Fairport alumn, Brian Lilly (class of '98), STILL holds the record for the mile at FHS! After an impressive career competing in nordic skiing at some of the highest levels, including the Olympic Training Center, two Olympic Trials, the Junior World Championships, and the US Military Biathlon, he retired in 2003 and expanded his career to coaching.
Hear all about his experiences including:
- A sweaty hat that has been handed down through FHS track athletes for over 20 years -- and how one mom finally broke down and washed it in the early 2000s
- How his athletes' successes are some of his proudest moments
- What it means to be a good coach
- What it's like being a stay-at-home dad
Everyone loves seeing the revolving Christmas tree on South Main Street each Christmas season. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about this Fairport icon, including:
- Why Pete Hartman built it for his prom back in the 1950's
- How he keeps the wires from getting tangled
- Exactly how fast it revolves
- Why his house was painted pink for decades!
Who drops out of college, competes on Star Search back in the 80s, writes a song about mashed potatoes and ends up being a beloved Fairport Principal?! Rich Greene!
Hear about his personal journey as well as the background behind how Jefferson Avenue won the Spirit Award at the Homecoming Spectacular Event last October. SPOILER: He thinks he cheated a little bit . . .