on twitch that lives in Philly. Everyone thought I would be a therapist and a teacher but I found my passion in video games.”

2019

Loni Harris
“Paramedic Supervisor for Centralus Health EMS in Schuyler County”

Alissa Jenkins
“I’m currently a mom of two ages 4 & 5 and I’m currently studying at Finger Lakes Community College majoring in business administration and my concentrate is marketing. After graduation, I did nursing for an additional three years and then decided to give a break because I became Mom and here I am.”

Kirstin Williams (formerly Laird)
“I am a manufacturing engineer at a local facility called Jabil where the plant I specifically work at produces medical plates.”

Alexandrea Ashley
“Licensed Master Social Worker working in the mental health field in Elmira.”

2020

Katie Bartlett (Cantando)
“I am living in Chicago with my husband (married in 2025) working as a lead teacher in a daycare”

2022

Ciara Sanchez
“I live locally and work for the school district I graduated from 🖤❤️.”

Paige Bobby-Butler
“At Corning Community College studying Allied Health making my way towards doing Ultrasound Tech at Alfred after graduating here next year”

2026

Brooklynn Spencer
“Learning cosmology”

1978

• Mary Hallinan — “Happily Retired! I spent 36 years in elementary education in Houston, Texas, as a teacher, assistant principal and principal.”

• Cheryl (Crandall) Nowaczyk — “I am a retired Postal Clerk and live in Horseheads, NY.”

1980

• Alan Cecce — “Currently fully retired, living in Pine City.”

1984

• Kris Manns — “Retired from GST BOCES since 2021. Working part time at JC Penney. Living in Elmira Heights.”

1987

• Barbara (Dickerson) Degnan — “I've lived in Mississippi, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Texas before landing back in New York and ultimately (and very happily) back in Elmira. I'm an acute care physical therapist at Robert Packer Hospital and REALLY looking forward to our Concert Choir reunion and celebration honoring Kimber Billow October 11th!”

1991

• Katy Mustico (Keck) — “I have been working in the Elmira City Schools for 20 years. I teach at Broadway Elementary! ❤️🎉 All four of my girls also went to Elmira Schools. Go Express & SHS! 🚂”

1994

• Jennifer Smith — “Jr High Teacher Aide in Jasper, NY.”

• Holli Henning (formerly Millerd) — “I’m a school psychologist in Winchester, VA and living in Leesburg, VA.”

1996

• Jessica (Johnson) Roberts — “Licensed Real Estate Agent (broker application pending). Married to Randy (SHS 95). Mom of five. Three already graduated from EHS and out on their own. Two to go!”

1997

• Hollie (Canfield) Taylor — “I teach at Elmira High School. This is my 25th year.”

• Amy Gennosa-Collins — “Teaching math (Calculus 1 & 2 and non-Regents Geometry); advising the Bible Club and SADD Club.”

1998

• Kelly Beam (Rathbun) — “2nd grade teacher at Diven Elementary School!”

1999

• Victoria (Fish) Woodlee, formerly Vicky — “Working at Sam's Club Supply Chain in Fort Worth Texas.”

• JoAnna Curren Burnett — “I am a fourth grade teacher at Broadway Elementary School! (Year 11) I subbed in the district prior to this position!”

• Jennifer (Lusk) Harris — “I have an Associate's Degree from CCC, Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Elmira College. I own two small businesses in Corning; Jenni B's Henna Hut Refillery & Shop, and Jenni B's Yard Cards. I also work at the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes full time. I have three daughters; 15, 24 + 26.”

2001

• Shanna Manwaring — “I’m a United States Navy Veteran. I’m currently a Deli Manager for a large grocery chain. I reside in Mamaroneck NY.”

2003

• Josh Teeter — “Dean of Students at my childhood elementary school Parley Coburn.”

• Melissa Benjamin (Wida) — “I'm a School Counselor at Corning Painted Post High School and a Real Estate agent with Signature Properties living in the Horseheads area.”

2005

• Jackie Murphy — “I am teaching first grade in Lake Havasu City Arizona.”

• Tyler Gunderson — “5th grade teacher in Elmira at Parley Coburn.”

2006

• Joanna (Nickerson) DuPay — “Assistant Nurse Manager in Labor and Delivery, Arnot Hospital.”

• Ashley Williams (McKoy) — “I reside in Elmira, NY. I am a nurse, married and have 5 kids. They are all involved in sports and activities in the district/community.”

2007

• Alaura Frank — “I am a mom of 2 and soon to be step mother of 3. I still live in the area and own a photography business that I started in 2015!”

• Alise Pham (Farr) — “I am a neurologist in San Diego, California.”

2008

• Larry Fulmer — “I currently serve as a Divisional Youth Leader for The Salvation Army, overseeing youth ministry programs and initiatives throughout Western Pennsylvania. In addition to my divisional role, I serve as a Camp Director in Pittsburgh, providing leadership and direction for our summer camping programs.”

• Erikka Sansom (Rosplock) — “Middle School Health, Physical Education and Social Studies teacher. Head Varsity Volleyball Coach and Chair of the Health and PE Department at Concordia Prep in Towson, Maryland.”

• Charlie Irvin — “I work in debt collections. I live in South Carolina.”

2009 (Class of 2010)

• Julie Coon (Dunn) — “I am an assistant principal in the district!”

• Ashley (Herman) Mattison — “Married to the same person I've been with since graduation. We have 5 children! I've been employed at a neighboring school district for the last 6 years working in pre-k.”

• Kristen Wida-Hine — “Inpatient psychiatric social worker at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.”

2009 (Early graduate; Class of 2009)

• Andrea Poyneer — “I have my bachelors in psychology. I am currently the grief and loss educator servicing all eleven Elmira City Schools. 😊”

2011

• Emily Buck — “Nurse Practitioner for Naval Medical Center Portsmouth ER outside of Virginia Beach, Virginia. I also own my own Real Estate Brokerage. Most importantly, I am happy in life.”

2012

• Katie Zelaya (Deitrick) — “I live in Charlotte, NC and am a 2nd grade teacher—passionately loving what I get to do for work every day.”

2026

• Stefanie Schornstheimer — “I am a 4th grade teacher in Manassas, Virginia.”