On Friday, December 12th, the Bolton Alumni Athlete Association (BAAA) held its Winter Event honoring Bolton Central School’s past six boys basketball sectional champions. Display boards highlighting the 1938, 1941, 1956, 1963, 2004 and 2025 teams were on display. The committee also displayed newspaper articles, scorebooks, team photos, memorabilia and 1000 point basketballs in display cases which can still be viewed in the gymnasium lobby. The community showed outstanding support for the event including a total of 40 current and former players, coaches and administrators. One special guest was Donald Volkmann, whose father Rudy played on the 1938 team and whose son Ryan Volkmann played on the 2004 team.
The Bolton Alumni Athlete Association was formed in 2023. This event was their fifth event having celebrated state semifinalists, sectional champions and a state champion. They have also recognized five coaches and teachers who are displayed on the BAAA Wall of Distinction in the BCS gym lobby.
The Mission of the BAAA is to:
Maintain the rich heritage and tradition of the successful athletic programs at Bolton Central School by updating interior parts of the building such as the gym entrance and gymnasium by enhancing banners, trophy cases, trophies and plaques
Update playing areas outside the school building (baseball, soccer and softball) by honoring championship teams, 100 goal scorers and other record holders
Serve as a means for recognizing athletes, teams of distinction, administrators, coaches and community contributors who have made significant contributions to the Bolton Central School Athletic Program
Establish a scholarship of up to $250 that would be associated with the Eagle Award, given to athletes who have played 3 sports during the entirety of their high school careers
Create an area displaying Bolton Central School memorabilia representing each of the decades
Plan a 100th anniversary alumni event to be held during the 2027-2028 school year
For more information on the BAAA, please contact:
Thomas Ramsay - [email protected]
