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Aaron Young

Aaron Young

by | Feb 17, 2023

Aaron Young was All High in football as a middle line backer from 1989-1991. and also All High in track as a shot putter from 1990-91. Young has many fond memories from his years at Bennett. He relates that he was 14 years old and very immature when he first attended Bennett. Bennett helped him grow as a person and taught him to be responsible for his actions.

Mrs. Carr, his English teacher at Bennett made Young realize that with dedication and hard work he could achieve anything that he wanted. Mrs. Carr helped him become the upstanding citizen he is today. Legendary coaches Larry Veronica and Jerry Berkman taught Young that he could be successful both on and off the football field.

Young has been a Buffalo policemen since 1998. After 13 years he was promoted to being a police lieutenant Two years ago he was promoted to the position of Buffalo police chief.

For the past 8 years Young has been offensive line coach for the Bennett football team. He related that he wanted to give back to the school (Bennett) that had given him so much.

Valerie Propeck McClimon

Valerie Propeck McClimon

by | Feb 17, 2023

Valerie was another year round three sport athlete at Bennett. Val ran Cross Country in the fall for three years, swam the backstroke on the Swim team for four years and a four year Tennis player in the spring. The last three years of Tennis Valerie was team captain and girls MVP at the 1st singles position. She was also an All-High Tennis selection in her senior year. Valerie’s leadership is evident as she also became team captain on her Cross Country and Swimming teams.

Aside from all this activity and success in athletics, Valerie found time to become involved with the International Club, AFS, Math Team, Harbinger, and yearbook staff. Valerie was also a member of the National Honor Society and Salutatorian of her class. Perhaps her greatest achievement in high school was her award at graduation for 4 years of perfect attendance.

Valerie is a graduate of Elmira College. Now married, she works as a message therapist in her home town of Canton, Georgia.