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2026 Graduates of Distinction

Mrs. Cindy Gorgos (Class of 1976)

Cindy Gorgos dedicated her career as a Physical Therapist Assistant to improving countless lives. Her professional focus was assisting elderly nursing home patients and later, empowering young children with disabilities. Through her expertise and compassion, she helped those she served to overcome physical challenges, regain mobility and build confidence.

Cindy’s commitment to the community included serving as President, Vice President and Secretary for the Brookside PTA, participating on Building Leadership Teams, and coaching SV Varsity Girls Volleyball, JV Soccer and Odyssey of the Mind teams. She also established a Chess Club at Brookside Elementary.

Classmates since the 70's, Cindy and her husband, Mark, have built a lifetime of distinction rooted in mutual support and a lasting legacy within the SV School District, where they raised four successful Saber children. Through their extensive community involvement, coaching and professional careers, Cindy and Mark have championed perseverance, respect and integrity and both continue to serve the community with an unwavering commitment to excellence, dignity and inclusion.

Mr. Mark Gorgos, Esq. (Class of 1974)

Mark Gorgos became an attorney with Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 1980, serving as its Managing Partner from 2004 to 2022, and has been the SV School District attorney for over 30 years. A past President of the Broome County Bar Association, Mark has championed the integrity of the legal profession, serving on the New York State Third Department Grievance Committee and presenting Continuing Legal Education seminars on ethics. Mark has received numerous honors, including recognition among the Best Lawyers in America© and Upstate New York Super Lawyers since 2010.

His extensive civic involvement includes serving as President of the Board of Trustees for the Roberson Museum and past Chair of the Community Foundation of South Central New York. He was recognized as the 2021 Civic Leader of the Year by the Broome County Chamber of Commerce for his "long-term beneficial impact on the community." Furthermore, Mark was recognized nationally for developing character and sportsmanship as the 2005 U.S. Youth Soccer Association East Coast Region 1 Boys Coach of the Year. Under his leadership, Coughlin & Gerhart received the New York State Bar Association President’s Pro Bono Award.

Mr. Jeremy Lombardo (Class of 2004)

Jeremy represents the highest standard of professional achievement and dedicated service in the public sector. He has distinguished himself as a visionary leader, bridging complex technical engineering with critical mission requirements to ensure the safety and success of personnel serving in challenging environments globally.

Since graduation, Jeremy has consistently delivered revolutionary technical advancements. His major achievements include delivering first-of-kind mission capabilities, revolutionizing public sector risk management, and orchestrating multi-million dollar technology programs that provide the backbone for secure government communications and data management.

Jeremy’s contributions have fundamentally changed how technology supports the mission, providing critical capabilities such as lifesaving communications during global response operations and modernizing infrastructure used by over 100,000 dedicated personnel. He also transformed cyber risk management and automated complex processes, returning tens of thousands of hours to mission-critical work.

Civically, Jeremy has promoted political awareness in a Civic Engagement Office and worked internationally on ecological restoration projects in Costa Rica. He has received numerous honors, including The Charlie Allen Achievement Award (2026) and the National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation.

Mr. Jordan Patch (Class of 2001)

Jordan realized his childhood dream by becoming the owner and manager of Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville. In its fourteenth year, the Park is a federally and state-licensed, accredited zoological facility. Jordan aids conservation efforts through participation in the Species Survival Plan, bringing education and joy to the community while drawing global tourism and commerce to Broome County.

Beyond his business success, which includes recent expansion into a drive-thru animal preserve and an indoor zoo, Jordan is deeply dedicated to the local community. He makes personal and business donations supporting SVCSD programs, sponsors SV families during the holidays, and holds "Ava's Little Heroes" fundraisers supporting the medical needs of area children. He also partners with Broome Tioga BOCES for career placement and has raised funds for the United Way. Jordan’s civic commitment has been recognized with honors including being a multi-year recipient of the "Press & Sun Bulletin’s" Person of the Year and the Broome County Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year.