Binghamton High Will Honor Seattle Mayor
The school’s 32nd annual dinner will recognize graduate and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Awards
Binghamton High School will host its 32nd Annual Distinguished Graduates Dinner on October 15, 2026, to honor alumna and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson. The event will celebrate the achievements of Wilson alongside several other distinguished graduates.
Why it matters
The ceremony highlights the long-standing tradition of the school recognizing successful alumni who have made significant contributions in their respective professional fields. This event connects current students and local residents to former graduates who have achieved prominence in national leadership roles.
The school is celebrating the 32nd iteration of its annual honors event. Katie Wilson, who serves as the current mayor of Seattle, graduated from the Binghamton institution in 2000.
The players
Katie Wilson
She is the current mayor of Seattle and a 2000 graduate of Binghamton High School.
Marcus Hennekens
He is a NASA engineer who contributed to the development and execution of the Artemis II mission.
David Cody
He is one of the distinguished graduates being honored by the school at the upcoming annual dinner.
Steven Nanni
He is an honoree at the 32nd Annual Distinguished Graduates Dinner alongside fellow alumni.
Binghamton High School
This educational institution is the site of the annual ceremony and the alma mater of the featured honorees.
The details
While Wilson is unable to attend the ceremony in person, she has provided a video greeting to be shared with guests at the dinner. She is joined in the honors class by David Cody, Marcus Hennekens, and Steven Nanni, the latter of whom is a NASA engineer credited with work on the Artemis II mission.
Timeline
Katie Wilson graduated from Binghamton High School in 2000.
The 32nd Annual Distinguished Graduates Dinner will take place on October 15, 2026.
Culture Shift
This recognition aligns with the National Association of Secondary School Principals' tradition of alumni recognition programs. Such events mirror a broader societal trend of educational institutions highlighting local prestige by platforming alumni who have achieved high-ranking public service roles.
Residents attending the dinner will have the opportunity to view the video greeting provided by the mayor. The event underscores the school's historical footprint in the community and its connection to national public leadership.
The takeaway
Events like these serve as a point of pride for the local community and current student body. Graduates can implement lessons from these honorees by pursuing their own professional milestones with a commitment to public or technical excellence.
Further reading
Explore more local honors and history in the Binghamton Awards section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WIVT/WBGH NewsChannel 34.
