The Bristol Fall Classic is an annual fundraising event for the benefit of Bristol Borough’s students attending one of the three 21st Century Community Learning Centers. Each year, the event includes a theme featuring the career, community and volunteer highlights of a Person of the Year honoree upon which this gala fundraiser is structured.

The Academic Oversight Committee (AOC) also seeks to recognize Bristol Borough educators who exemplify excellence in their profession. Selected by their peers, an honoree from each Borough school (Snyder-Girotti Elementary, Bristol Middle, Bristol High, and St. Mark Parochial School) is named Teacher of the Year and honored at the Bristol Fall Classic. Lastly, a senior from Bristol High School is selected by professional staff based on a defined set of criteria as Student of the Year for his/her achievements.

The Person(s) of the Year, along with the Teachers and Student of the Year, participate in the annual Bristol Borough Christmas Parade the Saturday following the Bristol Fall Classic.

Per the regulations of the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21stCCLC) grants awarded to the Bristol Borough School District by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), on-going, community-based fundraising is required. The Academic Oversight Committee (AOC) strives to comply with this requirement by hosting fundraising events, including the Bristol Fall Classic.

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Bristol Fall Classic 2026

Honoring Person of the Year: Donnie Petolillo