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President James M. Clark once said that Dee, “personifies the key values which the traditions of this College in teacher education, outdoor education, health, and physical education have stood for and promoted.”

He is retired as a curriculum supervisor in the Mamaroneck (N.Y.) Public Schools and is a former school principal and superintendent. He has taught or administered programs in health, physical education, and outdoor education, as well as industrial arts, business and home economics.

From a decorated D-Day pilot to leadership of an alternative high school, DaBramo’s career has been characterized by the courage of leadership, the commitment to service, and the charisma of enthusiasm that never dies. In the many roles of his life as an athlete, teacher, school administrator, youth leader, adjunct professor, camp director, village police commissioner, international Special Olympics representative, fitness guru, alumni activist, or counselor for the physically challenged, he has displayed the courage, commitment and charisma that won him the respect and admiration of everyone whose lives he has touched.

DaBramo was an All-America soccer player for Prof Holloway's "Red Mules." He lettered in the sport for three years and also played one season of varsity tennis.

UPDATE: DaBramo passed away November 14, 2014, at the age of 91.