Smith Voc Alumni Association

05/18/2026

Congratulations 🎉

Our fifth and final inductee of the Hall of Fame inaugural class is Retired Navy SEAL Britt Slabinski, a 1988 graduate from the electronics program, who had a long career as a SEAL and was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2018 for his actions on March 4, 2002 during the War on Terrorism in Afghanistan. Master Chief Slabinski was leading a reconnaissance team to its assigned area at the top of a 10,000-foot snow-covered mountain when their helicopter suddenly came under enemy fire. Read a description of the harrowing 14-hour ordeal at https://loom.ly/92yu9oo and his alumni bio at https://loom.ly/enXEGao

05/16/2026

🎉 Smith Vocational Alumni Banquet 🎉

Excitement is in the air and we want YOU there!

The Annual Smith Vocational Alumni Banquet is for ALL SVAHS alumni; every class, every trade, every era. Let’s reconnect, reminisce, and see which class shows up the strongest this year!

✨ Why you don’t want to miss it

* Delicious dinner buffet included
* Fun cash raffles
* Cash bar
* A night filled with memories, laughter, and community
Every ticket helps us continue our mission of supporting and reconnecting SVA alumni.

🎟️ Ticket Pricing

* Early Bird: $30 (until 5/17/26)
* After 5/17/26: $35

👉 Get your tickets here:
2026 Annual Alumni Banquet Tickets

If you need an alternate payment option, please send us a private email.

📣 Help spread the word!
Share this invite with your classmates and across social media—we want to see every graduating class represented.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Thank you for supporting the mission of the Smith Vocational Alumni Association 💛🖤

Get your tickets today by using the link below.

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary with the SMITH VOCATIONAL & AGRICULTURAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC's Annual Alumni Banquet! It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving...

05/15/2026

Congratulations 🎉

Today's inductee is Michael Cahillane, a 1964 graduate of what was then called Auto Body (since renamed Collision Repair). Mike was the co-owner of Cahillane Motors and Cahillane Auto Body for many years, and stayed involved with SVAHS by serving on the program advisory committee. In 2010 he was elected to the school's Board of Trustees and is currently the chairperson of the board. Read more at https://loom.ly/enXEGao

05/14/2026

🙌🏻🎉 Congratulations

Today's inductee is cosmetologist Kendra Cross, class of 2000. A go-getter from Day 1, Kendra started her career at Hair By Harlow in Amherst while still a student through a cooperative work placement; just five years later, she became co-owner of the salon! Kendra continues to be a leader in the industry and serves on the SVAHS cosmetology program advisory committee and on the general advisory committee as its chairperson. Another important role of hers is mother to two young children. Read the full write-up of Kendra at https://loom.ly/enXEGao

05/14/2026

🙌🏻🎉

Today's Hall of Fame inductee is Andrew Brow, owner of HighBrow Wood Fired Kitchen + Bar, entrepreneur, creator of culinary docuseries "Behind the Pass," consultant, mentor and leader in the culinary industry - quite the smorgasbord resume! See his bio at https://loom.ly/enXEGao

05/13/2026

🙌🏻🎉

Our first inductee into the SVAHS Hall of Fame is Bethany Evangelista. Beth is a 2004 graduate of our Animal Science program and has been teaching in that department since 2013. She graduated from SUNY Cobbleskill with degrees in Animal Science and Agricultural Business and Education. In addition to teaching, Beth maintains the cheese-making facility on her family's farm, continues to be deeply involved in FFA, and helped found the school's travel club. We're not sure when she sleeps. Her biography is way too long for a post - check out the full version at https://loom.ly/enXEGao
Congratulations, Beth!

05/11/2026

New feature to our Alumni Association Banquet 🎉

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We will be unveiling the 5 members of the SVAHS Alumni Hall of Fame inaugural class over the next week! These alumni were selected for their achievements after graduation and contributions to the school and/or the community at large. With a history as long and storied as ours, the number of eligible alumni is quite large, making the selection difficult. The group will be honored at this year's Alumni Banquet on June 13.
Congratulations to the SVAHS Hall of Fame Class of 2026!

05/10/2026

05/04/2026

🔥 Blue Collar Scholarship Awards Are Here! 🔥

The Smith Vocational Alumni Association are proud to celebrate the next generation of hardworking trades students who prove that success isn’t just measured in grades; it’s measured in skill, grit, and dedication.

This year, we’re building BIG excitement with multiple awards going directly to students who excel in their trade 😎

We are honored to award:

💵 Two $500 Scholarships to students who demonstrate excellence in their vocational field.

This is what community looks like; alumni, and neighbors coming together to invest in the future of skilled trades.

👏 May 27, 2026 we will be celebrating the students who show up, work hard, and keep the blue-collar spirit alive. The future is bright, and it’s built by skilled hands. 💙