Sandy Creek Central School District • News • SCCS honors alumnus Kent Taber as 2025 Wall of Distinction inductee • 7/2/2025

SCCS honors alumnus Kent Taber as 2025 Wall of Distinction inductee

July 2nd, 2025 by Jessica Sorell

SCCS Superintendent Kevin Seymour proudly presents Kent Taber with his Wall of Distinction induction plaque.

Sandy Creek Central School District proudly announces Kent Taber, Class of 1966, as the 2025 inductee to the SCCS Wall of Distinction. The prestigious recognition honors graduates who have demonstrated a high level of professionalism, distinction, and moral character, serving as exemplary role models to current and future students.

Throughout his life, Kent Taber has embodied these values through a lifetime of service and dedication to others. A Vietnam War veteran, Taber served in the U.S. Army as a communication specialist. Upon returning to Sandy Creek in 1972, he began a long career with the district as a custodian, bus mechanic and eventually head mechanic. He held this position until his retirement in 2002, always prioritizing the safety of both students and staff.

After retirement, Taber volunteered with the Angels on Earth project, supporting Oswego County residents in need. Since 2013 he has also served as a driver and volunteer for PEACE, Inc., assisting low-income families across Onondaga and Oswego counties. In addition, he has been an active volunteer at the Mad River Club, contributing to programs such as hunter safety and DEC education.

He was nominated for this honor by Linda Taber, Eric Taber, James Ridgeway and Rollin Mincher. The official induction ceremony was held on Friday, June 27, 2025, in the District Office Board Room, and was well-attended by family, friends, and members of the SCCS community. Speakers included Superintendent Kevin Seymour, Linda Taber and Rollin Mincher.

During the ceremony, Mincher, who works alongside of Taber at PEACE, Inc., shared why he felt compelled to nominate him. This man helps many families by serving as a conduit in getting donations to those who need it most, he said. He is a humanitarian who quietly works behind the scenes changing peoples lives for the better.

The SCCS Wall of Distinction program was established to honor alumni who fit the following criteria: demonstrating a high level of professionalism and distinction and exemplifying moral character and acting as a positive role model.

Nominations are reviewed by an Advisory Committee made up of non-graduates of Sandy Creek. For more information or to submit a nomination, visit www.SandyCreekcsd.org or call 315-387-3445 ext. 1510.