William R. Schraft

I am deeply saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He has let me photograph his band for many years. He was always cordial and very nice. I will miss him. My photographers,staff and I send our condolences to his family and students.

Dear Schraft family...
I was shocked and saddenned to hear about Mr. Schraft's passing.
I have many fond memories or two trips to Disney World with him leading us, and a trip downstate when our team made it to state. He not only made school fun, but encouraged us all to do our best in everything. He not only was a teacher, but a friend to everyone.
He will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Jessa Leslie (House) Class of '95

I played percussion at GN from 1978-1982, and I certainly remember how much fun we had with Bill Schraft --- then the new assistant director, but with special focus on the percussion section since he was a drummer himself. I learned a ton from him.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Mr. Schraft's recent passing. I was in band through my 4 years of high school (Class of 2001) and can't even begin to express what a positive impact Mr. Schraft had on my life and on my high school experience especially. For me, high school was a time of searching and trying to find where I fit in. Despite my sometimes apathetic attitude towards school, (band included), Mr. Schraft was always a source of encouragement and inspiration and was one of the...

We just saw the news...We are so sorry...We read and reread the article about Bill. Janet, Mike, Scott, and Jess, please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Bill's legacy will be all your wonderful memories and all the lives he influenced. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Ron, Geri, Nick, and Stephen DeFalco

My heart sank when I heard of Mr. Schraft's passing.. All these memories from, band trips(I learned you can never have to much fun on a bus!), frozen football games, singing telogram surprise parties, Lake Geneva, and every thing he did for me back in the day, came flooding back. I still find myself watching the turn signals of the cars in front of me, hearing his voice in my head.

Mr. Shraft was the most decidated teacher I ever knew. The things he did for his students will never be...

Dear Janet, Mike, Scott & Jessica,

Your husband & father has been a blessing in so many lives, including ours. Words can't express the love & strength he has shown his family. Your heart must fill with pride, for all he has been to his family & friends.

God Bless All of you!