by Erik Schneider | Sep 12, 2025 | Staff
Erik Schneider ’25 – Facilities Housekeeper and Canisius Alum was inducted into the Lockport High School Distinguished Alumni on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
Erik was one of the eight honorees to receive this honor.
According to the Lockport High School Foundation Distinguished Alumni guidelines, an individual “must have graduated at least 10 years prior to the nomination and have made significant contributions in their career, community, or other humanitarian fields.”
In addition to Erik Schneider (2011), Lockport Distinguished Alumni Inductees included Laura Miskell Benedict (1996), Paul Breloff (1996), Betty Jo Licata (1975), Michael Norris (1994), Andy Rosenberg (1997), Gracie Scirto (1958) and Stephen Shambach (1969).
Congratulations Erik and to all the honorees!
Erik is pictured below with his parents Mary and George Schneider.
by Erik Schneider | Jan 2, 2025 | Staff
Toastmasters District 65, which covers Western and Central New York, named Erik Schneider, the housekeeping foreman for 2nd shift, its “Saturday Shining Star.” The award recognizes outstanding members of the Toastmasters District 65 community!
This is from District 65 Director Avis Brodie and the District Trio:
Saturday Shining Star: Erik Schneider of AM Lockport Toastmasters
This week, we’re rolling out the red carpet for Erik Schneider, a powerhouse of leadership and inspiration in the Toastmasters community!
Erik embarked on his Toastmasters journey in March 2016 with his home club, AM Lockport Toastmasters, and wow—what a journey it has been! Over the years, Erik has worn many hats:
Sergeant at Arms
Secretary
VP of Membership
VP of Public Relations (not once, not twice, but THREE times!)
President (two terms!)
Immediate Past President
Erik attributes much of his success to his amazing mentor, Cate Orr, who introduced him to the world of Toastmasters.
Not stopping there, Erik joined Rhetorical Roar in September 2018, making an impact in his second club as:
Secretary
VP of Education
VP of Public Relations
Erik took his leadership to the next level as the Area 12 Director during the 2019–2020 year, empowering clubs and members across the region.
Outside of Toastmasters, Erik is a dedicated scholar 
, currently pursuing a degree in Humanities at Canisius University.
Erik, your hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication inspire us all! Thank you for being a guiding light in the Toastmasters family!
by Erik Schneider | Oct 22, 2024 | Staff
It’s that time again! Next Saturday, Nov. 2, All Saints Parish is hosting its annual Autumn Splendor and Chicken Chowder Sale from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The church is located at 76 Church Street in Lockport.
Chicken chowder will be available for eat-in or take away by the quart/gallon. Many new vendors as well as old favorites will be on hand. There will also be a huge basket raffle and a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card. Come on out, have some fun, and enjoy some delicious chicken chowder and supporting local small business!
For more info, please visit: http://www.allsaintslockport.org
Submitted by: Erik Schneider ’25
by Erik Schneider | Oct 8, 2024 | Staff
On Saturday 10/5, digital media arts professor Ben Dunkle and humanities major Erik Schneider ’25 spoke at the WordCamp Rochester event at the Rochester School of The Arts. WordCamp is a conference that focuses on everything WordPress. WordPress is originally created as a tool to publish blogs but has evolved to support publishing other web content, including more traditional websites, mailing lists, internet forums, media galleries, membership sites, learning management systems, and online stores, and it’s also available as free and open-source software. 16 speakers spoke on their levels of expertise using WordPress.
Ben talked about how you can make informed decisions about your plugins. He also present alternatives to commonly used plugins, and ways to trim your plugin count down, resulting in a leaner, cleaner site. Erik talked about how he uses WordPress for digital media arts, how he uploads his projects and blog posts, and the different themes on the website as part of a college educational program. 
Submitted by: Erik Schneider ’25
by Erik Schneider | Sep 6, 2024 | Staff
The 23rd Annual Niagara Celtic Festival & Highland Games will take place on Saturday and Sunday September 14 – 15 at the Niagara County Fairgrounds on 4487 Lake Avenue in Lockport.
The Niagara Celtic Festival was presented by non-profit Niagara Celtic Heritage Society and it was founded in 2001 by Phil and Beth Banks. Come and enjoy the music, culture, games and food!
The festival runs from 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission: Adults $12-$35, Children 12 & under are free, parking is free. *Discounts are available for seniors, military members and students.
WEBSITE: NiagaraCeltic.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/niagaraceltic
TICKETS: click here
Submitted by: Erik Schneider ’25, Housekeeping Foreman, Facilities
